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Hottie!

That's really awesome! I can't wear a six until I'm around 120.

I'm buying mostly sundresses in a medium/large right now. They are too small, but I figure that once I get into them comfortably within the next 15 lbs or so, they will last me a while.

Are you tracking your calories? It seems that what you posted would add up to more.

I just found out that Yoplait Light (which was my fave) has high fructose corn syrup in it. Yes. True. I switched to greek yogurt. Fage 2%. I add sugar free strawberry preserves instead of buying the ones with fruit in them. It definitely keeps you fuller than Yoplait and double the Protein.

It looks good Kara!! I subscribed.

LOL! That would have been my first guess.

Hey Vickie, I know you said you were getting Protein, but how much? Also, are you taking any form of B12 or B complex?

Do it! I love Botox! I did Juvederm to my lips last year. I got my most recent round of Botox while I was in Mexicali getting my VSG. Very convenient!

Thanks Vickie! I always look so goofy. I get tickled at myself. :-)

now posted to youtube. See link in signature. A little talk about Camelbak Better bottles, group outings and waking up covered in chocolate.

My vote is for Dr. Aceves as well. Check out my youtube videos to see the area and hospital, etc....I also considered Dr. Kelly.

I was around 33. I have lost about 14 lbs and 18 days post op.

I have a pic of my drain and drain incision done by Aceves in my blog. The bag around therein is only attached by a wax based adhesive wafer. The actual drain is not attached to anything.

Today was my FIL's birthday and the family met at Longhorn Steakhouse for dinner. My thought was that I would just have some Soup. It turns out, they don't have soup! I eneded up getting mashed potatoes and ate a couple of tsps, maybe. It was a little odd as, although I've done lunch out with my husband and then again with my daughter, this was a whole other ballgame. My in-laws know that I had the surgery but my SIL/BIL don't, might, probably know. I wonder if they do. I'm not sure if MIL said anything. I didn't ask her not too, but, it doesn't really matter. I feel like f they didn't know, there would have been more comment on my choice. I wish I would have had more of a "plan" other than to have soup. Everyone ordered dinner plates which, when they came, seemed HUGE to me. Of course, it wasn't any more than I've ever eaten at any given time, but this time was different. The servings just seemed ginormous. My BIL asked me if I was dieting and I said yes, as always, but there was not really any more comment made on my dinner choice other than the waitress who said, "that's all you want, mashed potatoes"? I took it really slow but again, forgot about not drinking while eating. Since my plan was to order soup, I had asked for Water (which I brought crystal light for) and sipped on it while eating the MP. It took me just as long to get through those couple of bites as it did for everyone else to finish. I think using the tiny forks/spoons at home has really helped slow me down. They were certainly one ofthe best tools I have bought. I felt a little silly just ordering the MP while everyone was ordering normal, so I thought, next time, I might order a regular plate and just push the food around a bit to blend in more. Then I thought, man, that's just kinda stupid. If I would have had a better plan, I would have thought to ask for a bowl of hot water and I could have mixed the single serving packet of unjury chicken Soup that I had in my purse and would have been perfectly fine. Then if anyone asked, I could just say that I am doing a liquid Protein diet. DUH! NOTED! Another thing I notied was that closer to the end of the meal, I got slightly nauseated from the smells. It was just a little overwhelming. I wonder if I had skipped the water if it would have bothered me. So, there's my first moment out in the real world and I certainly learned a few lessons. We are now back home and I am trying to fulfill my daily protein req with having that Unjury soup. I had 2 protein shakes today so I'm getting my usual 75 gms in. YAY me!

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now posted to youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/nanananner?feature=mhum

5'3". I figured if I was going to be a bear, might as well be a grisly!

We were almost the exact same starting weight. I am encouraged by this 17 lbs at 3 weeks! Woot! 9 lbs.9days for me. My weight (my scale) 2 days before was 185.8 but surgery scale was 188.something. This is so awesome!

Anybody know how to edit the title of the post? I meant to add Dr. Aceves / Mexicali so the others looking for Aceves info can find this more easily.

I guess the one thing I wanted to note for today was that I woke up a RAGING "B"! It passed after a couple of hours, but I don't know what got into me. I have heard that with quick weight loss, a lot of hormones are released from fat cells. I don't know. I do know I haven't had my Wellbutrin for about 3 weeks now and I'm probably PMSing a bit. Poor Capt.! Fluids are going down much easier today. I'm supposed to start full liuquids tomorrow. Not sure how much of a diff that's going to make in my diet really. Sweet shakes are getting old. I ordered some unjury chicken flavor FOREVER ago but it still hasn't come in. I cheated a little today and had about 2 T of refried Beans with a touch of cheese melted over it earlier today. I tolerated it fine, but I think I'll stick to the plan from here on out. 10 more days on fluids then soft foods. I have an appt with my PCP tomorrow. I took all of my surgical paperwork in earlier last week to give him time to review. I can't wait to see what he says about this! After that, I've got a mammogram. JOY! Overall, I feel I'm doing pretty well. Capt (my husband) said he can see some of the loss in my face already. I bought the cutest white (anticipation) sundress at Marshall's yesterday. It fits, but it will actually look decent on my in about 15 more pounds. I had to have it! I'm still not having any issues getting my Protein in. I'm getting a little more than 70 grams. More like 76 gms. 3 shakes mixed with Almond Breeze. I also don't make a big deal out of making my shakes, just use my handy dandy Blender Bottle and I'm G2G! Easy! I started my MVI today. I got Centrum Chewables and I have been taking a sublingual B complex since I got home. I think that's helping with the energy. I think I'm going to ask my PCP about starting Actigall to prevent gallstones. I read that tip in Dr. Cirangle's Diet guide. He said that taking this 300mg twice daily for as long as you are losing >8 lbs per month will decrease your likelihood of gallstones from 30 to 2-3%. I have been a madwoman cleaning and organizing drawers and under the bathroom sinks. It feels good to de-clutter. And I discovered theworldaccordingtoeggface.com AWESOME!!!! Today's pic posted in my blog in sig.

I use an electronic cigarette. Have for about a year now. Actually was "vaping" in my hospital room. Smells much better! My personal fave is the EGO. The best price is found at cignot.com. If you are interested I can tell you more. I've tried smoking since I started vaping and it just tastes nasty to me now. Dr. Campos said he ordered one for Dr. Aceves!

$8750 includes all but flight. Check my blog and youtube videos for my experience. I just got back. Good luck!

You can see mine if you like. Check out the blog in my signature. It's not pretty but it is what it is. Mine didn't have a bulb. I guess it depends on the surgeon. It wasn't really that big of a deal. They took it out 2 days post op. They literally just pulled it out. It's not stitched or anything.