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Thanks for your feedback everyone! I think I will start pricing them and reading reviews. Definitely want to purchase one!

CONGRATS!!! That's a fabulous weight loss in 14 weeks!!

You look FABULOUS!! Love the dress and the shoes!! I'm sure you'll make you'll goal by your surgiversary!

Thanks all! I do think it is important to stay on track but equally important to enjoy life and our friends and family! I'm so happy to living life again!

Congrats! That is a fabulous NSV- no more worries for you! I haven't flown on a plane forever, but will be several times in the next year. My first flight will be in mid October. I hope to be around 250lbs by that time. I'm 5'7- do you think I will need to use one? I hope not! I have no idea at what weight people need one. I know it is probably different for everyone- but wondering if there is a ballpark number?

OMG! I thought the same thing- that you were asking if you should eat your puke. Whoa- so glad that was not your question! LOL!! I agree with the others- take it easy. Try going back to shakes/liquids and then easing back into food. I'm almost 5 months out and still do that occasionally. It always seems to help.

I was sleeved in mid March. A couple weeks later I had a brief period and then didn't have one until this week. It was only 3 days and a less heavy flow than I had pre-op. I think it took my body a while to get over the shock I put it through. Hopefully I will be regular now.

What type of juicer do you have? I really think I want to purchase one. I've been looking at the Breville brands online- they seem to have good reviews. Just wondering if they are worth the $$$ though.

Has anyone ever tried juicing before? Last night I watched the documentary Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead. AMAZING and very inspirational! If you have Netflix you can watch it instantly- and I would highly recommend this movie. Two guys change their lives by doing a juicing cleanse and then incorporate juicing into their regular diet afterwards. I would be up to trying juicing myself but was wondering if it would be too much for someone with the sleeve. I will ask my doctor during my next visit but was just wondering if any of you had any experience with this or advice.

Looking good girlie! You are rockin' the little black dresses!

Congrats to you! You've done FABULOUS!!

You look GREAT!!! You say "an almost normal weight"? I think it is safe to say you can take the "almost" out of that statement Congrats on your success!

I am about 4 1/2 months post op. As I reflect on the time since surgery I know I've had many ups and downs. This past month has been harder for me than the others. It's summertime, I'm reconnecting with my social life, and basically living life again. I went on a mini-vaca with friends. I drank and had fun. While I know this doesn't help with my weight loss (and yes the scale slowed during this time) I had a lot of fun with my friends, which has been a long time since I let that happen due to not wanting to be around many people when my weight was higher. Now that I'm home and back on track the pounds are coming off. I've lost 70 pounds since surgery and 133 pounds since starting the process. Some NSV's I've had: 1). not having to worry about fitting in a booth at a restaurant 2). fitting comfortably in the seat while I drive 3). fitting comfortably in a seat at the movie theater 4). having more confidence 5). working up to an hour on the elliptical (yay!) 6). getting into my smaller clothing 7). being comfortable enough to attend social events 8). having more energy to babysit and play with my nephew 9). being able to plan future vacations and book fun, adventurous activities 10). being able to smile again and feel happy (no more fake smile!) There are so many more but that is what comes to mind right away. I know I still have a long way to go but I know I will get there eventually! I'm so happy I had the sleeve and am ready to focus again and hit more milestones!

Having my energy back and living life!! I'm not backing away from social events anymore and am enjoying hanging out with my friends. Even though I still have 100+lbs to lose I feel more confident. Yes I'm still self conscious but not as much as before. Oh it is also a big relief to be able to go to a restaurant and not worry about fitting in the booth.

Good work! I'm sure you'll be in onderland in no time!

FABULOUS!!! Congrats on your success!!!

CONGRATS!!! You are doing terrific!!!

You are doing GREAT!!!

Fabulous!!! Sounds like a great accomplishment!

Yay! Sometimes those little knods of approval give us just the confidence boost we need to carry on with the hard work!

That's funny!!!

You are doing Fabulous!!! Way to work that sleeve!

You are doing WONDERFUL! Glad you are feeling the benefits of the sleeve! It will keep getting better and better!

You are doing GREAT! 75 lbs is a good loss!

You are doing FABULOUS!!! Great work!