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1 T sugar free metamusel (sp?) every day helps me.

I'm, thinking non surgical face job, maybe Thermage.... I'm using glycolic acid during the losing phase....I may want to get another tattoo...

That hunger may well be stomach acid. Are you taking a PPI? Read up here, there are lots of posts on it.

I take one adult size aspirin every morning after eating per my cardiologists orders. Thats why (one of the reasons) I got the sleeve. So far so good. I do make sure I have something in my tummy at the same time though... I re-started this at 6 weeks.

Wow! I have a good feeling about this... I think as your stomach naturally continues to heal, you will just feel better and better.

Girlfriend! Back off the ledge! One pound gained does not a stall make! Let your body do its thing, it is often mysterious. You are doing everything right and sometimes the body just does not want to lose for a day or two... this is NORMAL. If you look at my weight loss patterns.. it is UP-DOWN-STAY the same, UP-DOWN-STAY the same, UP-DOWN-STAY the same... and on and on. Trust your sleeve, follow your plan, and the weight will keep heading down in the right direction however fast it deems fit. A true stall lasts about 3 weeks....this might happen too even if you are following the rules, pull out your ZEN and make something nice for dinner (on the plan of course). (and the exercise suggestions are great too)

Im so happy you found each other! What a cutie pie!

Congratulations, that all sounds very yummy and wholesome!

One tablespoon of Metamucil in my protein drink in the am, and all is well. I tried Benifiber, and it didn't work.

Sorry your feeling so poorly, You will feel better in no time. Yes, take it from those that have been through it, the gurgling hunger is stomach acid. Get your Doc to recommend a PPI. It will make you feel lots better. Also, the hunger hormone is still in your system, even if you are one of us that feels some hunger, when the hormone is lower, you wont feel as much hunger as you used to. Take care.

How scary and frustrating for you! I had not complications, but did gain 10 pounds from the IV. I remember reading on here someone who had gained over 20 from the IV. It will come off, just drink as much as you can, and keep to the plan. It will get better.

You are doing fantastic! I am hovering at 800, but seem to want to move towards 900 the last week or so... I am losing a little faster eating a little bit more...

Those size sixes sound like a good plan! You get to be the vet next... it just keeps paying on down the line.

Thanks for taking that photo Irene! I get such a kick out of the 'fit in one leg' pants pics! I hope i can do that some day soon... The one just laying one pair over the other is great too. You have come sooo far!

hahahahaha!

There is some studies that imply that ghrelin has something to do with the bodies thermostat...many posts on here about feeling cold. I still once in a while get cold feet... they are not always cold to the touch, just feel cold to me. Also, I was all through with hot flashes before the surgery, and bam! Hot flashes all over again now... the body releases hormones stored in the fat as we burn it off.. .perhaps this has something to do with it....

I was a big diary user before, after i had lactose intolerance, but glad to say about 10 weeks out, I can now use dairy again.

Nicely done!

I prefer 4-ever-fit, from Vitamin world or Vitamin Shoppe. I have tried the mango, the black raspberry and the strawberry/kiwi.... the strawberry/kiwi is way more natural tasting than the nectar brand of the same flavor. In fact I just bought two big jugs of the stuff today. I got a 30% off coupon in the mail from Vitamin world. I also like to mix the flavors and make a punch flavor... I also ad my Fiber powder to it, and its quite nice. They even make Protein powders with all natural fruit flavors.(a little less protein and a little more calories, but I bet they are good) http://www.vitaminworld.com/protein-products-622/fruit-blast-isolate-protein-tropical-mango-077987

Not yet... I do see some more wrinkles... on my lower arms! If i put them over my head and look up, my arms are all wrinkie....I have a little bit of turkey neck, but all in all, I look better than before, I still have 40 pounds to lose, so I will just have to wait and see....

I follow the protein first rule, so when i eat the treats, I focus on high protein, such as the low carb/high protein baking mix. Just mixing it up with the sources. I do have chocolate or something now and then, but its all in the plan and written down....and very small amounts for sure. I don't think I ever got as much protein as I do now... this may have been part of my prob in the past...

Great job using your sleeve! That is awesome! Thanks ladies!

That deserves a huge banana! Congrats!

Ok, Im going to hijack this thread, but not tooo bad... NORMAL food TIP service announcement: I just bought Bobs red mill low carb baking mix.... It is soooo yummy! Thats what I made my blueberry pancakes out of, it has lots of pro, little carbs, lots of Fiber and makes nice light pancakes. Next stop.... morning muffins! Now thats NORMAL!

Thanks my peeps! I really appreciate you all celebrating with me! Parties aren't parties without people! Heres to lots more celebrations for all of us!