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Thank you for sharing, you look amazing!!!!

Thank you for sharing your journey......you are helping to keep me inspired and pushing me to work harder when I feel like being lazy!!!! You are a real inspiration

I've found that sugar free popsicles are a lifesaver for me when I feel nauseous.

My word of caution....I actually got a blood clot in my leg and one in each lung from taking Yaz. I have no other blood clot indicators (no sticky blood, no clot disorders). I was traveling internationally often, but I made sure to get up and walk around during the flights. I took blood thinners for 6 months, stopped Yaz, and have not had a clotting issue since. They watched me very closely after surgery, and I did not have any issues. So, to me, Yaz is not worth the risk.

Huge congratulations to you! You look absolutely fabulous. thank you for sharing your blog. I can totally relate to what you mean about, "big, but not......" I, too, never thought it was "that bad", but know that it is. Now that I'm going down, I'm already feeling so much better. More energy, self esteem is slowly coming back. I still have a long way to go, but for the first time in a long time I feel hopeful! Wishing you a happy married life!

I had surgery with Dr. Naim @ Advance Bariatric. His bedside manner is not great, but he's a great surgeon. His PA is very good to work with, so I don't mind his lack of "warm, fuzzy" skills. I have had no complications or complaints.

Mine was 1 day clear liquid, 4 weeks full liquid, 1 week puree & 1 week soft/mushy; after 6 weeks anything as toleratecd.

I'm so happy that your little one is doing so well. Seriously, you look fantastic. I, for one, am so grateful for all that you've shared. I can only hope to have such success! Wishing you the very best!

My progress is almost exactly the same. Surgery Weight: June 7th - 298 One Month: July 7th - 268 Two Months: August 5th - 258 Good luck!

Just wanted to add my thank you......you're motivating me to up my game.....I've found myself getting lazy and procrastinating on my workouts......no more! I'm getting off the couch and working toward getting a butt like yours! lol

That is so awesome!!! I can't wait to be there

Just one suggestion , I found that sugar free koolaid makes me much happier about getting my water in....and I hate drinking water! !!!!!!!!

I've had similar great results. I was told to only take my metformin after surgery if my levels were 180+. This has not happened once since surgery.....my levels are staying in the 80-110 range almost constantly. I'm so happy I made this decision!

That is awesome!

Thank you for your inspiring post. Your journey has been incredible, and it gives me a renewed sense of motivation just when I needed it!!!! Wishing you continued success!

That's awesome!!! Such a good feeling!

Agree with people here.....it was so quick to have it removed, and it felt "weird", I wouldn't call it pain. And it was soooooooo much nicer to have it out!!!!!!

What medication are you taking?

I had the same issues.....never had heartburn before (also except with the crazy spicy food decisions!) and have had it quite bad since about 3 weeks out. My doctor has prescribed a liquid form of Nexium which I take am and pm. I still sometimes have a flare-up in the middle of the day. I'm hoping it won't last forever!

Same as the others, I was told to bring it to the hospital with me and have used it every day since. No issues with extra gas that I can tell.

I definitely know what you mean. I found that it happened to me when I took too big a drink or took too many sips too close together. I'm now 6 weeks out and can take bigger sized drinks at one time, but I still have to watch it when I'm feeling thirsty and want to "guzzle".

omg!! I can guarantee I have had no christmas cookie dough, LOL

Oh my gosh....I didn't even think about grape koolaid!! The doctor asked if I was eating or drinking anything green and I couldn't think of anything at all......You're right the powder to make the SF grape koolaid does have a green tint. LOL.....I never even considered that! I think that answers my question and I can stop worrying about it.

Ok....I'm embarrassed to ask....but has anyone had issues with green diarrhea? I've been having it for 2 days now. My doctor didn't seem to have any concerns or answers, and I realize diarrhea is common, but it's really green. Which, what I can find online means your body is passing the food through too soon without digestion. Just wondering if anyone else has had this, and if they got an answer from their doctor. Sorry for the blunt grossness!

Surgery date: 6/7/11 Amount lost: -30 lbs Exercise: Walking, but need to walk more What are you eating now: Just moved to purees this week after 4 weeks of full liquids. I can't tell you how good refried Beans taste!! lol How do you feel: Not bad....still a bit tired (which would probably get better if I was exercising more). Would you do it again: Yes....30 lbs has made me believe! I can't wait to move on to mushies next week and then normal food after that. I'll be glad when the burning sensation in my throat/esophagus calms down. I never had heartburn before surgery (unless I went wild on extremely spicy food). Thank god for SF popcicles!!! The only complaint I have (and sorry for being graphic) is going from diarrhea to not having gone to the bathroom for 4 days now! I don't know which is worse. I'm glad I'm finally able to take smaller pills again....some of the liquid meds for my normal medications was just AWFUL! So glad to hear how everyone is doing