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Congratulations! You look great! I am still working on mine. 5 months and 48 pounds down. Still a ways to go before my goal weight.

Go to dinner with your head held high. Your husband loves you, or else he would not be with you. You are working on your weight so don't let that be a factor right now. Go out enjoy yourself and most of all your husband. Time will take care of the weight. Have fun.

CONGRATS!!! GOD IS SO WONDERFUL!! LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE LADY BUG!!!

Here's to hoping it clears up quickly. LOL!

Almost 4 weeks out myself, and I hit a stall for a moment too! I lost 2 pounds over the last week or so, but I finally got cleared to start the gym this week...walking a few miles each day was just not cutting it anymore mentally! ha. I think I am guilty of not getting enough protein, but I have improved on this this week a lot!
We just have to keep going and cheer each other on during the stalls...we will see the scale drop again soon!
Good luck with everything, and I am sending good juju your way for the job hunt!!!

I had mine on 12/12/11,so that's 3 weeks today. Ive lost 30 pounds. I just started doing the protien drinks again. I'm doing 15 a day on tread mill and Ive felt really great, except they Knicked my spleen and I have the most horrible pain in my left shoulder, that just makes me cry. They have me taking liquid vicadin, and it does help, but I don't want to become addicted, so I live with the pain a lot of the time.I try not to weigh my self, but I do love it when I just know Ive lost by the way my clothes fit. Even with the pain, I love the new me.

I am 3 weeks out of sleeve surgery. You MUST get your protein in daily, as well as liquids and vitamins. I hated the protein weeks with liquids--yuck! I stuck to it and have lost 20 lbs! I had my surgery 12/6 and am now on soft foods. I am just craving hard boiled eggs, so that's what I'm eating. I also do plain hamburger when I'm out w/cheese and leave off the bread. Works great!
So sorry for you and your family. You know, I feel that we're all just a step away from losing our homes. It's scary time. God Bless and good luck job hunting!

You and i sound alike! I am a grad student, and i too stalled at my 3 weeks mark!! I thought about buying those shots, i have been using EAS as a filler, but i hate it so i have been mixing it into smoothies. Sorry to hear about your childhood home, that had to be very difficult. I am going to add exercise in the hopes to get my energy level up and the losing going. Happy new year!

Congrats on making it back to work! I am on week three also, and I am still pretty puny. I have hit a stall in my weight loss as well. It's frustrating, but I figure our bodies are healing and adjusting.
Good Luck with everything!

It does make sense! I think most of us feel that way...I sure did. Im 8 days post op, and am down 12.2lbs! and guess what? Im still worried it wont work!! Lol, it sonds crazy, but its my truest emotion right now. Outside of the fustration I have with wanting to eat things around me, though I physically can not. Its a hard transititon...but it will work! Try to stay positive!!

These are encouraging words... knowing that God is there no matter what we look like! He will help us through!
Shellbelle-- We have all felt down like this! I was feeling the same way before my surgery. It is definitely not a magic pill that cures our self-esteem issues over night, but it is encouraging to know that there is a tool to help us on our weight loss journey! This support group has also helped me stay encouraged throughout this journey!
Wishing you all a Happy New Year 2012! and that we all have successful transformations this coming year!

These are encouraging words... knowing that God is there no matter what we look like! He will help us through!
Shellbelle-- We have all felt down like this! I was feeling the same way before my surgery. It is definitely not a magic pill that cures our self-esteem issues over night, but it is encouraging to know that there is a tool to help us on our weight loss journey! This support group has also helped me stay encouraged throughout this journey!
Wishing you all a Happy New Year 2012! and that we all have successful transformations this coming year!

i was told no boost or or ensure cause its high in calories. do you have aanywhere that sells ideal protein its a diet company that makes soup and drinks that are low carb low fat and high protein about 15 to 20 gm of protein per soup. also walmart has a protein shot that has 39g of protein it is kind of like a sour fruit punch but you could mix it with crystal light it is about 2 oz so it isnt that hard to get down. i couldnt do proetin shakes i dont like the texture or taste but anyway visalus is a good shake if you can it also has all your vitamins in it.

I use the shot protein and it works very well, and it comes in a ton of flavors. these are the ones I use: Super Protein Shot 26gm protein, New Whey liquid protein 42gm, and Profect protein supplement 25gm.
They are a a bit sour but a lot easier to go down, flavors make a difference my favorites are blue raspberry, fruit punch, and passion fruit.
ensure has a dietbetic counter part with protein no sure of the name.

I am on full liquids for 21 days post op so it could be worse I have 6 more days to go.

you should try Boost! I like the best out of the all the protein shakes..

Congrats on your weight loss. I soooo know how you are feeling. My first 2 weeks were so so, After the gas subsided I was able to start resuming my daily activities. My best advice to you is "go slow". You might feel good one day and blah the next. Remember, you had surgery not that long ago and your body is still mending. Keep us informed how your doing and again congrats!!

Congratulations....you r on a terrific road. I had my surgery almost 6 months ago.....down 104# this morning. A good thing for your gas pain.....heating pad! It has become my best friend. Since losing the body fat, I am cold more and snuggle with it often. I ate alot of popcicles, course with it being winter, it could make you cold. Just make sure you are getting lots and lots of protein, because by 3months out you will start noticing a little hair lose. Lots and lots of shakes. My only problem is I'm 20-30# away from goal and I added some carbs and I keep losing. I want to know how to stop. As for anyone with the loose bowel syndrome..........yogurt! Greek is the best it has more protein. Good Luck everyone and Merry Christmas!

i had my sleeve on nov 16th and the gas pain was horrible in my chest never thought it would go away but as soon as i just let the burping take its course i have been fine you will get to the point (if you are like me) where you don't care where you are or who is around you will just let it out just so it wil not hurt anymore and then you feel better.....i have started eatting i just chew chew chew my food then swollow it i dont puree it i was not told to but i dont have a nurtionist i wish i did becuase that would help alot. i have noticed this weekend that i drink more and faster with out problems but at first the drinking was horrible oh yeah and i do know they say dont eat the tomatoe soup i found out the hard way it hurt me so bad i guess the acids in it so becareful.....do you or anyone reading this have problems with diarreah i hate it!!!

Congrats on the loss!!!! I am also 7 days post op and haven't weighed yet.... hope all is going well

25lbs is great!! get rest my friend !! 3 more days for me! I am going to lose my mind!! lol

Congrats on the weightloss. I've been up and moving around since I got back from Mexico. I'm going back to work tomorrow (I have a desk job). I also have annoying gas pains. Today at church I forgot all about my sleeve and took part in communion. Luckily I didn't have a problem with sleevie.
Just keep up the good work and stay hydrated.

I'm still having gas pains also. not terrible but annoying. like the kind where you force yourself to burp, not a real burp.

I weighed this morning and was at 298 also! I was so excited to be in the 2 hundreds again... haha... can't wait 'til onderland! I still can't believe they only gave you tylonol at one point in the hospital... that must've been miserable. I'm pretty sure draining the progresso soups is counted as clear liquids. My nutrition class said that was fine. I hope you get to feeling better soon!!

YES!! Slow down and enjoy the journey!!!! You've done an amazing job!!! Congrats and get some rest lady!! LOL