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Teri Barowsky Hooper after i order - i always ask for a "carry out container" to be given to me at same time as i get my food. when i get meal i immediately put the large portion away - usually will last 2-3 more meals. since food is put away - i don't give waiter the chance to ask any "nosey" questions. "If" he does, i just tell him everything was fine. if you do go out with a friend and really don't want to order anything, (Soup or something else light) thats ok - but - i would leave an extra tip. take care good luck happy new year

Hun, you've come this far, you've done great repeating good advice from above pretend you are a brand new sleever, and go from there. Protein shakes, Water, soft food etc. find a support group- supportive people (family, friends) talk to your NUT/surgeon, tell them whats going on you know what to do, you know proper small portions, put only that amount on plate - no more - then you can't test yourself to eat more than you should(no, no, no on 2nd helpings) try these two exercises push yourself away from the table - push, push, push, your arms will get stronger when food is towards mouth, pull arm/hand backwards - repeat - keep pulling on hand away from your mouth - hard to do, but important i do understand about you being "nervous, scared" - you've worked too hard to mess up now overweight all your life?? - thats all you are are used to - don't sabotage yourself now - please don't!! immediately"'get yourself together", don't wait til tomorrow, and you will be off to a great new year, and you will be so much healthier and happier i have confidence in you- you can, need and will do this!!! good luck

Mrs. Sandy I sure do know what you mean - my stomach was totally "sticking" out, and my small boobs - well it was awful/ridiculous i didn't realize this was going on, then one day it was like, OMG, theres a good amount of space between boods and tummy, what happened happy new year

mzrich man oh man, dealing with normal pain post WLS - not getting much physical help/support - problems with mom, you need this like a hole in the head walking will help you feel better, solve gas problems if you have- don't push it though - go at your own pace maybe mom will let up as she sees you walking a bit - but if you are too tired don't push yourself, no matter what mom says !!!! is mom helping at your house/apt - or are you at her place?? if you are there - maybe just go home if she's only giving you grief if she is local - can you "NICELY" say to her something like - "i think it would be better for both of us, if i continued to recup on my own" what do you think, can you stand up to her like that???? sending sympathy your way good luck speedy recovery

scrambled egg, yogurt, cottage cheese hope your recovery is improving take care good luck

first and last tattoo (small, on right wrist) 1rst letter of 3 grand-kids names - with a heart under each letter M organ A ndrew E than promised DH i wouldn't get another tattoo for the next 58 years DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 5'3 12/30/12 134 lbs still 5'3 dany - congrats on losing 104 lbs

Lisathe above salad is delicious - i have had it 3-4 times - vinergette dressing, i think its healthy and a good alternative in a pinch i've never had Wendy's chili but i've heard its good, and a safe choice Snacks such as Protein bars, yogurt, tuna (i buy the one already mixed up in a small pkg) yes its got mayo added it, but i think its still ok on an occassion i'd be remiss not to say - you are starting a new life - doing many new things - new habits - so try harder not to forget to bring your lunch - is it ok that i said that?? but we can't always be perfect not even me good luck

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hey girlfriend so what can i say??? you look great, beautiful, sexy??? yup on all 3 counts congrats

libearzmom "for a while" after surgery i also had dreams/nightmares about food i will never forget one night - BUTTERFINGERS & M&M's were chasing me around the house

Trajo the same was true for me - and i think it is very common

Joy0124 during your early stage of the sleeve (drinking, purees', mush) - many sleevers don't have that "full" feeling. people usually start to feel that "full" "restriction once they start full solids not sure what you are eating at barely 2 weeks?? you can NEVER drink too much. - the more you drink the better good luck

sachaliem (aka Charlie) congrats on your weight loss - and new found happiness!!! "life is good!!" keep doing what you are doing - its obviouslty working for you!!! good luck continued success

NDN_RN you know that having less ski can effect your reaction to temperatures - whether hot or cold. It obviously is more severe for you i also was never cold, due to my "extra" skin - new world now - just wear a sweater, and i'm happy i'm anxious to see how i will react to my first summer at goal - always was so excessively hot - with less skin now, hopefully i will reap the benefits IMO i would rather suffer a bit with a cold than be "heavy" bundle up, hopefully you will not keep getting sick keep warm thoughts, and then cool for the summer good luck to you happy new year

Catracks Congrats on losing 99 lbs!!! WooHoo we both lost about the same amount of lbs i have that extra skin you are talking about too, but NOT in the knuckles, fingers it is weird - but like you said "rather have this extra bit of skin than that weight any day" keep doing what you are doing, its obviously working for you good job happy new year

asherjee I love "regular" Protein bars!!! peanut butter et al cookie dough bars not on my list!!!!

"No worries Shrinkydink! I lost NOTHING the first week. 16 pounds in 18 days is amazing! You're probably still swollen, retaining Water, about to start your cycle, who knows! Your body just may be holding on to the pounds right now" ___________________________________________ hi ShrinkyDinkMe22 good words of wisdom from Nicolanz weight will come off - 2 lbs up, i get it, you have every right to be bummed - but you'll get rid of that nasty weight as quickly as it came on early in the game - 2 week stall + ?? will get better soon - promise, would i lie to you?? you'll find yourself to be a "big loser" in the new year!! spirits up good luck

ginajet77 you have a brand new tummy that you must respect not adviseable to "test" the waters you ate something post surgery while on liquid diet. you were "successful" eating,nothing happened but you shouldn't do this :ph34r: you chose to have major surgery with the sleeve, new life with the sleeve - please follow the "rules" with drinking, Protein, and eventually eating solids correctly- proper portions et al don't get ahead of yourself with different stages, drink, eat, properly per NUT proper stages per dr/NUT-you can do this this is the way you will be successful sleever, losing your necessary weight, getting healthy for the rest of your life (hope i didn't lecture too much only trying to help a NEWBIE still friends?? good luck happy new year

favordone congrats on success improved health, and happiness you've had a great year, next year will continue to be terrific great pictures, job well done!!! happy new year

iggy congrats - great story, NSV BUT theres no such word as "ONLY" with our weight loss (only 45 lbs down) - you know that 100 whips with a wet noodle, take that

Tad Welcome 160 lbs down - 25 lbs til goal - congrats on your amazing weight loss many people who had the lapband gained weight back - glad that didn't happen to you - you will be so happy with your sleeve you will hear wonderful stories from sleevers - "maybe" a couple of valid "problems" from others - but you know risks that come with any surgeries IMO - good, good & more good is the only word to be associated with the sleeve i'm continueing to enjoy my new life with the sleeve - losing diabetes/insulin-high blood pressure meds, sleep apnea et al one year surgiversary - joining century club, - and GOAL!!! you will love your sleeve!! you know how to deal with the eating, drinking et al - so your conversion should be a piece of cake your new sleeve will help you lose your final weight, then lead to continued success in your future best of luck happy new year

glad you had that 'talk with yourself"-its hard at first - you are on the right track- get those necessary fluids, protein et al in - - be eating more "normal" soon - WLS was/is worth it - one year PO - 101 lbs gone forever - GOAL life IS good - good luck - look forward to a wonderful healthier, happier new year!!!

daluvoflife i can relate to your comment about not wanting to be in pictures past many, many years - hid from the camera - stood in back of others - did not want to be in any picture had to search high and low to find a picture of me for my "before" shot on this board now at goal and 100 lbs down - i had a wonderful holiday, waiting for many more in my future picture to follow shortly hope you get scheduled ASAP - things do work out, and you'll love being sleeved on your way to health and happiness for this and all the new years to come

cmaloney back at ya girlfriend may we all have a healthier, happier new year - and God bless us everyone best to all of us "losers"