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Im the same as southern sleever,I have stalled since day of surgery, I go 3 to 4 weeks with nothing then drop 4 to 5 pounds ...mentally is very frustrating but am getting a little better dealing with it.....stay strong,stay positive ..........good luck to you on your journey

I would like to order the one of you standing sideways in a 20x20 glossy print please.......All I can say is WOW WOW WOW

Hey Raine, I know its tough but will be so much better for you in the end....I smoked for 25 years from the time I was 15 to 40, just quit a couple of years ago........I did research on a hypnotherapist who guaranteed you to quit in one time.........I figured that I was worth it and would spend the money, I had tried pills,Patches,fake ones, duct tape ...it didnt matter nothing worked. I had 4 cartons at home when her appointment came. She told me to bring my cigarette pack in with me so I figured in lame fashion she would have me break them in front of her so I brought another pack in my car just in case it didnt work .. I chained smoked all the way down there lol.........After our session I drove home in traffic and didnt want one, ate dinner and didnt crave one, woke up the next morning and I usually would cough , light a cigarette and grab a coffee.........I woke up didnt want a cigarette or coffee......... I have had stressfull issues in my life with my 19 year old she devil and my mother at that period too and not once in the last 3 years have I craved a cigarette...In my work all my patients but a handfull smoke or are forced to quit and I have never went back. Its like she removed that portion of my life and I didnt have to go through painfull withdraws..........Just thought I would share my experience with you and whatever choice you make wanted you to know that when you are truly ready to quit , you will

Yes it is a great mushy food........I made mine at home during this stage and ate it all day long......I just took Water and chicken broth and brought to a boil , beat an egg and very very slowly drizzled into broth and it was delicious and egg is great Protein ........Homemade refried Beans are great tasting and good protein with some melted cheese as well or Mashed potatoes at KFC but not as healthy as the other choices......Good luck on your journey

You look like a totally different person....you look absolutely amazing

You look hot

I think depending on where you have your surgery they are scheduling any where from 2-3 months to 6 months out.....Once your classes are done then you have to get all your testing done depending on your health and what the surgeon requires. Its rush rush , wait wait then OMG I have a date........Good luck to you all and just take it all in one day at a time

You look absolutely amazing and thank you for your words, yesterday I started feeling like Im losing so slow now and have been the same weight for a month and am only 3 1/2 months out, I started to feel like what if this is it and will always be above 200 ... You brought me back down to earth and realized eventually it will happen to me and for all of us..........thank you

I was excited for that bad tummy portion to be chucked...........So now I only have the good & healthy portion to maintain for the rest of my life.........that other part of my tummy got me to where I was 3 months ago and I was very happy to see it go..........Good luck to you

Yes they can test for nicotine in your system.......They dont want to risk losing there license if a patient is non compliant and not really mentally ready to do what it takes for this surgery Are you taking any aids to help you stop smoking? They have pills, Patches, hypnosis etc..........Good luck on your journey.

I agree , if a Surgeon is telling you/us that it could or might or will stretch our sleeve why would you EVER risk it.........Just my thoughts

Everyone is different.........Im starving about 2-4 hrs after I eat , so I concentrate on eating mainly Protein

You look Hott

HI there..........I am 3 months out and have been hungry all day every day. Saw the surgeon and he said its normal and I told him I need to eat like 6 or 7 times a day ( I can only eat a tiny amount but still ) I am starving every 2 to 3 hrs like clockwork.He said since I am hungry like that just to make sure that carbs are limited or none and keep to the Protein foods and it will go the same as others who are hungry only a few times a day........All our bodies are different and metabolism works differently but in the end we have the same small bananna inside.......Good luck on your journey and hope this helps some.

Welcome and there is so much valuable information here, glad you found us and good luck on your weight loss journey

Damn girl go get a modeling contract.......You look Amazing

I have had good weight loss but I always lose weight then stall for like 2-3 weeks, then lose again and stall for another 2 weeks. Just wondering if this happens to anyone else out there........thanks for your feedback in advanced

Thank you ladies for all your replies............Im glad we are in the same weight loss river of ups and downs.......I love this weight loss and sooo glad I got the sleeve , but just wanted to know if there was more out there that have the same experience.......Thank you again for taking the time to let me know you are out there , have a great week

I am one of those people who cant handle any medication, and the I dry heaved for 2 days all day from the medicine and staples and tummy were and is just fine, but like the last post said just notify your surgeon that you have a sensitive tummy and maybe thats the part they will be removing [quote name=aroundhky' timestamp='1316783082' post='211097] I will be having the sleeve done in about a month or so. My worry is that I always throw up coming out of surgery due to the anesthesia. And since I will have a freshly cut on stomach with staples just added, how will throwing up right after surgery affect this? Has anyone had this problem coming out of surgery? If I get violently sick, I'm thinking that my stomach contracting a lot during this may damage the staples and cause them to come loose or leak or something. I see the surgeon in about a week, and I'm sure he can let me know his plan about this, but just curious as to if anyone else has had this experience and what can be done to assure noting gets messed up in the stomach from throwing up. Thanks! Mark

No they dont slow down weight loss( have worked for hospital for 16 years) and 99% of us have stalls and have only lost a few pounds in a month doing the right thing. Its just part of this process and our body trying to adjust to a lower calorie intake and still recovering from surgery......Keep taking your BP meds because if you dont that can lead to stroke .......it will all come off in due time if you just follow the right eating habits and exercise program , be patient and good luck on your WL journey

Dont cancel it, It will be the best thing you will ever do for yourself.....You dont need anyone upon returning home and you will be amazed at how soon you start to feel great.....New life = New lady......Good luck on your new journey , you will be fine......and P.S when you look and feel hot , dont take her back

Just saw my surgeon for my 3 month check up and said the same thing "You may NEVER have soda " Will increase hunger and stretch sleeve.......words were good enoug for me . Good luck on your journey

If he likes thick women, then I would definetely tell him asap. Because if that is one of his criteria you are not going to be that woman ever again after November And it might be better to find a man that will be willing to do the journey with you as you slim on down

oK The weights in privates is Genius ..........lmao , love it