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Nothing is cutting it, I am on a nasal spray from the Dr and Zyrtec and I am just full of allergy mucous! I don't know what to do - it is affecting my eating and drinking as I am literally full from it and it is gagging me to the point of vomiting bile. Help

It is a struggle, honestly I think almost harder than the losing phase. I took me a good 8 months to get comfortable maintaing. Don't let the bounces scare you, your body just does it! As active as you are, you will have to add quite a bit of calories to stop losing. It's all about figuring out what works!

I'm a few years post now but it is really the first year I have been able to spend any amount of leisure time traveling and I am determined to do it! It is so much easier weighing less! Good luck in your process! ps. I am from IL also, central, near Springfield!

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Most people don't have any problems. Don't be scared but know if you do have any complications be strong!

Does the unpacking ever end??? We should plan to meet up sometime! I am finally feeling settled in!

I just moved to the area, I am in Dade City. I was sleeved nealy 2 years ago in Springfield, IL. I am attending the Tampa General support group this week though! I am hoping to find a support group here.

Hey I'm up the road in Dade City! Just moved here from IL.

I just moved to Dade City from central Illinois. I will be 2 years out in a few weeks.

Have a safe trip! We arrived today!

I forgot to do a blog last month. Oops. I find I frequent the WLS and Sleeve groups on facebook much more frequently than here. And of course MFP. Libb3C there if you would like to add me! I have logged for like 745 days? SW 242 Height 4'11'' 6 month Pre-op loss (-28.6) Surgery date 8/8/11 213.4 1 month - 194.2 (- 19.2) 2 months - 180 (- 14.2) 3 months - 170.2 (- 9.8) 4 months - 164.4 (- 5.8) 5 months - 167.2 (+ 2.8) 6 months - 162.4 (-4.8) 7 months - 155.4 (-7) 8 months - 149.6 (-5.8) 9 months - 143.4 (-6.2) 10 months - 139 (-4.4) 11 months - 132.6 (-6.4) 12 months - 126.8 (-5.8) 13 months - 121.4 (-5.4) Made goal! Normal BMI! 14 months - 118 (-3.4) 15 months - 116.2 (-1.8) 16 months - 114.8 (-1.4) 17 months - 112.6 (-2.2) 18 months - 114.6 (+2) 19 months - 109 (-5.6) 20 months - 108 (-1) 21 months - 107.2 (-.8) 22 months - 107.4 (+.2) **Please note: my normal BMI range is 99-124 at 4'11''**

ah I have so been avoiding this place for just these reasons! Thank you for an awesome Saturday morning laugh!

Libb3C is mine - I am up to like 740 days?

I am a little worried - just found out my Dr uses a 40 fr bougie and I am wondering if some who have the same size can tell me how it's going? how far out are you, have you struggled, etc? Thanks!

Central Illinois

Here's how you add calories - try some fatty-er meats, go for higher fat greek yogurt, I don't know what skim plus is but go for 2%, real eggs, regular cheese. Also, you will be surprised that veggies and fruit don't take up as much space as you might think. Have some Peanut Butter.

Moving to Tampa area soon too!

I was curious if you continued to look in to the sleeve? I am moving to the area next month and am looking for a local support group!

I haven't had a problem with friends but I do feel judged by larger people who don't know me and don't know about surgery. I want to whip out my bat wings and panni and wave **hi**

I went to another consignment store today that I had never been to before. I went in and asked what their terms were - .30 cents on the dollar when your items sell. 90 day consignment. Yeah, didn't leave anythng. Will probably just let my support group ladies take what they want then give to Salvation Army.

I shipped a few boxes of clothes last year and I want to say it was around $15-20, USPS. I did not charge for the clothes. I wouldn't pay $10 for something at a garage sale, most likely I wouldn't pay more than $5 for anything. I do a lot of thrift shopping and find most pieces at .49 cents. I have to really like or need a piece to pay $5, I can count on one hand how many items I have paid that much for. If you want money, your best bet is try a consignment shop. They will be very picky but you will get a higher price for what they keep. I took a large quantity yesterday, they kept like 3 pieces and I got $15.

I am hoping this link works, it is acting funny for me today. Here is the recommendations of the ASBMS - I base my Vitamins from what my Dr says which follows directly with the ASBMS. The chart is on page 7 of the PDF http://www.google.co....45512109,d.eWU

Sorry to hear you are going through this! It sounds like your team is on top of everything! Hang n there! I have heard stents suck!

I think it is the lifestyle change also. My NUT was saying that Medicare is the only insurance they deal with that requires any length of time before surgery - I am thinking these people aren't prepared for the changes, didn't have enough pre-op time to really let things sink in. I think the pre-op time is so important!!

Can't believe I am almost 2 years post op! It has flown. I am so excited to be headed in to warmer weather once again. One pound loss this month - I must be getting better at this maintenance thing finally! SW 242 Height 4'11'' 6 month Pre-op loss (-28.6) Surgery date 8/8/11 213.4 1 month - 194.2 (- 19.2) 2 months - 180 (- 14.2) 3 months - 170.2 (- 9.8) 4 months - 164.4 (- 5.8) 5 months - 167.2 (+ 2.8) 6 months - 162.4 (-4.8) 7 months - 155.4 (-7) 8 months - 149.6 (-5.8) 9 months - 143.4 (-6.2) 10 months - 139 (-4.4) 11 months - 132.6 (-6.4) 12 months - 126.8 (-5.8) 13 months - 121.4 (-5.4) Made goal! Normal BMI! 14 months - 118 (-3.4) 15 months - 116.2 (-1.8) 16 months - 114.8 (-1.4) 17 months - 112.6 (-2.2) 18 months - 114.6 (+2) 19 months - 109 (-5.6) 20 months - 108 (-1)