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I use 2% too but water it down half milk/half water simply because we cannot have 2 gallons of milk in the fridge without wasting it. Using a spoon of instant decaf in my shakes got me through some tough times when I didn't like them. Also, beneprotein or nectar unflavored are both pretty mild - I put them in hot chocolate. Jay Robb is expensive but I find it at Kroger and I believe Whole Foods has it too. Again, it got me by and has a smoother taste than alot of others.

(((hugs))) I agree, you will be fine! you have realized you are using your pregnancy as an excuse. Just start eating healthier again. Talk to you OB about your weight, is he concerned?

I just want to drop in and say - I had a leak, I had complications, I was off work for 5 months total, had a feeding tube, etc, etc. But you know what? I am at goal now, I have been healthy (not even a COLD) since my leak healed, I feel WONDERFUL and YES I would do it again! My recovery wasn't easy, I spent a big chunk of time with everyone here telling me it would get better every day and it didn't - I kept thinking man, I am a WUSS. Well finally I had a bad lab test that showed, low and behold, a complication! I am a very positive person. I am so thankful for Tiffykins and some other ladies I know on FB groups who also had complications and encouraged me through it all, let me know I would get through it. I did and I LOVE MY SLEEVE!

How are you doing? We were sleeved the same day. Do you track your food anywhere? I use myfitnesspal - I honestly think I will always have to track.

Ok I swear I had already updated here somewhere but can't find it so here goes! Today I was 111.2. So well below my goal of 117. I haven't been doing well with walking or maybe I should say keeping track of how often I walk. It turned cold and I mostly walk around Walmart or run other errands and make extra laps around the stores. It's working for me so I am ok with that.

see the complications forum

Go to where you went to meetings they maybe able to request your file.

Make sure to tell the urgent care you feel dehydrated too and maybe they can get you some fluids. I hope it isn't surgery related.

I followed my diet to a T. My nutritionist told me i was being too strict with myself. They found mine at 11 weeks but my labs indicated it at 6 weeks. It was in the top of the sleeve which is a common place. My doctor said it wasn't anything i did.

I'm a year out from my leak now, had a feeding tube for 4 months and off work the whole time. A couple fistulas, abscess. Oh the joy. But it is a distant memory now. I am at goal - no way was I not going to get here after everything I went through! Sometimes I wonder if having RNY instead would have saved me all the complications - but they just have different ones at different times.

I had complained about this a while back, when our outside tickers were taken away, and was told we would now be able to edit that date? I have tried twice since then, and still it says the date I update it. I am deleting it from my signature for now. Is there a timeframe when this will be fixed?

oh my! definitely scary!! keep us updated and take care of yourself!

A few things - are you on ANY meds?? If so, you need to make sure they are still needed - blood pressure meds/low blood pressure can do this to you. Also, make sure you eat around taking vitamins - mine make me sick even at 16 months out if I don't. How many calories are you getting in? Are you getting your fluids?

Yes, I am the same as Ms above - again - not Alabama, but that is a LONG time - call them and make sure it was received!!

Yes, it can have a delay affect - it's a time of year alot of people are on vacation as well as many people are submitting claims they have for the year.

When you reach your goal it says "Goal reached __/__/__ but the thing is the date isn't able to be edited - so I met my goal on 8/20/12 but because I set up or change my ticker after that date it will say whatever date I change my ticker - so if I set it up today, it says Goal reached 12/13/12 - obviously not accurate. I assume the date isn't there until you reach goal.

Well the holidays are in full swing! So far, so good here! Still small trickle losses but most days I do get my calories in for maintenance. I am still trying to keep my walking up but darn the cold weather. I do a lot of trips to Walmart to wonder around for exercise. Have been taking advantage of some of the nice weather we have had as well. Have a great holiday, everyone! Be safe and enjoy your loved ones! Start Weight 242 Height 4'11'' 6 month Pre-op loss (-28.6) Surgery date 8/8/11 weight 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)

Thanks you guys!

See below for my MFP username. Also, there is a large pinned thread "Official MFP" thread here http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/22264-official-my-fitness-pal-friend-add-thread/

well all the normal clear liquids plus milk, protein shakes, probably yogurt

I set up my VST ticker since the external ones have been taken away - and it adds that my goal was reached the day I made my ticker - I see no option to change the date or remove that but it is incorrect - I reached my goal 8/20/12. Also, I don't like the rounding of weight.

you don't have to wait, I asked my NUT the same question. But you may feel full after, especially early out.

Well you aren't getting in alot of calories first off so that will make you weak. Are you getting plenty of protein and fluids? Also, be careful - you probably shouldn't be pushing something around so heavy, I was told not even to vacuum becasuse the push/pull is bad.

I would call your Dr and run it past them.