Michell

I took off for one week, then worked "remotely" from home for an additional week (I'm a programmer). Honestly, if I'd had more time I would have taken it. Like someone else mentioned, along with the recovery, was the relearning to eat. I hadn't considered it would be such an effort to be sure I was getting enough fluids and protein. I do think you made a good decision to take a week off; I doubt you'll regret it.

Thank you - this is one of the easiest to understand explanations I've seen on this topic.

I'm right there with ya! Definitely one of my favorite NSVs.

Wow! What an amazing feeling that must be! I can't wait for the day when I get to cue my own "Oscar" music. Congrats!!!

I usually average around 800. Some days much less and some days a little more. My doctor advised 1000, with 60-80 grams protein. However, that's sometimes hard to do. I know if I'm not getting enough water, I sometimes get a "hungry" feeling. My doctor said dehydration can imitate feelings of hunger, and i should drink a minimum of 64 oz a day. Could it be you need more water? Just a thought.

Awesome! Congratulations.

Hi Casey. Do you still have some items left to sell?

My middle name is Renee, too. Just wanted to share some news. I made it to onederland today! Just barely (199.8), but I will take that! Definitely doing the happy dance today.

Hi Casey. I'm having trouble sending you a message from my iPad, but I may be interested in some of your items in size 16-18. Do you have a listing with prices or photos? Thanks!

Ummm....WOW. Really? Don't be a hater just because you're not at the same point yet in your journey. Longerlife is right. We all lose at different rates. Sometimes I go 2 weeks or more losing nothing and then will drop several pounds. We have ALL been through a lot and I don't think I just speak for myself when I say I am very proud of myself for doing this well so far. But just because I have up to this point, doesn't mean I automatically assume that those who haven't aren't doing what they should - nor do I assume that those more successful than me have to be exaggerating. I wish you (and everyone else here) all the best with your journey and hope we'll continue to support each other whether there's a need for celebrating or encouraging.

Hi StrasVegasGirl - I had my surgery on Nov. 7th, too. Looks like we're pretty close on loss. I'm down 54.6lbs. I haven't been checking in here very often (work has gotten super crazy), but I still think about all of you and wonder how everyone's doing. I hope more Banana Babes will check in and update. I feel SOOOOOO good. Even if I didn't lose another pound (though I'm sure planning on it), the surgery would still have been worth it. I'm thankful for this sleeve every day. I've not done as good a job at taking photos for comparison as I'd planned, but I've got a couple, and plan to take more this weekend. I'll get them uploaded once I do. Hope everyone's doing well!

I'm very interested in this too. I still have a long way to go, but the saggy skin I already have is gross!

Great topic! I normally don't buy crazy expensive clothes for myself. However, there are a pair of Rock Revival jeans that have my name on them as soon as I get to goal. I too have been wearing the same fat mom jeans for years. My weight and health are not the only things I'm planning on changing! I have a board on Pinterest titled "Dream Clothes" where I save ideas for the kind of stuff I know I'll get to wear someday. It's a fun motivational tool. Here's a link to my "dream" jeans: http://pinterest.com/pin/37576978110497042/

This made me smile! Both for you (congratulations!) but also just imagining that this can happen to me someday.

Hi snoozeyoulose. I'm doing great too. I also have some acid issues, but after trying a few different things, my doctor finally put me on Prevacid and that seems to be doing the trick. I've lost 37 lbs. so far. Still having trouble getting everything in, but that's gradually getting better. I'm still amazed and very thankful this is the surgery I chose! Glad to hear you're doing so well, too.