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For sure the chapstick, really appreciated the chapstick! did not feel like reading at all. Wish I had brought my own comfy pillow. sleeved 12-19-11

Lissa I agree with you , after getting getting the Water and Protein in there is not much more room. We all need some carb, so I tend not worry about that too. sleeved 12-19-11

WTG I hope some day I can put chub rub behind me too! LOL sleeve 12-19-11

good luck and a speedy recovery! you will do great! sleeved 12-19-11

FABULOUS!!! don't worry you will get to onderland soon enough! sleeved 12-19-11

congrats! Looking great... sleeved 12-19-11

tried one for the forst time last week , i agree will much easier than shakes sleeved 12-19-11

congrats on your new sleeve, and wishes for a speedy recovery! sleeved 12-19-2011 hw362 cw314

I am still getting these feeling, and sometimes have dreams that I won't lose anything, I do, and you will too. It's slow and steady there is no race. I am two months out now and can eat more that before. I track everything and try not to get nutso if I get to 1200 calories. I remember that it takes my body 2300 calories to maintain, and that I will lose weight. It's just a overwhelming change. But we will all get there together! sleeved 12-19-11

way to go!

What a motivational group of pictures. You are looking awesome dude! Keep up the hard work, hope to follow in your footsteps! sleeved 12-19-11

your body will reabsorb all that Fluid, you gonna need it. Keep sipping and walking, each day will get better and easier! sleeved 12-19-11

lol got the same thing going on too. The extra weight decreases hormones levels, so as we lose it the hormone levels increase. I didn't have a monthly for a long time, and now it's back on the regular. Enjoy you new found libido! Happy Valentines sleeved 12-19-11

WOOT WOOT!!!!! what a milestone! rock that sleeve. sleeved12-19-11 hw 362 sw 354 cw 316

just turned 43, married to DH for 15 years, have boy 7 and a girl 12. Hoping to get to goal by 45. This was the best thing I ever did for myself. Sure I till have doubts and insecurities, but I get all the help and support 'i need here. I used to worry is I'd make it 50, now I'M gonna be more fab at 50 than even 40! sleeved 12/19/11

I am just stuck in a general funk. I have made no weight loss progress for 2 weeks. I track everything I am eating with phone app. I range between 700-1200 calories. about 60g of Protein getting about 48 ounces of Fluid. I can eat everything except breads rice. Started back on Protein shakes yesterday to see if that helps. I feel like I eat too much no matter what I eat. I am also struggling with a lot of head hunger. I am committed to get through this, and be successful. I did not go through this to fail. I guess I am somewhat jealous of my co-worker who had gastric bypass 10/26 and hit the 75lb lost mark. Any advice would be appreciated! Sleeved 12/19/11

i admire you courage to start something new, i feel the same fear and haven't moved past it yet. Let me know how it goes!

I am a cheesy Tuna fish! that's full of beans!

So glad to hear things are back and track and that you are doing well. You are an inspiration! Your positivity is contagious. sleeved 12/19/11

Everyday will get better, just take it one day at a time. I remember crying the first few days when ever I tried to drink. Now I can't imagine going back to the life I was living before the sleeve. Hang in there and look around for tips found so many here that helped me along recovering sleeved 12-19-11

Welcome to the losers bench. The buyers remorse came to be day 4. Now I'd never want the old stomach back! I am loving my sleeve, and you will to. A quick and painfree recovery to you. Sleeved 12/19/11

My surgery was 12/19/11, and I will conquer hypertension, and being afraid to try new things because of my size. Next summer I am gonna run wild at the amusment park!

WOW! well said, love your lessons learned!

Did you have a body analysis. I had one during the pre-op period. I was shocked and dismayed to find my lean weight based on musce mass was 155, I am 5'4. I rather have the higher BMI and more muscle mass to help bur the calories!

way to go!!!! sleeved 12-19-11