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awesome success!! Very inspiring. If you go to a support group, I'm sure your story will inspire and encourage others

I was 275-ish at my highest (stopped weighing after a point) size 22/XXL, or bigger, stretchy pants mostly, some things even a 3X! bra size was something like a 44 DDD or bigger. Now....between 110 and 115 size 00-0!! shirts xs, bra 34c. Deflated wind socks, but with the right bra, they look terrific lol! I am VERY happy! Had a TT/Panniculectomy on 10/17/2013. Fully covered by insurance due to severe back problems, a wonderful referral from pain management and the stars and planets aligning, lol!

Reading that made me soooooo happy for your wonderful surprise that I teared up a bit! Keep up the great work. It is a process to figure out your new portion size. I still, over two years out, will sometimes take more than I need. Not as much but still too much. I think it's because I feel hungry, so I envision alot of food to satisfy that. I do remember to eat SLOWLY so that once I am full, I don't (most of the time) go past that

Glad you are keeping your Dr. informed. Sounds like you are doing the right things. I'm sure it won't last, maybe just part of healing? Feel better

Since your sister is heavier than you, she will lose faster at first. The heavier you are, the higher your resting metabolism. It sounds like you are doing wonderfully, keep up the great work! We are all different. While I know it is frustrating when someone, especially someone close, seems to lose faster, you just need to focus on you. Compare yourself to where you were 4 months ago, be proud of how far you've come!

#1- Are you on Prilosec or another similar med? #2-is it possible that you are taking in too much and/or too quickly? #3-are you using a straw? that can cause gas.

Here is another: http://www.obesityhelp.com

Protein prevents your body from going into starvation mode and slowing your metabolism, it does help you feel full longer, lessens hair loss, promotes lean muscle so that you burn more calories, etc.....

Sounds like you have found a nice balance!

I would just remind you, that while your stomach is tiny, it is easier to learn new ways to prepare your food and make healthier choices. Your stomach will be much bigger a year or two after surgery and weight CAN be regained if you are eating the way you did pre-sleeve. Slider foods and trigger foods should be avoided. You will crave them less, the more you stay away from them. There are many sites that can show you recipes for your favorite foods that will satisfy the taste you desire, while still sticking with the plan. For example: I enjoy fried 'rice' made with cauliflower, Protein pancakes, muffins and Cookies made with Protein powder, pizza crust made out of cauliflower, cheesy 'tater' tots made out of cauliflower, salad that has all the flavor of an Italian sub, eggplant, zucchini, or spaghetti squash for Pasta, cannoli cream made with FF ricotta, etc.........

Instead of focusing on how much you weigh now, be proud that you are taking the first step towards a healthier you.

what an amazing, inspiring journey! You look awesome!

Amazing transformation, in only 5 months!!

great job!! You look YEARS younger, too!

your doctor should give you a list. I took chewable complete children's vitamins, calcium, D3 and Iron

a few weeks ago, there were also $1.00 off any EAS product coupons in the paper

EAS AdvantEdge are RTD and not thick like the others

have you tried EAS AdvantEdge RTD, they are not as thick as some of the others. The chocolate fudge and strawberry are my favs, but the cafe' caramel is also good. If it's the milk like flavors that you don't like try Isopure Zero carb, there is a rtd and powders. Also nectar makes many flavors of powder that are good.

true, the volume I eat and the food choices I make are FAR better than pre-sleeve. It's pretty much ONLY salad that I can eat alot of.

It's actually difficult to tell who's the mom and who's the daughter!

I think nausea is fairly common. Your stomach is healing and has a huge incision, if your dr. didn't give you a scrip for Prilosec or another PPI, call and ask. If you are already on a PPI, mention the nausea to your dr., he may give you something else.

my thoughts EXACTLY!

feedyoureye, you look AMAZING!! Thank you Feedyoureye and Fiddleman, I really do enjoy sitting down to a large crunchy salad. I do add some lean Protein to it also. I knew it was a good option as far as calories and nutrition. I guess I was just alarmed that could fit so much. Don't want to do ANYTHING that could potentially cause 'fat me' to come back, LOL Especially don't want to stretch my sleeve, as I absolutely LOVE my tool.

As far as meals, I eat only lean protein about a 1/2 cup. Once or twice a month I may have 1/2 a sandwich on whole wheat. Once or twice a week I eat a bite or two of potato/pasta or rice. But my diet mainly consists of small amounts of lean/ff protein. In the afternoon I get hungry and enjoy the crunch of a salad with some red wine vinegar. I stay very close to the eating plan that my nut recommends. Until 18 months out, I was eating so little that she told me NO OTHER foods besides protein, until I am reaching my protein goals. Since then, the only thing I've changed is having a salad in the afternoon as opposed to an unhealthy, calorie laden snack. Thank you so much PdxMan and RJ for the helpful feedback.