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Congrats on joining the club! Although I wasn't one of them, I hear a lot of people gain weight the first few days. Don't worry, you will be losing in no time at all! Sorry you are in so much pain. It will subside here real soon. Take care and keep us informed! And again, CONGRATS!!

Yeah, ask for some antacid. They'll hook you up. Congrats!

My diet usually consists of this: Breakfast - 1 EAS Advantedge Carb Controll Protein Drink lunch - A low cal Lein Cuisine (usually with chicken for protein) Mid afternoon snack - 1 Weight Watchers String cheese (mozzarella) dinner - 4 oz Chicken Breast with teriyaki sauce Works for me!

Congrats!! That is awesome! 115 lbs!! What a great inspiration!

My only advise would be to carry around a bottle of water constantly. I sometimes go too long without water or get thirsty right before I am ready to eat. It's a bummer not to be able to gulp down a bunch of water. Just carry some water around and drink when you aren't thirsty to help prevent you from getting thirsty. Besides, it's good for you.

We all go through it. I used to dread them, but now I know that even though the scale isn't showing it, I am losing inches. I have received a lot of my compliments during the times I have had stalls. Just know that it is normal and for some reason our body has to catch up. You'll be dropping again on the scale real soon.

Thanks for sharing that, Samual! What a great story! Congrats to you and your new life!

You look great, Libbe!! Congrats!!

I didn't tell anyone except my boss and my dad...also my wife and children. It's no one else's business. People ask me how I have lost so much weight and I just say "less calorie intake, lots of protein, lots of water, and not much sugar". I'm not lieing because that is exactly what I have done.

Rrrrrrr!!!!! Nice, Queen!!! Congrats!!!

Congrats!!!!

I still weigh daily. I too think weighing daily helps identify patterns. I would not weigh daily if it discouraged me by seeing a weight gain. To each his/her own.

What? Really? I've never even heard anything about memory loss.

That's awesome! Love the NSV's!! Congrats!!

Yeah, what Rootman said. Just don't accidently swallow it. I haven't accidently swallowed gum in 30 years.

Wow! You look great! Congrats!!

We experience the dreaded stall. If you are doing what you are supposed to be doing, protein and water, then you are losing inches right now, not necessarily lbs. My longest stall was 10 days, but it kicked right back in after. I actually received more compliments during my stalls than any other time. Don't be discouraged. I guarantee you are losing inches. The scale will show it soon.

I always crave spicey foods. I will eat Lean Cuisine's and dowse it with cayenne pepper. Love spicey mexican. Pizza smoothered in chopped red pepper. Love it all and glad I can tolorate it!!

No, they won't take the approval back. The insurance company won't even know your weight at the time of your surgery. Just be sure to follow your Dr's pre-op diet and you will be just fine. Congrats and good luck!!

Tell me to shut up if I am being too nosey. (It is usually the case.) I am wondering why the resleeve? Is there a medical issue? I checked your profile and it shows that you are currently at 145. Do you have a leak or something? I am just curious.

I was feeling pretty much normal after about 10 days. I think I was still on liquids and was pretty tired, but painwise, I was back to normal. I was tired up until I was able to start eating again. Not sure when you are able to start eating again but I think mine about 2 weeks out. At the time, it seemed like forever, but really, it's just a blip on the map. Your body just went through a lot so that is probably why you are having headaches. I am sure this will pass, but keep taking your pain meds. That should help. Congrats on your surgery! You are going to see some great changes! I am happy and excited for you!

I enjoy almost all of my Vitamins. Here is what I take: 2 Daily Gummies (from CVS) 2 Vitafusion Calcium (sugar coated gummy vitamins) Yummy! 1 Oderless Fish Oil (1200 mg) - This is not chewable and it is about as the big as the fish it comes from. This is the only one I don't like. 1 Vitamin D Chewable Gel (from Metagenics-Bariatric Advantage) (10,000 IU) 1 sublingual B-12 (from Natures Bounty) (2500 mcg) Most of these you can find at your local pharmacy or drug store. I couldn't find the high dosage of Vitamin D and B-12 at the store so I bought them on eBay. Hope this helps!!

Congrats on your decision, Ruperto! It was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. I was sleeved on 12/31/2011, and as of today, I have lost 80 lbs (some it was during my preop diet). I feel great! You will be too in no time at all! Again, congrats!!

Awesome! Big difference! You look great! I don't fear my stalls anymore. I know that I am losing inches even if the scale isn't moving. Congrats!!!

You'll do great, Caradina! Congrats!!