terrilynndrew

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I'm back to my straws...helps me drink much more. My NUT told me I could start back using a straw at 3 months post op...I did, with no problems. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Congrats!!! Yay! Sent from my iPhone using VST

One word: WOW! You look amazing!!! Congrats!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm 14 weeks out today, by no means a veteran...but I'll take a stab at this one for you... I've lost 70 lbs and I've never followed a "set" meal schedule. My surgeon advised me to listen to my sleeve: eat when I'm hungry, and that's exactly what I do. I eat 4-6 VERY small meals a day and my sleeve has gotten me on a regular daily schedule. At 8 weeks, my Doc told me I could ditch the Protein shakes for Protein Bars...they taste way better & I hate shakes anyway. When my loss stalled, he advised me to up my daily calories from 700/800 to 1000...and waddya know? The scale started zooming again. I stick to the basics & I don't waste my time on foods/snacks w/poor nutritional value--except for pork rinds! They have replaced chocolate & dessert in my life! Everyone is unique, so there is no magic formula, but I do believe listening to your body is a great key to success. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Today, I went to a friends job to pick up some cosmetics she ordered me. She works @ St. Vincent's Medical Center, which sits on a hill & had notoriously crappy parking. So after I finally weddgie my big 'ol truck into a teeny tiny space at the bottom of the hill, I headed up to the main hospital...that's when it hit me...the last time I was at this hospital, I was attending the first of many weight loss seminars, and I remember nearly passing out trying to walk up the hill And here I am, 14 weeks post sleeve today, down 70 lbs and I breezed up that hill without a pause! I wasn't even breathing hard when I got to the top! Tiny Sleevie has made the impossible possible & I am sooo blessed to be on this journey. I would do it all over again without a moment's hesitation! I feel wonderful...and yes, I'm looking pretty darn rockin' good these days! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Congrats! You look REALLY good in your undies! (Yep...I looked!) Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm praying for both of you! Sent from my iPhone using VST

My tummy talks, sings & chatters! I think it's cute! If it's gas, I'm not feeling any discomfort, so I just let it ride! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I eat pickles ALL the time! I'm 13 weeks out & my Tiny Sleevie loves em! I'm down 70 lbs! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Prior to my sleeve, I hadn't had a period for 6 years--I am on Depo. However, thanks to the assistance of the muscle relaxers I had to start a week after my WLS, I started spotting with slight cramps. I immediately stopped the muscle relaxers (I'd rather suffer than see Mommy Nature) and the spotting stopped. I just recently had my 2nd Depo injection since my sleeve and all is well. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Sounds like you're progressing too fast! At 2 weeks out I was on full liquids. Try slowing down & backing yourself up to liquids. My progression was slow--and I didn't have any problems. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Whoop! Whoop! You go girl!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

BBJ-honey if I could have a bod like yours--I'll take your loose skin! You look amazing & your journey is very inspirational! I'm 12 weeks post op today, down 63 lbs...and you are letting me know there is a pot of gold at the end of this journey!  Sent from my iPhone using VST

I remember that feeling! Just relax and "listen" to your tummy. If you're not sure of how you feel, then pace yourself. If you're not feeling any discomfort...that's great! Because if its one thing I've learned in the last 3 months; if I do ANYTHING wrong, Tiny Sleevie let's me know immediately! Have you started having tummy noises yet? Sent from my iPhone using VST