Liberated Sleeve

The surgery does change up your menstrual cycle so don't necessarily rule that out.

LOL - I walked some more on my treadmill and bought myself Season 2 of Downton Abbey from Amazon.

As long as the incisions are closing okay then you could put something on them. (Lotion? No perfumed kind though - might irritate them) I used Avon's Skin so Soft bath oil gel on mine and that helped. But, if they are not closing up yet ask your doctor for sure.

I was able to drink (sip) fairly well myself. I was able to get my liquids in within the first week with no problems. I didn't really have any thickened soups until I started my 4th week out so can't really speak to that.

I used my start date of October 2011 when I decided to start this journey for real and that is what my ticker reflects and I state it is my HW (highest weight) - I worked hard to get it off and it counts for me

Thanks everyone! Just noticed my weight release matches my age! LOL

Awesome news!! Congrats!

I have had mine for 4 or 5 years now - that's great to know that I can donate it when I am done with it which should be really soon!! Thanks for sharing!!

I upped my calories for a few days and then lowered them in the next couple of days along with taking it off from the gym and just slow walking giving my body a rest basically and lost 2 lbs. Hopefully it was just a stall (instead of the 3 week it hit me in between the 4-5?)

Yep, apples and peanut butter too!

DANG Girl just about listed everything for me!! I crossed out the ones that don't apply up top and made my comments in read, then I added the biggest one for me: Have no problems maneuvering around New York City all day long with my 18 year old daughter for her graduation present June of 2013!!

I have the nose only one and have learned to keep my mouth shut! It took some time but I finally got used to it and have a much better night's sleep when I use it. I don't toss and turn as much and sleep most of the night unless I get up to use the rest room. Keep trying as your brain needs the oxygen!

Right now I can just look at them and say - Thankfully I don't have any need or want for that stuff anymore. God bless and eat your hearts out!

Congrats on your progress!

Deli meats are a good idea and you can keep them in the refrigerator. Cottage cheese with salsa? Tuna in the air tight bags in water and buy a small deal of light mayo. Pork rinds are good crunchy foods to eat with anything and they have no carbs. Greek yogurts. Hope these help somewhat.

I am sorry you are having such a hard time. Are you getting your fluids in okay? Dehydration is serious business and will make you feel horrible. The stitches will itch and be somewhat painful for the first week and sometimes longer. Are you taking your pain meds? I am hoping and praying that you have called your surgeon and will update us soon.

Finally I have met my 1st 50 lbs loss from my highest weight in October 2011. I have lost 24 lbs since surgery!! I hope I have just broke my first stall. Excited as can be!! Have a great day everyone! :wub:

I am taking them and will probably continue to do so for at least a couple months until I get my first lab results back then I might try to figure out what else to take that gives me everything I am suppose to get. Mine are $25 for a 45 day supply. I am using the Strawberry flavor.

Didn't like Truvia when I tried it - using Splenda.

Another symptom is cramps in your calves. Hope you are felling much better Dorrie!!

Stoneyfield organic oikos here too. Add the same things or splenda and little bit of vanilla extract. It's also the lowest I could find in the carb category.

Ate some salad this week (6 weeks out) after my protein and it went down fine and stayed. I had baby spinach and a mix of other baby lettuces with some cherry tomato and small amount of avocado.

Yep in my Tervis Tumbler!! Got a clear one and a navy blue one!

Glad to know you knew what it was and were able to make sure you went to the ER! Let us know when the surgery is so I can kick up the prayers!! Is your profile pic a new one? You look fabulous!

Smart thinking!!