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I started at 407 and in the first few weeks I was losing almost 4lbs a day, and then at 3weeks I stalled for 3 weeks. After that I slowed down to about 10-15lbs a month

I was cloed with glue on the outside and was told as soon as all the glue was gone I could take a bath

I lost a lot of weight the first 3 weeks then I stalled for 3 weeks and lost 3 or 4 sizes at once. I still go through phases where if i am not losing pounds I will drop a size or will lose consistantly for a month or 2 and not change sizes at all.

I am 8.5 months out. I am down 113lbs and would have surgery again in a heartbeat. But no i didn't wake up from surgery feeling like a different person. I still love food, but I am happier and satisified with a lot less. When I am out and watch others eat I can't believe I used to eat that much an more. I think the way I eat now is more normal than the way I ate before.

I started mine my first day home.

I I had surgery in March so I don't remember when the first time post op was, but I have not had any problems with the amount or acidy since surgery.

I was taking naps for about the first month. Now if I start feeling run down I know to check my water, protein or that I am remembering all my vitamins.

I was told as soon as I was comfortable, tried at 1 week and I was still to sore, But I was good to go by 2 weeks, about the same time I was able to sleep on my side again.

It took me about a week till I was able to sleep in my bed. I slept sitting up on my couch, and know a few people who slept in recliners. It took another week till i was able to go back to sleeping on my side.

I am about 8.5 months out and have slowed down to about 7lbs a month. I am ok with that as long as I continue to lose.

Thank You, I am only 1/2 way there. I also went back and forth, but I am hoping to start trying to have a baby next September. For me that was my main reason i decided that i thought it would be better with the sleeve than by pass because of the malabsorbition.

You have to believe it will work. There are lots of stall along the way, but I have noticed after a week or 2 stall I will drop a clothing size. Follow your doctors eating plan, don't start solids too soon and you will do fine. I am 9 months out, down 111 lbs and still losing. You can do this!

I had a few over the summer they were so yummy, but having a hard time finding a good flavor, most of the 7-11's in my area have mango and i don't like anything mango flavored.

You will hit lots of stall along the way. Also the less you have to lose over all the slower it will come off. 20lbs in just under a month is great.

I have used flat out, it's a rectangle bread sold near the pitas. I cut 1 into fourths for myself, half for hubby and daughter. I add spaghetti sauce, low fat mozzarella and what ever toppings i am in the mood for. i like to cook it on my griddle pan. Spay pan with pam, place bread in pan for a few min to heat, flip and add sauce cheese and toppings. I have had real pizza a few times since surgery and am satisfied with 1 slice instead of 3 or 4.

Your fat cells store Estrogen. As your fat cells shrink they dump all that excess estrogen into your blood stream.

I tried sugar free ice cream but i didn't like the texture. I have found frozen greek yogurt by healthy choice, and it's in preportioned containers.

My periods are finally regular since surgery. But I had just stopped right before surgery and then started again 2 or 3 days after surgery. The doctor said it was probably form the blood thinners.

My doctor asked me what weight i wanted to get to, i told him 199 and he told me that was a good place to start. Once I hit 199 I will decide where I want my final number to be. I am 6ft tall and started out at 407 so for me to get to 199 is still over a 200lb loss.

In the beginning I was eatting scrambled eggs, egg salad, chicken salad (made with canned chicken) and tuna. they all went down pretty easy and were high in protein.

I was usually 800 calories or lower until 6 months. at 8 months i am at about 1000 calories .

I don't know if it was the doctors requirement or the insurance requirment but i had to attend 2 support group meeting prior to surgery. The Hospital I had surgery in host the support group meetings once a month.

I started to lose my hair at about 3 or 4 months out. at around 6 months the falling slowed down, now at 8 months i can really see it growing back.

I had surgery March 21 of this year, Easter was hard, I was still on purees, I had egg salad and mashed potatoes. Thanksgiving was much better, I enjoyed turkey, a bite of a deviled egg, and I made sweet potato casserole with splenda and sugar free brown sugar. I also made pumpkin pie with splenda and had a small sliver. It was the first thanksgiving I remember eating just till i was full, not till i felt like i was gonna pop. I was ready to get up and moving, playing cards or games right after dinner, everyone else was tires sleepy and stuffed. So I still got to enjoy all my favorites and never felt deprived.

i have got a lot of great ideas from http://www.emilybites.com/2011/07/lasagna-cupcakes.html her "cup cakes" tend to be low calorie and high protein. I am 8 months out and can only eat 1, but my husband and teenage daughter have 2 each.