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Um, I'm a little scared! I'm 4 1/2 months out and hadn't had any pasta until about 10 minutes ago, when I made some gluten free pasta for my family's dinner side. I had a little ramekin of the pasta and then sat down to read the forum! Wish me luck.

Hi. I do hot yoga 5-7 times a week and love it. The classes are either 1 1/2 hours long or 1 hour, and the sweat feels great. It's easier to stretch muscles in the heat, and I'm getting toned like crazy. I love it and look forward to going!

So happy for you!

Sonic will make their limeades with water instead of sprite. Ask them to add one or two splendas. It tastes good enough and costs a whole lot less ????

Dr Nick is wonderful, but he is more than $1000. He does provide lifetime care and access to a lot of support, though.

Me too! Maybe it's an April 17 thing????

I'm in the same boat, but I'm between 1000 and 1200 cals, only healthy stuff. My nut is ok with it, and she told me that the 600 cals I started out with wasn't enough . I'm confused, but not panicked.

Good point, CaliKat. I can eat a full meal on a little plate, but it keeps me full for hours!

I'm with you...I don't feel restriction either. I've had 2 incidents that proved my sleeve, but they weren't about eating too much; they were about not reacting well to a particular type of food. My weight loss has been very slow, but I've already dropped 2 sizes in 4 1/2 weeks. My nutritionist wanted me to eat more calories than the 650 I was getting in, and she wanted me to push my proteins up from 60 to 70. I'm working on it!

they gave me a "binder" at the hospital to splint my abdomen...said it would help with the pain. it didn't stay in place, so I bought a super high waist panty and wear it all the time. it reminds me to hold my tummy in. only problem, i never remember to eat when it's on!

Hang on guys...you forgot about me! I felt just like gr8fun does and was worried, too. Now I'm 4 1/2 weeks out, I find that I can hold a lot more food than a lot of you guys. I just make an effort to put my food on a small plate, leave spaces between each food, and stick to protein first, then veg, then starch. You'll know for sure that your sleeve is working if you accidentally eat just one bite too many, gr8. The sick, slimy feeling we get if we aggravate our sleeves helps you learn when to quit.

No way that you messed up too bad. But this pre-op is a good time to learn that every time that you overeat post-op comes with a big risk of big negative impact. One extra bite or a meal eaten too quickly can result in immediate chest pain, difficulty breathing, nausea, and your mouth and throat filling with mucous. Now go out there and get your dream sleeve...you'll be glad you did!

Praying for you!

Thanks Wendy's! 1 slice of cheese and 2 bites of baked sweet potato (hold the topping) makes for a nice lunch under $2. Pretty sweet, since most fast foods don't have much for us no-meat eaters