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Also, a lot of people will post their leftover stuff. Keep an eye out and good luck!

Being on a med that causes weight gain is tough. I am on one that causes weight gain but have still managed to lose 64lbs in 3.5 months! woohoo! Good luck on your journey!

Welcome. I love this site! There is so much to learn and so many friendly people. Your surgery date will be here before you know it! See ya on the losers bench!

I hate to say what you already have heard 500 times but walk, walk, walk. I found myself walking at all hours to relieve the gas-y pain in my stomach. Good luck and congrats!

Definitely on the Protein before anything else and no drinking 30 minutes before and after a meal for me. However, I have a horrible time not drinking with a meal so I find myself taking a sip during a meal. I drink all sugar free stuff. My sleeve doesn't particularly like beef or Pasta so I don't eat many pasta carbs or greasy meat. It's been a learning curve and I was at a stall for like 3 weeks and then it started coming off again. Good luck and I'm sure your stall will break real soon!

This is definitely NOT the easy way. I tell people it's the dedicated way!

I know this seems a little odd but I go through times when I have no appetite and then I go through times when I feel hungry 24 hours a day. The weird thing is that when I am hungry and eating what seems like a lot is when I see the scale move. Anyone else notice this or am I crazy?

92 lbs in 3.5 months? Wow! Congrats!!! I just hit 64 at 3.5 but I am happy with that!

Fantastic!!! Keep up the good work!

Ummm, stretching your sleeve really is not a concern, in fact it's nearly impossible. But here is a video that illustrates why we don't drink while eating or soon after.

Great video explanation! Thanks for sharing!

If I attempt to guzzle Water I get super naseous!

That will all change!

I have learned that if you let your self get the point of "starving", it's much harder to eat slowly and -that's when that last bite of doom happens for me. It's a learning experience but you will only take that "one more bite" a couple of times before you realize the pain, discomfort and possible vomiting from it.

Good luck!!

This is an amazing place for honest answers! I went to my seminar hell bent on the band and walked out with paperwork for the sleeve! Crazy, huh? This site is also a good place to see what people who did have band think. There are a lot of revisioners on here. I got "sleevy wonder" on 6/13/12 and I am down 56lbs. That is a little slower than some but I will take it!! Good luck and keep us posted!

Wow! So many firsts at one time and starting a fantastic journey! Take a camera with you! I had my surgery in the US but I have heard some amazing stories from people who were so thrilled with their Doctor in Mexico. Can't wait to hear yours!

Congrats!! That's awesome!!!

I was advised that Muscle Milk Light is okay and I actually like it. Everyone's tastebuds are different so be adventureous and give it a shot!

I had not thought about it but great idea! Thanks!

Congrats!! I had an NSV last night that is probable trivial for most but I was able to stand up from sitting on the ground without rolling over on all 4's first! YAY for NSV's!!

I use string cheese, 100 calorie bag of almonds is pretty perfectly portioned for me, Pork rinds and powdered Protein. I measure it out and put it in a small container and then just mix it with a bottle of Water. Good luck!!

Fantastic!! Being off all of your meds is so awesome! I know the feeling (on a smaller level) of the bmi. I updated my ticker and went from Morbidly obese to clinically obese! It's a start in the right direction! Kudos!

What an amazing feeling that must be! Congrats!!

I don't know how far post op you are but it will come in time. I am almost 12 weeks post op and I am just now being able to get my liquid in. I keep a Water bottle with me and drink as much as I can.

Good luck!

Thanks! I am having a terrible time getting my Protein in. I think my best bet may be to find an unflavored protein.

I need to get back on track as well. I have found that I am making pretty healthy choices but I feel as if I am always eating.