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I'm looking for a small vitamin that I can swallow. Has anyone come across one? I bought one tonight that I seen on amazon but its far from small. I have tried several chewables and can't stand them. I'm starting to feel crappy without them.

Just wondering what y'all will be eating for thanksgiving? I'm 5 wks post op and am cooking but the past few days I have not been able to eat much. Not sure what my problem is I think I've just been busy and haven't really payed attention. I need to get it together. I haven't tried turkey yet but I think ill triy some tomorrow.

I'm down 50 lbs and am still wearing the same clothes. I did try on a pair of the capris that have been tucked away for years and they fit. My problem is that I don't want to try in clothes and be disappointed since I really don't know what size I'm in. My 13 yr old told me yesterday that the shorts I was wearing were "way too big!" Love that kid!

I too have the same problem. I'm 5 weeks out. I drink Vitamin Water Zero. They are sweetened with Stevia not artificial sweeteners. They too have to be very cold where before I could do room temp. It's strange. I'm still not getting all my fluids in and drink Gatorade to get electrolytes. Yesterday I felt thirsty for the first time and I was out. I picked up a slushy from Sonic and couldn't wait to have it...it was gross! I was so disappointed!

It's the instrument they use to size your sleeve. The smaller the tighter. Mine is a 40, some use a 36 or a 38 too. I was just curious because I had a rough time eating and just within the last week have been able to eat like I'm supposed to with the sleeve.

Pre surg 273 Sw (10/16) 257 Cw 223

Do you have a Tilly's? Old Navy and Aeropastle has nice men's clothes too. My 13 yr old 5'8 135lb son will only wear clothes from those three. Btw, about my 5'8 13 yo...I'm 4"10! Lol I'm getting ready to donate a bunch of clothes and hit the consignment shop. I'm not close to my ideal weight so no designer shopping fir me yet!

I am hoping for 15 to keep on track with 100 lbs in 6 mths

Sorry didn't think the first one went threw!

Thanks! 30 lbs is great too! I never would have guessed I'd even lose 30 by now. I'm concerned with month 2. I have been reading the August sleevers posts and its the least bit encouraging. What should our goal be for month 2?

Thank you! 30 lbs is great! I didn't expect more than 20 so I'm happy. Although, I'm concerned with month 2 as I've read some of the August sleevers posts and I'm not very encouraged. What kind if "goal" should we be setting for month 2? What's y'all's input?

I had this problem too. I was hospitalized for a week week 3. All the nausea meds didn't help, BUT when I stopped eating/drinking dairy it went away and I've felt great since. Not saying you have a lactose intolerance but a lot of sleevers do. I am one of them. I even tried some cheese spread a few days ago and felt sick almost immediately. It also could just be dehydration and/or low thiamine. Try increasing fluids first that's most important (even over protein right now) and if that doesn't work cut down your dairy and see if that does the trick. My dr told me to drink Gatorade until I was getting in my fluids. I hope you feel better I've been there!

Congrats!!

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I am only one month out but I too had a Lapband. I lost 24 lbs and gained back 40. I felt like such a disappointment to everyone. I was embarrassed and it got to a point that I didn't want to leave my house. It wasn't until today that I really realized that this was the best decision I've made for myself. Everyone has been bugging me for pictures (I moved to TX from FL in July so everyone doesn't see me often) and I found a before picture that I put next to a picture taken today. It's only 50 lbs but it makes a huge difference. As far as family goes, I did not tell my dad until the night before I was going in because I didn't want to worry him. The day after surgery I woke up (in ICU) and my dad was sitting at my bedside crying. Once again, I felt so ashamed. We didn't speak hardly for the remainder if time that I was in FL. Today I sent him the picture and he finally has excepted my decision as a good one. You can't lose (no pun intended) here. It comes to a point when your family is dependent on your health and its never a mistake to be healthy. God Bless you and your journey whichever path is chosen.

Happy Sleeveaversary everyone! Here's my before/now pic! Hope everyone is well! Julie

Thank you!

Thank you all! Btw that includes my pre op, I've lost 34 since surgery. I still see the same person in the mirror. I didn't see the difference until I put the pics together. I have gone down 2 sizes which I really noticed especially today when I put on my fav jeans and they don't fit. Thanks for the support! I would not have made it threw the month without this group!

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Good luck to all you upcoming sleevers! As a past Lapbander and now sleever, I can tell you that your making the right decision by getting the sleeve! But remember this is still a tool and you have to WANT to lose weight. Good luck y'all!

Thank you! I went 5 days and took a Colace it worked AND I lost 6 lbs! Lol