TD41

Hi I agree I am a year out as of Dec 28, 2012 and I stay cold all the time!!! I sleep with a heating pad at night and have to keep a sweater or layers of clothes on all the time! I would love to know what others are doing that may struggle to keep warm! TD41

well I don't have any gallbladder issues... the pain finally went away in my shoulder and throat. I slept the wrong way. Thank goodness that's behind me.

Hi All, It has been an amazing journey with the sleeve. I cant believe I have lost over 50 lbs and in a few short weeks I will be 8 months post-op. I feel great overall but I noticed last month my tail bone started to hurt. I cant explain why but if I sit a certain way it throbs and is uncomfortable. I am not sitting around all day but would like to know if anyone has experienced this that is almost 8 months out or longer. Also a new pain entered my life this morning I have a sharp pain in my right shoulder and it hurts when I swallow. I don't know why this started today but I really need this pain to go away in my shoulder and throat. I felt good yesterday so I don't know if I slept wrong, if its gas related or something more serious. Please share if anyone has experienced achy tailbone, pain when swallowing, and shoulder pain. Thanks Be Blessed TD41

Hi, I completely understand im in my early40's and had surgery Dec. 28, 12! I feel fantastic just recently started working out to help tone up certain areas. I agree this tool is just a tool and we do have to be realistic about what we eat. I am so glad that I had this surgery. I am determined to keep the weight off and look forward to motivating others who maybe struggling as I once did before I finally decided enough is enough! Take care TD41

Hey today is great day.... WLS has saved my life in so many ways. I have more energy self esteem and overall healthy than I have been in a long time. Yesterday I slipped into a size 14 capris and a large top!!!! I never imagined wearing a size 14 because it has been soooo long! Just wanted to share that I have lost 50 lbs and I am closely approaching my 6 months mark... I am praying to get down to a size 10 that would be totally awesome and my highschool weight(lol) I have been trying to exercise more and really stay active,. I pray for much continued success to all TD41

Hi, I havent posted in a while. Love my wl success. I was sleeved Dec 28, 2012 and have lost 501bs!!! I feel great and never thought i would be in the 100's in my life. I am 5'1 and weighed 221 the day of my surgery. I dont weigh myself religiously but i weighed myself 2 days ago and the scale said 171!!!!! I was thrilled to say the least! This is the best decision i could have ever made. Best of health to everyone as we continue on this lifelong journey to being healthy!!! TD41

try gasx -strips and walk as much as possible. best of luck

sexy just curious have u tried all the foods you listed as your topic.... If so how often and do u have any side effects? I have tried to eat bread maybe 3 times and itssss awful. Have a desire for icecream/milkshake but haven't had it since the surgery. Most definitely would like a carbonated beverage but haven't had one since surgery. I am almost 3 months out! I agree you cant totally deprive yourself but u must do it in moderation!!!! I know some ppl will agree or not but we all struggle with something whether its food or not! Best of luck to everyone with their wl:) I am down 2 dress sizes and quickly approaching medium tops

Hi not sure how far post op you are... I would invest in abdominal binder. It helped me a lot during the first month but I think I purchased it maybe by the 10th day after surgery(lol) Best of luck and try to take it easy TD41

Hi, Just curious how everyone eats their meals.... Are you using adult or children utensils... I find myself at times eating to fast or too much im not sure if I should use a smaller utensil so that I am eating less food and filling up faster.... Any advice would be appreciated. Thx TD41

I agree they are great microwaved:)

I agree I find myself missing icecream and bread its so crazy. I have attemptedbread 3 times since surgery and each time I felt horrible so I have decided that I no longer will be able to have bread like I once did.... I don't crave it often but sometimes I do and now that spring/summer is on the way I am thinking about icecream and milkshakes. I haven't attempted either one not since Dec 28 2012 for fear that I will stretch my pouch. This surgery has changed my life forever but I do miss certain foods but not enough at least for now to put myself thru hours of possible tightness in my chest/ slimming/vomiting etc. Take one day at a time and keep ya head up! TD41

Hi, Dont be discouraged.... Just take one day at a time. All of us have moments when we feel down or disappointed but remember its a process and your body is healing. Kuddos on the liquid intake the food will get easier to get down as you continue to heal. Stay encouraged TD41

kudos to u

Hi, Egg salad, tunasalad, yogurt(greek) string cheese Bestof luck to you TD41