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Mine is on the left side, but I know what you mean... I sneezed before and was nearly in tears.
It still hurts an hour later.

Left: June of 2011 @ my highest (308)
Right: June of 2013 @ about 240 (a little less than 3 months post op)

Left: June of 2011 @ my highest (308)
Right: June of 2013 @ about 240 (a little less than 3 months post op)

Left: June of 2011 @ my highest (308)
Right: June of 2013 @ about 240 (a little less than 3 months post op)

July 2012 - June 2013 (almost 3 mos. post op)

July 2012 - June 2013 (almost 3 mos. post op)

July 2012 - June 2013 (almost 3 mos. post op)

I made chicken into crockpot twice - same method. Use 1 pkg. boneless skinless chicken thighs, then add 2 cans of Soup (once I used cream of chicken and cream of mushroom, the second time I used cream of mushroom and French onion) along with one can of Water and stir. Cook on low for 6 hours. Chicken practically falls apart. Purée with some of the sauce.
Another lifesaver - mix a few tablespoons of ricotta with Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese, and top with marinara sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella. Microwave one minute or until hot. If you can handle it, I also puréed part of a meatball with some sauce.
Hope this helps!

Left: June of 2011 @ my highest (308)
Right: June of 2013 @ about 240 (a little less than 3 months post op)

This week I am starting 2 have my follow up appointments & I went to the 1 of the doctors 2day. Now when I 1st went I couldnt be weighed on their scale because it only went up to 500lbs & as all of u know I was 526lbs. Well 2day, when he called my name I was thinking omg, Im still not going 2 be able 2 give my weight. So the nurse said just put all of ur things dwn & lets see. So I did & I got on that scale WITH MY SHOES ON & it read 497lbs smh. Yall have no idea, how that made me feel. I know EVERY scale dont go up 2 (500lbs) but I can actually get weighed like a normal person...all I could do is cry. Most ppl dont have 2 worry about that kinda stuff but I do & it made my day 2 see my weight come accross that screen EVEN THO its still alot it came accross that screen & thats ALL that matters 2 me.

Hang in there girl. Keep in mind that this isn't a diet, it is a lifestyle change. None of us here got fat last Tuesday and none of us are going to be thin tomorrow. There are always going to be ups and downs and with anything in life. You are on track and doing well with your weightloss. So you tried some booze and it didn't sit well. Now, the next time someone asks that silly question on the board, you can give them some first hand experience. Don't be hard on yourself, just lock in for the long haul. The weight may come off slowly than any of us want at times, but as long as we are getting healthier and more active and are not shackled by the chains of our obesity we win. You can do this, you know it and I know it. Keep your chin up and don't stay under the covers. Get out and move around, get active, support your sleeve by rev'ing up your metabolism and burning more kcals.

Feeling awesome!! If you're in those first couple of weeks post-op, just know it gets better and it's totally worth it!!

Feeling awesome!! If you're in those first couple of weeks post-op, just know it gets better and it's totally worth it!!

Feeling awesome!! If you're in those first couple of weeks post-op, just know it gets better and it's totally worth it!!

7 weeks post op and I still totally struggle with this. My eyes are so much bigger than my stomach (probably literally now haha). It only takes one extra bite for me to feel like I have an alien in my chest trying to get out. Daily struggle but I'll still take it over being able to finish my plate and my kids any day!

I added up all of the claims on my insurance website that were related to my surgery (hospital, surgeon, anesthesiologist, pathologist) and not counting any of my pre-op visits, I was right around the $40k mark. I am also in Fairfield County, CT where everything is expensive... Thankfully my insurance covered 100% after my $3000 deductible.

I'm having trouble with this too...my eyes are now WAY bigger than my stomach!!

I had no problem with my Nexium right from day 1...

Here's my before (1 week preop) and after (8 weeks postop, down 45 lbs). I couldn't believe the difference in my face! The girl who does my nails said (in her broken Korean/English) "No lose more face! You not going to have any face left!"

I've been "closet shopping" too - feels great!!

Here's my before (1 week preop) and after (8 weeks postop, down 45 lbs). I couldn't believe the difference in my face! The girl who does my nails said (in her broken Korean/English) "No lose more face! You not going to have any face left!"

Here's my before (1 week preop) and after (8 weeks postop, down 45 lbs). I couldn't believe the difference in my face! The girl who does my nails said (in her broken Korean/English) "No lose more face! You not going to have any face left!"

5-18-13 & it had been exactly one year since I had my vertical sleeve gastrectomy. At my highest weight, I was 358, at the start of my pre-op diet, I was 338, on the day of surgery, I was 288. Today, I'm 193 pounds. (I'm 5'7) From a size 30 jeans, 30/32 tops to a MD top, & size 12 jeans. May 28th I will have my corset Trunkplasty to remove my excess stomach skin. My surgeon estimated 15-18 pounds of skin & from a 12 to an 8. Mentally, I struggle everyday because I feel like I should be smaller. But I've been exercising HARD since my 6 month pre-op diet, following my surgeons plan to a T. Not much else I could've done. I just have to love myself & where I am, but I'm going to keep on pushing towards my goal!
Kristie

Here's my before (1 week preop) and after (8 weeks postop, down 45 lbs). I couldn't believe the difference in my face! The girl who does my nails said (in her broken Korean/English) "No lose more face! You not going to have any face left!"

I'm confused by your doc as well... I had lost 27 at my 3 week check up and they said that I was only expected to lose 15-20 by then. Every doc is different - but that being said - I'm surprised they want you to drop your shakes so soon and stick to 600 cals. I know my doc and dietician were mainly concerned with me getting my Protein in - not how it was happening. I still use shakes (9 weeks out today) when I come up short.