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@tina which revision surgery did you have? I have BCBSIL too and hoping they will approve :)

I fall off easily too! I'm heading to the store this weekend to get back to the basics ... Lots of meal prep, Protein Shakes for every day ... I wanna get back to where I was and then some. I'm two years out and want to be back on track ????????

I'm envious and happy for you! How did you get your insurance to cover it?

I needed to read this - thank you!

Started yesterday ... Lost 2.6 lbs already!! Yay!!

I too am in reset mode. I am 18months out and never hit goal. About 40 lbs away. I want so badly to remove some of this extra skin but I know that the docs won't consider me until I'm closer to my goal weight. I too am a grazer (and I enjoy some wine too much on occasion). I will share that I restarted based on some of the things I have read on the threads - currently doing the 5 Day Pouch Test to reset my tool. I'm in day two - and even lost 2.6 lbs on my first day!!! We can do this ... We have each other!!

PS - Paris is awesome so that June trip is going to be great!! I adore France!

I am excited to start this! I can even begin tomorrow as I have all of the items for days 1 and 2 - thank you!

Cw: 223 sw:267 ive lost 44 lbs in 12 weeks...feel like it could be better. Im 5'3 and have a petite build. What are some people who are 12 weeks out stats looking like?

I'm in a very similar position. Started at 259.9 and am now 221.4. I'm about 9 weeks out since surgery and am 5'3" - been stuck here for abt 2 weeks. Just started hard at the gym so hope that makes a difference.

Ok. Hw 247. Sw 233. Today. Onderland. 198!

Congrats!!!

Prayers for all being sleeved today - you will all do great! I look forward to hearing your stories - I promise it's scary but afterwards isn't as bad

The Protein shakes for some people are hard to get down after surgery. I would experiment with flavorings like the Torani syrups added to your shakes.. They are very important to healing. <br>

So need to be consumed In The first weeks<br>

I got lucky and actually liked the premier shakes.< /p>

I liked and still use the premier Protein Shakes - not too shabby and a quick bf in the morning on my way to work. I'm 7 weeks post op.

I know salmon can be a real fishy flavor - which isn't my favorite - what abt mahi mahi? Is the fishy flavor more subtle?

I'm in the same boat - and was feeling like a slower loser but I just keep in mind that at least it's still going down and not stopping or going up. I'm 5 weeks out - started preop diet at 259.9 - surgery at 249.9 - currently 227.

I will say that I can probably do more gym time - that would help

My boobs are deflating.

Mine too!

I'm 5 weeks out from surgery and am freezing too - my husband hates it as I use him as my heater - he he he LOL

Welcome to the site! You are in the right place for getting information, looking for support - all from people who can relate to you

Surgery was 10/7. I hit 50lbs down yesterday

That's awesome progress! Great job!

As of this morning I am down 30.5 lbs. surgery date 10/29. Fingers crossed I do as well as u.

Surgery all done! Yesterday my new life began and my surgeon rocks! Came home tonight and feeling better than I thought I would. Can't wait to start moving around tomorrow. I guess I am a newbie on the loser's bench...... Yay!

Welcome to the bench - hope u recover well - I definitely gets to b easier day by day

Surgery all done! Yesterday my new life began and my surgeon rocks! Came home tonight and feeling better than I thought I would. Can't wait to start moving around tomorrow. I guess I am a newbie on the loser's bench...... Yay!

Welcome to the bench - hope u recover well - I definitely gets to b easier day by day

<p>Hi! I am one month out from surgery. </p>

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<p>Surgery date: 10/22/13<br>

Highest weight: 272<br>

Surgery weight: 252<br>

Current weight: 242 1 month out</p>

<p>Pre op diseases: Diabetes II, Gout, Hypertension, High Cholesterol and sleep Apnea</p>

<p>Post op meds: Down to 1/2 of all medication amounts and should be medication free in another month, except Gout!</p>

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<p>I have been struggling to get all my food in. I only seem to be able to get in 1oz of chicken or fish and then I feel like I have to throw up! On two occasions I got 2 oz of protien in but am getting really sick of protien drinks and yogurt. eggs make me sick as well. Anyone have suggestions. I take all my Vitamins and have been getting my protien by protien shots from Sunkist (27g) per shot. </p>

What are sunkist Protein Shots?

Me too!

Lol I "liked" Your post... But not because I like that you were a sneak eater

It's just nice to meet you

Thanks! Nice to meet you as well - I have been inspired by you and sincerely appreciate and value what you have to say. I know you are a year out now right!?! With me not even a month out - your words are wisdom - not to mention a communication style I admire! Thanks for being you Laura!

I am a food addict and I only ate in private!

I would eat very little around people.

I would wait until I was alone.... Then I would relax and sooth myself by stuffing food.

Me too!

I have heard and read many positives of using both Prilosec and Miralax - not necessarily together but I suppose you could if needed. I'm curious - I don't feel like I have acid indigestion but I do think I feel hungry when I may not be - so I have heard Prilosec is what to take. I've also heard to keep things regular w ease to use Miralax. Please share your thoughts on the use of these two products and if they have helped you. Or on the flip side - you used them and saw no difference.

My inquiring mind wants to know

I have an IUD and usually don't have my period, but I sure did this month - I thought it to be strange that I was having one but seeing that others have been affected in different ways I feel better.

I have an IUD as well and I keep forgetting to tell my surgeon that I have one. I wonder if that is even something I should bring up...what do you think?

I told my doc but she didnt seem to think it was a big deal - so if you feel like you should share then definitely do it - but don't stress if you haven't

I can totally relate with you - I have two boys and i wanna dress in cute clothes! I've been sleeved since 10/29 and I am down 23.6 lbs.

Good luck not that u need it - all will go well and you will soon join us on the losers bench