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Ugghhh!!! This can happen no matter what you're eating if you eat too fast and too much. I was eating some healthy baked fish a few weeks ago and it was pretty dense. Well I guess I ate too fast and I got the worst pain of my life. NO warning either! I didn't even have the chance to stop - so I was retching next to the trash can and then became dizzy like I wanted to faint. It was pretty scary... but it reminded me that just because I'm months out I still need to take it slow while eating. I also notice that since I'm withing sights of goal (yes, I still have a good chunk to go as well) I'm becoming a little more lax than I should too. Gotta keep it straight though or I'll never make it. It happens, and I truly think this is a lesson every single one of us sleevers will eventually go through. Lesson learned.

!!!!!!!!CONGRATS AND WELCOME TO THE CENTURY CLUB!!!!!!!

Yes you will want to cough up any stuff in your lungs if you have it, and do your breathing machine. It's very important. I also needed a catheter but only once, though not every one does.

Awesome!!! May 9th is going to get here before you know it. Get everything you need now if you haven't already started. All you see the rest of us going through and our successes will be you soon too... just have patience with yourself and the program. Remember: Sip, Walk, Rest, Repeat.

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FANTASTIC!! Congrats girlie on an EXCELLENT job well done!! Sooo close to goal now... run as fast as you can! :D :D

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Nothing wrong with that! It's very common to feel nervous and scared pre surgery. It's a big deal!! Just know that we are all here to support one another. Ask away, I'm sure you'll get more answers than expected. Hang in there!!

Why thank you! Whooottt!! Can't wait!!

True Rev... I am getting really close to my goal I can tell. My body is making me really fight for everything where in the beginning it would just come off effortless. I'm starting to consider maybe only weighing weekly now. My weigh day used to be Wednesdays until I started weighing every day. I do like keeping an eye though - but I'm also starting to feel more comfortable with the program knowing it's working. We'll see...

I was required to take the psychiatric evaluation as a pre op for my lap band. I'm sure it's going to be the same type I had. The first part was spent talking with a psychiatrist where he asked many situational questions so it was pretty drawn out. It took about an hours time. Then straight after I took some type of true false type bubble in questions exam. There were well over 500 questions involved and that really did take up to an hour and a half... so yeah 2.5 to 3 hours is pretty spot on.

Remember also if you are taking calcium while eating something else make sure the food does not have iron in it. It will add to the block of the absorption of the calcium. I try to take my calcium on an empty stomach or no sooner than 2 hours after eating anything, then do not eat anything for at least one hour after.

Naturally the smaller you get the smaller your boobs will get too. Believe me, a 34D cup is much smaller than a 40D cup. However, in proportion from chest to breast it's still large enough to get into a D cup... if that makes sense. I'm certainly not as full as I used to be but that can be hidden with the wonderful bras of our today's world. I also plan to get an endownment someday too. However recently I have been talked out of a DD and settled on a full D.

I would normally but then I'd have to do it for all support groups in all areas... then it would be out of control.

Now that is something we both can agree on... LOL!!

How exciting!! Best wishes on your journey When is your date?

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Well I personally think you are doing good more than bad. Could you make some better choices? Yes, but then again I'm not perfect either by any stretch - I just choose not to ever beat myself up over it. I've done more than enough of that in the past, and that was my *fat* mentality. I'm not that person anymore. So, IMO - things I see you can work on: Take your Vitamins. Also, you don't need to be a Gram counter to ensure you're getting all your Protein in. Just make sure you're getting your Proteins in first while eating and just have few bites of every thing else. It will all work out in the end. You can also take Biotin, it does not help prevent hair loss but it's really great at helping with regrowth. Bonus it also makes your finger and toe nails super strong and healthy. Good luck!! Stop the insanity and be kind to yourself.

It will... IT WILL!!! Promise I'm a revision from lap band to sleeve and I'm here to say... it absolutely will!! The sleeve is far better than the band, just keep following all the sleever rules and it will work for you. You are going to endure stalls just like the band, but unlike the band the weight comes off really fast when it does start dropping. You will always be ahead of the game. With my band I'd go up so much I'd feel defeated... it's just a lot different.

:wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! Big hugs, you all are super amazing!!!! :D :D

8 oz of protein shake just might be a bit much for you right now right out of surgery. Maybe make your shakes around 4-6 oz for right now. You can refrigerate what's left for the next meal. Good luck!

Hi Mdgirl, CONRATULATIONS!!! :D My only suggestion to you is to have patience with yourself. You have just had MAJOR surgery and it's going to take a lot of time and practice to get to know the new you. Do what you can, and let you main focus be Water, and don't forget to walk and rest as well. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Yayyyy Sarah!!! Have fun GF - and yes bring back plenty of pics for us. Hey, will miss you while you're gone!! Enjoy the sunshine and sublime scenery!!!

I'm taking the Members Mark generic Sam's Club brand, Sublingual B12, 2500 mcg. You get 2 bottles of 200 microlozenges for less than 10 bucks. That's well over a years worth. Good luck!

Hey Hip, How much Water are you drinking? What kind of supplements are you taking and how much? I might suggest looking into taking some type of Vitamin B-12 and Vitamin D supplement, or at least see your Dr. for a full blood panel. If I'm not taking my supplements and drinking all of my water I'm always feeling sluggish/tired and my weight loss will stall. Sometimes we just go through stalls too. I really don't think you've hit your wall yet at all. When was your surgery? Usually sleevers will hit a stall at around 3-4 weeks out and can last a few weeks too. I know one thing too, any type of white carbs and I'm stalling as well. Good luck!!