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The first I ever tried was teh Oikos plain and it was so terrible, it kept me from eating it for months!! Then I tried the Chobani with fruit and I totally loved it. Going to get me some more as soon as I find time to hit the grocery store. I will also try adding Protein powder in too, as someone suggested, that's a really great idea.

SUFFRIN SUCCATASH!!! LOL It just cracks me up when one sees the word "Smoothie" it is instantly thought of as healthy. They are not healthy, they are full of sugar. Personally I'd rather have one PBC and be happy with 1/20th of the amount of sugar than what that smoothie king drink has... blechh!!!! In regards to McDonalds, its safe to say just about zero things there is going to be healthy for me. Yes, even their newest invention, the oatmeal. I'm sure they have hacked it up so with so much fat and sugar it should be considered a sin, as oatmeal is generally a healthy wise choice. Even many restaurants ADD SUGAR to their garden salads!! It's best to stay home and prepare everything myself so I'll know exactly whats going into it.

I am in the minority as I do watch my carbs, however if something is healthy AND high in fiber, you better believe I'll eat it. Fiber is as essential as anything else we eat every single day. Our bodies need it to keep things running smoothly in the waste department. I don't know about anyone else, but I do prefer to go daily, and the extra 5 Lbs of waste in my colon is not worth eating 5g less carbs. This added with plenty of Water and I won't be coming here asking why I can't "go"... Just my opinion. Not only that, anything high in fiber is also a very good healthy way to stay satiated. It does take your body longer to digest and keeps you from feeling hunger as if you ate a carb without a lot of fiber.

Hey Cathy!!! Big hugs for your surgery tomorrow. Everything will turn out excellent and you absolutely *will* have as good an experience as others (such as me) who have had the revision. Let us know how you're doing when you feel up to it.

Heya Shanny!!! Looking great there lady!!! Whooottt!!!

Thankie y'all!!!!!! Love ya lots!!! Hey Leslie, didn't I mention, it *was* a beach towel...??? Nah, just kiddin'.... LMAO!!!

WHOOOTTTT!!!! I'm on cloud 9!!!! Thanks so much ladies, you all ROCK!!!!! :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: Now... time to get my head outta the clouds and keep it moving... I still have 9 Lbs to get out of the 2's and 40 something to get to my ultimate goal... ROCK IT!!!!!!!

I just broke into my first pair of size 10's!!! I'm having to get rid of all my 16's now and I can fit all 14's. I can fit half my 12's too... LOL YAYYYY!!!! I bought a cute bathing suit for summer, the top is a M and the bikini skirt (with a slit ) is a Large. I bought a Medium as well so I can go down a bit more. Anyway, it fits perfect!! I can wrap a towel all the way around my whole body!!! I'm feeling good folks!!! Those NSV's are rocking my world right now... haaa!!! :lol: THANK YOU SLEEVE!!!!!!!!

Hi there... yes this is *the* place!! Many of us do understand how the reckless the band can be and getting revised has been one true blessing. I was able to gain all my weight back WITH the band!! It's gone now and I'm on my way down every single day. Loving it!! Come here to vent anytime. Especially with that story it is so justified! Hugs, and here's to hoping you will get your sleeve very soon. You are going to be so amazed!!

I'll always recommend my surgeon, Dr. Aceves. He does do revisions and has done a great deal of them. However, your particular case I'm not sure... Good luck!!

The best way to break any stall is to shake things up. Whether it be caloric intake, types of foods you're eating (more Proteins, less carbs), drinking more Water (I get in about 100 oz per day - pure water) and shaking up your workout routine. The workouts, you don't necessarily need to do more - just change them up. Your body gets used to doing the same things day in and day out. However if none of these things work you might have to try something more involved, like checking your daily fat content (too much is bad, but on low carb too little is bad too), food logging to find little culprits you weren't noticing before, or you will just have to "ride it out". Sometimes we just stall. The only thing we can do is wait for the Lbs to start dropping again. Most of us lose in "stair steps". It is what it is. Good luck!!

And here I didn't think I was going to lose anything from yesterday. I lost .8 Lbs... I LOOOVEE MY SLEEEVEEE!!!!! I agree with plumptious this is the greatest WL tool ever!! I've gone back to my old ways of weighing daily, first thing in the morning, w/o clothes (I've tested those things and can weigh up to an extra 5 Lbs!!) I love being able to see the daily drops and having the every day scale victories. It also makes me work harder when I don't lose. ____________________________________________ SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal LilMissDiva.....221.8...............209...........199.8.........9.2

Those *are* great!!! Congrats you and hubby for keepin it going!!!

Once I hit goal I'm going to go get one of those "Bod Pod" tests too. I have no idea either where to find one. I guess a fitness club might know but since I don't belong to any I haven't thought about asking. I do plan to sign up for one and get a personal trainer once I get to within 25 lbs of goal, because I know I'll have to start working a lot harder to get there. I will be interested to know my exact Body Fat %, so I'll then consider losing more or just maintaining.

Ahhhhaaaa!!! THIS is exactly why chose not to tell *everyone*. BTDT... with my Lap Band. Guess what, it's *more* mortifying when they see the weight go back up too. The questions get really annoying, and if that is being crabby so be it. Since I've lost going on 70# since surgery, if someone asks I'll tell them. I just wanted my initial weight loss to be about my focus and me. It's been 6 months now, so I'm not really as guarded about the ordeal as I once was. The newness has worn off for the most part and I really only have 45 Lbs to lose. It's not that much when I've already lost 120 lbs from my highest. I didn't want to have to be under the watchful eye of others, because in all thats real, it's noneya business. I had a lot of work to do and didn't want any unnecessary distractions and feelings of inadequacy because I needed a *second* WLS. It is what it is now though, you'll just have to make the best of it. It will pass in time, once everyone knows they end up leaving you alone after awhile. Usually once you get very small and they're used to seeing you like that.

Hi Breanna, nope what you are experiencing is what majority of the others of us do. I'd say that anyone who doesn't stall ever is quite rare. Your down 29 Lbs!!!! Celebrate them. When they collect more, celebrate those too... until then relax and enjoy the ride.

Great choice!!! All the best on April 11th!!! Keep us updated...

I can't really disagree with my results. My classic BMI is in the obese category nearly midway. According to my measurements I'm on borderline Obese and Acceptable. I am also classifed at anywhere from 20-30 Lbs heavier than others who are my height and wear my size. Everyone's different that's for sure! The only way to get the most accurate rating is to go get one of those body density tests... but it's fun to see anyway! I think mine is spot on.

Inching closer and closer!! I can hardly believe how far I've come. I used to weigh 330 Lbs at one time in my life... man... Life's Good!!!

Helloooo Butterfly! What you are experiencing is normal. Some of us (such as myself) end up totally turned off by food for the first few months, but many others never lose the cravings at all. Just stay strong and focused!! Excuse yourself from all situations where the cravings can get to you. Like maybe for a few weeks while you are doing liquids only, go up to your room and skip the commercials! I've had a DVR for years now and rarely do I watch anything at its scheduled time, unless its the 5 O'Clock News. Congrats on your sleeve!!! I'm sure you do already love your sleeve but you will see as time goes on, you will absolutely positively LOVE IT!!!

WHOOOT CONGRATS!!! I got excited too when I was classified obese... LOL I also used to be Super Obese!! Good luck and cheers on the rest of your journey and your first 100 Lbs lost.

No worries, this is *very* common. I went through it too, and it was like this for the first 3 months post op. Once my stomach started to get used to solid foods again, my appetite began to work its way back. I also have times when I couldn't care less about food still to this day... then in a few weeks my appetite will increase again. I'm six months post op now.

I love the weight loss weeks!!! ____________________________________________ SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal LilMissDiva.....221.8...............209.8.........199.8.........10

I found this cool website. If you are simply interested to see what others look like based on size, weight, clothing sizes and shape - you just plug in the parameters and it will show other women's photos with the same. It's fun! http://www.mybodygallery.com/index.html

Thanks! It took some time too.. I probably won't do this again. LOL