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Incredible!! Great work so far, you're doing all the right things. Congrats and cheers on your success!!

Wow!! Truly impressive numbers, you are far above average. Great job!!

Truly inspiring!! Congrats on the weight loss and pre-op too. Cheers on your upcoming procedure! You will do fantastic.

Wow congrats on your 6 Lbs!! Thats awesome!! Also, welcome to the losers bench.

I want to add too that STRESS is a big factor in weight stalling. Our bodies are already freaked out right out of surgery as we drastically reduce the calorie intake, Water stores are depleted as we wipe out our sugar stores... it's not helpful to "worry" ourselves so much that it becomes obsessive. I am not opposed to anyone taking a break from logging our foods. Nor am I opposed to anyone throwing their scales out the window!! As long as you keep some kind of record, then that's all that's really needed. Some will only weigh-in monthly. I have to admit, I weighed daily but I did my best to keep the stresses of it under control. I wasn't perfect but it never got to the point where I was pulling what little hair I had left on my head out!! Anyway, back to the month weigh'ers... they seem like very calm, collected people. So are the people who don't stress themselves over logging day in and day out. I couldn't do that either. I only used that tool (and still do) when I needed to keep track to get be BACK on track. Once I did that, I just simply followed sleever rules - which are Protein first, Veggies/Fruits next then if there's any room left, a few bites of carbs. I did my best to make those better choices too. It all worked well for me. I went through it all too. I stalled, I fell off track a few times, I cried when I couldn't hit Onederland in a day... I mean, yeah it's frustrating. But, long story short, I'm here. You will be too, just remain patient and stress free. Trust me, it makes the ride here a whole lot better. Enjoy the scenery.

Great job Mike!! Wow you have done really amazing, congrats on all your success. Thanks so much for sharing this with us!

What a welcome surprise to wake up to this morning congrats!!

The first ingredient in success is positivity. The first ingredient in positivity is a good self esteem. The first ingredient in a good self esteem is happiness. The first ingredient in happiness is success.

The only exercises I recommend up to about 6-8 weeks post op is simply walking. Some sleevers do progress faster than others. If that's the case I advise anyone to ask their Medical Staff if they can handle anything more. Good luck!!

Well, your surgery date was barely 3 weeks ago... I would not suggest yoga yet!! Believe me, I understand - I hate being out from my workouts. However, I think it would be best to wait 6-8 weeks to recover before trying anything like Yoga. It does require a lot of stretching, balance and muscle strength to do. Hugs my dear friend, in time you will be able to enjoy Yoga again.

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Hi Dizzle I did deal with a little "angry girl" after surgery. It's usually because all the fat stores are being released rapidly back into our systems as the energy is released from our fat cells. Our brains can't handle it, thus resulting in some pretty wild mood swings. It doesn't last forever (thank goodness!!). I do have to still take Prilosec (I actually take Zegerid), but I did have reflux issues pre sleeve too. There's really know way for me to know if its due from my sleeve or if maybe its left over from my lap band days. As far as the memory and learning, I did have to endure this for awhile. I personally think a lot had to do with my severely decreased caloric and nutritional intake. Now that I'm eating more balanced and more calories, and not having such a negative intake/out take things are back to normal for me mentally. I still have my gall bladder (thank you Jesus!) and thus far things are working well. I will not have my GB removed unless it is medically necessary. HTH!! Thank you for your support!

When I'm eating solid lean meats (Protein first) and veggies, and perhaps a bite or two of carbs it comes out to about 3/4 of 1 Cup of food or .75 Cup. When I'm eating junk, I am a bottomless pit! This is also true for soft foods, such as eggs, oatmeal or yogurts - I can certainly fit in more food. I can easily eat the equivalent of 2 eggs and a few pieces of bacon, but not much more than that.

You will get back there Stephen, stay positive and you will! I used to be athletic and sporty as a youngster but "life" got in the way... right along with my big belly and big booty. But, I got my sporty back with hard work, dedication and a little help from my sleeve and my friends here at VST. All the very best to you!

Well you're certainly in my thoughts for tomorrow. I wish you the very very best, it is my hope that your sleeve does as well or better for you as mine has been for me. I'm sorry you're last few days have been a little rough, but trust me they will be worth it all. Xox

Right now your total protein intake would be fine with about 60-70g per day. Do your best to also get in about 64 Oz of Water.

I'm afraid its a lot more simple than you might think. You are smack in the middle of the "3rd week stall". Most everyone here will endure this, including myself. The only thing you can do right now is stay positive, have patience and be persistent with your eating and walking. All the best! It will pass, promise.

I have only vomited once since being sleeved. I've also been lap banded previous to my sleeve and the differences between the two, though it may not seem so, are great. I was sliming and vomiting all the time, and even in my sleep with my band. Again, I've only vomited once with my sleeve, and that was the day after due to contents not settling in my stomach. The major reason a sleever would vomit is because they are not chewing properly or trying to over eat. As long as you don't do those two things you should be fine. Of course, we can also get "bugs" so that's still a possibility. When I vomited I was still fresh from surgery and heavily medicated so I didn't feel any pain. I'm not sure how it would feel now, and I'm surely not wanting to find out!

For myself I seriously didn't start feeling better until about 4 months post op. I was seriously bad up until about 6 weeks out. From 6 weeks to 4 months began a slow progression to wellness. Once that 4th month started I was feeling quite normal and that was when I started doing some type of daily physical activity. That's really when my moods and spirits lifted! All the best from here forth. Be patient with yourself, you have put your body through a major shock. It's a really big deal, and it's going to take time to feel better. In the mean time, keep coming here for support - we're open 24/7..

Hi Kay I'm praying for a quick recovery for both of your upcoming surgeries. Big hugs, and be sure to walk sip and rest. That's so important! Xox

I'll tell you, the first real food I ate post op was the egg. It saved my life I think! I first ate it on day 14 Post Op. I made what was sort of an egg drop soup. I scrambled an egg and beated it into boiling broth. I didn't cook it long either, so they were still very soft (not rubbery or over done). Some people do have problems with eggs, but I think its normal for all types of folks to have issues with anything in the beginning. Just take your time between each bite and see how you handle it before moving on to the next bite. GL!

I've been at goal since August 2011, so I guess I'm going on about 7 months just coasting through life. Of course I'm not sure how I'll feel in another year or 2, but I can tell you from the bottom of my heart I've never felt this way about my lap band. I tried!! Lord knows I did try, but it was false hope for me. I never hit goal or even close, then gained all my weight back. However you did, so you see things a little differently than I do. You see the other side where if complications do arise, feelings can change. I hope that isn't the case here!! There are several posters here who are a few years out as well, and that seem to be happy still, whom you may remember too - OregonDaisy who is also Denise, and Susan. Hopefully they will chime in soon! Thanks for the support too, I do appreciate it. Cheers on your new journey! I hope the very best for you!!

Why thank you, got me blushing! lol Well, someday I will be sharing my post Insanity pics... that will be fun. Anyway, keep having the time of your life!! That for me has always been the best part in all this.

Me personally it seemed to be around the 8th month out. My capacity at this time is around 3 quarter cups of food. However, now as I'm starting to open myself up to more foods that I restricted myself from for a long time during weight loss, I'm starting to figure out that junk food can fit in a whole lot better than Baked chicken and veggies.

You look great!