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today was my 100 pound mark and tommorrow is my 5 month aniversary and my birthday best one yet now less then half way to go. thanks for all the support and postings that helped me keep going.:smile:

wow you look amazing iam just going to hit my 5 month mark and lost 100lbs cant wait till i lose the rest maybe i will put pictures up some day lol.keep up the great work everyone.

Your doing great, but everyone is right you have to drink a lot of water and get your protein in. I notice when I dont eat and drink my water I dont lose weight. But also keep track of your measurements cause if your not losing wieght your losing inches. Keep up the good work. I just started water aroebics hoping that will help me a lot.

Im from Bay City Michigan had my surgery Nov. 17th

I had headaches the first couple weeks the nurse said probally wasnt getting enough protein and fluids. I did have a hard time trying to get my proteins and fluids down. I also was diabetic and had high bp but no more. Just keep trying to hydrate your self and get your protein shakes in it does help. Good luck.

Was wondering if anyone else has experienced nausea and throwing up. Im offically 1 month post op and still get sick about once aday. Im not that hungry so I have to make myself eat sometimes. Every time I try something different makes me sick especially eggs how ever there are cooked and they used to be my favorite. Would apprieciate any feedback.

Im on nexium but was told to stay on for at least 1 year. I would call and ask your doctor. They started me right in the hospital.

That awesome keep up the great work and congrats cant wait till I get there.

Im sure that had alot to do with it. Don't worry you'll be fine. Good luck at appt.

Congrats on your success and welcome to the site, Im fairly new but love this site, people are freindly and have great insite. Good luck and let us know when your date is.

I was on the pre diet for 2weeks so I lost 24 before surgery and just lost the other 16 in the last week or so. I noticed the more fluids I get in the better. considering you didnt have the pre diet I believe your right in there. Dont worry it will pick up. Just try more fluids it helps also my doctor suggested Align its a probotic for the digestive system and I think its helping. Your fluid doesnt just have to be water either they told me anything pretty much as long as its 5 cals or less and sugar free, crystal light, propel, flavored waters, jello and sugarfree popsicles my favorite. so try and mix it up.

Hi Shutterbug I just had my 2 week appt and they said not until after the sixth week can I do anything but walk. Was bummed wanted to start going to delta. So I walk been shopping and I have pedals that I use when at the computer. Good Luck.

Wow Bob thats great congrats and keep up the good work.

Hi Linda and welcome you've come to the right place. I had the vertical sleeve and had alot of questions and still do everyday but this site has helped and so many ways. Its support and information to expect. Or just somewhere if you need someone to visit I love it.

I also am glad to have found this site. I've learned alot and am thankful for all the insight everyone has to offer. Again Thankyou, and Happy Thanksgiving.

Hey Shutterbug its just an off day tommorrow will be better, everyone has one here or there. And we are going to feel different because we are different. We're making ourselves better. Hang in there Heres a Big Hug:)

Welcome thinn again love the name, had my surgery 17th, keep up the positive thinking and welcome aboard.

I myself have been craving pizza commericals they suck. lol. But been being good Chandra. I keep telling myself some day i can but just small amounts. It is my one week after surgery too. Finally starting to feel a little better, but got bronchotus so but to slowing back down. They even have liquid antibotics lol. Go figures anyways keep up the good work. Happy Holidays all.

Hey shutterbug whats going on. I also showered after surgery. They told me no baths but could shower just dont scrub your incisions yet let the water run on them it will feel great.

Hi again chandra, I too have shots but mine are for 4 weeks. I think Im going to try something warm to drink see if that helps. cause this pain is just awful. makes me not want anything.

hi Chandra, Im not doing quite as well having a hard time with severe pains in chest when eat or drink hopefully it will get better within a couple days also having a hard time sleeping only sleep for about 1-1/2 hr at a time and extremely tired. I'm glad to hear your doing better I just tell myself couple days it will get better. sorry took me so long to get back with ya. We'll have to meet up someday since where so close. Do you know of any support groups in the area?

Hi everyone, I've been on my liquid diet for 8 days first 3 days a little rough but gets easier everyday in fact I find myself having to remember to take all my proteins somedays. I also am nervous but I'm actually getting excited the closer I get my surgery date is nov 17th and I cant wait. good luck you'll be fine.

Hi everyone Im currently on my 8th day of my pre liquid diet and I got a two week package from betterMD.net I got protein shakes, soups, and fiber drinks everything I needed for two weeks. Plus you can have all the liquids 5cals and under you want including sugar free popsicles,jello and also smoothies and yogurt dannon lite and fit. I like the taste of their shakes you can add water or skim milk taste like milk shakes to me and I dont feel hungry and also lost 16 pounds the first week. I'm going to try some others after surgery but at least I know these I like. Good luck to everyone. Have a great day.

Hi Lauren I too am a newbie but Im on the liquid diet now this is my 6th day I have times that Im hungry but it passes and it gets better every day. I just keep thinkin of all the good that is in front of me and that keeps going. My surgery is nov 17th coming up fast. Im on liquids till my surgery. hope this was some help to you.

hi newmom, Im having mine done November 17th so we had a turkey dinner in October with my family. I'm on my 3rd day of my liquid diet and am getting a little nervous, but won't chicken out been waiting for this for over a year.