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Thats so incredible!!! Thanks for sharing your tips, its great to have different things to try!! Such an inspiration

Thinoneday! Congrats! You have lost soooo much! I was sleeved just a week before you and I'm only at 76 pounds? I was curious if you're watching carbs and if that has helped, and what kind of exercise routine? Its really helpful to watch and be motivated by other people's postings, thanks!!

I tried the multivitamin and i threw them up everytime, with food! I do much better with the chewable adult centrum

I was tired, yes. I had mine on Dec. 22 and went back to school the second monday in january (law school) and was just fine. The only thing i had issues with was carrying books/laptops which was well over my drs. 10 pound limit so i had to invest in a rolly briefcase

The first month for me was rough. My first week I was in more pain than most seem to experience. The second week I was very sore. I did not have problems with vomitting or keeping things down, but I was tired. I know just what you mean! I didn't even dry my hair, or if i did i had to take a nap after. It'd take me 2 hours just to shower dry and dress. My advice would be take it easy, and don't forget your vitamins. It does get better. Six months out I have twice the energy i did pre-surgery. Blood work may be a good idea. I wasn't anemic ever in my life before surgery, but found out after that first month I was and the iron supplement has been the key for me. Keep us updated!

I actually LOVE this thread. I am so glad you started it. I'm gonna try the acid reducer thing and see if it helps me.

I don't have any advice, I am right there with ya. My mom had the surgery after me and isn't hungry, and I am almost 6 months out and am constantly hungry and barely losing. I don't regret the sleeve, but some of us get the short end of the stick it seems

I agree with Tiffykins. Jillian is absolutely annoying. I did find Shay inspirational. She did that subway challenge and in 7 months lost 52 pounds since her season. It just seems so much more realistic of a number and she did it in real life. Its people like here that make me watch it. Oh, and UNC. I just absolutely adored that man this season.

La dee dah. Just sittin here drinking a margarita. I'm 5 months out. I can't feel anything... especially my face/nose etc. Man this hit hard! Be careful guys!!

Bariatric Advantage chewables made both me and my mom puke everytime! However, I have had zero issues with the centrum adult chewables. And they taste like orange flintstones.

I used it pre-op and never had any of the side effects. HOWEVER, I asked my surgeon (though, as always, checking with yours and following his advice is best) and he said absolutely never touch this medicine post sleeve. While because of our diet we are unlikely to experience the side effects, its a serious issue with malabsorbtion

Ditto fatsecret! I use it on my blackberry! free for blackberry too

Well, I have decided to take some of your advice and set mini goals for myself. My first one was to be able to use wii fit (which has a weight limit of 330 pounds) My second one was to be under 300 pounds! This morning I was 295.2!!! My next mini goal is to wear size 20 old navy jeans and to weigh less than my fiance (he's 265). So another 30 pounds and I *should* meet both of these (unsure about the pants, but I am currently wearing a good fitting/on the loose side 22....

I was told that decaf coffee was ok immediately after surgery. After two weeks I could have caffeinated coffee, but I can't count it in my 64oz of liquids requirements.

Check out bariatricadvantage.com They have calcium chews (in lemon and raspberry) I am a big fan of the calcium crystals and they're flavorless, as well as the lozenges (the cinnamon ones taste like cinnamon altoids!)