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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!!

My doc recommends peri-colace, which is a softener and a stimulant I take it with no problems having to run to the bathroom urgently

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

I just had sushi for lunch. As MidWestGirl mentioned, it can be a little painful and you have to be mindful of how quickly you are eating. I can eat 3 pieces of a small roll (veggie/ spicy tuna/ etc) I find that sashimi or sushi (the kind with the raw fish over a small ball of rice) goes down the easiest. I can eat an order of sashimi and 2 pieces of sushi easily. Maybe try take out your first time, just in case?

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....