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I've lost all over my body, my butt and stomach have gone down alot and then face and legs and I guess you are right that is the way I gained it. Good Luck!!

I too would get in a support group and if I didn't have to have the bad choices in the house they would be stripped from the kitchen, I have the snaks for the grandgirls but I have to put them away in the cabinet and immerse myself in this web site and OH for support and walk.I'm only 7 weeks out tho and still in the honeymoon phase.You are strong and you can succeed,hugs to you! Carla

Did you get wannlise's name with Dr. Cottam? keep us posted!!

3 days and mine were well, I drove and gro shopped on 4th day and by the 8th day drove myself 4 hrs roundtrip to Dr. It really is a easy recovery. :biggrin0:

Welcome Ellisa, and the sleeve is incredible.Everyone here is great to answer questions.Good Luck! Carla

Oh Krystal yay it's so good to hear from you, I just told my cousin about the plication surgery and search it on this site there are several who have had it and may be willing to share experience with you. You said The Lord was in control and tjis may be your answer. Just so happy to see yo back!!Hugs..Carla

on my 7th day I could really sleep good on my right side and by day 11 I was on my tummy, I didnt have stitches on the outside guess he used glue..but by day3 they were itching and healed up.Hang in there it gets better.:biggrin0:

I've have always been 5'9 and 250 was my highest weight. I have dieted all my adult life and rhuematoid arthritis and hypertention didnt help. In 7 weeks I have lost 36 lbs and can walk 3 times the distance I could pre-surgery but I am 53 yrs old. If I could say one thing to you it would be to take control of your health and enjoy the years ahead of you to the fullest, it's an amazing journey and the surgey is not bad at all. Carla:thumbup:

I've had a BBq with friends and everyone moaning in delight over the many dishes and at first I was sad but I put my fork down and talked to friends then picked it up and took a bite drawing my meal out for the 20 minutes and when all was said and done my friends were miserable full and I was fine. It'll be a adjustment but you will br up for it, you'll do fine!!:001_wub: Carla

I think I found the key for rockin my sleeve, no magic- it's exercise. I upped the walking and broke my stall,down 4 lbs.Roja,keep trying to get protein in.It is so important. :001_wub:

I'm wearing a sweater now..seriously in Texas in June!! Hope it gets better or I :001_wub: will freeze my smaller hiney off this winter.hehe.

I'm at 7 weeks out too, you are doing awesome and inspiring to us!!:001_wub:

Yay for you...you did so well and you've started your sleeve :thumbup:journey,walk,sip,rest..take care of you! Carla

Did your salad have any protein in it? It sounds like you're not getting enough protein dense meals to me. I was told we could eat lettuce but spinach leaves were better for us and to concentrate on protein, then vegetables,fruit and lastly bread.Do you belong to www.myfitnesspal.com it really helps to track what your daily totals are. Good Luck!!:confused1:

So glad you are doing well, take it easy, everyday is better. Carla

I totally agree.. you are what we hope to accomplish and always so nice to answer posts from all us newbies! You definitely rocked your sleeve, here's hoping for your next year:001_rolleyes: to be filled with good health and maybe pitter patter of new baby!!

Think Paula Deen cooking, a stick of butter and alot of fried.lol I am using fitness pal to track mine but havent been doing the snack, I think I'll add it in and see if it'll break my stall. I Walk everyday and play with the grandgirls soo steady on I go.Thanks for replying I didnt know anyone else had the empty feeling..but glad I'm normal.lol:001_rolleyes:

Good for you!! you're getting pretty close to surgery date, wishing you all the luck for a great surgery and speedy recovery.

Mary, are you getting excited? you only have a week or so to go.yay!

It's ok to be nervous and you are gonna do fine, it's kinda surreal after wanting it so long and wham it's here. Use the time to get organized,make your broth, I made a few casseroles for the first week home. shop for a few sizes at Goodwill. I went to a major retail dept store and bought new jeans and 2 pairs capri's and now they come off without unzipping and it's only been 6 weeks so I know I'm going to resale shops for next size. Good Luck. I've had surgeries and this one was the easiest.

That's great Andrea!! I too had 3 or 4 bites of ribeye and it was good. You are doing great!! I'm still in a stall but hoping it'll break in next few days.

OMG..Breezy you feel the hunger/emptiness too? Thank you for posting that-I was thinking my surgery wasn't normal, I feel the emptiness and know I need to eat. Are you doing 3 meals with a snak or no snak? I guess my metabolism is so screwed up with dieting all my life that it's just gonna take time. My hubby still eats his southern home cooking, is not interested in dieting and I don't want to eat his way but the loss isSLOW...guess I need to lose slowly,healthy but it seems to be stuck BUT I can take my caprei's off without unziping.lol

You have so many great answers,I'm only 6 weeks out but I can honestly say I have not missed eating large quanties. I enjoy going to resturants with hubby and we talk alot more, enjoying our date night.lol This surgey is wonderful tool and gives you self esteem to suceed in your w-loss journey.:thumbup:

Welcome to sleeveland!!! Your gonna do GREAT!!

Thanks these recipes look good!!:thumbup: