ellemarie

Girl you are an inspiration!! Way to go, keep on pressing forward, let nothing and no one keep you from finding who you are. Keep up the good work!!!

Good luck on your information seeking. For me it was a comfortable choice, I was scared of the lapband (multiple allergies) and didn't want the bypass due to recent bowel surgeries. This just seemed like a good fit for me. Best decision I ever made, loved my surgeon and loving my life as a healthier version of who I was.

I just got in an order yesterday (I order my coffee off the internet, kcups) of my favorite type that was available in dcaf (green mountain Vermont Country Blend) I am getting ready to pop one in the machine right now...so looking forward to it, hope the decaf is as good as the regular.

I drink iced coffee (only way I like it) but the creamer (nondairy) will stall me every time. I switched to the real creamer and now I am losing AND enjoying my daily cup of coffee. I drink iced tea as well but stick to decaf because I can't handle too much caffeine (my whole life not from surgery)

It was the easiest surgery I have ever had. As another posted said, I felt better just after surgery than when I went it. I also had a tumor removed on my leg at the same time (4 inch scar) and it was by far worse than my gallbladder. I took it easy on spicy food after because I was so scared to have pain like I had before surgery, but basically I was allowed to eat anything.

My daughter is taking 2000 of metformin for her PCOS BUT she is having trouble getting those pills in since surgery. Do any of you have any suggestions? Our PCP gave her the extended release but was worried that absorption would not occur due to having less stomach. ANY suggestions would be helpful we are open to try anything at this point. THANKS!!!

You look AMAZING!!!!!!!! Thanks for posting it is exciting to think I will be there one day!!

You should find that carbs are no longer your friend. I have very few now and my energy level is higher than ever!

Don't stress the weight stall they are normal. Milk of mag is gentle and effective, my hubby was given the "black and white cocktail" (milk of mag with some prune juice) post of and had great results, I bought milk of mag for after my surgery but my problem was quite the opposite so I never needed it. good luck and try not to stress.

Congrats on the surgery and the weight loss. It's exciting to be on this side of the surgery and looking forward to a healthier lifestyle. Welcome.

Ground beef isn't my friend yet! Ground turkey seems to go down better. This soup is way thicker BUT way more protein so it is worth it. I would imagine it would keep you feeling full longer as well.

Depending on how much you have to lose this can be normal. The more you have to lose early on the faster it comes off at first. You will adjust and the loss will slow, often after a big initial loss you will have a stall sometimes for weeks.

You can have water after but in sips at first. For those of us used to gulping it is an adjustment.

My daughter and I both threw up JUST after surgery but we both have always vomited after surgery. It did NOT hurt!! We both had minimal pain, and for me the worst part was that my drain leaked ALL OVER the bed and I had to get up and shower during the night. All in all NOT BAD for a surgery in my opinion. I would never hesitate to have this done it was not bad at all.

My neighbor let me try some gummies from Costco they were WONDERFUL but they don't include iron. I am using Centrum chewable right now and I do have to say it is challenging to get them down. I love the Bariatric Advantage Lemon Calcium it is like a starburst, wasn't thrilled with the raspberry or chocolate flavor.