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Awesome!!! You look wonderful!!!!

I know!!! I'm rocking and so proud of myself I can barely stand it!!!! Lol!! :-)

I got my bloodwork results today. I'm 4 months postop. My Rheumatoid Arthritis is officially in remission. This is an absolute shock to me, my PCP, my SUR and my Rheumatologist. It is extremely rare to go into remission when one has a full blown case of RA like I do (did?) I am going to ride this wave while it lasts!! In the meantime, I've given the docs permission to use me as a case study, because apparently my case is fascinating!! LOVE my sleeve!!!

HW 254 CW 198 GW for challenge: 175

I'm the Queen of slow weight loss. Was on meds. Still had gallbladder issues and had it taken out 6 weeks after my VSG. So it's really just the luck of the draw.

HW: 254 CW: 198 (and stalled since Thanksgiving!) GW: 140-150 Goal for Spring: 180 Good luck everyone!

I would suggest adding Miralax to your daily regime. You can divide the dosage between am/pm. It's mellow. Takes about 24 hours to work. Make sure you get in your liquids as miralax absorbs liquids in your body to work. At 4+ months out I still take it on occasion. You won't have lots of bm's so soon post-op but the major complaint is constipation, so if you can prevent it, you'll be ahead of the game. :-) You can also do a search on here. Many people have all kinds of suggestions! Consulting your doc is always a good idea too. Across the board, all docs seems to agree that Miralax is good and safe. Good luck!

A doc told you no pain meds? That's bull. I was taking my oxycodone extended release the night after my surgery. And Percocet was approved. You can ask for liquid tylonel w codeine. What do you usually take?

I had mine out 6 weeks after my sleeve surgery. I had some aches, they checked, I has stones and 3 days later my gallbladder was remove. Find a new doc if yours won't take it out! Serious damage can happen if a stone gets stuck in a bile duct. (Or so i've been told.). Or pancreatis. Or just a mess if it explodes. Bottom line, don't fool around! Get it out.

Maybe you aren't eating enough? Rotate your Cal intake. A few days higher (1200) a few days lower (600-800.).

Where are they in the store? Thanks!!

Yep, that's what i take too. I'll get my blood tests back next week so i'll see how i've been doing. Prob gonna be anemic. Oh well.....

In don't have a regular job so honestly, yeah, I'm finding it hard to plan meals. That's been my one flaw in all this.

4 total? Opps! I guess I need to eat more Fred's and Barnies! I was doing 1, sometimes 2 daily.

Wow, they look good!! I wonder if Costco has them? Are they frozen?

Shrimp and Salmon. :-)

Not going to make it. I'm stalled at 198. That's ok. I started water aerobics last week and plan to continue 3x a week. Being healthy kinda more important to me at my age (51) than getting thin fast. :-) I've given myself till 8/21/2013 to lose the rest of my weight (40-50 more pounds.).

I had both knees done in my 40's, about 4&5 years ago. Best thing I ever did for myself AND the hardest. I love my life now. Important to success is PT and I totally agree with the person who said it takes a good year to recover. Good luck everyone!

Gosh, sorry Starlite! I was so focused on Lana i didn't realize this was 'your' thread!! YES! I am so glad that you are better!!

Do you take a stomach reducer? I'm wondering if that might help. Or if you've been dealing w this so long that now you have ulcers? I do think that you should seek medical attention as soon as you can.

Hmmm....ok. Weird. It's like your stomach is rebelling. Usually you'd get lots of responses on here. The board is pretty quiet this weekend. Hang in there. People will help when they come back. I do think maybe an ER visit might be smart. Like you said, at least to do blood work. Have you been able to tolerate your Vitamins, Iron & b12? If not, you could also be anemic or lack other essential nutrients. That would play a big factor in your fatigue.