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Thanks @@LipstickLady I am like you I feel that I can have a treat now and then and today it was just to mess around a little. I planned on eating the pop tart anyway. It was my hubby who said I would get it from the forum if I did it...When I want a treat I eat it and never think about it again. it was so funny because it was only 2 days ago that he said I don't want you losing anymore weight....Because I am only a couple of lbs from goal.....Crazy goof! Did you get my message about how wonderful you look now....What a great accomplishment for you as well!

Where can I get premier? And m I allowed to have that? I'm so confused as to what I can have and not. I keep researching thing and some contradict each other. You can get it at costco. Any Protein shake will do. broth ....good. Any liquids. Jello, juice...Smoothy..you can buy them made at the store....

This too shall pass. Seems to me that you are about right on track....Your body is dealing with a lot right now. Be kind to yourself and rest when you need to. Also try Premier shakes. Not bad for being a shake. Try to keep your electrolytes up too. sip sip sip.... Allow yourself the time to heal. This is part of it all! K

Tea and coffee are diuretic and because of the small pouch at the beginning and the trouble of getting enough liquids in as it is. It is recommended that you keep clear. Once you have the Water drinking down you can afford to drink a tea or coffee..But still you have to be careful not too much.....I have 2 teas a day now..18 months out..but gt my 64 oz. of water in too......

Yes it does not look red or inflamed to me...but if it does leak or you do get a fever..Go quickly to the ER... Other then that stop stretching it and it will not hurt so much....We get a little energy and then were off doing too much!

I'm here and I am a supporter of your choice!!!!!! Anytime, any day...I'll be there, I mean here!

No need to say thank you. You'll be telling me to feck off in a New York heartbeat. Everyone else does x I have never said that to you..might have thought it but never said it... I am too much of a lady....bahhhhhhhh!

3 years out..amazing @ I can't wait to see who I will be 3 years out!

chocolate mouse bars @@Sharpie you say.hmmmmmmmmmmm

I have never been a believer that you can't have a treat now and then. I was going to eat it whether he liked it or not....I'm just teasing you guys...But it was good to me....!

Nope I gave it to my daughter who drove me to the supermarket to get it..She said mom this stuff tastes like S**T and then after she took a bite she said mom why does it taste so good! LOL

Okay guys I did the deed..Here is the evidence.....Gave the other one away..truly, really.....It hit the spot, right on!!!

Your right nothing ever tastes as good as the memory...But the pop tart hit it right on!

No it is not a slippery slide for me..It is almost an obsession right now...The only reason I said anything is because my hubby said I would be attacked for even saying it....He thinks you all are my pop tart police!!!! LOLO

I like the way you think....

Okay so I told my hubby I needed a pop tart...He said go on the forum and tell them that you want a pop tart and they will tell you in not a kind way to not eat that damn pop tart... I really want a strawberry one with frosting guys......Just one.....Me bad! I wonder what I am really needing for my body that makes me think a pop tart will do it for me.....Toasted and warm....Dang it!!! Almost 2 years out and want something so menial. Fighting..But still want one!!!!!

It is at those times that I am most thankful for my sleeve because that would have been the times I would really indulge... I know now that I will eat again.. And even left overs of the fantastic meal...I no longer fear never eating again..Like this is the last meal I'll ever eat....I was one of those kids that were hungry growing up.We were poor and had very little. That was my hurdle to get over.....I leave food on my plate now on purpose...I feel proud and happy to have it this way....

Nope that is your body telling you to stop eating.....It is a signal for you...Even before you had surgery your body gave you signals that you ate enough but we ignored them because of our relationship with food.... Some people take a deep breath. Others fold their arms. Some say no I'll let this settle before I eat more..... After you start sneezing, or have a runny nose...Put your fork down and listen to your sleeve. i wait a few minutes to see how the food is feeling in there. Sometimes I eat more and sometimes I push the plate away.....I have the same signals...A lot of us do!

First of all.. i am sorry to tell you this but numbers are not the issue here. Getting healthy and looking after yourself is more important then numbers on a scale. Your body is going through so many changes and will continue if you follow the program set out for you from your team. 100 lbs in 4 months. Unrealistic to be sure. Your body will take breaks and recoup from the changes you are doing to it. It is natures way of protecting itself. If you push by not eating properly your metabolism will grind to a halt again and you will be in trouble. There is no time limit on losing weight, just like there was no time limit on gaining it. So what is the hurry. Enjoy each milestone and remember the rabbit does not always win...Sometimes slow and steady wins the race..Like the turtle...

Raj what issue do you now have with the sleeve? I know you have been through hell but hoped you were all ok now. I am one of the very very few people who have had one complication after another....I have been in and out of the hospital continually since my surgery in 2012. From a leak to a coma to 14 surgeries and then a category 5 bed sore...Five months of no food and now I have an abscess due to a pin hole leak. Now I have a drain in my side and they are trying to drain it. 6 weeks I have to keep the drain and I have a nurse that comes in every day to flush it out..Hurts like the dickens. but it is what it is... I am thrilled with my progress and would not change my decision to have this done. I am a live where before I was just existing....I am so grateful for the sleeve. But I was a rare patient that had it all go wrong..... I did not have a clue about any of what what going or could have happened from this choice....If you want more detail...PM me and I'll tell you want you need to know...no problem...I am sure people are tired of hearing my story by now...lolol

Everyone is so different. We all have fears that something is going to happen to ruin our new goals and mind set. You will get stronger and stronger as time goes on. Maybe you might want to try to hire a trainer for a bit to get you going again. If all the Doctors are satisfied that you are okay. Maybe push the next step. It can be so exhilarating to exercise. I always feel very high after I do that..... Me right now am on hold as well. i have a new issue with my sleeve and am just trying to get better myself. So I know the frustration that can happen when you are on this journey!

Oh my, you look fantastic. Love the dress and you have an amazing smile to boot....To wonderful for words....Your a stunner!!!!!!!!!!!!

love, love your comment. Laughed when you said 2 dimensional...I just think pan cake! Thanks for the smile @@Teachamy !

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There are thousands of people on this forum and majority do not feel this way. I am one of those people...But I also have known Rev's for as long as I have been on this forum and she is a totally different chick then the rest of us....Her writing skills are the bomb. And she too like the rest of us can have a bad day and write about it... Actually I am surprised that she has not responded to her own post because that is not like her either....I think I will cut her a break because I know she is a wonderful supporter and loves to help others as much as I do and others...I can't help but like her. She sees the world in a whole different light..And at times I don't agree with her but it does not change how I feel about her... If you have a bad day or write something that others don't agree with I will give you a break as well. We have no idea what is going on in others minds or lives that make them speak out....I myself have done it and regretted it and hoped people would understand that I am human like themselves....It was yesterday. Today we look at the new thoughts and ideas that will help each other....... I am glad you are here and I like others and even Rev's will be there for you.......She is a great lady and sometimes makes me laugh. Just at how she sees life.....