Traci J.

Try adding more milk/soy to it to thin it a bit, that might help if it's a thickness issue. Experiment with flavors; search shake recipes on the forum and you will find a ton of them. Hope that helps. Good luck!

I think alot of that is head hunger (cause you're used to eating at certain times and certain amounts, etc.), but I've also heard that acid buildup in the stomach can feel like hunger as well. Your Dr. should've prescribed you something.

I hear ya tamara & becky...I'm excited to and have no worries. The 19th will be a suck day for pain, but after that I'll be good to go Good luck ladies!!

That is great news! You'll be dancing on the tables at next year's Christmas party! lol Good job and keep up the good work...you look fabulous!

One question, do you like picking pubic hair out of your teeth? lol just say'n

Congrats...I'll be right behind you on Wednesday. Hope you have a quick and smooth recovery. This site is awesome for support! Good luck!!

If you have any biofreeze (or icyhot), or lavender oil you can rub it on your temples and along the base of your hairline. It works wonders.

18 lbs. in 2 weeks is awesome! Have you tried mashed potatoes, refried beans with cheese. or pureed soups?

I'm having mine on the 19th as well, but only have to do the clear liquid diet with the colon cleanse on Tuesday. Thought they'd start me on liquid on Friday, but they didn't require it for me I even asked him if he was sure. LOL Anyway, good luck to you and hope you have a smooth recovery. Let us know how you're doin afterwards.

Hi MrsGamer, I am also getting sleeved on the 19th and am so excited. I hope you have a quick recovery and that you have a wonderful journey.

Glad to hear, I'm having mine done on Wednesday with a robot to. I heard it's much nicer of a recovery also. Did you still have the 5 incisions, or just 1?

Search is, it's very common with surgery. From what I hear it starts around the 3 or 4th month and lasts a couple months; can be a little, can be a lot. I heard biotin helps, don't wash everyday, don't use a brush....

Congrats! Great feeling isn't it. I had my pre-op today to, my surgery is next Wednesday. So excited I can't stand it, what's even better is I only have to do a 1-day clear liquid diet/cleanse Good luck and hope you have a great xmas!

That is awesome. I love hearing things like this, it makes me know all the more this is the right thing for me to. I get sleeved next wednesday and can't wait!! Keep up the great work and I wish you continued success.

That is so awesome, and I'm so happy for you. I hope to be there myself before my 42nd birthday. Congratulations!

I hope you're at least taking your vitamins. Sounds like you need a Vitamin B12 shot.

Glad everything went well for you. Hope mine does as well next week, 12/19 is my day!

Try Lil Miss Divas bootcamp, i heard it works well to kick a stall. But stall's are common; your body will lose inches and not weight to catch up.....did you take measurements pre-op?

Get out now! You may love him, but if he truly loved you he wouldn't say and do things like that. He is a controller and manipulator, and I've had my experience with these types. They do get worse, and usually don't end well. Verbal/emotional abuse is just as bad as physical, if not worse. You are so young....do not let him control you and do not lose yourself in ANY relationship. Good luck & go party it up!

Just keep calling your insurance company, and if they tell you it's approved call the surgeon's office immediately and schedule. Don't want to get lost in the shuffle....Good luck!

Good luck Ladycat! I will be having mine next Wed. and can't wait. Please keep us posted on your recovery. Hope it's quick and pain(little)

I'm getting sleeved on 12/19, and I am just a few pounds over your starting weight. I sure hope I lose 70 lbs. in 3 months to. You go girl!!

The protein shakes & any other liquid form are included in your overall fluid intake for the day; that's what my Nut told us. Once you eat your protein, that's when you have to make sure to get the liquid intake on top of it so you don't get dehydrated.

DON'T DO IT! I was on it for 1 1/2 years and gained 10 lbs. with every shot and couldn't lose it. I put 60 lbs. on and then was stuck there for 10+ years, which is exactly why I'm having this surgery. I know everyone is different, but the depo shot has a reputation of huge weight gains. I wouldn't do it!

I would wait until after your surgery to get a tattoo, especially if it's in a spot that will get smaller as you lose weight. The tattoo will shrink with you and may look different and not so pretty afterwards.