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Sorry to say but I don't think there is anything you can do about the loose skin. I exercise, do weight training, use a firming cream, etc...and still I have a ton of loose skin but you know what I am no longer 308 pounds and I feel great. Do my boobs sag...yup, do my legs and arms sag,,,,yup but wouldn't go back for anything in this world....loose skin and all.

Are you eating dense protein first. Even when I feel like eating something "bad" I eat a piece of chicken, a couple slices of turkey breast or a hard boiled egg first, this limits the amount of "bad" food I can eat. I never eat anything without eating protein first...give it a try.

You will do great!!! I had my surgery on September 25, 2012 9 months ago...I started at 308 and this morning weighed in at 180. The best decision I have ever made in my life!!!! I woke up from surgery without an ounce of pain...no discomfort...nothing. I actually thought they didn't do the surgery and than I thought I was numb from the surgery but I never had an ounce of pain or discomfort at all. Never needed pain meds not even Tylenol. I never had any nausea or vomiting and still don't. I am able to eat everything just a small amount. I had my surgery done at Community Hospital in Toms River NJ by Dr.McCaughan. I was up walking 5 minutes after being brought back to my room and I think that was the best thing to do...walk walk walk. Good Luck and only positive thoughts. Yay you!!!!!

Never had a problem with dumping. If I eat to much which I have twice I get the foamies....feels like I'm gonna throw up and a ton of foamy liquid in my mouth but I never actually threw up. I haven't eaten a ton of sugar but I have had some.

Special K has a high protein cereal and with skim milk is high protein. I also like ham and cheese roll ups.

I also ate a ton of carbs for 2 days and than stopped all carbs for a week and lost 5 pounds. Can't hurt to try....

Why don't you try the 5 day pouch test. Maybe it will help. Cut out all carbs for a week. I did this when I was in a stall and lost 6 pound that week. I have now done it twice. Good Luck!!!!

Such a good feeling....congrats!!!!

I was on day three of my period when I had the surgery. I told the nurse on the day of surgery and she gave me a pair of mesh panties and a pad....she said it's not a big deal so many women have their periods when they go for surgery. My period stopped after the surgery and I didn't get it again until the next month. Everything was fine. Don't worry....it's not a big deal. Good Luck!!!!!!

I was sleeved on September 25, 2013 and back to work 5 days later. I had absolutely no pain, vomiting, nothing at all. I was up walking 15 minutes after getting back to my room and I walked walked walked. I have now lost 100 pounds and feel great. I still have no issues what so ever.....good luck!!!!!

BunnyDee, Here is the recipe for the Italian Wedding Soup. 1 Quart of Chicken Stock (Homemade or a good store bought. Not broth use the stock. 1 lb of ground chicken 1 clove chopped garlic 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/2 tsp. basil 1 egg 1/4 cup bread crumbs 2 large heads or escarole or 2 bags of spinach parmigiana cheese (grated) salt & pepper to taste. Put chicken stock in large soup pot. Mix all other ingredients except escarole or spinach and salt & pepper.Form tiny meatballs and drop into soup that is on a high simmer. Add the escarole or spinach and simmer for 30 minutes. Add salt & pepper to taste. Sprinkle parmigiana cheese on top of soup after served in bowls. So yummy and easy. You can also add pasta if you would like but I don't miss it a bit.

I am 5 months out today and have lost 97 pounds. Like you said, protein doesn't feel good however I eat a ton of homemade soups that I put a ton of meat in....my favorite is Italian Wedding Soup. I put a ton of chicken meatballs, spinach or escarole and chicken broth. It goes down great and taste yummy. Sprinkle with parmigiana cheese right before you eat it. I don't put any pasta and I don't miss it a bit. Also I make beef veggie soup and cut the meat really tiny. Try it!!!!! Great job on your weight lose, obviously your doing something right.

I Know exactly what you mean...it sometimes takes all day to get the protein in. I think what is meant is that if you graze all day on slider type foods....crackers, pretzels, chips, nuts, etc... If you are eating lean protein thats a good thing.

I took off 4 days of work. I had no pain at all after surgery however I did get tired during the day. If possible try taking a 15 minute nap at lunch. You should be fine with taking a week off but everyone is different. Good Luck!!!!

Well tomorrow is our 4 month Sugiversary...yay for us. I have now lost 88 pounds....27 pounds before surgery and 61 since. I went from 308 to 220...just 21 more pounds to be out of the 2's. I feel great. I also struggle to get in my protein and water. I am drinking protein shakes to get the protein. I am able to eat everything. Never had a bit of pain or vomiting since the surgery. I never needed any pain meds and was up walking 15 minutes after being brought back to my room from recovery. I had my surgery on September 25, 2012 and was back to work on October 1, 2012...6 days later. I workout 5 days a week for an hour. So happy I did this and wish I would have done it years ago....