SmilinNC

Hello everyone! Just wanted to throw in my updated info. Took me forever to get back on this site. I'm not a fan of the new layout etc. Anyways, I'm glad I made it back!

Surgery was 8/14/13

HW 261

CW 173

TL 88

No more Migraines, back aches, restless legs or depression.

I have already done (2) 5Ks since Dec. mostly jogging/fast walking. I'm preparing for a 10k in April at The Cooper River Bridge Run in Charleston, SC.

Life is good!!!!! LOVE MY SLEEVE

4 months out....slow loser...but I am happy with my 48 lb loss! Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 190.4

You look gorgeous in that red dress! ROCK IT GIRL ????

Today's is 2 months post-op. Feeling awesome! Down 38 pounds YAY!!

Welcome Bobby! Best of luck with upcoming surgery. The best thing I ever did besides falling in love with my wife & having a son

Well,apparently they cause Migraines in people who suffer with migraines.

I took these pre & now taking them post. I have a long history of severe migraines (31 yrs now). Biotin has not caused any migraines for me. Never heard that about Biotin before now.

Im 6 wks out & never can come close to my calorie or Protein goals. 500 is about my avg calorie & 50 is about my protein avg. :-/

I am having this same problem but not my belly button one. It is the incision on my right side (over my Liver area). I am 6 wks post-op & just now starting to close. I cleanse the area each morning in my shower. Pat dry, blow dry the area on cool setting, do my morning routine etc & then put small gauze/tape over it. No Neosporin. ( Neosporin keeps the hole moist & delays healing). Once home & settled I take off the gauze to air the wound. Just prior to bed I put new gauze/tape on to catch any drainage during the night. This is common to happen to some folks. Slow to heal. Healing from inside outward. Your pic looks great (I'm a nurse) & will eventually close. Just keep it clean & dry as much as possible.

Is anyone a stomach sleeper? If so are you back to sleeping on your stomach and if so how long did it take you to be able to sleep on your stomach

I am a stomach sleeper. Couldn't sleep on my stomach until 4 wks post-op. It felt sooooooo good to get back on my stomach. Finally able to sleep all through the night now

Hi "family" :-) I am 5 weeks post-op today. Weight is slowly but steady coming off. Getting used to the "new way of life." I do NOT regret having the sleeve! My partner is my biggest supporter & my biggest fan. She rocks!!!

I have the nutri bullet love it!! usually use spinach' date=' mushrooms, frozen fruit and Protein powder. they are great and yes, very filling!![/quote']

Mushrooms are great for Vit D. Do you use fresh mushrooms (little button) or can in your mix?

I'm 3 was out & still have it

Has anyone had the BIG stitch finally popped? I can't wait until mine does. How long is the average wait?

I can't wait either. It has really been stinging/pain this past week! Hoping it will pop SOON!!!

Just checking in. How was the wedding & those floors?

Sounds like surgery induced. Hormones & anesthesia. It will end soon.

Do wax the psi. Still horrible After 2 weeks?

Not sure what you are asking but I'm going to take a guess Do I take a psi or do I have reflux at 2 weeks out? No psi & no reflux.

2 weeks out & can only do my sides. I have managed to roll to tummy once but didn't last long.

I know what you mean. My partner stayed with me throughout whole process in the hospital. As a lesbian couple we were very popular with the nurses. And the first day I had a sponge bath we looked at each other and we could almost hear the song playing in the background just like Lady Jay said.... Let's get it on!!!! Lol

My partner & I had the same experiences with the nurses. They practically stayed in our room just to chat, check on us, or even just admire the love between the 2 of us. As for my first bath...yep the thought past in our heads, but ya know...gotta respect the MD orders

Too cute

Can't wait to hear about the wedding! Ya gotta post a pic of you in the dress Good luck on that flooring job UGH

Do you have a favorite brand and flavor?

You have such a beautiful spirit about yourself as I'm reading your comments. Just makes me want to throw out to you a cyber hug!! (((((Squeeze)))))

It was good to read this. I'm just 2 wks post-op & have been thinking the long term outcome. My partner of 6 yrs has been my rock. She is my biggest supporter & biggest fan thru this whole journey. Keep focus & hopefully your partner will begin to understand your changing body.

my partner of 16 yrs is very happy for me he is my greatest supporter.

I agree. I could not have even made this journey without my partner of 6 yrs. She rocks!!! My biggest supporter & my biggest fan!

Her name is Diva! I'm on her time & her mood swings!! Such a Diva

Once I switched to grinding my own nut butter' date=' there was no turning back. also when you grind your own, there is no added sugar, no added salt, no added anything. It is pure 100% nut in buttered form.[/quote']

When you grind your own at home...do you just put in dry nuts & whip away? I have seen the store grinders but was curious as how you do it at home.