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How much fluids are you getting in each day? Calories? Are you counting your carbs? Can you tell us what kind of things you're eating on a daily basis?

Thank you so much for the update! I've been thinking about her all day! Give her hugs from us.

I take a Vitamin D Supplement as my D level was low pre-op. It's not low anymore..it's well into the normal range.

I wish I had gotten a DVD...I think that would be pretty cool to see.

Congratulations! Sounds like you're doing great! How many calories are you getting in each day? Are you counting carbs?

No but I'm 6.5 weeks out and feel the same. I have no energy to exercise. I get home from work and some days I'll take a nap for an hour or so. I'm taking my Vitamins, getting in all my Protein plus some usually, getting in my fluids, etc. Just had my labs done last week and all my Vitamin levels were good. I don't know..maybe it's just taking us a little longer than others to rebound.

Nice job! Congrats on your success!

Jane...that's wonder and good luck! Di you ever think a few years ago that you would be doing something like that? I know for me it is completely unfathomable!

I can't WAIT to have a salad. Salad is probably my 2nd favorite food behind boiled crawfish. One of my employees brought me some cucumbers...and I just love cucumbers in vinegar. I should be able to eat that ok, huh? I'm 6.5 weeks out.

Good luck my friend! By now you are on your way... Can't wait to hear from you after surgery. It will be fine. I think you should be prepared to stop very often to get out and walk around a bit during that long drive home. You might even want to get some of the compression socks to wear while driving..you don't want to risk a blood clot. *hugs*

Yay..it's about time huh??? lol Congrats and best wishes for a smooth and speedy recovery.

Congratulations and welcome to the "other side". I'm glad everything went well..and wish you a speedy recovery!

My nut said around 50 but I'm doing the 30/day. Some days it's a few under..some days it's a few over.

I think you also need to address your mental issues with food or the sleeve is not going to work for you. It's not a magic tool to make you skinny. You need to fix the problems too! I'm glad you went to the ER and I"m glad you had the wakeup call. I hope you feel better soon and good luck to you.

You guys are doing fabulous!!!!

Hey there...are you logging your food intake at a site like myfitnesspal. I can't tell you how much of a help this has been to me. Can you give us examples of what you're eating on a normal day? For the acid reflux/heartburn are you taking a PPI?

I just got back from my appointment with my surgeon. He said I look great and I'm doing great. He has no concerns. He said my loss so far is great also. He said my incisions look good but that I should keep them out of the sun (purely for cosmetic reasons). On another note, I had bloodwork done on Monday to bring to him and all came back great and for the first time in over 20 yrs my total cholesterol level is NORMAL. My LDL is still a bit elevated at 128 (high end of normal is 99) but it was 222 back on March 22. My Vitamin levels all look great and he said as long as I don't have any trouble swallowing the pills, that I can go back to taking regular Vitamins and don't have to take the chewables....can I get an AMEN! Anywho..I go back in another 6 weeks for my 3 month appt.

Will when buying the ready to drink stuff...you want to find things that are low in carbs. The Atkins, or Muscle Milk Light 100 calorie boxed drinks are good. I'd stay away from the special K drinks, the Boost, Ensure, Carnation, etc. Those are all pretty high in carbs. You will be using Protein shakes alot post-op as well so you definitely have time to order some samples online and see what you like. Meanwhile Wal-Mart does sell the big tubs of Protein Powder. I forget the brand name but alot of people seem to like it. I haven't tried it. Make sure you when you are buying protein powder that you are buying whey isolate...they say that's the best kind of protein. Good luck!

Congrats to both of you!! Welcome to the "other side"!!

Put the scale away! That's what saved my sanity. Allow yourself to weigh once a week. And if you haven't taken measurements, do it! I'm weighing once a week and taking measurements every 2-4 weeks. It happens to everybody. You'll start losing again...I promise.

good job ouro...and nice ride!

Hi Jim, Welcome to the boards! You're doing fabulous!! Your walking is phenomenol....I can't do it either because of my back. I'm trying to swim for exercise...but still haven't found a regular routine. Oh well...I'll figure it out one of these days I guess. What kind of things are you eating?

Good luck ladies...best wishes for a successful surgery and smooth recovery.

Wow...we've been wondering how she was doing. Thanks for the update! Please tell her we're thinking about her and give her a big hug from all of us!

yep me too...in the beginning it was all the time..all day every day. Now it's pretty much just after I eat...my husband started calling me toad. It's pretty much become a joke around here and at my office.