Ariella

I have a bag of clothes from highschool (When I was a solid 18), last time I checked they were still a little tight (I have been spoiled with stretchy jeans) I'm hoping this is the weekend I get my favorite sundress back and 2 pairs of jeans. Right now I'm wearing like a 18/20-20 so we'll see what happens. Congrats on fitting into that dress (and it being big!) I know that must have felt great!

I was there last week and it was horrible!! I ended up having one very bad day, but I'm back on the wagon now and not having an issue (especially since that wicked witch Aunt Flow has left!!!!!!) I usually allow myself a "cheat" meal anyway once a week, as does my boyfriend who has had extrememly successful weightloss. Yes, keep it under control, No don't make yourself feel bad. No one is perfect and to expect perfection will just lead us all down that path of failure all over again. Congrats on your weightloss!!!!

I WANT WHITE CASTLE SO BAD. I am a NJ transplant to FL, so all I have is Krystals and the frozen White Castle, which is not the same. Good for you! I had 1 Krystal, whith most of the bun and a few fries for my cheat meal a week ago. It made me happy, and even happier to know, I could eat just one and be ok.

Would eating grapefrui9t at this stage hurt me? Any vets that could give me some insite, I would appreciate it. I have emailed my NUT as well, I am just trying to get as much wisdom as possible. Thanks guys!!!

I had to stop my birthcontrol before my surgery so I got my period from that, then again a week later for my actual cycle and this month my period started earlier and has been heavier than normal with my bcp. Fun times!!!

Try drinking through a straw, and maybe ice chips (if you enjoy eating them) Also, for me adding crystal light to water helps cut the texture thickness. Just keep trying everyday to push yourself a little more. Don't give up!!! Best of Luck to you.

My surgeon requires no booze for a year due to the risk of addiction transfer. Also the extra calories and carbs.

I need to invest in one of those, me and the boyfriend are planning disney vacays, and I do NOT want to pass out in the middle of a theme park.

Bobbi, where in NJ are you? I used to live in Bloomingdale and grew up in Clifton (Passaic County)

Thats how I felt too. It wasn't strickly forbidden, but def not encouraged. I just can't do the sipping. Ice water through a straw is the only way I can really tolerate water.

I'm in month 2, but I just couldn't take it anymore. I was starting to get pretty legit syncopel episodes when I would stand, no passing out, but almost and often. Until I see conclusive proof it is bad for me and damaging, I'm doing it. The effects and dangers of dehydration are too factual and too grave for me to care about some extra gas, which if I let the Water pool in my mouth first is few and far between.

The first 2 weeks, I weighed every day. Then I hit my first "stall" (it wasn't really a stall or a plateu, it was my body adjusting from surgery) and I decieded that I and my boyfriend who lives with me would be much happier if I changed to weighing in once per week, on the weekly anniversary of my surgery. I notice a much bigger change that way. Once a week I see a 4 or so lbs loss, instead of 1 or so punds every other day. I would be so crushed on the days I lost nothing. It keeps me from obsessing, and that is good. So far I have kept a good perspective and have been able to notice the weight/fat loss. I hope to keep it that way since I am only 6 weeks into this journey. Whatever you decied works for you, just stick to it and love it! Break a leg on your journey!!

and I drank my water out of a straw. Best choice ever. Since surgery I have not reached my water goal, EVER. Yesterday I got in 32 oz. I felt amazing. I knew I was dehydrated, and now I know what it's like to at least be somewhat, kinda hydrated. Straws are my life now. #sorrynotsorry. I couldn't take another day not drinking.

I haven't had an issue with my bras, yet. I would say go for Sports bras. They're cheap, and comfy. If you're worried about support, I double mine up and it helps a lot!!!

I have one other Quest (Sorry to the OP for hijacking your thread) When people talk about over eating or abusing, are they talking about people trying to eat like they did pre op, or are we talking about that 1 or 2 bites too many as you're (as I'm) getting used to this new tummy??

Thanks for the input ladies! I am not too worried about the heavy periods, I'm tired of crazy hormones, and since I'll be losing the weight I anticipate my PCOS going away so it'll be nice to just have some semblance of normal. I'm just excited to not have to take a pill everyday. My only real concern at this point is pain during and after insretion and intercourse since I have never had a baby. We shall see, I'll give an update. I should be getting it sometime next week.

There are SO many hormonal changes happening right now, I doubt anything is wrong. I agree that calling is best though! Hope you're feeling better soon, and hey if nothings wrong, just think of it as a little break from mother nature, if I could go through this with no periods I would be in HEAVEN!

So, generally I agree about not being able to stretch the sleeve too much, but is the no straw rule about stretching or becoming uncomfortable with gas?? Just wondering b/c there are a few things that just go down better via straw. (Not Soda, just thinking about it make my sleeve bloat with gas)

Also find the surgeon that you feel is talking to you honestly. My first seminar was with a surgeon reccomended by my future mother in law, He was very qualified but it felt like he was being paid by the lap band to promote it. When I found my surgeon she told you all the good and all the bad of all three procedures (band, sleeve and RNY) and I really felt like she cared about what was best for her individual patients.

For me it was intense pain that felt like bad acid or gas times 50, also it radiated to my back. I had it happen several times over a few months, at first they would go away in a few hours, and the last one that sent me to the er lasted for about 12 hours. They found gall stones and just took that baby out the next day.

Oh rev I am so sorry! I will have a breakdown if/ more than likely when that happens. I love my thick hair, have been complemented my entire life. It's all worth it in the end, but still heartbreaking. My heart goes out to you girl. But just remember you are not your hair!

I would love a copy please. PM me your email!!!

I have been eating seafood (shrimp is my FAVE) and ground beef mostly. These go down the best. Also luch meat is good.

Mechanical soft according to my plan is anything I can cut with a plastic fork. My education guide has a really detailed list of what is or isn't allowed if you are interested I can email it to you? I look it at about 3 or 4 times a week to double check what I should and shouldn't be eating.

So I really want to start working out, and my end game is to get fit. I want to do some resistance training to build some muscle and all of that, however I do not know how effective that will be on the low carb eating I do. I want to stay around 30g/day, and not exceed 50, but I don't know how this will translate into mucle growth... Any advice is welcome. Thanks guys!