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I need some suggestions for quick easy on the go snacks? 8 months out and down 108 getting a little hungry at times..any suggestions?

Thank you so much for all the encouraging words! When I started this in January, I never thought I would get here. Now as a lol at my closet full if new clothes I thank God and my family for giving me the strength to make this decision. Good luck to everyone!

Wow I never thought I would get here! 6 months out and at 198???? starting weight was 290. Best decision I ever made! Only draw back is I am starting to lose my hair. My doc said it will last about 6 weeks...I'll take it! BTW I love being called skinny!

It's hit my 6th month mark, doing well, down 87 pounds. Getting a little board with my food...not that I eat a lot! Any suggestions for snacks?

Hi- I was sleeved Jan 14 and I am down 85 lbs! I notice the past two weeks that my protein is around 80-90. If I took away my protein shake it would be around 70. Has anyone been told they can stop the shakes? I have one a day and a quest bar. Love the bar, but HATE the shakes!

Have had this issue for a long time. It got worse with my sleeve. I take 500 mg of magnesium a day it it works. I also have one quest bar instead of a shake. It has plenty of fiber. (But check with your physician before you switch) and I crumble bran flakes into my yogurt. It's a constant battle..good luck!

I found unjury chocolate to be the best and premiere protein chocolate are okay. I wasted my money on all the others. 3 months out and my doc is now letting me have one protein bar and one shake. I am LOVING the Quest bars. They are so good! Good luck to you

I use flector patches every day. They are perfectly safe. It's topical. Hope this helps!

I Am 3 months out and have not had any bread, grain etc. I have had potatoes once. I am afraid if I incorporate them in it will slow my weight loss. Thoughts? If you eat them what do you have?

Congrats! I have 30 more and I will be in the 100's can't wait to Join you! Enjoy!!!!

Thank you! 30 lbs more and I will be in the 100's!

Just wanted to share that I hit a huge milestone today! Had surgery on 1/14 and as of today I lost 60 lbs. I have not seen this weight since I got married 16 years ago! I love my sleeve!

I am 11 weeks out, down 58 pounds and all of a sudden feeling very hungry at night. I eat 4-700 calories a day and exercise 6 days a week. Tried to eat more but I can't seem to fit it in. Any suggestions?

I am very seldom hungry either. Once in a while at night. I lost 56 pounds in 10 weeks! How much are you down?

Hi- I am 9 weeks out and down 55 pounds. Every once in a while I get the uncontrollable chills at night when I lay in bed. Does this happen to anyone?

I don't like them either, but it does get better. I am on week 9, my doc let me start protein bars week 6. I haven't fully converted yet, but have one shake and one bar a day.

Hi I am 9 weeks out and down 52 pounds? So happy I did this surgery! The one thing that bothers me is I get pain in my rib on the left side sometimes. It's like someone is poking me! Does anyone else get that? I have to stretch or walk around to get it to stop.

Sleeved on 1/14, down 52 lbs as of today! I wore a work skirt yesterday that I haven't in 6 years! What an incredible journey...good luck to all!

47 lbs down. I stick to 400-700 calories, exercise 5 days a week. I eat lots of tuna, cottage cheese, beans. It's getting a little boring, but working! I am trying to switch to protein bars, hate the shakes! Haven't tried any carbs yet, afraid I might like it too much!

I was sleeved on 1/14, down 46 pounds and I feel great. The beginning was very hard, but it does get better. Take tiny sips and stop when you feel full. You will be able to get more in each day. I am up to about 45-48 oz of liquid a day and my doctor said that's great. Use a heating pad, it works! Good luck! You'll do fine!

Not the best topic, but needs some advice. I take colace everyday and senna to help, but neither is working. Are there any good fiber supplements to take? I still on soft food, not understanding why I am having all these problems.

I am 4 1/2 weeks out, down 40 pounds and have a protein question. I am still on soft food and nutritionist said as long as I can mash it in my mouth, I can eat it. I had a piece of veggie burger yesterday and Turku burger today. Could not finish my serving either time and I had to stop and walk around to get burps out. I am thinking they were too dry? Anyone have this happen?

5 weeks out and down 39 lbs. I tried a veggie burger yesterday and a turkey burger today. Could no get through the recommended amount. Had to stop eating and walk around for a while and burp...I felt terrible! Has this happened to anyone? I am thinking that they may have been too dry? Any thoughts?

Yes I had my surgery mid January and I am down 37 pounds already....so happy!