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I am almost there, lol. ONE pound to reach goal. On the one hand, I have those thoughts that it still won't happen - that it's as close as I'll get, and then I have thoughts of it's not enough, I still need to lose more. Man, at nearly a year out this is still a head game!

I have a Protein shake every morning also. It's just so easy for me (I have the lazy gene). I usually blend up a Click mocha (or Chike) with baby spinach, ground flax, extra cocoa powder, a little bit of low fat milk and lots of ice. Goes in the Ninja. It lasts me most of the morning, I buy the decaf version of the Click mix so if I want a little pick me up, I add two teaspoons of instant coffee to it. The Chike is not decaf, so I use it less often, but it's really good too. Really...every day I have this. I'm so boring, but it's so good, I still look forward to it :-)

Congratulations!!

I'm 5' 5" (an a half, lol) and my surgeon did set a goal for me of 138. It's smack in the middle of the BMI range. I'm not "small boned" per se. I wear from 6 to 8, or small to large depending on the make. I'm just about at my goal now.

I had my first post op one in January. I was down a good amount, and it was certainly a different experience than in the past. As in a lot more stretching and squishing. (When you have plenty there, it's pretty easy) I have to say that I'm not looking forward to the next time, lol. What I had 6 months ago seems like a lot to what I have left of the girls now I do recall that on the form I fill out prior to the exam, weight change is a question. Up/down, how much. Makes sense that what they see as a result would have changed and they'd want to know in advance - thanks!

there are more happy tears to come - congrats!

I got migraines for years prior to surgery. THey are believed to be hormonal. I'm most apt to get a good one at that time of the month. The only thing that has helped reduce the frequency is topiramate. Then if I do get one, I will take a presciption pain killer and it knocks it down. It is what works for me. Fortunately, it's not too often. Only twice have I ended up in the ER for a shot to break one. I stopped the topiramate after surgery, hoping that all of the changes would some how be a help. For the first two months, I didn't have any headaches. Then they started to creep back in to my life. By month 4 I asked to go back on the topiramate. The problem with migraines is...everyone is different. I'm 52 and haven't gone through menopause. I hope when I do, and the hormones settle down, that the migraines will stop. (I can hope!) Unless there's some other factor, I wouldn't think they'd cancel surgery because you popped a migraine before surgery. Unless you're "medicating" for it and it interferes with the anestesia. Just try to relax and look forward to that nice sleep :-) Good luck!!

It's been a necessity for me. I'm at the point where sometimes I don't weight/measure a portion. But it's very much the exception. I'm over 10 months out. It may change at some point, but at this stage I still need and use it.

I took two weeks. It was just enough time for me. I work in an office, no heavy lifting. I did use FMLA. I figured better safe than sorry. I had plenty of time, but if something did go wrong I wanted to have that in place and the clock having started at the beginning. Fortunately it all went fine and I was back to work as planned.

it won't stretch your sleeve. That's what you were asking, right?

Hi I have BCBS of MA. My first appointment was the end of April. I had surgery mid-August. That was to make all, of the classes, appts., the surgeons schedule, etc., that were part of the program. There was no required diet from BCBS. Although I may have wanted it to go a little faster at the time, I think it was perfect. I needed the time to adjust. I don't know how long approval took because I didn't follow it. The approval letter just showed up one day. But I didn't have any issues. My team said they are one of the easiest to work with.

Petersla4 Been using MFP since I started the process April 2014. Only day I missed logging was the day of surgery. Lol

I didn't have any food funerals. I knew that I'd be able to eat again. I did plan a nice dinner before starting my liquid diet. But it was just a nice filet at a nice restaurant. Nothing crazy. No dessert. I was mentally ready I think. I would read of folks hitting all their favorite places and ordering crazy things prior to surgery. On the one hand I get it, but it seemed kind of sad too.

I'm ok with sushi. I've had it a few times since surgery. Half a roll at a time. That's the only time I normally have rice. It goes down fine, but it's pretty filling. The wasabi is no problem at all...and I like to mix it in with (gluten free) soy sauce until it's green slurry. Mmm. Clears the sinuses! Lol

I went through the process at Lahey in Burlington. Amazing support staff and my surgeon founded the program there, Dr. Brams. I still attend the monthly support meetings.

I was at a sales dinner last night. I sat next to a very nice woman, who happens to be very, very, trim. In addition to cheese and crackers, plus at least one glass of wine pre-dinner, then two glasses with dinner, she ate the (large) starter salad, cleaned her plate (8-10oz sirloin, asparagas, and onions), plus two rolls with butter. Then dessert, tiramisu with coffee. If that is eating like a thin person, no. I'll never be able to eat like that. I have no idea how she normally eats, but I was suitably impressed - in an odd way. I had some cheese and a few grapes before dinner. A few bites of salad. Did my best to estimate 4 oz of steak, and a had a few asparagas spears. I was more than done. There was a time when I could have eaten that much food, but I would have felt like crap afterwards. I'm quite happy eating smaller meals. I still enjoy what I eat. I think that's important.

I think my current favorite phrase applies here...bitches be crazy! You look freaking awesome.

I was type II and on metformin (varying dose) for about 10 years prior to WLS, I had the sleeve. My diabetes was pretty well controlled. My A1C always stayed below 7, but I never got it below 6. Over those ten years it would creep up towards 7, then I'd get my act together and get it closer to 6. I was told at my surgical consult that although the bypass has a better success rate with diabetes, my surgeon was 99% confident that in my case the sleeve would also resolve it for me. He did say that neither procedure was a 100% guarantee. I stopped my metformin the day of surgery and that was the end of needing it. 3 months post op my A1C was in the 5's and I was said to be in remission. It's my understanding that there's also no guarantees that it won't return. It's in remission, not cured. I could maintain a healthy BMI and I could become diabetic again. What I do know is that diabetes does not run in my family. I'm pretty certain that it was caused from being obese most of my life. Will it come back? I hope not, but I don't think anyone has the answer to that. All I can do is live a healthy life style :-)

I'm so sorry for your loss. They really our our family, and it truly hurts when they leave us. What a nice pick me up from your neighbor. :-) You're doing great - don't lose sight of it. Give Roxy some extra hugs!

yah, I've been reporting them but I can't keep up. As a former web admin...Spammers need a special place in Hell.

It's was very easy. Just lay on the table and drink the "yummy" stuff when they tell you to. They will position you and the table (it moves) as necessary for the pictures/views. If you can see the video screen, it's kind of cool to watch. One of the easiests tests I've had - you'll do fine :-)

I think all you can do is tell him that you love him and support him. And hope that he will be there for you in your decision. It will be hard for sure. You will have a tough journey ahead in itself. You can't carry what he has going on too. Just be there for him, even though it's going to upset you. No one could make me decide to change and lose the weight...it had to be me. He'll get there some day. Seeing you succeed may just be the confidence that he needs.

ok, so here I am (on the left, ha ha) at 9+ months out. 7 lbs. from goal (yay). But I can easily see going another 10 below it. It will take work though - each pound now is getting harder...

I think there's a difference between "soft foods" and something like yogurt. I don't think you can over fill you're sleeve on yogurt - I've been told it's more like a liquid. But canned chicken, I don't think that would pass through so quickly? At 16 days, you're still healing. Please just be careful. .

you have to measure. Your tummy won't give you full signals for some time yet. It's healing. Your NUT should have told you how much to have. Did you receive any materials? At this point, I was still on liquids. Two oz. sounds right for soft foods to start, but it's been a while. I would contact your NUT anyway. Always the best advice (professional). :-)