motherof5

My tummy loves to talk. When I have my first sip in the morning. You will have to be patient. Every tummy is different. At three I couldn't eat eggs or yogurt and such. At 7 weeks, I still can not eat an egg. Concentrate on you fluids and you will see it get better. Later loser!

At 7 weeks out, I did have some the other day. It was all beef and very salty to me. I was only able to eat half. It is very heavy. Not going there again any time soon.

The folks above had some awesome suggestions. I will also look at http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2010/03/plan-for-success.html This is very beneficial site that a RNYer blogged about her WL journey. She also has some good recipes too for each stage. Later Loser!

Way to go. Only 34 pounds to go. You can do it!

It is normal. I had it bad in the beginning as well. There were times when I went on myself and didn't know it, too much info I know. But it is true. I used to hear people complain about constipation but I did not experience it at the time. Make sure you stay hydrated like jessiquoi said. It will get better.

I have to be honest, I didn't work hard at all to get rid of that. One of the first things to go down was my bum and that shelf, lol. Hopefully you will be the same. Where are you from Sleeve Sistah?

Yes, it is. I disliked myself for a long time. SMH

I didn't have a conversation with my departure food but we did have a good time. I had banana pudding and overdosed on Little Debbies swiss roles. I like the fact that you were up front and honest with the fast food. I just did not have the right words to say, lol.

Never even tried to buy or try them on. I knew it would not work. I can't wait to get a pair.

I do not and will not miss my shelf that the top of my bum had. This is something that my hubby loved to rub and grab but I absolutely hated it. I am glad its gone. It's like someone shaved it off. I will not miss that fat lump on my neck. I will not miss the odor. I feel comfortable being around people now. I will not miss my fat head or face.

I had to do 9 months of visitation with my primary only for them to advise me about losing weight. They suggested that I see a dietician and at first I declined. I changed my mind because I realized that everything is being documented and I wanted my documentation s to look good for the insurance. It was a long journey for me but worth it.

I was just in Norfolk visiting my mother and brother. It felt so good to be home. It felt so good to be home again. I have fam in Richmond too. Congrats gals! You will love this sleeve if you don't already. Later losers!

@@karen, I definitely feel you on that one. In the beginning I really felt the same way. I do acknowledge that I still have a long journey ahead of me. I sure hope that when I reach my goal that I will not have the same thoughts. Then I will be in trouble. Much success to us!

Hello. I wanted to get back into my oatmeal for breakfast but wanted to try other whole grains. It would be the same as rice bowls but with whole grains. I am interested in wheat berries because it is versatile. I totally understand the protein thing Which the wheat berries has. Thanks

Motherof5 checking in. Feeling awesome and still learning this sleeve. Still a struggle trying to rotate between eating and drinking but it's getting better. I am noticing a difference in my body and can not wait until weigh in on the 20th. Still taking these darn BP pills too. Oh, I am too lazy to exercise but I did get on the bike today though. Later losers!

Way to go! Never been happier to be overweight, right?

Your story sounds familiar, wait it sounds like mine. I agree with mcbutterpants(love the name) and vsgann2014. You are successful even if you didn't meet that goal. It's down hill from here.

I cannot relate but you look great girlfriend. You really do and should be very happy about how much you lost. It will just a little more time to get there. Patience. You will get there.

Thanks for sharing that. I don't know much about reading labels. Definitely will keep this in mind when I am looking at the labels in the future. There is a lot of fiber in those bars which leaves around 3g of carbs depending on which one you buy. I will get a few when I go shopping this week.

I can't even. I do have to remember to eat slow otherwise I will overeat. I remember those miserable days, SMH. Because I eat so little in one sitting, I eat more often now. It is a good thing that I still enjoy my Protein shakes. I see at our friendly Kroger store that they hae Pure Protein bars on sale 10 for 10. i want to check out the ingredients and then go from there. Looking at the Quest site and they have some yummy looking bars and now some chips, WHAT!

Getting back into exercises is the hardest for me. I need to do what biker chick and Nevermind is doing.

I originally posted this in the recipes but got no responses. I wanted to know if anyone would like to share their whole wheat bowls recipes. I am interested in quinoa, wheat berries and bulgur. I saw a lot of good recipes online but I want to hear from the sleeve community too. Eventhough I probably only eat about two tablespoons, I would like to add this to my diet for much needed Fiber. Thanks

It is awesome that you lose 22 pounds in 1 month. I bet you are losing crazy inches though. I hope when I weigh in on the 20th I will be the same. I know we expect to lose super fast with the sleeve but it will take time. You are doing great really.

Yeppers. I go to bed with my hospital mug full every night. I get up at night drinking and i do the same first thing in the morning.