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@@KF2007 - congrats making it into Onederland!

@@Michelle Tarver - what about the sugar content?

@@Tanika81 - anytime We are on HERE to support each other

@@Bufflehead - I did the Wellesse liquid too, for one bottles worth, post-op. I couldn't stomach the sweet taste. Are you still the Citracal petites? do you break them in half?

@@Steve_64 - great! 30lbs!!!! WOO_HOOO!!!! its amazing how a 30lbs loss can make you feel completely different. I still have a ways to go but feel like I weigh what my goal reads - which is a dream weight

@@natnat919 - one of my best friends of 31 years did something about as bad. When I told her on the phone I was already post-op her first question was "what about your boobs?" Really??? We have both been big girls for years. My boobs have always been bigger than the norm. She knows that I have considered the possibility of a reduction. I told her that until I got my weight closer to what I felt was normal to me it would be a waste of money. Also if I reduced to a DD, by the time I lost 119 lbs to get to 163 (the most I can weigh to be in a normal BMI), the DDs would be dragging on the ground behind me.... We haven't spoken since -

@@reece1239 - you may want to post under the other forum about hospitals - you may get a response there

@@JenniferP1 - have your talked to your NUT?

@@gayle - do you still get your blood work done at least yearly? I was told I would be monitoring it for life. I ask because I am sure your WLS doctor can provide updated info for your diet.

@@Maryw - I do the same thing. I think it is all menopause, sorry. I am 52. I have noticed being a lot colder - I guess the 70lb coat made a difference.

@@Tanika81 - your welcome. Its a great motivator! I see you are posting a bit more often you are dropping pounds like crazy!!!!

@@glitterpockets - you are so much nicer than me - attitude and stinkeye would have been the "start" button. @@Mistie - nice response sounds like something that would've flew out of my mouth. I am SO over that comment and the one that usually follows along the lines of "you cant eat real food can you?"

@@KEA lot - Happy 1st Re-Birthday! you look great, how do you feel?

@@dlmacarthur , @@Moody Girl , @@Talieanne - welcome lil sisters! Glad to hear you are all doing so well - Happy belated Re-Birthday! @@Moody Girl - another Floridian! I am just south of Jax -

that's an interesting article. thanks for sharing.@@Dr-Patient

@@Titaniumsleeved2014 - I really don't have any suggestions other than following to a "t" what your medical team is telling you. I will pray that you find relief soon!

@@bikrchk - NSV! vacation and didn't gain an ounce! Congrats!!!!!

@@purplegirl20073 - how are you doing now????

@@glitter eyes @ - this was my first surgery. I have had wisdom teeth and stitches a couple of times but nothing like the VSG. I had three small holes and one in my bellybutton. I didn't really have cramps, just difficulty laying straight back in the bed. I figured out I could sit down, feet on the floor - and then, lay over to my side then roll to my back. I slept with a pillow in front of my stomach just incase the husband accidentally bumped me. I wasn't in my home during recovery so our bed wasn't something we were used to -

@@BrownEyedTxGirl - yes!!!! Here's your sign @@Babbs & @@LipstickLady & Elode - you have to read it! WE all need to read this - and "share" with those who didn't! I would @----- to them but that would start another rant :/ I am TRYING to be good.

@@beingfree - follow the instructions and don't be afraid to ask the medical staff a question. hydrate now and as long as possible the night before. Start working the program. Don't worry I saved you a seat here on the LOSERS BENCH!!!

@@WL WARRIOR - I worked for about 10 years at a local grocery store and we donated all kinds of stuff to quite a few local food pantries. One had usually a specific list of things they needed (ex: Peanut Butter, oatmeal, rice). We always obliged and employees also donated out of pocket. The other one I remember DID have a lot of the local farmers donate stuff and that was sometimes okay, sometimes not. We donated bananas and fruit from our produce dept but the stuff from local farmers was not something I would eat in general (ex: Collards, turnips, rutabagas...) A lot of times vendors would donate if they were there and the pantry folks were there looking for donations, they didn't want to transport it back to their warehouse. that's where the baked goods and candy primarily came from.

Its funny how different our "directions" are for each of us here. We get on the forum we wonder why one can eat this and the other cant. My doctor & NUT both said to eat ONLY when I get hungry. Sip some Water first and make sure its hunger (about 20min) and then if I still feel hungry, eat. go figure ;P

@@kaysunshine - hang in there it will be so worth it, trust me. Most of us have had struggles getting to THE day. Mine was first doctor appointment (11/11/2014) with surgeon and they had scheduled EKG and chest x-ray, it was a total FUBAR situation. I made it thru that. Then the psych & insurance coordinator basically telling me in December that I was choosing the wrong procedure because "no one does lap-band anymore", "too many post issues" and you won't lose enough... I stopped the whole process in December 2014. By mid-January I was getting back into the line-up for pre-requisite nutrition classes (of course I also hit my highest weight by then 282) - I haven't looked back. By the way - I got the sleeve, which was my original choice. I opted for the band to begin with to please my adult daughter and for the out-patient and short recovery time aspect. I am thankful I went with my "gut" and chose the sleeve - NO REGRETS!

@@mimorison I think a lot of us had the same fears....but I am post and it is now history. along with 70 pounds.