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My computer has crashed and mostly burned....sorry I haven't been able to reply.. Have to find your emal! Slb2u2 yes, please join us. Cupcake I hope you can make it!

Three of us! I have a bike I got not too long ago. One of those old fashioned looking ones. I have to get better at riding it. I haven't tried since I lost weight. Went to Metro with it a few times. Enjoyed it when I wasn't worried that I'd crash. LOL. Hmmm, who knows a good meeting place? Starbuck's maybe?

Ok--want to meet for coffee or something somewhere? Maybe the 3 of us?? Let me know. Next week I am free on Tues. and Wed. after 4:30.

I live in Warren so I'm close to you Cupcake. Hollingsworth where are you? I am free most evenings. Sounds like a good idea to meet up somewhere.

Never heard anything. I'd be interested if anyone wants to start a group.

Benji27 she is doing well. We are on the facebook page as it seems easier to access. How is everyone doing? Sleeved on 12/15 and have lost 31 pounds so far!! Haven't been sick at all. I do take omeprazole every day though. No heartburn either. Learning to eat differently. Not hitting my Protein goals. Can't take any more of those drinks!

Good to hear AJP and Benji. I had my surgery on the 15th and the staples came out a week later. I think it must have really hurt to have them in for so long! Ouchy! I am doing well too. Down 29 pounds and have to go back to work on Monday. Sounds like everyone is on the way!

Any updates on this? I'm interested.

My date was Dec. 15th! Time is going by so fast. I get to start soft foods today. Down 28 lbs. so far!!! I know a lot of people don't check in here much anymore, it's a little hard to navigate. A facebook group was formed called BariBuddies. It's a closed group and it's easier to access. There is also another fb group that is very active called December Sleevers. BariBuddies has a pic of a girl with arms outstretched and Dec. sleevers has cute little stuffed stomachs. Both have been great for me to have a place to chat with others about ANYTHING! So join in if you like, lots of info there. Have a great day!

Amy I am sorry for your loss. Don't know if any of you on here are also on facebook. There is a closed group on facebook called BariBuddies that started from the people on this board if you'd like to join. It's a little easier to navigate. Look for the picture of the girl with the open arms. I like staying in touch but this board seems hard to keep up with.

I had to go home with lovenox shots to thin my blood. Twice a day....so tired of them.

Today was my first day out. Did some grocery shopping and Christmas shopping. Wore myself out. I had to come home with those lovenox shots. It doesn't seem like anyone else did. I am sooooo tired of them! Glad I got to go out but I did have to take a nap.

No gas pains here. Got a call from the doctor this morning and I can start clear liquid protein today. Been sipping my water that past few days and tea, that's about it. will see what the protein does. Myssjones try some warm drinks. AJP they took my bandages off in the hospital and I was surprised to see staples too. That's a lot of staples. Starting to itch. Oh well, they will have to go on Tues.

Oh yeah, getting out of bed or up off a chair without arms is painful. I have also decided that if it's on the floor it is going to have to stay there for now. Hurts WAY too much to pick it up. I have been getting in at least 48 oz. of fluids. I just keep sipping those small 8 oz. water bottles all day and then have some tea or broth. I don't get to have shakes or anything besides clear liquids yet. Sigh....even a yucky flavor protein shake sounds good at this point.

I'm trying to drink at least two warm drinks a day along with all that water. Tried some broth last night. Don't really feel like a sweet popsicle. Not as much pain today, little better all the time. This is day 3 post op for me. Benji you can buy gas-x stips most anywhere. Kmart, Walmart, Target, CVS. I'm not having much in the way of gas pains. I do get a pain across the top of my belly which I believe is gas pain. It comes in waves. Down a total of 12 pounds since my preop diet! Can't wait to see more pounds drop off!