Casey235

I'm in! CW :198 GW :185

I'd like to know if there is any "valid" info on it as well! Instead of just everyone else's useless rude comments! Lol Why judge someone for being truthful when you could just give them insightful encouragement instead? I have not drank alcohol, soda, or anything else I wasn't supposed to but Lord knows if I did I wouldn't post it on this board people are way to hypocritical. Lol I'll ask my nut for real medical examples of why not to drink soda and alcohol and try to post it on here when I can.

Yesss!! The chocolate and regular are both delicious and full of protein!! I have a glass almost every night!!

Definitely not alone!!!! We all slip on occasion!!

Straws are also ok after 4 to 6 weeks!!! You cannot deprive yourself of everything! Moderation is always the key for me! If I want pasta, I'll have a bite or two after I've had my protein!!! Or a bite of a cookie one day!!!

You wanted the bariatrics police... And I see you got them!!!! LoL

Fairlife milk is the best thing that's ever happened to me!! I used to drink 1/2 a gallon of 1% every two days, so I missed milk! But the fairlife is great, chocolate and regular! I'd definitely recommend it to anyone! Wal mart and target both have it where I live in Alabama

Have had two c-sections and a hysterectomy (all before age 26) ... This surgery is much better as far as pain goes! For me it doesn't even come close! Also had my gal bladder out and it was even worse than VSG. I had no gas pains, so I can't help with that, so my main complaint the first few weeks were head hunger! Most of my problem was mental!!!

I have at least one protein bar a day, plus a protein shake! The bars practically dissolve when you chew them! Cheese also helps me get to protein goal!!!

It's so hard! I'm not gonna lie because it doesn't get easier! This is where we have to muster up all the willpower we have in our whole bodies and be strong!!! A week or two after surgery will be so much easier, then three weeks is even better, and so on and so on!!! Hang in there because it's soooo worth it!

Used ALWLS in Birmingham, Dr. Lee Schmitt! Awesome Doctor and staff!!!

My goal was to lose 80-90 lbs, so I don't think the surgery is only for people who want to lose over 100... I've seen many success stories with people losing 100 or less! Good luck to you whatever you decide! I just know I could lose 20, maybe 40 with diet pills, but each time I gained back plus some! With the sleeve I believe I will be able to keep it off because it's a wonderful tool to help you eat less!!!

I started to try a hypnotist once! ????

Stay off of Pinterest!!! I couldn't even look at it because of all the food!! Lol

I also get that sharp pain if I accidentally take a drink too soon!! I do drink up until I eat, but will probably always wait 30 minutes after before I drink! It hurts too bad!!! You should see some of the looks I get in restaurants! Lol