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It all comes down to calories in/calories out. Your stomach is too small to take in an adequate amount of calories to sustain your daily activity. Your body will burn the stored fat to cover the calorie deficit. You have to choose good food to put into your body, and the weight will continue to drop. Are you tracking?

I still chew gum, I consider it a public service. I can't stand smelling what people ate for lunch when they walk past me, or sit close by. I just spit it in to the wrapper when I am done.

Give him a break man. He's excited!

This! I am a clean plate club member and I will always try to get more for less. This is definitely something that I am working on post op. Buffets are completely out of the question now.

Pretty much this, and I'm looking for a job right now. I haven't found anything to replace the feeling or planning part of food comfort. I am shopping in different stores and taking advantage of grocery pick up. I think this is the part that lands people back here a few years after surgery, looking for regain support. The story usually starts with an accident, death, injury, or loss of some kind. Therapy might be something that helps, if you can find the right therapist. We all have to start with a strong conviction about our new relationship with food.

I am at 200 lbs. now, and I fit comfortably in all of the 16's I had saved. I am round in the middle, so my issue is always really big pant legs.

I'm on the fence with this one. What if there is some sort of mind set that allows you to get back to size 10, because you know you've got them laying around? I had a hard time getting rid of my first round of clothes and I don't even have fancy stuff.

"Chronic vomiter" is what stands out for me. I would do as Introversion says and take the first steps with a consult, and go from there.

If you are by the U.S. border, US dollars. If you are further in to Mexico, pesos. I agree with Berry, your tip should be the equivalent of $1-2 U.S. dollars.

At about 1 year out, you can fit about 1 cup of food, give or take. You have to decide what to put into that cup. Now is the time to focus on making lasting, positive changes to the foods you add back in to your diet.

Blizair you are one of my favorite BP posters. An inspiration to all of us. I'm sorry to hear about your father. After you've given yourself time to be sad, Tinder and local Meetups are probably your best bet. Good luck!

you could add a sugar free popsicle. I really like the Del Monte Real fruit popsicles.

Relax, take a break from the scale, follow the plan. ☺ It took longer than a few weeks to put the weight on.

My first few days post op I didn't really measure the volume. I just took a sip every time I looked at the cup. I don't see any need to stress out about the 64 oz rule, as long as you are sipping and peeing the first 2-3 days. Now that I am further out I am constantly drinking something. My fluid intake is closer to 90oz a day.

I am also a fan of MFP. The tracking gets easier over time because you will have a list of your most frequent meals. I spend less than 5 minutes per day using the MFP app because everything is already there.

Mine too. My hubby is around 175. I told him it would be helpful if he would gain 5 pounds to help me get there faster. ?

Both ?

I put mine back in when I got up for my first lap around the room. I don't think they really care about jewellery after you are done with surgery.

I chewed my pills for the first 2 days. I would ask the doctor for cheaper antinausea pills after surgery. I don't think you will need hydrocodone and pain patches together either. Make sure to ask for the generic substitutes as well.

No, it's not even healed yet.

I just got back from the consult. I guess it really boils down to; not if I will have another attack, but when. So I will be getting my GB out on August 3rd. The doc asked to see my scars and how much it costs to get the vsg surgery in Mexico. He was an interesting fellow. Thank you for all of the feedback.

Thanks you guys. @MelodyBronson Did you notice any significant weight gain or loss after it was removed?

I used my blender twice after the surgery, I didn't like the consistency of the shakes. I have a blender ball cup, I still make my morning coffee concoction in it every day.