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I get my numbers up a bit by drinking some calories everyday. I agree that the basic physiology is not changed with surgery. For myself, the sleeve is a way to not have to suffer hunger while dieting. It works on portion control only, and I have to work at the rest of my food choices consciously.

I found some really good advice and information on here. I especially love 'Introversion', she is always kind and helpful.

Hi, My little sister had the sleeve, my MD tole me NO, so I watched her for 6 months and she was losing so much and feeling so good that I went to a different doctor and got the sleeve too!

Hi, myself and my sister both had surgery (same surgery, 1 year apart) and then had periods of depression after. We both take medication continually, had some breakthrough depression.

Thank you for such a great post! I love your new clothes. You look happy and excited, and that is so nice to see! I am also finally in a size 16- and feel the same way...THRILLED!!

I can cover quite a bit of skin with a sexy nighty, or a matching set that has a jacket that covers up some of my arm and behind.

Wow, I will definitely talk to my Doc! I am on acid meds, but hadn't even thought of a possible ulcer. Thank you for the kind and timely advice. Hug

Thank you! That helps, mornings are the worst for me too.

I want to wear a tight dress and high heels and go dancing at a downtown club that only 'cool' people go to. he he

Totally agree. I watch my family eat 'normal' amounts of food and cant believe I used to eat even more than that...lol! What I figured out was that my body was still really hungry even tho my tiny pouch of a tummy would not let anymore nutrition get into my bod. I *think* that is called head hunger??- (somebody correct me if I am wrong) I kinda think with me it was that I was so used to large amounts of food that my body was still really hungry with the few ounces I was able to eat.

HI, IKR?? One day is all I got too, then I was mostly asleep for 4-5 days at home. I really did need help for the first day or two, then I could fend for myself. Stock up on water and easy to grab stuff that you can reach easily if you don't have a helper. It is exciting to have your date!! Luck

Hi, I used the BMI chart and picked the highest "normal" weight for my height. I actually want to go lower- but I can live with just getting my foot into the door of normal again. I *hope* I can do a secondary goal on this site after I reach the first one. I think I've seen others that have that information in their profile and it is kinda cool.

My sister had the surgery and warned me that depression was a side effect. THANK GOD SHE TOLD ME! , If I had that terrible bleakness hit me about a week after surgery without knowing it was normal I would have thought I was going crazy! Keep your chin up though- I am at 2 months and the depression has long since lifted and I am figuring out how to live and work with my tiny tummy. Hugs

HI, I like the syntrax nectar (they sell it in the store on this site). I got the sampler pack and it was fun to try different tastes - I mix it with a complimentary flavor* of yogurt and it is good! I tried the mix in water and it was not great tho. *Ex: I mix the peach flavor with peach yogurt. Caribbean Cooler is good in any fruit flavor yogurt. Hope this helps.

The loose skin thing is hard for me too, I have had nightmares about it! LOL! Plus I am shy- eek!! But anyway...I will tell you what my Mom told me. My Mom told me that guys only expect you to "be there" and "smell good" ... My mom never had a problem with attracting men. (and Mom had lots of extra skin) I don't think anyone who cares about you will give a hoot if you have saggy skin- they will be thrilled you are there and want them! Good luck- try to have as much fun as you can right now- your twenties should be for fun, learning who you are, and what the world is all about. Hug