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I get hiccups when i need to eat.. Like now!! I haven't had anything to eat or drink yet!! My nose runs a little when I'm full..

Awesome job!!!! Congrats!!!

I had blood work down 10 days out and it will be every 2-3 months depending results for the 1st year.. I have very low Vit D levels as well.

I PROMISE you... it gets better each day!!! I was like, Hell Tina, why didn't you get a hair cut or a new purse!!! Then I told myself, you wanted this, you needed this.. time for the big girl pill!!! Each day got easier is some aspect.. by the time I was home from the hospital, I was getting up and doing things on my own!!.. Keep a positive attitude and you'll continue to improve...

LOL.. Me too!! And my knees hurts.... They actually touch (inside)..while I'm asleep!!! LOL...

WOW!!! That's so awesome!!!! Great job!!!

Happy, so sorry for your loss.. My sincere prayers and condolences to you and her loved ones.. SMH, sometimes there are no words that will comfort or even help us start to understand.. Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you continue your journey to health and wellness.. Love and Hugs, Tina

It's okay to eat.. I know it's okay... but, why am I so apprehensive??!!! I had Soup yesterday, it was great.. I think I'm subconsciously SCARED to eat... I'm supposed to have 3 meals and 2 Snacks daily.. including Protein drinks.. what have I had so far... about 8 oz of Water... UGH!!!... Am I going nuts?? Anyone else experience this?? What did you do?? THANKS!!! Tina

A nice sweater dress w/ a wide belt and some of my cute shoes that have been lonely in my closet for the last 2 years!

Thanks guys!!! I actually has yogurt and about 4oz of cream of potato soup... I'm working on my water now... I sat down and talked w/ my best friend and she really helped me.. I guess I just had a little "moment"... Thanks again for your responses.. Knowing that I'm not nuts helped a lot!!

Meg, you are hilarious!!! I'm originally from MS!!! I spent plenty of Spring breaks in NOLA during my college days! Also, I have such height envy for you!!! LOL..

Hey Guys!! I was sleeved on Dec 19th.. So far I've lost a little over 21 pounds since surgery... I'm excited and very hopeful that we will experience great success on our journey to wellness!!! I'm trying not to be so scale conscious and forget to enjoy the journey!! Let's keep in touch!!! Tina

Oh wow!! I think my mouth just watered!!! That was the first time since surgery!!!!! LOL

Sleek, Sexy, Sleevina (or Triple S)!!! My girl's treating me quite nicely right now!! I just need to feed her! LOL

Good Afternoon Guys!! (it is afternoon right?? I sleep so much that my hours run into each other!!) It's been 14 days since I was sleeved... Things are good... besides waking up w/ a cold!! I'm not sure what I should do right now... I'm staying hydrated, but I have a headache and an awful cough... My temp is hovering around 99... Other than that, I'm doing very well... The oozing incision is slowing down (called my surgeon about it, he told me to keep it covered w/ an absorbent pad and gently squeeze when I'm in the shower)... He said...I have a lot of space (LOL!!) b/t my skin and muscle layer, thus a build up of Fluid that wants to come out.. Fairly normal for a patient of my size... They usually perform RNY on patients who need to loose over 125 lbs.. He said I was one of his largest sleeve patients ever and they usually leave an incision open on RNY patients my size (this was after he said, please don't be offended by this.. HUH??!! I know how much I weigh!! LOL) I was like.. I understand and I'm not offended... Anyway, I went to church yesterday for an hour.. It was great seeing everybody, but I was SOOOO tired when I got home!!! Little things like showering and taking the stair (I live in a 2nd floor condo) take a lot out of me.. I was supposed to go to the grocery store today.. but, le sigh... I'm in bed w/ my bottle of Water and laptop.. I'm excited about being able to have some cream of potato Soup today!!! YES!!! LOL... my friend's a chef and she's gonna make me a pot w/ chicken... I know I have to blend it to oblivion, but anything other than crystal light and Popsicles sounds like a 5 star meal!!! I can go on for days.. trust me.. just wanted give you all an update!! Love and Hugs Tina

I have serious height envy right now!!!! I'm barely 5'6'.... don't tell my sister.. .I've been swearing I'm an inch taller since college!!!

5... I think one was a scratch b/c it's already gone.. LOL... My largest was near my belly button.. (which I can actually see nowadays!!)

Awwwww.. Congrats!!!!

Okay, so those who know me (even a little), you know I'm a softie.. cream puff.... and I LOVE people!! So, I just wanted to share a few of my New Year's wishes that I have for you... my sleeve family... I pray the New Year brings: Strength for you to conquer any challenge set before you, whether a stall, slow insurance approval or friends/family who don't get it! A greater feeling of confidence and love for who you are inside and out, regardless of the acknowledgement from others More opportunities for you to surround yourself with positive people who Celebrate you and not just tolerate you... You are wonderful and you should hear it OFTEN Favor and blessings beyond your wildest dreams, so that you will know that you are loved, you are a gift and you are AMAZING!! Finally, I pray that you will have an opportunity to encourage someone who is struggling w/ their weight and/or suffering needlessly w/ obesity related illnesses, to at least THINK about and research VSG... You are a witness to how life changing this surgery is... Share it with someone who needs it!!! My love, hugs and best wishes to each of you and your families as we close a very eventful year and enter a new one filled w/ possibility, opportunity and greatness.... A new year is like a clean canvas in the hands of an artist... what masterpiece will you paint??!!! Love you guys!!! Tina

Found out today, I'm off work until Feb 6th.... I really want to go on vacation that last week. How soon did you travel via car?? Plane?? Did you have to take any special precautions?? I'm thinking of flying to Florida to visit one of my sisters and escaping the brutal Chicago winter... Thoughts?