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I only had to do 3 nutrition classes, but 6 monthly appointments w/ my WL doctor.. Best wishes and good luck!!

That's so awesome!!! Congrats!!

Hey!! Welcome and congrats!!!! This forum is filled with information and great people!!! Thanks again for sharing!!! Best wishes!!!

My surgeon referred me to a weight loss specialist that I saw each month.. I would ask my surgeon...

Amazing job!! You look awesome!!!

Congrats Tiff!!! I hope you feel better!!! Thanks for sharing with us!!

What's wrong with real sugar?? I have a ragweed allergy, so Truvia and Stevia are out for me... I don't like artificial sweeteners either... I can tolerate spenda sometimes... Have you tried the plain Protein, then adding fruit or a little honey??

I eat bacon and chicken sausage... throw them on my George Foreman... I eat a spinach/cheese and a sweet apple for 26g of protein... (I usually can't finish them both in 1 sitting, so I use the leftover as a snack a few hours later)

Well, I need to refrain from my super fruity, girly cocktails and shots!!! I'm a karaoke DJ, so I get drinks and shots all show... I can only have 2 drinks... maybe 2 shots... but nothing else!!!

Awesome job!! And thanks for the reminder that we have to use our sleeves optimally to get and maintain optimal results!!

Yeah!!! So happy for you!!!

Congrats!!! Proud of you!!! It will get better each day.... after surgery, you will hardly remember this time!! Best wishes!!

WOW!!! Amazing job!!!

I love Premier Protein!! I need to go to Costco!!

Dr. Cahill was my surgeon as well... I was sleeved at Little Company of Mary in Evergreen Park...

I'm on the Southside as well...

Awesome job!!!! Let's see... for today I have on the smallest shirt I've worn in 10 years!!!

Hello my wonderful Sleeve family!!!! This is my update at 5 months, 5 days!!! It seems like only yesterday I was complaining about my 6 month pre-op program... and now, I'm over 5 months out!!! Let me say, I love SLEEVINA!!! She's saved my life.. but I have to admit she SLAYS me sometimes... but keeps me in line!!! Regrets:... Just 1.. well, maybe 2... first, I wish I would have worked a little hard during my 6 month MSWL program.. especially with exercise... the only other regret is that I wasn't open with a lot of my family and friends from the beginning, thus missing out of their support from the beginning... Reality:... LOL... well, I'm not the same person I was physically, emotionally or socially... I was prepared for the physical.. well, a little.. but the emotional upheaval that has transpired in my life has been healthy, hard and very necessary.. I believe I am a better person.. more grounded, compassionate and active in trying to help others make decisions that will transform their lives... The social aspect is a trip... mainly because.. I've always been a social butterfly, now... it's crazy the attention and stuff.. needless to say, I'm a little flattered and lot suspicious!!! LOL... I've resigned myself to wearing dresses for the summer!!! I've not lost my luscious legs (Thank God!!)... I'm not including numbers in this update.. I'm doing weight and measurements for my 6 month post op update... Rules: I cannot miss my water!! I cannot eat cake (I was, not Sleevina doesn't like sweets anymore YEAH!! Boo!!) LOL.. I just want to encourage those who need it... You can do this... Each day, each minute, dedicate yourself to the process of transformation, the work and yourself!!! Love and hugs!! Tina

Yes, most definitely!!!!!

Awwww.. thanks so much!!! I'm trying... most days I succeed.. .. You're doing awesome!!!! 20 pounds from goal!! YEAH!!!!!!

Mine too!!! I teach high school!!! LOL

Well, each of us is entitled to our opinions and I think they should be respected, even if we disagree... Common sense and logic as it relates to non-factual information/emotional stuff is all relative, thus when we say, that's common sense... it very well may be for us and not for another person... I think it's our responsible as members of this board to do our best to be as mindful of the plight of others as possible, while still expressing our views.. As readers, we should understand that just because someone is frustrated, happy, sad, etc. ... does not mean they were addressing it to us or our situations... Many people choose to be offended by posts and people that they don't know... Some people try to offend because of several reasons.. Each category of persons should learn to embrace where they are and if there is something they want/need to change or do... Do it!!! Deal with self first!!! I understand fully that this is an emotional journey and we all need support... BUT, we should not ALLOW other people to make use feel bad about out sleeve success... We each have an individual journey that should be respected... So, in a nutshell, if a person wants to vent about their fear of not losing the amount of weight that others are losing, say it..... If you're offended or frustrated by it... okay.. voice it... if you are offended, angered or somehow embittered because somebody voiced a frustration or offense... okay.. say it, feel it and let it go!! In the grand scheme of things, all of the negativity (whether intentional or inferred or imaginary) doesn't is no comparison to the awesome and wonderful days of health, wealth and enjoyment we have in store for us... Hopefully, no one is offended by this post because it came from a place of sincerity and support...

Awesome!!! Doesn't it feel good??!!! LOL.. Congrats!!!