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I look my hands a lot!! I had to stop buying the cute bracelets from Catherine's Plus Size.... they are too big!!! I just wish my other tummy would leave!!! I had 3... now it's 2!!!!

Awesome!!! Congrats!!! Blessings and good thoughts!!!

I use a RTD shake.. Premier Protein.. I have a shellfish allergy as well and I haven't had any problems...

WOW... I'm in awe of your courage, strength and I pray that you are showered with peace and blessings...

So, I'm trying to incorporate more veggies other than broccoli.. I fried 6 slices of bacon until crisp... discarded the oil, but left the brown bits of goodness... Sliced a sweet onion into thin strips, and sauteed until they carmelized in some EVOO (about a tbsp).... added 3 medium yellow squash (sliced) and 2 tbsp of McCormick's Perfect Pinch Veggie... simmered for 20 minutes.. Added crushed bacon on top.. It was delicious!!! I'm going to prepare it w/ mushrooms and diced chicken next time!!

I love pure protein's chocolate drinks... I'm not so sure about protein jello!! LOL.. I'm going to try it though.. Thanks for sharing...

It will definitely get better!!! Trust me!! I was an acne faced, crying and angry mess!!!

Yep.. will definitely pray...

You guys are doing GREAT!!!! Keep up the good work!! I'm hopeing to be out of the 300s in the next 7 weeks!! Pray my strength!! LOL... I haven't been to the gym in a week (spring vacation).. so hopefully I can get lose 3-4 lbs a week!!!

Stacey it's actually not strange... This is a link to an older post about full signals.. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/29159-whats-your-emptyfull-signal/page__fromsearch__1

Why do you automatically assume this post will be flamed??? I agree w/ you... I'm just interested in why you added "let the flaming begin".... I believe each of us has our own journey and we have to decide what's best for us (taking into consideration the opinions and information given by the professionals we trusted to cut on us)....

I'm in... SW: 325 GW: 299 .... I know that's almost 4 pounds a week.... I'm still pretty early out (3 months, 3 weeks today!!) I'm going to try!!!! Thanks for the motivation!!

I don't go more than 3 hours without eating something... I'm rarely hungry.. when I'm really hungry or feeling empty....it's usually because I'm not drinking enough water...

I wish I was told how mentally and emotionally taxing, trying and engaging this whole process is!!!

I think negative people have issues with themselves.. When they say things to others, they are actually looking in the mirror in their heads... Life is worth too much to spend lose one moment dwelling on negative comments.....

YEAH!!! I'm so excited for you!!! I'm saving a seat for you on the Loser's Bench!!!

YEAH!!!! I'm excited for you!!!!

You're doing awesome!!! I'm happy for you!!! I really want to get this 26 pounds off in 6 weeks!!! I want to be under 300 for the first time in a LOOOOOOONNNNGGGG time!! Your post really encouraged me!!!! Best wishes!!

I hope things get better for you... I was very dizzy and weak until I started incorporating some more calories.. I would add peanut butter and banana to a protein smoothie or mash a banana into my yogurt... I think the leg pain should be checked by your surgeon or PCP... My prayers and best wishes go out to you!! Please update us when you can...

How do the Bariatric fusion vits taste?? I tried Bariatric Advantage and I want to hurl just thinking about the torture!!! YUCK!!!! I take (I'm supposed to take)- 2 gummies, 1 b-complex capsule, vit. 5 (5K IU per doc), 4 calcium citrates, 1 b-12, Biotin, 1-2 prevacid and some BP meds

well, I didn't have candy.. but I had some cake (3 spoonfuls- it was filled w/fruit, pudding and whipped cream) and eggnog ice cream... I didn't just give in to tempation.. I gave my ENTIRE being to it yesterday!!!!

Congrats!! You guys are doing awesome!! Remember not to over do it.. and listen to your body!!! Awesome job!!!

First, congrats on making a decision that will totally transform your life... Next, your parents love you and perhaps in a "strange" kind of way, they are trying to be helpful... I would sit down w/ them and tell them exactly how you are feeling... Let them know that you appreciate them, however, explicitly state what the issues are.. Trust me, you don't want to be irritated post surgery... I believe if you do that, they will understand... I'm definitely proud of you for not turning to your old frenemy and turning around... You're on the right track.. Keep up the good work and many blessings to you!!

That's awesome!!! I totally understand where you were coming from as far as pictures.. I loved to take pics, from the chest up!!! LOL...

Hey fellow Chicagoan!! Congrats on your sleeve date!!! I lived off of crystal light lemonade and crushed ice... My bff made me homemade chicken broth and potato Soup... Best wishes!!