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Yes, you're desperate.. BUT... grits and eggs are good TOO!!! LOL..

I was nauseous from the morphine... so, I didn't want much of it.. I was in a drug induced daze for the first day... after my swallow test, I was switched to lortab and wasn't nauseous again... I think you'll be fine... Most surgeons give their nurses strict orders about pain management after major surgery...

Thanks guys!!! I appreciate it... To celebrate my birthday... I bought a gym membership and actually worked out on the bike.. 7 miles!!!! I was talking to my friend and didn't realize I was still just pedaling away... I wasn't "dog tired" like I would have been 50 pounds ago.. but my legs are SORE!!!... I think I'll go back!! LOL...

Congrats!! That's awesome!!!

MeeMee Awesome job!!!! You'll get your protein in more and more as you heal and your food options open up... Congrats again!!!

I've started losing some hair.. Not a lot, but way more than my normal shedding... I'm a little concerned, but, I'll get a haircut!!! I'll take 3 sizes gone over long flowing locs anyday!!!! It grows back!!! I hope!! LOL.. just kidding.. it does... I think...

WELCOME!!!! Soon and very soon on the water!!!! Get some rest!!! Best wishes!!!

I joined a gym near my house!!! This was my birthday week gift to myself!! I worked out for almost an hour..7 miles on the bike and a little stretching!! Gonna get my rebounding on in the AM. And go back to the gym tomorrow evening (it was a little crowded for me at 4pm).. Yeah me!!!

Yeah, that is a lot... I only average about 900-1100 calories.. eating all day!!!...

Hey Guys... So, Sleevina turned 3 months old today and I'll be 27 for the 10th time on Thursday!!!!! She's a very interesting girl and finicky girl sometimes!!! LOL... but I love her and appreciate how she has helped me change my life... So here's my update... I'm still very emotional and easy irritated most of the time... I hope, well, my friends and family are hoping this is coming to an end!! What I have lost: Lost 35+ pounds 3 sizes (from a 30 to mostly 24s, some 22s) 1 shoes size (bought some cute sandals in a 10, was wearing an 11W) back pain after standing more than 15 minutes a significant limp in my left leg due to a back injury fear of running down my condo stairs fear of booths, the tall exam tables at my dr's office the need to finish my entire plate of food a supposedly good friend who has shown her TRUE colors!!! my live to eat motto What I have gained: my LIFE back!! Including being able to wear cute heels again, dance all night and fit comfortably in small(er) spaces! confidence to try new things and be open to change physical strength and endurance a healthy emotional well-being, not plagued by fear of failure (still work on this!!) a willingness to let go of people who can't/won't Celebrate me and all that I am and am becoming a daily goal to live each day to the fullest a greater love and respect for my body... it truly is my temple!! a new family (you guys, my SLEEVE fam) who can truly understand the journey I'm on... Finally, I've learned that this new life is truly a journey... in order to be successful, I have to take the ups and downs... learning from each.. but not being paralyzed or deterred by celebrating too much or grieving too long!! It's about balance for me... I appreciate each of you who have encouraged, challenged and been of part of my journey so far... It only gets better!!! Love and Hugs Tina

Awesome job.. Congrats!!!

WOW Meg... I'm so proud of you!!! As far as your co-worker... You handled her w/ class... She woudn't have been so fortunate w/ me... I'm gonna try and be more like you!! LOL.. You've done an amazing job!!!!

WOW!!! I'm so proud of you!! You are doing and have done an AMAZING job!!!!

What you are feeling is normal... I felt the same way!!! But, after being sleeved for 3 months, down over 50 pounds (including pre-op), down 3 sizes and able to do things I haven't done in over 2 years... It's so worth it!! .. Please continue to utilize the boards and read posts from others... I've had few complications.. (acid reflux)... but it's being handled w/ medication.. I don't regret a thing... I'm sure you won't either... Blessings!!!

Go Candance! You look AMAZING!!!!

Awesome job!!!

3 months post op.. I had tilapia w/ brocolli and brown rice...

Amen Time!!!.. You are doing great!!!

Congrats!!!

Water weight isn't like 'fat' though... A person can retain and/or lose upwards of 5 lbs in 1 day....

Yep, I had to have a scope before my surgeon agreed to sleeve me.. They give you good drugs, so you'll be fine!! LOL

Yeah!!! Congrats!! By this time tomorrow, you will be sitting on the Loser's Bench with me!!!! I'm so excited for you!!

I guess I need to try it again.. I tried the fuzzy navel and I thought I was drinking poison!!!

Hey Guys, Let's not diminish half of a pound or a quarter of an inch we've lost!!! We have made a decision to embark upon a lifelong journey to health and wellness!!! So, each step, each pound, each inch is important enough to Celebrate... Even if you gained... you were given fluids in the hospital, you had trauma to your cells, ... I could go on... but I'll stop!! LOL Congratulation!! And celebrate your successes!!!

Yep!!!.. High sodium intakes makes me retain Water... like, 2-5 lbs... That's huge for me because I'm losing a little slowly... And my blood pressure has been elevated since surgery... so, my nurse prac wants to me watch my sodium intake more closely.. I hope I can get a handle on it.. I definitely don't want to take pills for my BP any longer than I have to..