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Thanks Chris!!! Sometimes it seems like I'm not doing enough or the weight's not coming off fast enough.. But I feel soooo much better and I know my heart is healthier!!!! Best wishes to you...

Awesome job!! Keep up good work!!!

Congrats!! I'm so happy for you!!!

Are you still in the hospital?? I would definitely ask for meds.. As far as the gurgling.. I'm over 4 months out and my tummy still gurgles often... Are you able to drink water yet??

Congrats!! You are doing an awesome job!!!

Congrats!!! You're doing great!!!

Awesome job!!!!

Oh wow!! I appreciate that!!.. I'm desperately trying not to overthink and get OCD about this whole journey... I want to enjoy it and the results of it!!... You're doing great!!! We can do this!!!

I've never been able to do ANYTHING for a full hour, non stop.. I mean.. NEVER... ANYTHING!!! UNTIL last night!!!! I was very tired, but feeling hopeful that I can up my cardio to an hour 4-5 times a week!!!!! And I HATE going to the gym.. But, with all of the encouragement that I get from several "Sisters in the fight against FAT", I think I'll be fine!!! Thanks for sharing my NSV w/ me!!! Keep up the great work guys!!!

Awesome job Ericka!!! I'm trying my darnedest not be a slave to the scale!!! I'm down about 50 including pre-op.... Trying to not be so paranoid about eating and stuff... UGH.. it's so hard!! But I love my Sleevina.. I'm down from a 30/32 to a 22/24.. mostly 22s now!!

Thanks for the article.. I wonder why the reference are over 10 years old though??!!!...

Most definitely.. It will be well worth it.. trust me!!

LOL... Cookies, don't make me go into my teacher mode...

I am very heavy (but getting smaller) in my midsection.. I did have 3 tummies, not it's only 2... but the lower one (panniculus) gets in the way during my workouts.. Especially when I need to do high knees on the bike or in aqua aerobics.. My insurance will pay for a panniculectomy now... BUT, I'm no where near goal yet and I want a TT when I'm done.. So, these are my questions Do they make spanx or some for swimsuits that will keep everything is place in the Water? Should I start working out in compression/Spanx-like gear? Should I consider the panni now and then TT maybe later? Or just suck it up and have a mutualistic relationship w/ this impeding appendage until I'm in maintenance?? HELP!!!

Awesome job.. Congrats!!

Yep!!!.. Because their densities are different, they take up space or fill in space differently... Like.. try and put a pound of feathers in a pillow case and then use the same case and put in a pound of marbles!!.. LOL

LOL... did you answer???? LOL...

weighs the same as a pound of fat!!!.. A pound is 16oz or 0.45kg... regardless of the substance... When it comes to fat, they have different densities, thus taking up different amounts of space... That's why 2 people can way the same and look totally different as it relates how big they look and their definition/shape. I was talking to the school nurse yesterday and I mentioned how the scale isn't moving for me.. and she was like.. well you you are probably building muscle and you know that weighs more than fat... I was just nodded and walked away... I remember in Physics class my teacher asked, which weighs the most, a pound of feathers or a pound of lead.... Glad I paid attention...

Awesome job!! Congratulations!!

Yep... I posted about the excessively oily skin post VSG... I had to go to my derm and get started on an acne treatment...

First, the doctor gave you a percentage.. that doesn't have to be you or your story... I think we can lose as little or as much weight as we choose... In my support group, several sleeve patients have lost 150-200 pounds... and have maintained for some time.. so I think it's up to the individual... Also remember, those BMI charts and stuff, aren't really that ideal... well, they aren't ideal for me... My surgeon set my goal weight at 200... that would give me a BMI of 31... still obese, but healthy.... So, it's up to you.. I'm okay... Heck, I look forward to my weight starting w/ a 2 and a 0!!!!

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Okay people.. yes, I'm excited.. I don't have to wear a jacket!!!!! So, in celebration of my jubilation over 85 degree temps... I took a picture in my 1st dress of the season.. Add picks of your favorite/latest summer wear!!!!

Thanks guys... I just had to get it out... I'm glad it helped... I know this will be a definite repeat read!!