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I am so freaked about those stalls, that i have vowed NOT to weigh except at the monthly doctor visits. . .and if it goes to visits every 3 months so be it, no weigh in's til then. . so you guys won't see my ticker going down very often, but hopefully when you do it'll show some good loss. . . I've been so dissappointed in my life with weight loss that i'm still not comprehending this sleeve . . . I'm following the "diet" to a tee and feel like i'm loosing, but I'm not going to hold my breath. . . good luck all. . .

It's going to be ok. . . at first it seems overwhelming, just breath and take it easy, you'll do ok. . . your not expected to do it all right away. . .you'll learn. . . just take care of your family and get enough rest. . . there is too much right now for you to absorb, one day at a time is the best way to go. . . good luck

You'll do really well ! Just remember to walk in the hospital once your up and about. . . don't hang around in the bed too long, the gas will kill you. . I'm so happy for you and welcome to the losers bench! Thoughts and prayers come your way for today and every other day as well

Welcome to the site. . your really going to like us. . .I was just sleeved about 15 days ago and am still getting acustomed to all this . . . but am liking it pretty well. . . i'm going to the doctor again on february 15th for my 1 month out checkup. . .i'll weigh in at that time. . .i don't like being a prisoner of the scale and only want to weigh in every month or so. . . but your going to do well when your time comes and good luck to you too.

Vegas, where you ok in the wreck? Hopefully everything is going ok. . that is so traumatic! and on christmas eve yet! Is your mom ok ? Hopefully all is going ok . . . i'll keep you in my thoughts. . .

Wow that looks really good Tiff. . . can't wait for the day i can do that. . .right now even refried beans feel like they get stuck. . . oh well oh day. . .but that chili really looks good. . .thanks for sharing those receipes

I wasn't told anything about drinking fluids either, but i follow the rule you guys do because it makes sense to me. . . how could you fill up the tummy with water when it's so hard to stuff down the protein already. . . so i don't drink stuff before eating and after. . it's not bad. . .

I don't have any problems with not drinking. . . i have a water drinking problem anyhow, i'm trying though, but no i don't have a problem with stopping at 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after. . . what i have to remember is to drink it ! hahahaha

Happy belated birthday Fab! Don't worry about not having made it to goal, girl you have next year. . . you really don't have that far too go you know! You'll get there. . .the thing is look how far you have come. . . congratulations and i hope you really enjoyed your day! keep up the excellent work

I myself love the Bariatric Advantage Protein Powder in vanilla. . .it is very mixable. . i love to mix it in my yogurt. . . my favorite meal is 4 oz yogurt mixed with 1/2 c (powder cup) BA vanilla protein powder and 4 oz sf Jello. . tastes just like jello and sweetened condensed milk. . . yummmmmmm:drool5:. . . the powder mixes really well with mootopia milk too. . . very smooth. . .and the sleeve loves it

TDriver, as you've probably heard before, "the decision is yours" but having been a constant dieter my whole life, i agree with all the other folks here, you do really well, and then when you go back to eating "normal" here comes all the weight again. . . if diets worked honey, you wouldn't have a bmi of 51 now would you? you really have to think if you are really ready for this. . . even a slight doubt, then hold off. . .you must be physically and mentally ready to accept this because it's not reversible. . . Good luck

i agree Renee, i used to count carbs and count calories and none of those things worked for me. . . at least not then (probably wont this time either) i always found that portion control and exercise works for me. . . i'll probably do that this time too. . . even my doctor told me i would be an excellent candiate for this surgery because all i lacked was portion control. . .sooooo that sorta explained that for me. . . I'm not much of a snacker or junk food eater anyhow . . . we'll see. . .

ok, so here is another one, i noticed today that i feel really weak, tired, and sluggish. . .i've been really trying hard with the protein stuff, can get down 8 oz of mootopia and protein powder so that is good. . . can do the yogurts, cheeses, etc but only about 4 oz and then if feels like it's stuck. . .not doing 64 oz of water but am getting down about 40oz at this time, am taking my vitamins and minerals like directed. . . i just feel really weird today. . . any thoughts?

Thanks Tiff, I'll probably go ahead and do that. . . thanks again!

You are all doing so well. . .keep up the great work regardless of your way of doing this. . whatever works. . .i remember when i was on phentermine, i didn't watch carbs or anything, just portion control and no snacking and drinking a lot of water along with exercise. . . it worked really well, lost 100 lbs in about 10 months, unfortunately i stopped the phentermine and well you all know the rest. . . right now with my sleeve however, i'm concentrating on the protein thing. . . and having a good hard time with it, liquids are fine, but courser foods like cottage cheese, eggs, yogurt are a bit tougher. . . but it'll pass . . . thanks for listening, just my 2 cents worth. . .

I am highly allergic to valium, ambien, versad, lunesta, any one of those sleepy things except for benedryl. . .(that is what they use for a calming thing when i go for surgery) so I'm wondering if i should ride it out or just take the benedryl? What do you think Tiff?

Did anyone else have really bad sleeping patterns after surgery? I toss and turn and have really bad dreams (very vivid) since my surgery. . . I wake up with headaches that go away after about 30 - 45 minutes without tylenol. . .any comments?

Thanks girls for all your information. . .I guess i'll slow down then. . . although I'm alot slower then in the old days. . . No Oregondaisy I didn't have a hiatial hernia repair during surgery. . .but that is a possibility. . . I already was thinking i was having that spasm where the opening is way too small and they might have to put a stent and open it up. . .eek! I'll try the slower eating. . . Thanks again all !!

Hi all. . . need some advise here. . . so here i am eating things like soft eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt and so on. . . chewing and such. . .I get maybe 4 oz down and then i get this sliding feeling up and down my throat and a knot just under my breast bone. . . no nausea, no bad feelings just pressure and a feeling of "swallowing a very large piece of unchewed meat" What is that? Is that my full signal or that i'm eating too fast signal? Please help, cause i'm sure NOT getting all my protein at all cause of this feeling. . . :thumbup1:

You'll be fine, jitters are very normal. . . i had my surgery last tuesday 12/29, and that was my 18th major surgery. . .just like every other time, everything went well. . . you are going to be ok too. . . just put your trust into the doctors and life will be good. . .you'll be a bit sore after, but as long as you walk, walk, walk, and sip your Water you're going to do great! We are all here for you. . .

GOD! This head hunger is a killer isn't it! Sorry to be changing the subject but i'm dying I think. . . my tummy is fine (satisfied) but man would i love something to snack on . . anyhting. . .I'm drinking my water as directed, but shoot this is awful! I didn't think i would have head hunger but man oh man. . . . doctor doesn't want us snacking AT ALL! This is only the beginning of week 2. . . any help would be appreciated

Isn't progress great! Keep up the excellant work!

Congratulations Joan! That is wonderful!

I love my BA vitamins and minerals, I have them in Wild Cherry, Mixed Berry Blend, and Passion Fruit for the iron. . . . i even love the protein shake (vanilla)! But then i'm the type to like everything anyhow. . . crazy huh???

aaakkkkk!!! I don't think i could look at another box of broth ever again! Although it did help a lot while i was on clear liquids. . . swanson chicken broth fat free , 33% low sodium is what i used. . .