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There are two wines that i love. . .they are sweet . . . they are Mechinowitz and Mogan David. . you can get both at HEB grocery store or the liquor store. . . i think you would enjoy these. . . dry wine to me is plain nasty

oh my dear how i feel for you. . . (by the way you look cute on both pictures) . . . I'm 2 years outs and still feel obese at times. I have pictures to remind myself that i am not. . . i have kept some really large clothes to remind myself as well. . i'll put them on every now and then to "remind" myself. . . it's tough especially if you've been overweight for ever, but it'll come eventually. . . hang in there my friend and keep up the good work!

LMAO!!!!!!

yup you betcha! i get "dumping syndrome" from having too much sugar from carbs or whatever. . . sweaty, nauseated, diarrhea, etc. . so yup you sure can have the symptoms. . .

no wonder i prefer animals over people, at least the critter loves you unconditionally. . . fat or thin. . . and doesn't hurt you with words and gestures. . . ugh

yes, the sleeve has failed. . .i know first hand of a close friend who had the sleeve and after 1 year she literally regained 50 lbs. Her problem however, she was very stubborn and REFUSED to give up her sweets, pastries, and unfortunately beer. . . she continued with those everyday. . . my problem was quantity as well. I don't eat rubbish but i ate ALOT of food! I had the sleeve and poof the weight is gone! I haven't gotten to movie starlet beauty, but I love the way i look right now. . . the sleeve reminds me EVERYDAY (for the past 2 years) to eat like a lady and not like a glutton! So what i'm trying to say is this, if your not willing to change your habits, don't get the sleeve, but if your willing to give it a go for your health sake, then this will definately work. . . and after you lose the weight, i'm sure you won't want to regain it and will be careful what you put into your mouth. . . but as you've heard, this decision is all yours. . . good luck!

hahaha, congratulations! isn't it weird what we find great! Keep up the excellent work!

You know EVERYONE says don't use a straw, but my doctor and I had agreed that if I can drink better from a straw and get the fluids down, then do so. . .and that is what i have done this past 2 years without any complications. . . i DONT used "special" knives, forks, spoons, plates, cups, that is a waste, just a straw. . i adjust to what i like without the extra expense. Good luck!

Almost 2 years out and can't do salads. . the lettuce, no matter how much i chew it, causes me so much pain. . .and it's not just a "ouch that hurts" . . . it's a call me ambulance pain. . . so i stay FAR away from salad. . . and i used to love salads pre surgery. . . i can eat cooked leaves, like spinach and calaloo (jamaican greens) but no raw leaves. . . ugh

Isn't that wonderful! I'm glad to see your lab tests within normal! My first time to my doctor was 1 year after surgery. I had lost 150 lbs and he was so shocked. All he kept on saying was "Look at YOU!" I felt awkward because it was time for my ob/gyn exam, and there he was gooing all over the place. . . lol. . . I didn't much know what to say . . .

I NEVER try to convince anyone about something I want for myself. . . it's my body and my life and I'll do with it what I see fit. . . good luck and get your sleeve your going to be so happy. . . and so healthy! Besides you have us for your cyber support. . . we've been there, done that, and let me tell you right now IT'S NOT FLIPPIN EASY! I'm glad your mom came to her senses. . .

When your 21 year old daughter answers her apartment door and greets you with "God mom you look like a starved orphan!"

Hi! I'm almost 2 years out so my menu may look a bit different . . . I'm going to use todays menu plan Breakfast : 2 eggs 2 pieces of bacon coffee Lunch : 4 oz crab meat with olive mayo 1 multigrain thin round sandwich bread (those skinny round bread things) Supper : spa lean cuisine (can't usually finish it) Snack : cherrios breakfast bar and cup of tea with real sugar and cream (the snack is eatten when i'm leaving work) I DONT have anything except Water after 8 pm. . . .

Hi brandi, unfortunately this happens. . .all i can say is try the 5 day pouch test (google it and it brings it up) to kickstart your weight loss again and after that go back to basics. . . i'm out 19 months (almost 2 years) and have totally stopped losing weight since January 2011. . .I tetter between 200 - 210 lbs and have surpassed my doctors goal for me which was 212 lbs. . . if i'm to loose more, good for me, if not, good for me, but i KNOW for a fact i will never again weigh 350 lbs! and for that i am grateful! good luck!

Diva, any weight or all their weight? Ugh how depressing is that. . . guess some really hard work is coming up huh? Reason I ask is because i tetter between 200 - 210 lbs and have never gotten to my personal goal of 180. . . but I did surpass the doctors goal of 212 ! Yipppee to me!

Me, me, me!!!! I stopped losing weight in January 2011. . right now i tetter between 200 - 210 lbs all the time. . .but i surpassed my doctors goal for me (212lbs) and for that i'm happy. . . if i'm never to get to 180 that is ok for me. . .Lilmissdiva was saying in one of her posts that maybe there is a time the body just gets to a weight and stays there for a long time. . . just like when we were getting fat, our bodies stopped at a weight for a while and then after a while continued to gain. . .i remember my stop gaining weight for a long time was 230lbs then after about 1 year it started to move up until i got to 350lbs! i stayed between 345 - 350 lbs for years. . .so now i'm at 200 - 210 but maybe after a year or so my body will decide what is going to happen, gain, or lose. . . we'll see, but i know for a fact I'll never weigh 350 lbs again. . .

i totally agree with exoticheart, shout it from the rooftops. . .if it makes you that happy that is really really good. . .happiness is a wonderful thing and makes you a better person. . . i love telling people about my WLS and success if they'll listen and not be sarcastic about things, but it has made me happy. . . i'm not depressed anymore and am more "enjoyable" to be around. . .so go ahead and love the time you have with you! Good luck!

hahaha, I MADE the girls go away back in 2000. I had major breast reduction! Lost 14lbs off each boob and 260 stitches later. . Went from 58FF to a tidy 44DD. . . then after my WLS i lost a wee bit more and now am a perfect 38D. . . love it!

Well I really don't do anything EXCEPT weigh myself and am so grateful that i don't weigh 350 lbs anymore. I just relish in that glory. I was looking for something the other day and found a hidden picture of myself. . .OMG I could not believe i was THAT huge! It was a picture of me at my heaviest! No wonder I hid it! Now i look at it and that in itself is my reward. . .my health and well being. . and knowing that I could NEVER be THAT huge again!

The amount is normal. . . the water thing, well try not to drink too cold water that tends to cramp the stomach and make you feel nauseated. . .and just sip the fluids over the course of the day. . . drink gatoraid too, because of the electrolytes and it'll help a bit with the nausea. . . discuss with the doctor as well. . . good luck

Yahoo! Keep up the great work!!!

Its jealousy and insecurity. . just reassure her and let her know this is being done for her and your family so you can be around for a long time to come. . .we girls are funny that way you know, a bit weird. . . our brains start to think strange things. . .so forgive us. . my hubbie was weirded out too when i did this, but now since i've lost all my weight and he sees i'm not going anywhere or wearing thongs or nothing at all (lol) he's ok . . . it'll get better i promise, i really don't think she'll leave you over this if the love is strong. . . good luck!

Good for you!!!! Same for me, just got back from my vacation and didn't even gain 1 lb. . . didn't lose, but still i was really happy. . .

I don't want to sound mean or anything, but this first post was posted back May, 2011, she hasn't responded since at all. Makes me wonder if it was one of those posts to scare everyone . . . either way, if it's legit, then my apologizes and hope all has gone well and she's ok. . . I had the same question, Mexico or US? I've had my sleeve for almost 2 years and have had absolutely no problems, great weight loss and all. . .

I guess, i still feel hungry!! Not to sound weird or anything, but this statement you put at the end doesn't sound good. You have to stop and "listen" to your tummy, is it truly hungry or is it head hunger? you will battle head hunger for the rest of your life, it's tough to get rid of, but this is where you'll either fail or pass. . . you must be stronger then the head hunger, you MUST control your body, not your body control you. . good luck and you'll do ok. . . liquid stage is tough, but necessary for healing. . . you'll feel better in mushy stage. . .