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I'm so happy your doing better. . . i understand totally about the not being able to take a big bite of something. . .it sucks sometimes, but that is the lifestyle change we must endure. . . i eat my meals on a teacup saucer or in a small dessert nappe. . . i've been doing this for 9 months so can you imagine how i feel when i go out to eat and they bring out the food? I'm like, "ma'am, could you bring a to-go box please" most times they look at me weird and one time one said "but you haven't even started eating" but got it for me anyhow. . . hehehehe i love it:lol0: have you tried the benefiber powder? I use that along with metamucil wafers and Fiber advantage gummies. . definately don't have a problem anymore

How wonderful! Never, never, feel bad about having a drink or two or going out. . it's wonderful to be normal. . . we all are worth it. . . we should never again feel "guilty" about what we do! I'm so proud of you! I have my rum and colas every friday and saturday evening. . and you know what I don't feel guilty at all! I can however only have 2 cause then i get loopy:001_rolleyes: I'm such a girl !!!! :scared0:

Hi there, i enjoy the bariatric advantage products, they are really good for me. . I loved and still enjoy the chicken boullion cubes, you can get them with 1/2 the salt as well. . . 2 1/2 weeks is good. . . you will need the rest. . i took off that much time and was glad i did. . . . vitamins are good for you even if you don't have surgery. . . your not re routing your system like with the RNY but vitamins are good. . I still take my B12 sublingual (at walmart) vitamin D (gummies and RX) multivitamins (gummies). . . don't do gummies right away I just now started taking them (i'm 9 months out). . . I have a problem metabolizing vitamin D so i have to take prescription D and a over the counter. . .you'll find how to put the ticker on if you check out vertical sleeve assistance closer to the bottom the forum page. . . good luck! your going to do great!

I had a NSV yesterday! There is this really neat clothing store called DOTS here in San Antonio and my daughter needed to go and get a pair of jeans. . i went with her and just for kicks thought i would try on this really cute outfit in size 20. . . .Wooooo way too big!! ok, lets try the outfit in a 18 . . . just right and so cute I actually bought it. . (for those of you who don't me, I don't buy clothes often, I make due with what i have or find in my daughter's closet) but i bought this cause it was really cute~ so i went from size 32 to 18 in 9 months. . . isn't that amazing

Yahoo for dbar and pamela!!!! I'm so happy for both of you! You both will do fabulously! Keep us posted!

Congratulations! You will do so well. . . check out my ticker, look how much i've lost in the past 9 months. . you are fixin to do the same thing! nervousness is normal, this was my 18th major surgery and I was really nervous, you never get used to it. . .however, the most important thing to remember hon, is to walk and sip . . . you won't feel like it, but YOU HAVE TOO!!!! Remember you have too, have to do it for your health, so that the gas moves, so that you move and get your weight loss started. . .you are going to fabulous! check in every now and then and let us know how your doing in the hospital ok? best to you

I would go ahead and go the surgery on the 27th. I didn't have to do a preop and i had a bmi of 44. . . my doctor didn't even require it. . . he felt that was unnecessary. . .but the decision is yours, you spent so much time with the insurance company and you really want the surgery, why would you spoil the opportunity???? My doctor believes you can't "shrink" the liver within a 2 week period, it takes a really long time. . . but you make the choice . . . good luck!

Tiffy, you have always been my inspiration and always will be. . you have done so fabulous and your such a beautiful person both inside and out. . .i'm really proud to call you my friend!

I can't tolerate salad. . . mostly the lettuce, but tomatoes and cucumbers and green onions are fine, but add lettuce and i almost die. . . also steak doesn't agree at all. . . but that is fine with me, i have never been a fan of steak or brisket anyhow and certain types of sausages. . . everything else is fine for me!

I was really fortunate and didn't need a preop diet, my doctor didn't find it necessary cause i was on the "smaller" side with BMI, but if your doctor says your to do it, well then i guess you should do it . . . one lady at my doctors office who had to do the pre op told me the doctor said it was to help with the surgery AND it shows how serious she really was about the surgery. . . cause the surgery is only a tool and you do have to do the work . . .so that to me makes more sense then "shrink the liver" "soften the liver" cause it takes a LONG time to accomplish that task. . . . but if your doc wants you do that cause it "softens the liver" then follow her/his instructions. . .good luck!

Me too, love chai, I have the original indian version if anyone is interested in the receipe, takes a bit of time, but oh so worth it!!! PM me if you want the receipe. . . . take care

Guess what ya'll, i finally am not having cravings for night eating! Took long enough, but we all progress on our own pace! I'm proud of myself. . . even though i had that dreaded night cravings i was blessed and didn't gain at all. . . i count my blessings everyday cause i might run out! so cheer up to those who are struggling it does get better and better as your lifestyle changes. . .

in a few weeks you will have forgotten about this part of your life and will be so happy will your weight loss! Just keep up the excellant work!

Hi, firstly i'm from san antonio also! i had my surgery done by Dr. Cavazos from NE baptist. . . fab surgeon . . . check out my ticker on my weight loss progress . . . the cravings are head hunger and that is the part that you'll need to work on. . . it's really hard, but look at it this way, you won't be pigging out like you used to before the surgery. . . you can't its physically impossible. . . you eat so little but you feel so good . . you can actually follow a diet if you wish or not. . . the first few months are a big time learning curve . . and you'll have those "why did i do this" moments. . . but as it gets easier, and you see the pounds fall off (with the occasional stall) you get more and more used to your new lifestyle. . . any questions you have just ask, we are all here for you. . . you'll do great and i'm glad you picked to have the sleeve and not the band . . . i've heard so many negatives about the band. . .

I totally agree with wannalise here. . . don't compare yourself to others weight loss. . . my loss may be different then yours, or Tiffy's, or wannalise. . .but then i might be taller (of course which woman is 6 feet tall) have had more of a BMI or even more fat loss then someone else. . .the other thing hon is TOSS THE DAMN SCALE!!!!!!!:thumbup::w00t: you wouldn't know it but that stupid thing sabatoges your progress. . . in the beginning i only weighed myself once per month and then only at the doctors office. . now at 9 months out i weigh myself maybe ever 2 weeks if that. . . i'd drive myself absolutely nuts if i became a slave to that mechanical piece of fecal matter! Good luck!

Good morning! Unfortunately alot of us have this hunger issue still with us. . what has helped alot though was eating more dense protein and waiting 30 - 40 minutes after you eat with drinking anything. keep yourself very occupied helps too. . .you are doing great so far! Wow exercising, water, eating less. . . you are doing fabulous! keep up the good work and look at it this way, your losing, not gaining. . .it may be slow but it's coming off. . . rome wasn't built in one day either! Good luck!!!

Anna, how wonderful! Your post is really inspiring! Congratulations you have done very very well. . . keep up the excellent work!

yup i had that and yup it's gross alright! and of course with it being fall time it could also be allergy season (if you happen to suffer from this) it does eventually pass on its own, but until then it's a royal pain in the gluteus maximus. . . i used mucinex alot during that time. . . good luck!

Hi Emma! Congratulations on your surgery and of course a big welcome!!!! Very very important Emma, walk, walk, walk, and sip, sip, sip. . . your going to do ok, the soreness will be a thing of the past in about 2 weeks or so. . . so hang in there for now. . your going to do fabulous just like the rest of us. . . keep us posted and keep walking!

Hi Kathy, at 2 months out i was getting about 600 - 800 calories in, now at 9 months I have no idea what i'm getting. . i'm not tracking either, i am having whatever, but being careful of whatever i eat. . .don't over indulge in anything and am still losing. . . slowly, but i'm losing nonetheless. . .

I made bbq chicken wings in the crockpot. . . really yum very easy, not the most slimming receipe, but hey, you only eat one or two anyhow right? If anyone is interested I'll post the receipe. . . thanks!

I really don't know Dave, I love my java and have been enjoying it ever since I had my WLS 9 months ago. . . doctor said in moderation is good, but too much could cause an ulcer possibly and we don't have room for another surgery to remove the ulcer?????:scared0: soooooo i drink my 1 cup of coffee in the am and have a monster java in the pm and i'm good to go! Good luck!!!

Pants on the Ground, pants on the ground, lookin all around but my pants are on the ground!!!!!!:lol0: Isn't it a neat feeling to be able to wear grunge????? Makes us feel skinny!

I was stopped up for 3 weeks!!!!! Talk about uncomfortable! That is when the doctor told me what i talked about above. . .

i was told to get metamucil wafers or mix benefiber into my water or whatever liquid i enjoy and have it daily along with a colace tab. . .but double check with your doctor. . all doctors are different. . .