HappygoSusan

@@mezzomaybe Hope your recovery goes well.

If you're vomiting, then something isn't right. I believe at 15 days out, I was still overseeing my daughter as she did the dishes, mainly because some pots and pans can be quite heavy and I was afraid of pulling something. Check with your doctor. Make sure you're following all orders, both dietary and physical. Susan

I have no advise, just wanted to say, I wish you luck and hopefully your doctor will know how to get you out of this cycle. Susan

I met my weight goal by my one year anniversary, I just started exercising this summer. I had a body fat analysis done and found out that although I was at a good BMI, my body fat percentage was slightly too high to be healthy. I don't remember the exact number, but I know I want it to be in the healthy range when I go back in the bod pod, so I'm exercising 3 times a week now. Susan

I'm 6ft tall and weigh 157ish. Vanity sizing got me into a size 6 jeans. I ain't hating it. Susan

Great job!

Lactaid There is also a Lactaid cottage cheese!

Way to go!

I had such high hopes for a smaller shoe size. However, I started at s 9.5 and I'm still at a 9.5. Susan

Y'all look great!

I hope that everything is going well for you!

My surgeon said no carbonated beverages, so I have no carbonated beverages. I drank diet soda heavily before surgery, gave it up when I was banded in 2010, never went back to it even after having the band removed. I don't miss it and much prefer my healthy sleeve to a glass of soda. Now, coffee, real, caffeinated Black coffee, that I still miss. Susan

This is my biggest fear. I am 20 months post op and maintaining well, but I see others in my WL group that start a regain at about two years. I weigh myself every other day and have increased the time I spend excercising hoping to avoid this! Susan

I am a caffeine addict, but gave it up cold turkey AFTER my surgery. I drank coffee all day, black please, extra strong. I couldn't stop prior to surgery, but haven't had any since. My drink of choice now is a decaf, non fat latte. Half a packet of Splenda , please. I think I'm addicted to that now, I have at least one a day. Susan

Good luck to you all.

Anybody know why we crave these sour things post surgery?

Congratulations!

I was the same way with lemon juice. I craved it for a few weeks post op. I would slice lemons and suck the juice out of them. I don't think I did myself any damage and the cravings eventually passed. Susan

Dang! You look good. Congratulations!

B12 comes in a sublingual. It dissolves under the tongue. Susan

Congratulations!

Your story is inspiring. Susan

That's a shame. I was so excited to find out they had a bariatric program here on Ft Carson. I hope all goes smoothly for you as you work towards approval Susan

I have no suggestions as to how to improve this, other than time. It took me about 6 weeks to feel back to normal. My energy levels went up when I was released to a full diet! Susan

Way to go!