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Hello everyone,

I know this story may seem so silly to some, but it was quite a moment for me.

Last night my husband and I went out for my very first "outing" treat; frozen yogurt. When we arrived I grabbed a small bowel, this alone is major because I have NEVER grabbed a small anything before, even in my mind it felt wrong, I filled it about 3/4 of the way and my messed up mind was thinking, "this does not look like enough", I ate about 5 small spoonfuls AND.......... I was so full!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really could not believe it! Never in my life have I ever been able to not finish a meal, a dessesrt, a drink, or anything! I was actually full and it was such a major moment for me. I actually broke down and cried about it. I didn't cry because I couldn't eat it, I cried because of so many times I wished that the time would come where I could actually push food away without eating it all, and I did it 40 years later. It was such a moment for me, thank you for letting mr share it with you.

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Great story! Gotta love our sleeves! Congrats!! :rolleyes:

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Yay!!! I know!! I love this surgery,I just think how much I could eat prior my surgery and now with so little I am happy LOL

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This is a fantastic NSV!

I do have a question for you. When was your surgery? I remember reading something from you very recently that you had just had surgery? Maybe it was an old post? I'm feeling somewhat confused.

Thanks ;)

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My surgery was 2/20/12. I know it sounds really early but it was my doctor who told me that it was ok to enjoy a "little" frozen yogurt week 2.

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YEAH!!! It's a very freeing feeling isn't it!!! And it only gets better; I am 4 months post op and I don't feel like I am ever on a diet. I eat whatever I want (keeping in mind that Protein is always important!) but so little satisfies me that I never feel deprived. Life is good. I do a weekly (Sunday) blog if you want to see how life might progress in the next few months....you can see it at:

www.queenofcrop.com

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Yesterday my family and I went to a local restaurant after church. This restaurant is known for LARGE portions and is always packed. My wife, who had a roux n y, ordered stir fry and I got meat loaf and mashed potatoes. When we were done eating it was difficult to tell if we had eaten anything. Our meals were destined for the take home boxes to be slowly devoured over the next week or until they go bad.

I looked around at the mountainous plates being delivered to other patrons and it astounded me that I had eaten like that. I had always pictured being weak eating the small portions that I do now. It just is not so. All the large meals did were keep me fat. I did not eat to provide energy and sustain life. I ate to satisfy an inordinate love of eating. I still love to eat but the volume is not of supreme importance.

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yup, yup, yup! It's an AMAZING tool :)...If I didn't have it I would be obese again NO DOUBT!

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Happy for you.. the sleeve rocks, as do you!

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I can totally understand how important this is. Can't wait to be in your position, today I had mexican food for lunch and I definitely overate.

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Wow, that is amazing! I can't wait to feel full from 5 bites too!

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This is a fantastic NSV!

I do have a question for you. When was your surgery? I remember reading something from you very recently that you had just had surgery? Maybe it was an old post? I'm feeling somewhat confused.

Thanks ;)

.but darn it, I can't think of it....what does NSV stand for? I know what it means, just can't think of the words!!!! :wacko:

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