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Well, today was my 5 month checkup. Down 106 lbs. Not exercising - I know I know. Not taking Multivitamin - I know I know they are nasty. Asked to change from Prilosec capsule to something I can swallow. They said to try Prevacid otc. Asked if I'm drinking all my water....some times. Then the rest of my appointment was spent with them asking me questions about my daughter who is trying to have the surgery before January. Ok, I'm willing to help, but today was my day d***it. Yes, I had a horrible day at work. Didn't want to stay at work and didn't want to just come home and sit either but here I am. All started with some sorry bored person starting drama at work. People need to get a life. Quit starting problems between offices or quit and move on. So, this is my vent. Came home, ate about 7 little shrimps, and about 4 tsp of spinach from a can. As usual , I ate it too fast and now I'm miserable. I just can't eat slow. Not getting all my Water in. Is this a phase of the sleeve that will pass or is it just me and my moods? Any advise appreciated.

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OMG you are doing awesome. You are down 106 lbs. and you don't exercise or get your Water in. I wish I was like that. I am happy with my success to date but to think that you are only 3 months a head of me and you are down that much is truly amazing! Congrats and keep up the great work....you are really doing something right!

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:) Wow!!!! That's amazing! Congrats on the weight loss. The Protein Shakes are the worst for me. I've tried so many different types and they still suck but I drink them anyways.

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Yeah... really!! 106 pounds and you aren't happy!!? I would be ecstatic !! I went for my 6 month check up today a week shy of my anniversary and I've only lost 82 pounds! How in the world does someone lose 106 pounds in 5 months!?! Congratulations!!

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Great job! I am 6 months post-op today and down 83 so I think you are killing it! You just have to make yourself do certain things if they are bothering you. The sleeve can't make you drink all of your Water, take your Multivitamins, or eat slower. :P But try the Gummy multivitamins, that is how I get mine in. Congrats!

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Great job! I am 6 months post-op today and down 83 so I think you are killing it! You just have to make yourself do certain things if they are bothering you. The sleeve can't make you drink all of your Water, take your multivitamins, or eat slower. :P But try the Gummy multivitamins, that is how I get mine in. Congrats!

Hey MG ... you and I are really close in numbers! :) My goal is 155 as well and I've lost 82 pounds.

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Went down two more pounds this morning. I think I'm stressing mine off at work :angry: Work was better today though :) I was told I couldn't have gummies but yesterday the nurse said I could if I chew it to mush. I hated the Protein Drinks too. I never found anything I could handle swallowing. So, I've eaten alot of Protein food like shrimp, fish, things like that. My calories are still somewhere around 600 and I'm hardly ever hungry. My daughter passed her pshyc eval today. Hopeful her surgery will be before Jan 1st. Thanks for all the comments, gotta go change my weightloss ticker now :) LOVE doing that.

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Looking Ahead....you look amazing!! I know you had your share of troubles, but 108 lbs???WOW!!! You know we had surgery the same day and I'm down 70lbs. I've been in a serious stall. I'm getting about 900 cals a day. Prob need to increase but I'm scared LOL.Keep up the work and Take those Vitamins!!

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Looking Ahead....you look amazing!! I know you had your share of troubles, but 108 lbs???WOW!!! You know we had surgery the same day and I'm down 70lbs. I've been in a serious stall. I'm getting about 900 cals a day. Prob need to increase but I'm scared LOL.Keep up the work and Take those Vitamins!!

My calories are still low...not really trying to make them low, it just happens that way. I try to keep something to drink all the time. Diet cokes, Water, tea, anything. I still have the feeling of being hungry and when I drink, I'm ok. Congrats on the 70 lbs ! That is alot of weight too. Keep up the good work. Yes, I had a really rough time to start with but things have gotten alot better. :)

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Not sure if you know this but soda will surely stretch your sleeve. You have done such an awesome job so I just thought I would let you know that. :) Again, congratulations!!! Amazing!

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You've done so well! Don't ruin it by drinking Diet Coke (and this is coming from a previous addict). It is proven that DC makes you more hungry and wreaks havoc with your insides. It will also stretch your sleeve and I'm sure you don't want that to happen!

Keep doing what you're doing, obviously you are doing something right.

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Have you thought about maybe talking to "someone"? It sounds like you have a lot of stress and that you are really needing to focus on you. You seemed annoyed that your doctor focused on your daughter instead, and you have a right to feel that way. Maybe you are a little depressed and you need an outlet? I've suffered from depression and anxiety for years and I know when I need to talk. Just remember there are a lot of emotions that come with the serious changes you have made in your life and to your body. Could be something with hormones too? Just a thought. Congrats on your success! We could all only hope to be as successful! You need to pamper yourself!

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Really great progress. I want to he motivate you to exercise as there are so many benefits that come out of it, including a nice way of dealing with life's stressors. Exercise does not really help us drop lbs, but does help tremendously with toning up different parts of the body including the trouble spots. You know, under the arms, inner thighs, stomach area, on side of chest and so on. Again: you have dome more than an awesome job. You have done a inspirational job for the rest of us.

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Thanks everyone. I'll work on the colas and will work on the exercise. Even if its just walking during my lunch. I do take depression medicine I just need to find another outlet for stress. I'm happy my daughter is possibly getting the surgery and she needs my help getting it through. I need to move over and be happy she is getting this chance. We'll see how this week goes.

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