My Top Ten list for my first month sleeved:

#10): The difference between weeks 3 and 4 are incredible. Week 3 still had some gas and incisional "pinches and twitches". At 4 weeks - almost nothing.

#9): Glad I waited 4 weeks to go back to work since they frown on nap-time. I really enjoyed my 3 pm snoozes.

#8): Eating is minimally interesting. Seriously- I can take it or leave it. My Fitness Pal keeps me honest.

#7): I am starting to understand "eat to live, not live to eat". Without the sleeve, that saying just pissed me off because I didn't get it; especially if I was hungry!

#6): Single serving envelopes of unjury fit great even in the smallest of purses so I have no excuse to ever skip a meal , or Protein drink. strawberry Sorbet mixes well with Water or diet lemonade and is actually quite good.

#5): I kind of feel like my face is melting. I need a really good wrinkle cream . Any suggestions?

#4): All my intentions of going to the gym does not equal going to the gym."It's the thought that counts" definitely does not apply.

#3): Chopped up meat or poultry can be added to almost any Soup and it doesn't look like pathetic baby food, and counts as protein, fluids and veggies.

#2): Birthdays do not need to involve cake, restaurants or cocktails. Hubby had a tough time with this one, so we went to Atlantic City and stayed at the Revel Resort instead. Nice compromise, Ka-ching! I won $240.

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# 1) 27 lbs down in one month, 'nuff said.

Love this! Congratulations.

as to wrinkle creams, not that I'm patient enough to use anything but clinically speaking, the only things that work are retinols, salicylic acid, hyalanuric acid and some EFAs. So you could spend a lot and feel pampered (nothing wrong with that!) , or you could buy Neutrogena's salicylic acid preps and use them religiously and just be patient.

Thanks for posting, Janet!

27 pounds in a month - amazing!

Wishing you continued success.

Janet... You give me hope! My surgery date is Dec. 9th (so I've got six weeks to go)!! I am so nervous about the pain associated with the surgery... on the day of and the days following! Your post was so positive and exciting and it doesn't sound like you experienced much in the way of pain!

How was it for everyone? Did you have pain and do you have a low or high threshold for it?

Congrats again Janet... Continued blessings and success!!!

Love your top 10's Janet! Congratulations getting past you first month. It only gets better!

Janet... You give me hope! My surgery date is Dec. 9th (so I've got six weeks to go)!! I am so nervous about the pain associated with the surgery... on the day of and the days following! Your post was so positive and exciting and it doesn't sound like you experienced much in the way of pain!

How was it for everyone? Did you have pain and do you have a low or high threshold for it?

Congrats again Janet... Continued blessings and success!!!

I have a very low threshold for pain and I can honestly say that my pain has been very minimal thus far. I was sleeved on Monday. I haven't had ANY pain from incisions and the only pain I really feel is the gas pain. But, it's not awful. I have to admit that today isn't a very good day. I just feel really tired and weak. But, I think that is to be expected. So, anyway, good luck with your surgery and hopefully you will have a good experience as well.

My Top Ten list for my first month sleeved:

#10): The difference between weeks 3 and 4 are incredible. Week 3 still had some gas and incisional "pinches and twitches". At 4 weeks - almost nothing.

#9): Glad I waited 4 weeks to go back to work since they frown on nap-time. I really enjoyed my 3 pm snoozes.

#8): Eating is minimally interesting. Seriously- I can take it or leave it. My Fitness Pal keeps me honest.

#7): I am starting to understand "eat to live' date=' not live to eat". Without the sleeve, that saying just pissed me off because I didn't get it; especially if I was hungry!

#6): Single serving envelopes of unjury fit great even in the smallest of purses so I have no excuse to ever skip a meal , or Protein drink. strawberry Sorbet mixes well with Water or diet lemonade and is actually quite good.

#5): I kind of feel like my face is melting. I need a really good wrinkle cream . Any suggestions?

#4): All my intentions of going to the gym does not equal going to the gym."It's the thought that counts" definitely does not apply.

#3): Chopped up meat or poultry can be added to almost any soup and it doesn't look like pathetic baby food, and counts as protein, fluids and veggies.

#2): Birthdays do not need to involve cake, restaurants or cocktails. Hubby had a tough time with this one, so we went to Atlantic City and stayed at the Revel Resort instead. Nice compromise, Ka-ching! I won 240.

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# 1) 27 lbs down in one month, 'nuff said.[/quote']

I am SO doing a top 10 for every month. I'm hoping to get sleeved and loved these insights. Please keep them coming!

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