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Hi everyone,

I did get the 6 month results back and all were normal! I've never had normal blood tests my entire life, always bad chol and triglycerides and Vitamin d deficiency ever since I was a teenager. So cool we got the green light to try. We've been looking forward to that news for five years. AND while I was there my doctor called me out on not doing strength training as well so he made a point to "clear" me for all levels of lifting and strenuous exercise :P

In terms of being cold, I was already cold before surgery with low blood pressure. Now I've lost my protective blubber layer (it shouldn't be funny but really it is.) Now I live in Antartica-land-coldness. Luckily, the heated blanket and the heated mattress pad I got for christmas does help too! I've started to wear thicker/more socks, gloves more often, covered shoes, and I drink herbal tea all day long (good for hydration and antioxidants too.) I've also tackled coldness with more hot soaking baths, which is a refreshing way to take care of myself, something that "big me" never made time to do.

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Hi I had my sleeve on May 31 2014 and every thing seems good minus not pooping reg or no urge to poo . But my question is has any one got queasy after eating this is new feeling before I could eat np now I feel like I just want to puke ? And I get that way if I drink a muscle milk also

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Hi everyone it's been awhile since I've been in here. I am going well SW 208 CW 148. 8 lbs to my goal dr says 135 would be ok too.

I am finding myself ALOT colder than I used to be. ( no more flubber, I guess lol) cleaning out closest of size 12 pants now a size 10.

Constipation is a battle dir to our diets with more Protein. fruit will help I do the squeezable fruit packets they are a great size for us. On another blog I am a member of Smooth Move herbal tea was suggested. I tried that and it worked fine. I take the occasional stool softener too. I really see a difference when I add fruit and increase fluids.

I still think in my mind I am fat. Maybe that will always be the case. As far as exercise goes I try to get 10,000 steps in daily and go to the occasional kick boxing class.

As far a sex drive mine has stayed about the same. I just seem TIRED ALL THE TIME. Not sure if it my traditional seasonal depression due to no sun or what? Or the newer job working three nights a week.

Hope this finds everyone well

Including and updated pic from Christmas. Happy new year everyone!

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Hi everyone it's been awhile since I've been in here. I am going well SW 208 CW 148. 8 lbs to my goal dr says 135 would be ok too.

I am finding myself ALOT colder than I used to be. ( no more flubber, I guess lol) cleaning out closest of size 12 pants now a size 10.

Constipation is a battle dir to our diets with more Protein. fruit will help I do the squeezable fruit packets they are a great size for us. On another blog I am a member of Smooth Move herbal tea was suggested. I tried that and it worked fine. I take the occasional stool softener too. I really see a difference when I add fruit and increase fluids.

I still think in my mind I am fat. Maybe that will always be the case. As far as exercise goes I try to get 10,000 steps in daily and go to the occasional kick boxing class.

As far a sex drive mine has stayed about the same. I just seem TIRED ALL THE TIME. Not sure if it my traditional seasonal depression due to no sun or what? Or the newer job working three nights a week.

Hope this finds everyone well

Including and updated pic from Christmas. Happy new year everyone!

post-218694-14218656867299_thumb.jpg

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Ok I haven't been in here in ages !! I'm more on the fb group I really miss u guys though!!

Here is my report im down 80 pounds feel great have loose skin and a saggy bum Hahahah but I've had major sugar issues I can't stop eating the crap ... Like stop at all ... I've had sugar all the time and crisps Blah blah and it's soooo bad I'm anemic as well

I've defo lost the sex drive and my period is all out of whack but I don't regret it at all and actually my mum is going in today to do it after seeing my results

I've slacked off a bit in the taking Vitamins and stuff too!! So I really need to try and get with the program Hahahah

Anyway that's my update great to see you all in here doing so well ????????

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What's the name of the Facebook group?

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I would like to know too.

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It is May 27-31 VSGers. If you have a problem finding it let me know!!

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Ok I haven't been in here in ages !! I'm more on the fb group I really miss u guys though!!

Here is my report im down 80 pounds feel great have loose skin and a saggy bum Hahahah but I've had major sugar issues I can't stop eating the crap ... Like stop at all ... I've had sugar all the time and crisps Blah blah and it's soooo bad I'm anemic as well

I've defo lost the sex drive and my period is all out of whack but I don't regret it at all and actually my mum is going in today to do it after seeing my results

I've slacked off a bit in the taking Vitamins and stuff too!! So I really need to try and get with the program Hahahah

Anyway that's my update great to see you all in here doing so well ????????

For the sugar rush, someone told me to get some chrome supplement, apparently it really helps, and for period you need a summpllement that is called "DIM" it helps with hormonal issues....good job on loosing the 80 lbs and good luck to your mom

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I have a question....are your ass hurting too? I guess it has to do with not having a plump butt anymore. I can feel my tail bone, and if i dont sit correctly, it´s uncomfortable.

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It is May 27-31 VSGers. If you have a problem finding it let me know!!

can not find it

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Yea My ass is gone to lol

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About gone here too. =) Other parts are also disappearing. Seems like I need a smaller bra every other month too.

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Well I fell on the ice a few weeks ago and my butt has been hurting ever since. People keep joking its because I no longer have a butt LOL

I have lost everything but this stupid stubborn stomach. Literally everything else one me has gotten tiny. I lost half my boobs but they have stayed the same for a while now.

I cannot find the Facebook group.

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Where do you get these supplements? Can you buy them anywhere?

For the sugar rush, someone told me to get some chrome supplement, apparently it really helps, and for period you need a summpllement that is called "DIM" it helps with hormonal issues....good job on loosing the 80 lbs and good luck to your mom

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