Hey everyone,

I am so excited to get going on this weight loss journey. I feel like I have tried so many other things but with this I feel I can have long term success! I got a bug to get it done and had my first doctor appt. Oct. 17th and it felt like it took forever to get scheduled but it really wasn't very long I guess. I am anxious to get it over with.

Scared of pain, wondering what I will eat. Anyone have any favorite Protein powders? I hear they will be my friend. The only ones I tried in the past were yucky! What about shakes? I like Optifast but they are pricey. Any decent ones out there?

Hoping for some buddies to go through this with me!

Chris.

Benji I do get it, but only if I forget to take my pepcid. I had it before surgery so it's nothing new here.

I've only had it once thankfully. I made my chilli with to many spices and my body let me know that it wasn't healed enough for that yet.

I haven't really been able to do much exercising because of my mother's death and then battling a terrible sinus infection. Hoping to get out and walk this weekend in the 50 degree weather and spend some time at the gym or the pool.

Sorry for your loss Amy Carter. I miss the pool to. Have fun at the gym. Benji27 yes yes oooo do I have acid reflex. I just take something for it and it goes away. Good luck with that.

Super hungry today. Don't know why. Maybe because last night was my first meal since surgery. I hope I can get past this feeling soon. I'm craving no beuno foods. ???? feeling dumpy today.

Hi Amy and Carol thanks for the feedback .. same I was super hungry today n had small meals but I have to be mindful because it all adds up. Amy your allowed to feel the way you do and it's great your taking little steps...

Anyone heard from Grandma2tweeties? Hope she's well..

Benji27 she is doing well. We are on the facebook page as it seems easier to access.

How is everyone doing?

Sleeved on 12/15 and have lost 31 pounds so far!! Haven't been sick at all. I do take omeprazole every day though. No heartburn either. Learning to eat differently. Not hitting my Protein goals. Can't take any more of those drinks!

Wow that's awesome your doing great Chris. Thanks for the update on Grandma tweeties. I'm not a water drinker but still I perservered sipping away

Today I couldn't even sip and had to look at other option -powerade zero!

Were you sleeved in December 2014? Come join us on our 1st year surgiversary cruise to the Bahamas!

Our December 2014 Sleevers Facebook group is having a 1-year surgiversary get together! We are going to do a 3-day cruise to the Bahamas. Below is the information:

Departing: December 4, 2015

Returning: December 7, 2015

Departure location: Miami, FL

The cost is based on double occupancy, however you may chose to have a room of your own, but you will still be charged the double occupancy rate.

Itinerary: Miami --> Coco Keys (cruise line's private island) --> Nassau (8 hours) --> Miami

Ship: Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas

Cabin Costs: (total cost for cruise per person)

Interior - $358/pp

Porthole Ocean-view - $341/pp

Portrait Window - $348.50/pp

Jr. Suite - $641/pp

Grand Suite - $941/pp

Payments - A $50 deposit is due, per cabin, within 21 days. Another $150 is due within 120 days of cruise departure, and the final balance is due within 75 days of cruise departure. We have been assigned our own personal group agent that will send everyone a copy of the agreement with all payment due dates, etc. If you are not able to make the entire cruise payment at one time, you will have the options of making payments payments toward your final bill as you like as long as they are made by the appropriate dates. All payments are made to the travel agency organizing this cruise. No payments are made to me.

Required Documents - For this particular cruise, the documents required are Passport OR Certified copy of your birth certificate and your state ID.

We are also inviting a spouse or significant other should they have a desire to go, and it makes your participation easier. There are quite a few people in our lives that have been through quite a bit since we started our journey, and I feel strongly that their love and support should also be celebrated.

If you want to join us on this cruise, please send me a message with your name, contact information, and how many people you are bringing so that I can confirm your participation and make sure you get all the necessary information from the travel agent.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me.