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I'm glad to hear you're feeling relatively well given your situation and that things look so good already - that's exciting! I could use a little belly work, but it's the saggy boobs and butt I need more than anything. No matter how heavy I work out the rear nothing wants to develop there. If you're thinking about plastic…

You continue to do amazing things - and you're an exercise machine!!!

Sounds to me like you're a complete and total success! You've done so much work and come so far, and I'm betting you'll have things exactly where you'd like in no time at all. It is interesting how thought patterns change after surgery - I don't have that 'feel like a failure' feeling when I eat something I shouldn't…

I'd say probably four months, all though I still overestimate once in a while. It seems like some days I can eat more in a sitting than other days, and it's also variable based upon what kind of food I'm eating. Things that pack together well in my stomach allow for more intake, where things like salad require a smaller…

Thank you for considering this :) People have very correctly pointed out that neither vegan nor vegetarian wil equal weight loss. I have been working very hard to move to vegan and it's so worth it. First, there are many studies linking animal protein to inflammation, which in turn leads to many of the common causes of…

I'm glad the school is helping out - please do take advantage of anything they may offer - one on one counseling, groups, etc. I still vote for exercise as it will likely help with the stress eating, too. You're doing all the right things to get help :)

I just happened to click on the "Recent NSV" thread... there you were back in June nailing the first 20 minute run in couch to 5K. I did that a few years ago but then quit running, but have started back since surgery. I'm up to 14 minutes and can't wait to match your efforts. Are you still running? I'm doing strength…

Beautiful, beautiful numbers!!! I'm so happy for you :)

Thanks for sharing the article - that was very interesting. I know for me, I found as soon as I started working out with the trainer (body weight exercises, lifting/resistance) I got hungrier! I knew it was my body asking for my fuel and I was able to eat more which is all good. The weight is still coming off despite some…

I felt pretty decent right after surgery - the usual light grogginess, but very minimal pain compared to what I'd anticipated. The next day the nausea hit, and that hung around for three days. I went back to get a little extra IV fluids and an IV drug for nausea and that did help some. As horrible as vomiting sounds right…

I'm really glad you went into the ER, and I'm sorry you're hurting so much - I really feel for you. Don't hesitate to go back if you feel you need to. Deep down, you're a very strong person to have come so far. Do what you can to dig down and find that strength. I know when I am very depressed I feel like I'm in the bottom…

Please keep us posted and let us know you're okay <3

I have two thoughts....first, if you're at a school rather than calling go directly to the counseling offices and tell them you need to have an appointment with someone and stress the urgency and explain the roadblocks you've encountered. Most schools are very tuned into mental health issues these days. Second, I agree…

I think doing your research is very important. My friend and I are both nurses, and we did a ton of reading, asked a lot of questions, and educated ourselves prior to surgery. Neither one of us could have afforded to have surgery done in the states as our insurance wouldn't cover the cost. We went to Dr. Ortiz at the…

You look fabulous, and that's a really great rate of loss for 9 months!!!

Keep on gloating all you want - that's a beautiful thing!

You're looking great! How tall are you? That would factor into any thoughts on an ideal weight. You are so right about the bras. I have one style I've probably worn for 15 years, can order it online, and I'm done. Now those don't work. I HATE shopping for bras, but finally bit the bullet after being down about 45 lbs. and…

You don't just look like a different person, you ARE a different person! You did a beautiful job making all the right choices. When you said you decided to work with animals instead of accounts - that's it - now I know your incredible! Best wishes for continued success!!!

Sorry this didn't format very nicely, but I think you can get the idea. It's a chart I put together based upon what I could find on the internet. Sometimes various sites give a different amount of protein for the same serving size, so I can't promise this is perfect, but hopefully it gives you a good idea…

I totally laughed out loud with this one! I'm right there with you. I will be losing a total of about 76 lbs from my higher recent weight (sleeved 9/10), which isn't a big amount, but I'm down almost 60 lbs. from that and I'm starting to see skin issues on my waist and thighs. So far the heavy weights have been enough to…

8/1/15 212# started pre-op diet 9/10/15 Sleeve at 197# Before pic about 4 years ago around 220# Recent pic on 11/5/15 about #175 I'm about 166# now but haven't done a pic lately Aiming for ?145-150#? Edited to add: There are some amazing photos on here - you folks are all so inspirational for me!

9-10-2015 VSG

Wow, look at you! You are looking so good!!!

I agree with Sinderstorm - fortunately my stomach did well with just about anything I've eaten since surgery, but it really can be difficult to gauge when you're going to be comfortable to feeling like you're about to explode. It's the difference of one little bite. That gets easier to figure out as time goes on. Try not…

Yes - no problem with eating it - I'm more inclined to have a problem NOT eating it :)

Hi Connie - I had VSG on 9/10. The first few weeks can be a little rough, but hang in there as it's such a beautiful thing to see your body changing and the scale #s dropping. Best of luck to you!

Warhawk, I hope things turn around for you. It sounds like you're seeing a doctor if you're getting labs done regularly, but don't hesitate to ask about seeing a specialist if the trend continues. There are lots of things that can impact liver enzymes, so if this doesn't turn itself around it would be good to dig a little…

Please stop all freaking immediately :) It's very common to have that sort of experience, and I agree that your calorie level is pretty low. Step back and think about it from a logical perspective, too - could you really eat 700 calories a day (or 800 or 900) and NOT lose weight eventually? I get frustrated when I hit…

212 - 8/1 Preop diet started 197 - 9/10 Surgery Date (down 15) - Had a VSG 182.8 - 10/10 One months (down 14.2, 29.2 total) 173.8 - 11/10 Two months (down 9.0, 38.2 total) 171.2 - 11/17 Current weight at 68 days postop - down 40.8 - yay! Size 18 jeans at the start, now wearing size 14 jeans very comfortably Just started…

Sounds like a great 'year one' to me, and the fact that you have so much insight into your status shows that you will always be successful. Congratulations on doing such a great job!!