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forgot to mention - If you are having issues with water try some Mio in it! I can not stand plain water! its lead tasting and heavy feeling. The Mio really helps - I LOVE the fruit punch flavor

Make sure your measuring yourself! Your body is rearranging itself and getting ready for that next big loss! Its natural. I do understand how difficult it can be following the guild lines and not seeing the scale move! Hang in there and it will be a thing of the past! A few things that may help is increasing your calories,…

I cant comment on the breads, rice, pastas, deserts, ect... I also dont eat any fruit (exception is cooked tomato) only issue is egg. If it is in Tuna salad I'm fine. But scrabbled, boiled, or omelet and it doesnt sit well. I can eat about 1 egg a week - anything over that and the sleeve rejects it.

My surgeon recommends 40g carbs or less a day. I focus on Protein 70-90 grams. I do not drink protein shakes and I have a water intake of 8-14 cups per day. I am usually around 1,000 calories and my fat is between 50-70g (a lot of cheese) I am 13 months post off and have lost a total of 160 pounds (lost 22 pounds prior to…

How long ago did you have surgery? 13 months ago How much have you lost since surgery? 136 Current Weight? 228 Starting weight? 365 All time high? 387

my dr said 600-800 calories at least 800 to1000 if exercising that day as far as carbs are concerned. I try to eat healthy - but I really only focus on Protein and staying within range of my calories.

LOL!!! i love the underwear suggestion!!! it is SOO true!!! I had VSG on 07/23/2012, highest weight was 386 - surgery weight was 353 - current weight is 269. I also LOVE Sugar Free popcicles! I am 6 months post-op and I still eat 3-6 a day! Make sure you have the gas x-strips with you at the hospital!!! you may have gas…

I started off with a BMI of 54 and with uncomtrolable high blood pressure. I couldnt even make it thru the grocery store without extreme pain in my back and becoming out of breath, along with a laundry list of other weight related issues. I cried and was soo upset with myself for getting this big - I had to mulitate my…

that is awesome!!! you have done a teriffic job not only regaining your health back but also setting a example for your child!

I had a high BMI as well and had to pay out the extra 1k. it is good to get in the habit of eating right prior to surgery.. I ended up having food funerals and ended up gaining several extra pounds. my suggestion is to exercise!!! drink at least 8 glasses of water and eat protein - as much protein as you can, minimum of 60…

I still get hungry and I eat 5 - 6 times a day............ as for the enjoyment of eating - no I dont enjoy it anymore. I dont eat just to eat - or I dont eat just for the flavor / taste of food like I used to.

if your into eatting food with no restrictions and if your sleeve can tolerate it - Beef Jerky!!! 14 grams of protein per 1 ounce... you can get low sodium if water retention is a issue. I do chew on it like a piece of gum til it is pulverized.. it is all about finding out what works for you....

I dont drink soda - I stopped that months prior to surgery. being on a 600-800 calorie diet - I would not dream drinking a soda the carbonation of the beverage can cause pain and discomfort. if you MUST drink a soda - let it go flat first.. I personally like Mio. it adds flavor to my water and helps with water intake..…

my personal opinion - listen to your body - if your full dont stuff yourself.. if your hungry eat.. one day of being under calories is fine. If it is a ongoing trend - then I would talk to your PCP.

i have the same issue - lost 90 pounds so far and I havent lost anything cup size , the band size has went down 8 sizes. I just stick with sports bras to keep these girls in place and under control somewhat :)

about a month old :D my prior one was 7 yrs old - hehe i figured it was about time to update it

this might be a stall. most stalls can last 1 - 6 weeks. during this time I would measure yourself. During stalls inches can be lost. it is also a good time to review your food and exercise plan. make sure that your getting in at least 8 glasses of water a day - and eat 60 grams of protein. My surgeon and PCP tells me to…

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Hello! I am a avid lover of Dro Who. My fiancee owns a comic book/RPG store in Louisville KY. I love going to comic book conventions and playing pen and paper RPGs and video games.

My husband has Celiac's. maybe chicken fajitas with corn tortillas?? Your best bet is any dish that has no bread or starch to begin with. When you get into the Gluten free pastas and breads items the carbs and calories really start to pile on..

i dont know if these have been mentioned yet or not - i didnt look but pop corn - they have individual bags now that are 100 calories each there is a 100 calorie yogurt now.... Sugar free popcicles are 15 calories each ..... Sugar free Fudgecicles are 40 calories each individual packaged Apple sauce Sugar free Jello At…

I am fitting into dress slacks I havent worn in over 7 years!

3 automobile tires and a bald eagle so far.... i still need to loose a super model XD

I had Humana and recently Anthem BCBS - any bariatric procedure is a line item exclusion on my policy :( It was even excluded on my short term disability! I had to pay out of pocket for my surgery - I had Dr. Alvarez in Mexico. the cost was really reasonable (less then 1/2 the cost in the states) and the quality of care I…

HAHA!!!!! I have lost the same penis :laugh: and a ostrich egg thanks for the different perspective!

hello! I took this medication for about 6 months in 2007.. I was being monitored by my PCP and having monthly visits. I was 29 yrs old at the time - and in good health other then being over weight.. I did loose weight - 60 pounds in 6 months... but the lack of sleep (3-4 hours a night if I was lucky) I ended up having 2…

your inbetween sizes - it happens to all of us :) Like you said - you should have been wearing 20's. give it a few more pounds and you'll be in those 16's!!!

thats awesome that the clothes are fitting on you better. I agree - you are probably inbetween sizes! Dont give up- hang in there and you'll be in the smaller size in no time..

I love the little black dress! your rocking it!!! :)

good grief! you look like a completely different person! you have done an awesome job!!!! stay the course and never go back... but always remember :)