Hello all! I haven't been on here in a while and I have missed a lot of updates. I'm going to read fast!:) I had the most awesome New Years - I got on the scale and finally hit the one hundreds!! It...

I am so glad it's over for you!! I can't help with the hunger question (I am never hungry), but did want to say welcome back and I'm glad you did well!

It is totally 'normal' to have fear about being put to sleep. It completely puts your life in someone else's hands. I have had four operations in the past year, and by the time I had the most recent...

I didn't have one at all.

Don't stress :) Sometimes our bodies hang on to the fluids and you can gain that much in water weight in a few days. It will pass! I have OCD about weighing, and actually have 2 scales. I weigh on...

I had another surgery (on my neck) six weeks ago. This was only a month after my sleeve. The neurosurgeon wanted me to increase my calories to 1000 a day to promote wound healing. Thats the only...

Welcome :)

There are multiple options under United Healthcare. Mine didn't cover bariatric surgery at all, so I had my surgery in Mexico.

I love Atkins caramel chocolate nut rolls, and have one every morning for breakfast. It's sweet, salty, soft and crunchy all at the same time. It's like my daily treat:) I don't crave regular...

I told everyone - and even posted it on my Facebook. I knew I was going to need all the support I could get! My co-workers have been awesome. We order lunch out every day, and sometimes I want...

You can get all of the directions off of that site without purchasing the books. Just click on the links for what to do each day :)

I don't know if you have tried Captain D's here at home, but they have awesome grilled tilapia. I order it with green beans and cole slaw and it makes three meals for me. Tasty and economical!

Welcome to the forum! Before my surgery, I made a comment on here that I was enjoying my 'last Big Mac and fries.' A very wise member responded that if I wanted a Big Mac and fries, I could...

Welcome!

I drink tea and diet coke - water makes me nauseous for some reason.

Congratulations!! Sending good thoughts to you as you recover:)

I have a large one on my right lower leg that I designed when I completed BC treatment. It has a center pink ribbon and butterflies on each side that have pink ribbon bodies and colorful wings. It...

It is normal to go less since you are taking in a lot less food. But it is really easy to get constipated, so make sure you are taking in plenty of fluids. At a month out, I had the worst...

I paid a deposit of $1500 when I scheduled, then the rest when I got there. I had mine in Puerto Vallarta, and stayed 5 days after surgery, so my husband ate a LOT!:)

My only risk factor for breast cancer was being overweight. After 2 surgeries and 7 weeks of radiation, I was determined that it was a risk factor that I was taking control of. My husband and I had...

I am with Erin. I would absolutely choke to death if I didn't drink. I have small sips and no problems.

Congratulations on the weight loss! I've missed seeing your posts. I hope your son is better soon!

Great advise. Just yesterday I pulled out my old Atkins books because I seem to be 'stuck' and want to see the scale start moving again. I am keeping my calories around 800, but that hasn't made a...

I had surgery in Mexico. Four hour flight home plus dealing with the Atlanta airport, then 2 hour drive. No problems.

I had never lost weight in my (big) butt before, only my stomach. It seems just the opposite with my sleeve. I am so happy to see my butt go!! Now if only my stomach will follow! :)