Not one to lecture or anything, but maybe try chewing and spitting out the food instead of swallowing it. I was so sick for weeks after my surgery I could barely keep liquids down, so I didn't eat...

Love every minute of it and embrace your newfound energy and active life with gusto, girlfriend! SO happy for you!

Good luck to you both!!

Hi! --

Sugar free Jello and Popsicles were on my "liquid stage" list.

I had 2 weeks off, and could have used a month. I had unforeseen complications after the surgery and couldn't keep food down. Instead of being *smart* and taking more time off from work, I forced...

Hi!

I was a conversion from the lapband. My surgeon did it in one surgery. I had acid reflux for 6 months, and suddenly one day it subsided. I rarely have an issue these days.

I have not...

Thanks, everyone! This is the first time back on the forum since posting that message. The service was beautiful, and (selfishly speaking) so was I.

XOXO,

Nat

My 42 year old cousin passed away on Wednesday from a very rare form of cancer. The memorial service is Friday. I need to look appropriately fabulous.

So I shopped for a dress at Cato. Found...

Girlfriend, this is just the beginning! Enjoy this moment and look forward to so many more of them!

I'm 10 months out and 125 lbs down, and still LOVE LOVE LOVE slipping on clothes and finding...

Hi Lawbubbles --

I was a band-to-sleeve conversion and am so happy to have that hateful little thing out of my body! I was throwing up a lot and had a constant pain in my left neck/shoulder all...

shawnm231 - good luck! Remember, all you have to do is lay there. :) Sending you positive energy for your transition!

~Nat

Okay girlfriend... deep breath.

I regretted my surgery for weeks. I couldn't eat, was weak, fatigued, had bad color, out of breath. I cried for 2 weeks. And then I adjusted. Your body went...

iris - you are gorgeous, girl!

Congrats on the approval! Now pick up the phone, call the surgeon's office, give them the approval codes and make them schedule you NOW. The surgery will happen...

I didn't tell people at work either. I attribute my success to weight watchers, juicing and LOTS of exercise!

Congrats and keep up the great work!

When you bought it, did you instantly begin the America's Next Top Model posing? I went shopping and passed this gorgeous maxi dress in the juniors department. I picked 2 sizes to try (my body...

I know exactly what you are feeling! I have said those exact words before. Eating was my hobby. I did it a lot - when I was happy, sad, stressed, excited, celebrating... Food was the constant.
...

Matthewsiv -

I don't know that there are any secrets to share - lots of sacrifice and hard work. BUT, I did change my lifestyle drastically.

I went mostly vegan (I call it "veganish), use my...

As of this morning I am 188.2 lbs!

My starting weight was 289.

I have lost 101 lbs since my surgery. I can't tell you how happy I am!!!

Of course I'm not done yet - I'm still 43 lbs from...

So I'm 6 months out and just had my bloodwork done. Lab results were called in this morning -- I have hypothyroid and extremely low iron.

The PCP is recommending I have a series of iron...

To dovetail on what Jose said above, don't just document the names of the people from the insurance company. Get a notebook and document EVERYTHING. You'll need the name, the date, pertinent...

Your story is so much like mine - like so many of us here. I wish you tons of success, happiness and health.

~Nat

Did you eat before your blood draw? Maybe that has something to do with it?

Congratulations! I am so very very proud (and a bit jelly) of you and your success. 138 lbs in 6 months is no small feat! Keep up the great work and be sure to revel in your success! It hasn't...

TSS -

I have a ton of goals and rewards for myself. When I hit a weight loss goal or a non-weight goal (being in the gym 15x in 21 days) I buy myself a non-food treat. Right now I'm working...

Not me. But I do eat lots of kale and broccoli. Are you taking your multi-vitamin?