I'm sure it wasn't you :) And Jersey - I DETEST those stupid little white chairs! I remember at a Weight Watchers meeting one time (praise the Lord those days are over) the leader said a group of...

Hi Red - I live kind of near you in Kent, so hi! I would be concerned about going home the same day too because of leaks & other complications that may crop up the first couple of days. Although I...

My doc recommended the sleeve over the band because with the band you need frequent appts to keep it filled properly. There are also problems with it slipping. With the sleeve you hazel up and are...

Oh I forgot to say...at parties I've eaten these types of things:
a bit of cheese
sliced meats
fruits - grapes, melon, strawberries, other berries, etc etc. Just watch quantity cuz they are full...

Hi Sarah, Sometimes I've told waiters I'm on a strict hospital diet & order ala cart. Here are some ideas of what I have eaten at restaurants:
Olive Gardern - order just 1 or 2 meatballs with...

Same here with lots of pillows. AND many nights I ended up in my recliner. That was probably the most comfortable. Sweet dreams!

Your story sounds like mine. My sister died of breast cancer in December. Her memorial was 1/12 & on 1/16 I had the surgery. I almost cancelled because of my sister, but then I thought the best...

Hi Jenna - I think you need a support group or counselor or trainer or coach to kinda work with you thru all this stuff. It sounds like you are self-sabatoging...which many of us can relate to. Go...

You are doing great! I don't care whether it's water weight or what...you are carrying around 7 lbs LESS!!! I say hallelujah!

Yes, my primary doc told me I was cured...as long as I don't gain weight back. Blood sugar readings are normal for the first time in years. I had not been taking any meds for it. Woohoo!!!

Bambi...focus on positive thoughts...not what that idiot said! Chances of people dying of this surgery are absolutely minuscule. Compared to health problems from the weight, you (and your fam) are...

Before I had my sleeve I went on the HMR program at my bariatric center. The protein based shake called HMR 70 is lactose free & really nummy. It's a powder & you can blend it into an iced shake or...

I had TERRIBLE plantar fac in BOTH feet. Got it from walking every day for hours on concrete in bad shoes & exercising in the same bad shoes. Per the podiatrist, I went to a specialty shoe store &...

Hi Jersey, You have been thru a lot & are a brave & courageous girl! I support you :) Go for it!!! I bet once you have the sleeve & have lost some weight your overall health will start to...

So glad you worked it out!!! Yay!

Hi Inky, I live in Kent too :) Hopefully by the end of the day you will have this worked out. Another idea...if you want to keep your job (sounds like you love it except for this not getting time...

I agree = you are doing great & better than many including me. Go to the store & heft up a 50 lb bag of dog food. You are almost there in weight loss!!!

I don't know if this is what is going on with you, but here's what happened to me down 55 so far.... My fat was really hard-packed behind my skin :) As I've lost the pounds it's all much squishier...

That's fabulous! Can I ask what is your eating plan for the day? Protein? Calories? Carbs?

Hi Ponychic! If you have to cook, try drinking a protein shake while cooking. Or something that is on your plan at this stage. That might keep you from wanting to cheat. Personally I like the...

Hi Trishy, I used Dr. Q & had a great experience. I've not had ANY complications whatsoever. I know there are lots of very qualified docs in MX. What helped me to decide was I asked for...

Yay!!! Last time I was there I ordered 2 plain meatballs with marinara on the side. Delish! I could only finish one. What amazed me was the amount of food everyone else shoveled in. That used to...

The above folks had some great things to say & I just have a couple more...
1. I was into diet coke my entire life...REALLY into it. I stopped cold turkey the day I started the pre-diet & replaced...

Check again because sometimes they don't get it right the first time! My insurance (altho I ended up not using them) told me no the first time because their wording is different. I also got several...

42 pounds is fabulous! Just keep on going :)