I have lost 34 pounds since 9/25. I can still wear my size 22 and 20's but they are loose. I can definitely see changes in my face and my tummy. My bra straps will not stay up on my shoulders and...

I have a big water cup with plastic straw and I use it often. I have no problems with using the straw.

My catheter hurt like hell when they took it out. It hurt a lot when I went to the bathroom for about 3 or 4 times. It finally got better and I did have a little bit of blood. I also started my...

I had some moscato wine last weekend at 4 weeks out. I contemplated for awhile whether to drink or not. My husband were on a romantic camping trip and I wanted to drink in front of the fire. I had...

I am 5 weeks out. Last week I had two spoons of vanilla frozen yogurt with a little of the reeses hard topping. I handled it fine but it was sugary. I enjoyed the treat but have not had any treat...

oh my...glad I am not the only one who wonders about this. No chance of pregnancy for me but I wondered too when I could resume. At my two week follow up with my doctor he said I could resume all...

Sorry you are still feeling discouraged. Weird that you have not lost any weight since you received your pic line. They must be giving you enough nutrition that just keeps you regular so you won't...

I think that is wonderful that you two have a bond of the sleeve and meeting every so often to catch up. That's pretty cool!! To answer your questions, the band was successful for awhile, maybe...

I would absolutely love to swim in a pool. We do have one close by that is only like $2 for the use. I did water aerobics for awhile and loved it but got so cold by the end that I was freezing in a...

Hi Babs!
Congrats on your 40 pound mark. That's awesome. It's amazing the size changes we experience. In 2006 I had the lap band and had lost 103 pounds. I went from a size 22 to a 10. I still...

Hi Babs,
I live in Pueblo West, CO but frequently travel to Denver as I have many friends and family who live there in the area. I would love to be a part of your group. :D

This is a tough one and you should do all the research you can. Being as uncomfortable as you are, you might want to think about it longer before making any decision. Either way it is a big risk. ...

This is interesting. Today after getting home I attempted my big ass chewable multi-vitamin. They are very sour. I always bite into the pill three times and mix sips of a strong protein drink. ...

So weird! So I did see my surgeon today. He had just arrived back yesterday from a health conference in Washington D.C. He told me that there is new evidence that most leaks will occur within the...

So I am slightly confused with nutritionist recommendations. I was given her packet when I left the hospital. Stage 1 is clear liquids and was suppose to be for one day after surgery. Stage 2 is...

I am going to Arizona this weekend to visit with my father. Some friends of mine bought one of my dad's motorcycles and so we are all piling into the Dodge and heading out for a 12 hour road trip. ...

I am two weeks post-op. I have had no problems with cold or hot liquids. I put ice cubes in my protein shakes to keep them cold. I too get a pain under my left rib cage. I feel it at different...

honest mistake we will probably all make. Labels are not always viewer friendly and I have made this mistake myself with the ensures. They are full of sugar. No more for me. Shake it off and go...

I had some bloating after I came home from the hospital. I had lost weight before surgery and then came home weighing the same and it was frustrating. I believe it was because I was full up on IV...

Did your doctor mention the lactose drops? I was drinking the almond milk too. I bought the unsweetened vanilla. I did not like the taste, it was too bland so I added a teaspoon of stevia and it...

I love coffee, hot or iced. I have only drank one cup every morning for most of my adult life, and maybe two cups on the weekends with my husband. I am a creamer fanatic so it's more about the...

I had my band out about 8 weeks before having my sleeve. My recovery has been so much better from the sleeve than when I got my lap band in and out. I have more energy and just feel better after...

Today marks two weeks for me post-op. I have been on complete protein shakes and water, that's it for 14 days. I also drink G2 and powerade zero because those are the best tasting for me and keep...

Welcome!! congrats on the sleeve. Today marks two weeks for me since I was sleeved. I have done extremely well too. I can tolerate most anything that I drink but I am staying away from a lot of...

I presently take one chewable multi-vitamin with iron that I bought for gastric sleeve patients. I also take 2 vitamin B-12's that dissolve in my mouth, and two to three tums at night for calcium. ...