Ahh, you're a GUY!!! That makes ALL the difference! IDK why you guys lose sooo much faster than us gals! I've always been jealous of that! LOL You're not the first person I've heard say that you have cereal for breakfast. My doctor's instructions don't allow that, but I'm seriously considering going rogue! #1 because I want/need the fiber and #2 because it would make my life so much easier to be able to have something other than protein (eggs, meat or cheese) or a protein drink for breakfast. I hadn't been exercising really, but this week did begin doing a little walking and swimming...I'm hopeful that it will jumpstart some more loss. As far as your salt/snack cravings - I heard about this product and just tried them - they're sunflower based nuggets and pretty darn good! Somersault Snack Co.: Snacks : Crunchy Nuggets of Sunflower Seeds I've only had the Pacific Sea Salt ones, but I'll be trying the others soon. Thanks for responding and continued success with your weight loss!

Hi. I was reading your progress reports and find it amazing that you've lost over 100 lbs in 4 months! That's incredible!!! Are you working out like a mad woman or do you think this has a lot to do with the nausea that you were having? I've lost over 40 in 2 months but would really appreciate your suggestions. Thanks.

I had real bad nausea until I had my gallbladder removed about 1 month after my sleeve. I also had a lot of problems with acid which seemed to contribute to the nausea as well. Once I started taking the right antacid that worked for me I was fine. I now use Aciphex 20mg a days and life is good!! No more belching or acid!

Hey Rowdy! Wow, you are reporting great weight loss! Mine seems to be slow, I've lost 13lbs since surgery day. I know that I'm not eating many calories as I track them on my fitness pal. I do pretty well sipping water at work, but when I get home. I forget! I am feeling very good. I Try to go on walks. I know focusing on water intake will help with the weight loss!
I'm learning that I get full very fast. Yes, you must pay attention to eating slow and chewing! I'm 3 wks out and have added cottage cheese and eggs.
Good to hear from you! I will send you a private msg

So glad to hear you are doing well. Would love to hear your story when you get a chance. 28 lbs....wow....awesome!!

as for pain the meds are wonderful....hotel ticuaan was wonderful.....first 2 days at clinic and hotel were pure hell. much better and back in ark now....only liquid diets just not doing it for me...i've tried a bite of roast beef sandwich with au jus, 2 pringles, a poached egg, a bite of chcken enchilda....none of it tasted good except the poached egg and the pringles........everthing else has tasted nasty....taking it very slow on what i do eat and can tell when i dont chew it well enough, shortness of breath....cannot each much of anything....all i could do to get the soft poached egg down....but was good,,,,,,down 28 pounds so far..... hey fawn may need your help on something work wise....will private you about it and maybe you can point me in the right direction...will let you know....thanks for all your support....shandy.....tijuana is just what it is...TIJUANA....but the stafff and dr alamanza...class all the way....keep in touch especially when you get close......post op day 6.....yes, already cheated and had some semi solid foods

How are you doing since surgery? I am scheduled for May 3 and was just wondering how everything went with Dr. Almanza.

Hey! Just checking in to see how you are doing? I'm post op Day 12 and doing great! Tired of liquids! Ready to eat some real food!

Hope you have a fantastic journey!!!

It's almost here...best of luck!

Hope it all goes well with your surgery. All the very best. Looking forward to hearing from you on the Sleeved side.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Look forward to hearing of your success!

Rowdy, that story about Bielema made me laugh. But remember that same type of comment cost my man Mitt the election. Oh well. Anyways, today was the first tough day on the liquid diet. I had a huge meeting in Chicago and yesterday was laxative day so I did not eat anything this AM especially with a 2 hr drive. Didnt want to also have to risk having to excuse myself during my very important meeting. So I was famished. But Saturday night is my last night at Hotel Ticuan. Make sure you come and say "hi" and maybe we talk some college FB. No matter how much pain I am in talking college FB will get me to forget. Mark

Hey Rowdy, I was just noticing that you have Dr. A. I have my surgery this Thursday. Cant wait. On a side note you as a Razorback good luck with Brett Bielema. I am up here in Wisconsin and alum and part season tix holder. His ego is to much. His comments last week about Saban were ridiculous.

Thought you looked like a customer...lol online store pretty cool