Has anyone experience considerable back pain beginning week 2? Just below my shoulder blades, an acking pulsing pain. Reached an all time high tonight and not sure what to do to help it. Any advice? Anyone else experience this?

I had my sleeve surgery on Tuesday November 17th, weighing 215.8. I did my one week weigh in today and came in at 205.4 lbs. That's a total weight loss of 10.4 lbs in just 7 days. So happy with that and the rate of my recovery. Dealing with some food demons in my head still but happy with my decision. Can't wait to see what I have to say one year from now. We will see!

Had sleeve surgery on the 17th. Everything went great. No complications and out of the hospital the next day. Recovery has gone great too. Already heading back to work tomorrow. But I'm so frustrated right now that I could cry. I am so hungry! Everyone says they have no appetite and forgets to eat. That has not happened to me. I'm getting my protein and following the liquid diet perfectly but I'm so hungry! My stomach growles and everything. And everything looks good and smells good. I'm in a

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So I've done the research and decided on a doctor, finally get scheduled, so excited and ready that I just can't stand it! So why was I in a puddle of tears this morning in my closet trying to get ready for work?! I am so tired and I just can't take it! I mean literally tired! It's so frustrating to hit your snooze button too many times and risk getting the kids to school late. Im taking this next step to change my life and be healthy and all of a sudden I just feel like I can't wait the 3 short

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I did it! I got scheduled today. My surgery will take place in Denver on November 17th. I am so anxious, nervous, excited but completely committed to this process. I have also managed to tell my closest family and friends and was pleasantly met with complete support. Wow! I really did not expect that. I expected some sort of push back but I just received such great support and love from all. I am so lucky. I'm sure I will run into some sort of negativity along the way but so far have been

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