Be sure to get a minimum of 70 grams per day! Good luck.

Felt completely safe and was impressed with all the staff at the Marriott Hotel and with Dr. Ortiz and his entire staff. It was an extremely positive experience. Rating 1-10 I would give my...

Jazzmatazz, it is definitely horomonal. I was always ready to cry from about 2weeks thru 12 weeks, not often at 4 mos began to start finding me again; and at 5 months on top of the world! Feel...

My stomach never made noises before surgery, then after wow! It was really bad/noisey the first 2-3 mos. Then it gets much quieter. As for not being able to eat much, my stomach is very fickle at...

No problems early on, but past 2 weeks I can't see worth a hoot! Drastically worse, I was assuming it was old age...maybe I am too dehydrated? Thanks for post! I'll be drinking more too. Good luck.

I have never had Depo or horomones... after surgery I started also, extremely heavy and lasted 2or 3 extra days. Two weeks later started again. Following few months it was heavy and lasted 18...

I've been HOT for 35 years!!! Now I am always FREEEEEEEEEZZZZZZING and winters just starting! My husband just laughs and does the happy dance. I use to freeze him to death....now I am cold and...

I have slept much less since surgery....have no idea why, can't seem to figure it out. Sometimes I get really tired after 2 or 3 days with little sleep so I collapse for an extended period of sleep...

Thank you! Excellent and informative post. You have me reviewing my behaviors and habits!!!

Awesome! Congrats on your success!!!!!

Sadly, I can't relate yet! I have lost over 80 lbs, down from a 46DD down to a 38 "something". Currently have them stuffed and restuffed into a 38DDD, biggest size I could find but they are...

Magnesium supplements help immensely!

AMEN!!! I so regret not doing this years ago, regardless the cost! I missed out on so much living. So many family gatherings, outings, fun with the kids, I was simply too fat, too tired, in too...

Welcome Kayla! Just wanted to say that although everyone's experience is different I have never had one moment of pain! NO REGRETS! Not even one!!!! Best advice I can give: Choose your doctor...

After the sleeve we LOVE/HATE our scales. Some of us become soo obsessed with them we can't stay off of them. At times the scale can spark depression; other times sheer jubilation! We dance, shake...

Good luck to you! It is absolutely the best thing I have ever done for myself EVER! You will have ups and downs, but just be patient and do as the doc says...life time will take care of the rest!

Way to go! Congrats! I am dreaming of 199. So excited for you, keep up the good work!!!

WOW, YOU ALL ARE AMAZING!!! It's been a busy few days and I was amazed to see all the comments, cograts, and good wishes from everyone. So relieved you all understood, I had been feeling like such...

I was stuck for about 5 weeks and highly annoyed, but it finally started falling off again. Just our bodies adjusting. Inches keep coming off so I'm still smiling. ------------ Just wondering if...

Jumped on the scales this morning and smiled today. Hubby laughed as I did my happy dance. Then he stepped on the scales, apparently for the first time in several months......he did not do the...

Some things I've already checked off my bucket list:

No more bp meds!
Painfree joints!!
Walking long distances without getting winded
Fit in size 14 jeans again
Whole new wardrobe

The next...

Tell me about this...I've been dizzy too especially in the mornings...I feel drunk. I stumbled into the closet wall last week. It only lasts briefly then I'm good, but is a little concerning. ...

Part time single here. Hubby drives a truck and is gone 4-6 days at a time. It was difficult at times but mostly a blessing in disguise....If I felt bad I just had me to worry about....didn't have...

From KY. Currently working in the northwest; but always a southern girl!

Dr. Ortiz in Tiajuana is AMAZING!!! A little pricier than some of the others but a master! He was recently featured in Newsweek, as one of the top bariatric surgeons. I had my surgery in June and...