I ate small amounts of those things that I wanted to eat... a few chips with queso dip, guacamole, black-eye pea dip, a small amount of cheeseball and crackers. I had one alcoholic drink that I did...

I have the same issue. I think that I really have to be stricter on my portion control and exercise. The last 50 lbs. are the most stubborn. ;)

I had my sleeve in September 2013. I am 5'9" and was 392 pounds. I am currently at 250 and still losing slowly. It is the best thing that I ever did for myself. The surgery was not too difficult...

Since I am a biker also, I really get your NSV! I'm not up to 100K yet, but hope to be there by fall. Keep spinning!

I had a bit of a setback this week. I woke up Tuesday night around 2 a.m. with this horrible burning sensation in my upper abdomen, just under my breast bone. It wouldn't go away, so I took some...

Congratulations for choosing the next step. Last year at this time, I couldn't even walk 1/2 a block. Had surgery in September and have lost more 120 lbs.Now I can walk 4 miles and bike 30 miles on a...

I'm on my way to ND for a multiple week work assignment. As I sit here in the airplane, I am thinking of many NSV's today,. First, I'm flying without using a seatbelt extender. Yeah! And the tray...

I was sleeved in September and have had several stalls along the way. My doc in not a big proponent of counting proteins, carbs and fats. He prefers that you follow the formula of eating protein...

I totally understand, however, I know that recruiting is not the way for me. I have a brother who is severely obese and diabetic. I very much want him to have VSG surgery but know that I'll never...

I saw my endocrinologist today for a routine follow-up appointment, but the first with him since I had my surgery. He took me off all meds but my vitamins, ursidiol, and omprezole. I have been...

I am 5 weeks out today, but have been having bouts of diarrhea since last Monday. It is frustrating. I can't determine what's causing the problem but am wondering if I've become intolerant to milk...

I was sleeved on 9/23/13...a little over 3 weeks ago. Prior to being sleeved, I was on 3 diabetic medications, cholesterol meds and multiple pain meds for back and knee pain. Since being sleeved, I...

Not at all! This part has really surprised me, but I still enjoy cooking just as much as before. The difference now is that I can only eat a very small portion.

I started riding my bicycle 6 days post op. My doc said that if I felt like I could do it, I could give it a try.

I was off one week and had no problems, My insurance approval was good for 6 months. I was approved in beginning of July but didn't have surgery until 9/23 because of my work schedule.

Lesson learned...Went to Texas Renaissance festival this morning. Lots of rain, 100% humidity and 85 degree weather. I got way too hot and couldn't get cooled off. I couldn't get enough water in...

Yesterday, I rode 10 miles on my bicycle. I had only been doing 2-3 miles up to then. This morning, I awoke with some serious hunger! Had 2 soft fried eggs and 2 tablespoons of sausage...

I just had my two week post op visit and was able to see the doctor rather than the NP. He said that I'm doing great! Released me to go ahead eat many different foods, even including salad! Just...

Welcome fellow Texan! I'm in San Antonio and had my sleeve done on 9/23. Everything is good so far...soft food OK and have plenty of energy. I've even been riding my bike. Hope that everything...

I bike so I use Map My Ride app on my phone. It keeps track of my distance and time. That's what I am really interested in.

I'm 10 days post surgery and haven't had any problems swallowing pills. Guess I have an iron gut. ;)

I was able to change to my own clothes as soon as I was able to get out of bed. Was much more comfortable especially when walking.

I've been drinking lots of unsweetened iced tea since my surgery. Can't stand the jello, have had some sf popcicles. I've even gone to unflavored whey protein so I can add to my milk. I use as...

I had my surgery on Monday, 9/23, at Methodist Transplant & Specialty Hospital. Dr Pilcher and the nurses all took good care of me. Liquids do get easier. I've already started back to normal...

I had surgery on Monday, 9/23. Got and walked around the same day several times. Belly was a bit sore but had no problem drinking liquids. I go back to work on Monday so just took 1 week off. Went to...