Great job stepping outside your comfort zone! I'm so proud of you. I have been TERRIBLE about exercising and I can't even blame the weather since I live in TX, lol. I, too, have set-up some...

Hi there! Welcome aboard!!! My advice to you is to remember that this is YOUR journey. This means don't get caught up in your loss compared to others. Also, don't freak out when you hit a stall. ...

I've heard that rice isn't the best thing for us because it can get caught. I'm a little over 3 months post-op and I had rice for the first time just last week (in broccoli rice casserole). The...

Hi Deana! Welcome to the forum! I was sleeved 3 months ago and my best advice is to do the whole tiny bites and then chew-the-crap-out-of-it and go slowly thing. Also, listen to your body. It...

Wow - can't even fathom hitting goal. You rock! What a wonderful way to go into 2014! Did you ever think you would be a size 6?! Congratulations, girl!!!

My surgeon gave me a month-long prescription for post-op, but I realize since you went to Mexico you can't ask for that. I have the walmart brand acid reducers and take them when necessary - the...

It's definitely not too much food. If you listen to your stomach, it tells you when you are full - that should be your guide. I would definitely add a protein shake if you aren't drinking one...

I've yet to experience that. But, I'm not quite 3 months out yet. Definitely sounds like a symptom of dumping syndrome from what I've read.

I'm so glad to hear she told you all those wonderful things. They are all so true, but sometimes we get so scale-focused that we forget to celebrate the other victories. Congratulations on your...

Thinking you may have caught a bug. If not better tomorrow, I would call your surgeon just to be on the safe side. Feel better!

My surgery was on a Monday and I went back to work the following Monday. I have a desk job. I used my lunch break as nap time and did well.

Just diet and exercise got me 106 lbs down. A couple of years later I was 133 lbs heavier. We make this decision so we have the tool installed to help us remain successful with our weight loss. I...

Good job coming on back to get the support! That's what we are all here for. I live in Houston, too. I was sleeved 2 1/2 months ago! Good luck with your punch test - I know you can do it! =)

You have the most beautiful attitude! I did something similar. My surgery was on a Monday and so Saturday and Sunday were spent getting my mani/pedi, a facial, and a massage. You totally deserve...

I m 36, 5'5ish and my starting weight was 347. I weigh in on Mondays and as of this past Monday, 11 weeks post op, I have lost 58.2 lbs. I do my best everyday, but I struggle with getting in all my...

I had never heard about the shots until my doctor prescribed them to me the day after my surgery. 2 weeks of them, not a big deal except they kinda hurt and caused a lot of bruising. I asked if...

My surgeon told me not to concern myself with calories at this point and I'm 11 weeks out. I am eating somewhere between 600-800 calories as I do track my intake on MFP. I still struggle to get my...

I had trouble with my parents, too, but now they are my biggest supporters. I brought my mom to one of my appointments with my surgeon so SHE could ask him whatever questions she had. This helped. ...

Best wishes!!!

Wishing you all the best! Congratulations! Please do consult your surgeon for care during your pregnancy since you are still very much in "losing mode" and need to be sure to get proper nutrition...

You just need to do the best you can. You are most definitely not a failure. I only had a 3 day pre-op diet and it was very challenging, but as hard as it is to just say no now....it's all so much...

I had my surgery on a Monday and went back to work the following Monday. I was fine to go back to work, but sluggish and relied on my lunch hour to take a nap. I think one or two days post-op is...

I had a 1 week post op with my doctor and then my next appointment was 1 month with the nutritionist. I don't go back to my surgeon until 3 months post op, so I have no clue and am curious what...

Congratulations!!!

I have heard of this. If I recall correctly, I think that was how kaygee's surgery was done. It mystifies me how they can do that in one incision, but apparently they can and do.