It's the second time around for us both so I think we will probably just do the JP at the end of my first trimester and then just announce all the news at once. We were planning to just go do it...

Just needed to scream from the rooftops... Sleeve was best decision ever! 20 months ago I was miserable, sick, and had crazy periods. Today I'm engaged to my soulmate and we just found out we are...

Let me clarify.... A year out you wont be able to puke unless you just ate something.... Period. Few months out you are still healing.

You know, I dont think you can get a stomach virus after the sleeve. In fact, I haven't thrown up once since. Things stay in your stomach for less than 30 minutes typically, so if you eat something...

When you start eating the same amount of calories you burn. Plain and simple. If you need 1500 calories a day to cover your avg. exertion for the day, and and you don't eat less or exert more, you...

Awe thank you! Your words mean so much! I think I need to get more involved on the board again and it will help me stay a bit truer to my goals. Life is hard before and after the surgery, and its all...

11576 And here is a full body shot.

All, it has been a lifetime since I last posted! I am about 18 months out right now and my entire life is different. I am down around 110 lbs, but that is up 3 lbs and I haven't had any weight loss...

So I was at a stable 197 this morning which is 104 lbs in 11 months and 22 lbs from my goal weight. I am down from a tight size 24/3x to a normal size 14 and XL tops.

Things I wish my 301 lb self...

And I am 61 lbs down. I drink soda every day, and I barely remember to eat sometimes, but so far so good. I am healthy with good vitamin levels, down from a size 24 to an 18, off all my meds except...

I havent been posting much, but I have been reading almost daily. Primarily, because I am very frustrated at my slow loss and embarrassed at my inability to stick to a vitamin/gym regimen due to...

Breakfast ..... Protein drink with 25 g of protein

Snack..... Banana or almonds

Lunch..... Tiny salad with 2oz of chicken and edemame

Snack..... Greek yogurt, or popcorn, or cheese and...

For the first two weeks, I had to take a nap after every shower. In the third week, I would at least have to sit down. Now, at over 6 weeks out everything is back to normal with my energy levels...

My doc didn't do a leak test. I read they aren't that valid anyways for a few weeks out when the swelling goes down. The DS is a much bigger surgery with a higher complication rate than GS alone. I...

You look fab and for lolz I have that same red shirt with the crochet on the shoulders from Cato!!! Lol

I ate really badly the last few days and this morning I was up two pounds. I was so depressed on the way to work, and then when I got here I had a Christmas Cookie and a piece of Chocolate someone...

Avoid Spinach until after a month out according to my Nutritionist. Dont do any fiberous veggies until after a month. Stick to Zuchinni and Squash and Sweet Potatoes and things that can be cooked...

Sweet thanks for sharing so openly and honestly! You rock!

So inspiring!!! No suggestions except for maybe eating more lol, but I do have a question. Everyone on here has different docs, who all reccommend different restrictions to maximize success. And it...

First off, you look great so dont discredit your work so far! Second, do you think Dr. Marvin's office's lax diet restrictions and overall lack of attention has hurt your weight loss? They are great,...

I had a small cup of diet coke tonight and it was fine. I really just sipped it and then went for some ice tea with Splenda for my next choice without even thinking twice. I'd probably have some...

This is definitely a cute thread!

- No more fear Southwest is going to make me buy an extra seat
- No more flying across country with my arms crossed so the people next to me don't go home...

I think the key to what you said, was taking 45 minutes to eat. Make a rule, if you can't eat it in 20 minutes, you are done. Then try again a few hours later. I think measuring is great for some...

I just had my one month check-in with Robyn from Dr. Marvin's office and she said everything was fine. I weighed in at 266 on their scale, which was pretty amazing. They have lifted all restrictions...

OMG - I have been horribly sick since Christmas Eve. Today was the first day I could come into the office and I am so behind on work. My entire face is chapped, lips and nose are peeling from using...