I have lost 195. My doctor estimates that I have around 30-35 pounds of excess skin, just in the abdominal area.
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I have lost 195. My doctor estimates that I have around 30-35 pounds of excess skin, just in the abdominal area.
Cold intolerance is very common. I am freezing all the time. I still wear sweaters in 75 degree weather.
Look for some kind of soup or a grilled chicken. Make sure to chew at east 20-25 times.
I usually have my husband order a larger meal than he normally would eat and then we share. I agree the kids menus are usually less than desirable and not as healthy. I do get bored and talk a lot or...
Thanks so much. Excellent advice as always! Congrats on your victories:)
Congrats! All of your advice has meant the world to me:)
Thanks for all the info!!!! I had been wondering about the "life" of my sleeve.
I always need solid food to feel full. Almonds are great for this. If I still feel a little hungry after a meal or bar or even as a snack, almonds do the trick!
My surgery was performed by Dr. Almanza and he has performed the surgery on several of my friends. We have all had good results. We are all nurses and not one of us has a complaint.
Welcome and good luck. I too paid for my surgery. The best gift ever!!!!
I went alone and it was just fine. You do make friends and bond with the others.
I am 8 months out and down 149 pounds. I would like to lose 51 more. Things have really slowed down over the last few weeks. I know I need to get more protein in. Ever since surgery, I can't stand...
Sugar free jello and popsicles.
Congrats on your success:o
You have done a great job. Your story reminds me of my own. When at family gatherings I can feel them looking at what I do or don't eat. I also get questioned about my choices. I am following the...
I had the same issue at that time. I still cant eat an entire chicken breast and I'm 7 months out. It is very hard to change our mindset. I still feel bad about how much food I end up throwing out...
I get sooooo hungry!!! Crave carbs for about a week before my period and the entire time I'm on it. I thought it was just me and was FREAKING out!!! None of this started until about 2 months ago. I...
I started at 367 and 5ft 6 inches. I am down 105 pounds at only 5 months. The sleeve can work but you need to find the type of diet that works for you. I do low carb, high protein.
Thanks so much Ann. You are always so encouraging. This helped a lot:) I have begun to feel that I am not losing fast enough. I suffer more from head hunger than anything and I agree with you about...