I am at my one year anniversary of gastric sleeve surgery and am scheduled for a breast augmentation tomorrow. The plastic surgeon I'm going to likes to perform the augmentation and lift in two...

I am 10 months out and pretty close to where I want to be weight wise. I stopped drinking any alcohol a month or so before the surgery and didn't have any for six months after. I will occasionally...

Thank you everyone for your words of encouragement. It means more to me than you will ever know. I entered into a marriage for all the wrong reasons that was unhappy and unfulfilling on so many...

Thank you for the nice words. My husband is not overweight and hasn't really ever struggled with his weight. He was supportive of me, yes that is true. There are many nice things about him, but we...

As I approach my 9 month surgiversary, so much has changed for me is the last six weeks. Weight wise, I am pretty close to where I want to be to maintain. I'm wearing a size 6 or 28 jeans and a...

Great job! Lovely dress

I really relate to your NSV's jessiejess. Something changed for me this month from focusing on a diet and losing weight to wanting to see how far I can push my body athletically. Once that happens,...

Bought a pair of size 28 (American size 6) joes jeans and ran 3, 12 minute miles today.

Interesting article. She had quite a bit of weight loss and it doesn't state the time it took her to lose, but she is definitely having to deal with issues that require insurance covered surgery in...

Good for you for keeping on top of your medication. I have had an overall feeling of increased happiness since the surgery. This is mainly because I feel better about myself and my relationships...

Such good advice. I will add that whatever happens, you shouldn't regret getting yourself healthier. It's a big adjustment, and if you can start a conversation with your husband about it, maybe you...

The first few days are really tough, but it does get easier. I would just go to bed early and I drank a lot of herbal tea.

For the first few months, you won't really feel much hunger and you will feel full after 2-4 bites of protein. That level of restriction begins to gradually loosen up, so it is important to develop...

I had the same experience as Margaret when I was 36 and diagnosed with skin cancer. It is very serious and deadly. I was a frequent bed user as a teenager and in my 20's. I do spray tanning from...

Totally in agreement with Alanna. Her experience was very similiar to my own. It is much better now in month seven.

Good for you!

Awesome Kacie! Wow, that was quick.

When are you scheduled ? Best wishes.

They do have protein shots that I have read about from others on this forum.

I was starting to notice the same thing and the more I ate, the more I craved carbs. I am doing the pre-op diet for five days right now and it is already working to bring the tight restriction back...

The same thing happened to me in that my surgery was moved up. I felt a lot like you because I was mentally prepared for a later date. I took a few days to soul search and ultimately decided to go...

If you are hungry, it's better to have an extra shake then something off of your diet. The unjury chicken soup is very good too and helps get you through. I'm actually doing the pre-op diet right...

The hair loss is kind of a bummer for about 3-5 months. You don't go bald, but your hair will thin quite a bit. I had really thick hair and it gets all over my car and floors. It's also disturbing...

Lately, I have noticed that I am craving carbs more. I have started eating bread and rice and crackers. It seems to make me more sluggish and give me the F#*# -it's when it comes to exercise. So, I...

Hi Traci, I would be happy to answer your questions. I am really glad I had the surgery and definitely think you can lose 75 pounds or more if you want to, but keep in mind that the sleeve is a...