I swore from the beginning that if I could just get the weight off that would be enough for me...that I wasn’t that vain to have to have a tummy tuck or anything afterwards. I was going for health...

I want the loose skin and stubborn fat gone around my tummy area. My VSG was a year and half ago. I’m not quite at my goal, but very happy with my success and would extremely happy with where I am...

That’s awesome!! Have a safe trip and have fun!!

PCOS/Insulin resistant/Pre-diabetic were all reasons I had the sleeve surgery. Plus I had other hormonal issues that caused me to have a difficult time losing weight. I completely understand the...

Thanks everyone!! Today was a lot better, thank goodness! I’m not sure what happened yesterday and Sunday were the worst. Ann2, that sounds like my nutritionist...lol. I know I need to drink more...

All great questions, Edie. And thanks for such a quick response!!! Let’s see if I can answer them all. I had a total hysterectomy 11 years ago so I don’t really have a cycle per se, but honestly I...

Yesterday and today it’s like my stomach is a bottomless pit. I eat until I am full, but 30 minutes later my stomach is growling in hunger. I try to ignore it thinking it’s head hunger, but then I...

Awesome NSV!! Keep it going and you’ll be running in no time!!!

I don’t think it would offend them for not gorging yourself on the food. If you are concerned with it offending them and they know about the surgery, then just ask them about it. Let them know that...

Oh I can imagine!! We live in Weatern Ky and I have sat in the bleachers while the boys play baseball when it’s 30* outside (sometimes colder)!!! Last year I bought a Buddy Heater (small propane...

OMG...I love that coat!! I am also super jealous of you seeing Hamilton!!! I hope you had a blast!!!

I just told my husband that I will need a new coat with a heater built in it for my son’s High School Baseball season that starts in early March!!!! Of course, I don’t think I will make it to...

Happy Surgiversary!!!! Thank you for being so helpful in the forum. You always have an encouraging word and are such an inspiration! You look amazing!!!

Congratulations!!! As for what next, maybe try some of the mud/obstacle runs. They do them in all distances...pick one and try it out!!! My husband and I did a six mile mud run a few years ago when...

Tomgearhart, I'm so sorry your recovery was so difficult!!! Sounds way worse than mine!! Prayers for a fast recovery and easy transition back to work!!!

Your doctor is allowing you to take Advil? My doctor said no NSAIDS for at least 6 months. Advil was always my "go to" for pain, so I was pretty bummed about the no NSAIDS.

I'm not a wimp by any means. I have had 2 C-sections and a open total hysterectomy- not laparoscopically. All were super easy surgeries and recoveries. I never took a pain pill after the...

My surgery was 9/11/17 and everything is going pretty good now. Still kinda feeling bruised in the lower belly area, but everyday is getting better. I have 2 questions...sometimes when I eat, it...

My doctor suggested getting up every 2 hours and walking at least 15-20minutes or more if you can.

You aren't too far behind me. I will agree with the others that the first week is the worst, but the second week is when I pulled an internal stitch that everyone has but not talked about much. This...

I am 3rd week post op and was curious if there was a special way to sleep to help alleviate some of the acid reflux? Also it seems like there should be a way to sleep just to make things easier...

Scrambled eggs were amazing this morning!!! But my favorite is the canned chicken and single serve hummus package blended together. 2 ounces of heaven!! Especially after all of those weeks of...

I'm struggling with this as well. I was told to eat slowly until you fill full but after 20 minutes of eating to put the food away...no matter what. I just started puréed foods today but I can't tell...

Congratulations!!! It sounds like you are doing better than I am... I'm a bit jealous!! Jk, Lol! I'm post op day 5 and just left Walmart because I was told that a maternity belly band will help a...

Wrapping a bath towel around me is one of the things I am most excited about for after my surgery!!! It's a struggle to get from our bathroom to the bedroom without showing of my "neighborhood"!!!...