Congrats! I am looking forward to being under 200 too. My goal is to be there by Christmas. :-) My weight loss is slowing down a bit but I am very happy with the progress I have made! I feel...

Congratulations! You look fantastic!!!!!

Congratulations to both of you on your new healthy life!!!!!

My hunger feels a bit different. Sometimes more hunger than other times. It is amazing that some days I feel like I eat tiny meals all day long then other days I have to force myself to eat to get...

Ok I do not really like pics of me but I thought I would post before and after. I am 5 months post op. The one with the hat was 4-28. 24 days before my surgery. The one in the mirror was 2 weeks ago....

Welcome! This is a great forum to get answers. Explore the posts and ask questions. We are here to support you before and after your journey. I am so excited for you!!!

I love this idea of posting NSV. I have had several.
-Getting up three flights of stairs (I live on the third floor) without feeling like I am going to have a heart attack
-Painting my toe nails...

Go easy on yourself. You are human. Most of us here have issues with overeating. The great thing about the sleeve is that it is a tool that will teach us to deal with our overeating behaviors. I...

I am still on Ursodiol. I don't get off that until December which will be 7 months post op. I was on Prevacid every day. My surgeon took me off that after my 3 month post op appointment. He said...

Congratulations! You look wonderful. :-)

Congratulations! I am so happy for you!!!!

I haven't really thought about it but I think it is a great idea to reward ourselves with non food celebrations!!! Disney sounds like a lot of fun!!! I can't wait to hear your experience now that...

No I hear you! I just checked my BMI this morning and while it said that I was still in the obese category only by 4 points, I was still excited. I lift a lot of weight too and weigh more than most...

Congratulations! You look amazing.

Congratulations! You look great.

You look wonderful! Thanks for sharing your pics!

I am sorry to hear that your surgery was postponed. Hell week is not easy. Keep us posted!!!

It is a learning process. I usually am full with 2-4 bites depending on what I am eating. I have eaten a bit too much and I can feel it not as fullness but as if something is sitting on my chest. ...

Good luck with your surgery Louisa! It will be well worth it. I was nervous but excited on my surgery day. My surgery went well. I came out with a burning feeling in my stomach but a little bit...

Good luck with your surgery. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I look forward to seeing your posts afterwards of how the weight is falling off!!!

Hi all! I woke up this morning and decided to weigh myself. I try to only do it once a week but sometimes it is more like 2 or 3 times a week. I am 50 pounds down from my surgery date (5/22) and...

Hi Kris,

Yes I attended the group at the CAM center. I believe the next one is August 28th for the Emotional Support then August 30th for Relapse Prevention. I am planning to attend one of them...

Hi Kris!

Congrats on your weight loss. 4 sizes is wonderful. You are not alone! I would suggest a counselor and the support groups offered through HF. Even though we shed the weight physically...

Breakfast
Fruit smoothie w/extra protein (unjury)

Snack
Body by Vi Protein shake w/Vanilla soy milk light

Lunch
1/4 of a onion cheese burger (home made)

Snack

You can do it! Just keep the final goal in mind. Hang out here in these forums for support. These are great people!!!!