I know that scientifically pop does not stretch your stomach.
I do not know why some Drs suggest that it does.
It obviously not good to drink very much pop, sleeve or no sleeve.

I don't always...

So it's been 2+ years since Ive been "sleeved". Overall I will say that I would do it again in a second. But for today I came to complain about the FEW things I struggle with.
First is IBS. I...

I have to concentrate so hard on the water thing.
I am going to makes sure I add some more protein bars to my day.
I am going to go get blood work done to check iron!

Luckily this hair loss...

Hey all, what am I doing wrong? I take vitamins and extra B 12. Does anybody know, Are there any scientific studies to suggest what causes or helps? I literally have lost now 3/4 of my hair. Even...

I think I may have a problem.
Guess I have to go get checked out.

My craving for months has been salads and Outshine popsicles in the coconut waters flavors.

Practically everyone feels what you are feeling to one degree or another. My regret is that I didn't know about it and didn't do it earlier. I'm 1 1/2 years out. There are things that will bother my...

Are you weighing every day? If so, stop that. Weigh once a week instead. No need to worry about a pound.

for me it went away after about 6 months.

Hate is a strong word; ) You and food are just not getting along, but you'll work it out.

That's how I felt and once in a while it still does it, but mostly I like food again as long as I keep my...

I was one that could not drink much either, but my friend who just had it done can. Even now many times I can't drink much at once and still have to sip. I sometimes get weird hiccups after eating or...

Holy crap! You lost that much just since MAY 2014? WOW!

I gotta buck down and get that last 10-15 off!

I have a couple of bites of the "good stuff" all the time. I just try and keep the really good stuff in my regular diet :)
No big deal! We don't even eat one whole one! We eat like skinny people....

Always thought calcium was a good idea but it's not. The studies now show that the harm that calcium does far outweighs the good it might do. Drs are now being told in their medical seminars that...

Always thought calcium was a good idea but it's not. The studies now show that the harm that calcium does far outweighs the good it might do. Drs are now being told in their medical seminars that...

Just wondering because it's not photos. So what is it for?

Is there a list somewhere written by a Dr about many meds to be avoided?

I realize it varies from Dr to Dr, but if you know of links, please post them.

Reason I ask...
My stomach has been...

My very favorite is isagenix. I do one scoop vanilla, one half banana, 6-8oz water and 6-8 ice cubes. Sometimes a little sprinkle of stevia. It is so yummy. I'm way further out than you are so you...

I've only lost 21 since surgery and I'm so happy. I am down to losing only about 2 per month doing nothing hard at all. I'll take it!
I'm so thankful I could scream. I guess it's all in...

I just came on here to change my ticker down again. I'm not at my goal and I'm losing slower than some, but it is with little effort that the pounds keep slowly coming off. No more obsessing over...

Amen to Lean Cusine being crap. I actually almost NEVER buy them or eat them. I like home cooked fresh produce things. All I can say is that I won't forget that experience. Not really sure if it was...

I did something bad just now. I had about 2/3 of a lean cuisine and it had rice and chicken and veggies. I should have known the rice would bother me! So then after that I had 3-4 spoons of ice cream...

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Okay. None. I accidentally took some liquid ibuprofen just a couple of days after surgery. I was loopy from anesthesia and forgot which one I wasn't supposed to take. Dr didn't seem too concerned but...

Sucks when you work your *butt off : )