Hi there 'lebgrammie'!!! You will not have any regrets really. Sometimes I wish I could eat more, but, what the heck for!!!! I have lost a total of 70 lbs. and I am ecstatic. When you see how you...

I agree. You want to be around a long time for your grandchildren. You won't regret it. It's never too late to live a healthy life.

Congratulations! I made it to onederland this week as well. I'm taking one day at a time. It feels great to see the weight come off.

Welcome! You'll do fine! You will find the support you need here on the forum. The small bit of discomfort is worth the awesome change in your health. Once you see the weight come off you won't...

Yay! Monica! You go girl! You and your husband keep up the good work!

Love, Love, Love the advice. I am just 3 months out. I am enjoying being 50 lbs lighter. I exclaimed to my husband the other day, "honey, I can walk up the basement stairs". (getting misty eyed) ...

Oh Lea, you will be so happy and maybe overwhelmed in the misses dept. I had my first experience on mother's day. I just stood in the middle of the aisle. I didn't know where to turn first. Let...

You're doing fine...really! You just had the surgery, so you will not be able to tolerate plain water. My nutritionist told me to eat sugar-free jello. The body receives it as a liquid. Just take...

Start with cream soups, yogurt, egg drop soup, protein shakes with fruit. you can get more guidance from your nutritionist. Your sleeve will let you know how much you can handle., I just ate a couple...

I have taken ibuprofen with no problem. You should ask your doctor, but, I have had no issues. Feel better!

Hi Sharon! Welcome to the forum. You'll love it here. You'll get the support you'll need by wonderful people. You have made one of the best decisions of your life. I don't miss anything. I'm only ...

I'm so glad you are doing well. Just wanted to tell you that you will be in my prayers. Divorce is not easy and most of the time is not the solution to difficulties in a relationship. Keep him in...

@Kylady, the treadmill doesn't bother me anymore. My back hurts sometimes doing certain exercises but I'm working through the pain. I will see if I can find a picture of a rower and post it.

Keep your head up. Everyone here is proud of you. You have taken control of your health. That is commendable! Take care of you.... :)

That's great! Now then, can you cycle or use the elliptical? Those machines helped me alot. So did the rower.

Tonya, please report this so called doctor to the medical board. You will be helping not only yourself but other patients to not be subjected to verbal abuse.

Congratulations!!! Thanks for the great advice. I need to track my protein and water intake. Really having a hard time disciplining myself. I started yesterday. ;)

Chele you too! I can't wait to be where you guys are. I'm gonna get there too!

Tara, keep your head up! The closer you get to your goal weight the slower your body releases the weight. Don't put yourself down. You lost 6.5 lbs. Celebrate your accomplishment and you lost it...

My goal is to lose 8 lbs.
Record and Increase my water intake (I have not been able to take more than 30 ozs of water in a day)
Record and increase my protein intake
Go to the gym a minimum of 4...

Yay, Laura!

You probably need to get more fat in your shake. Try putting some flax seed oil in your shake. That should help.

Don't feel bad. Really. I have had many mistakes that I have regreted. I ate bread this weekend and really wished I hadn't. It smelled so fresh and good! LOL!!! Everyone is different. 4 weeks...

I agree with Chele. It took me about a week. Everytime I laid on my right side it thought my insides would fall out. LOL!!! Ok, don't be frightened. Your insides have been moved around. They...

Hey Christine, you'll be fine. I was scared too, but I thought about the outcome. I had the support of two fabulous women from my church and one of the doctors who is now a friend. Everyone is...