Hi! I agree with everyone on here. You don't owe anyone any answers. If they ask you how and you need to answer them, tell them the truth. I am re-training my body to eat the way I was meant to eat...

Below is a Facebook add for a self-pay clinic in Birmingham, Alabama. I know of two people that have used this place and have had great results. I had mine done in Dothan, Alabama. I have had...

Hi. I am one of those that wasn't hungry my first 6 months. I could go all day and not eat, which is not good. It did seem at the 6 or 7 month mark I started getting hungry, not necessarily craving...

Thanks everyone! I never really paid much attention to the BMI charts. Like I said, now that I am so close to what it says I should be, that last 10 pounds is playing mind games with me. Ha! I...

Hi all! I have followed on this board and got some GREAT information from several wise folks on here. Love this site! I am currently 10 months out and down 87 pounds. I met my goal weight, but...

Thanks! I will look that up. I have been using Bare Minerals moisturizer but not a whole lot of difference. I will try to increase my liquids and see if that solves the problem too.

I had my surgery on May 20th. I feel I have done pretty good so far. I don't crave anything anymore, so making good choices are very easy now. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my sleeve! I still have problems...

So tomorrow my doctor's office is supposed to submit my paperwork and tell me if I am approved or not. They said it should only take about an hour. It has been my experience that it could take up...

You are doing what is best for you, so don't let anyone try to get into your brain. The best answer you can give anyone that starts giving you negative comments is to tell them if they are so...

Thank you all for the feedback! I am so nervous and excited. I want this to be a success and trying to get all information I can get so I can know what to expect and everyone on this site has been...

I was reading the thread about eating because you are not hungry or because it won't go down and thought of another question. I am hoping to be sleeved some time next month. Just waiting on approval...

You look beautiful! You have done so great and inspire so many others with your encouraging words. Keep up your amazing work!

Very nice! I can definitely see a big difference... and that is just with 39 pounds. Imagine what you will look like at your goal. Just as gorgeous! Great job!!!

Hi Denise! I am just below you in Dothan, Alabama! What kind of protein shakes are you drinking? I am looking to have my surgery the end of May, and I am trying to slowly eliminate all the things I...

Welcome and congrats on an amazing loss so far! I can't wait to share my loss when I get sleeved! Keep up the great work!

Congrats on all your accomplishments!! I have been reading posts from you on here since I have started and even on those you have commented on. You are an inspiration, and I hope when I have the...

I read on here just this morning that all you really needed is your birth certificate. Maybe bring that along just in case.

Very inspiring! You look beautiful!

I have to confess that as long as I can remember, I have been number driven and I let that determine my mood and my motivation. No longer. My main concern is not following in the path of my very...

Hi! It looks like we are from the same area. I hope to be having my surgery done by Dr. Robbins as well. From reading a bunch of posts on here, I think it is pretty normal to have a stall, but I...

Congrats on such an amazing accomplishment! You look beautiful!

This is similar to the pre-op diet my clinic uses. High protein and low low carbs. Good luck to you!!

Thanks! I new I would have to take vitamins, but when they said a month injection forever, it took me by surprise a little bit. Makes more sense that I can take a pill supplement rather than...

Hi all! I went for my 4 month supervised diet class and the director of it said that after sleeve surgery I will have to take a monthly B12 injection for the rest of my life. I'm not opposed to...

Hi all! My name is LeAnn. I am fairly new to the site. I have been incognito while reading posts and doing research on the gastric sleeve. I have gotten a lot of very useful information from you...