I don't think I've posted much since last year, because things have been going well. So far my biggest fear, REGAIN, has been kept at bay. I can absolutely see that as time goes on, it could be...

Congratulations! It's so great to see someone who's maintained for such a long time!

Today marks two years! I still feel like this is the best thing I've ever done for myself. There are things that I've learned on this journey the past two years. First off, it is possible to have...

One month, but I was self pay. Did the initial consult and got instructions for the pre op diet the first fay. Did all of my pre op testing, psyc evaluation, and made childcare arrangements during...

I agree with everyone else. You need to do what works best for you. My doc wants me to eat the foods that are on the perimeter of the grocery store. (Produce, Meats, and Dairy.) She says that even...

The three week stall is a killer! My scale didn't move for two weeks. I was so discouraged, thinking that the surgery was a huge mistake. After all, you're on liquids, not eating regular food,...

This is why I chose not to tell a lot of people. Close family members and two friends are all that know, and I wish that I had only told my husband. My in laws don't even know. For a while, my mom...

I love mine. It's so easy and quick. Some mornings I don't have time to put things in the Crockpot. It's nice having another option that makes quick, healthy dinners when I get home in the...

The research that I've read on it was based on those who've had bypass surgery. I guess it does happen to sleeve patients too. I still think that it's really weird that it generally happens around...

I'll be two years out in October and have not had any issues until now. I have maintained my goal weight, and I try to follow my doc's eating plan. Unfortunately, I have found that it sometimes...

I wouldn't think that it would be a problem. I'd check with your doctor to make sure. I think that the restrictions are actually because of the incisions in the uterus. They won't be operating in...

Shopping, and not worrying about having to wear Spanx! It's so nice to be able to put something on and not have to worry about bulges, and there's so much more selection in a size 8/10 than a size 22!

I've learned to order what I want, and expect to bring over half of it home. I find appetizer menus to be full of fried foods or foods that I really don't want to eat, so I order from the entree...

I was exhausted the first six months following my surgery. I followed my nutritionists guidelines exactly, never straying from eating what I was supposed to, drinking enough water, and taking my...

My doctor told me not to snack, although I do have a cup of coffee with half and half and Splenda in the afternoons to hold me over until dinner. When I met with my nutritionist prior to surgery,...

My friend had the lap band and it didn't work. Her doctor said that she had learned how to "eat around" it, so it was ineffective. She also inquired about getting the sleeve, and her doctor told...

Do you think that the hernias may have something to do with the GERD? I am a little over a year out, and I have never had a GERD problem. I know that it can be a side effect, but luckily it hasn't...

I take a One a Day Multivitamin, 5000 mcg of B12 sublingual, and a Biotin complex with Keratin, Zinc and Vitamin C. I've been having bouts of tiredness lately, so I'm having blood work run. At my...

One year ago, I had a procedure that helped change my life. I would encourage anyone who is considering this procedure to do their homework, and see if this is the right choice for them. I am so...

I waited until 2-3 months out before I started drinking coffee again. I have always been a big coffee drinker. When I started back, it was half milk/half coffee. I didn't want to risk irritating...

I have Splenda in my coffee everyday. Coffee and Splenda are my only vices. I no longer eat carbs, drink alcohol, etc. so I allow myself this one "bad" thing. I know that the Splenda is full of...

I get cold very easily now. (I lost all of my insulation!) The good thing is that the heat doesn't bother me much at all, like it did before I lost weight. It's actually nice to be able to walk...

I was told to consider your new stomach as a penthouse in Manhattan. - Very limited and expensive real estate. Only fill it with quality things, and it will retain its value. (protein and veggies) ...

Well you know that Cajuns always try to "one up" each other when it comes to food. One of the local markets here now serves Boudin Balls stuffed with pepper jack cheese!

My first stall was for three weeks! I was very frustrated, but since then I've learned that the scale will eventually move again. You will experience stalls, but as long as you keep your eating on...