yep. you're good to go.

this isnt travel (although yes go do that!); but one lady posted gorgeous pinup shots she had taken when she hit one of her goals. they were really inspirational. anything like skydiving/horse back...

as a baby step, try subtituting protein for "slider" foods (junk foods) which go through sleeve easily without causing sensation of fullness. even if you eat more than you need to, it's a step...

i dont have a specific suggestion for zumba (i like any of sean t's dance workouts or hip hop abs stuff; i like turbo jam and taebo ESP his 10min express workouts which i combine for 20 min of hard...

the post op diet-while dif for each surgeon -is designed SCIENTIFICALLY-- to allow your stomach which HAS BEEN CUT IN HALF WITH HALF THROWN IN THE GARBAGE--to achieve healing @ the staple line...

White jeans. I cannot even fathom ( on me) . You go girl!

i am also no dr but i will add to the above. there is very good chance that the diabetes and hypertension meds will also be a thing of hte past post weight loss. and TONS of us swallow whole pills...

i also needed five years' records which luckily i had. ive been going to same dr for more than 8yrs and since she also handles my well-woman exam -which i need to get my birth control pills and...

i had aetna. needed 6months monthly evaluation and had to meet the bmi requirements etc.

the surgical requirements from the surgical team were in addition to and in conjunction with what was...

oh that's awesome. you look very pretty. great dress! -gordita

i love htat nsv; and i can totally relate. congrats.

talk to a therapist or pastor or someone you trust to help you sort it out . AND UNTIL YOU ARE ALL SORTED OUT AND HAVE A CLEAR PLAN OF ACTION , DONT SAY OR DO ANYTHING YOU CAN'T TAKE BACK IF YOU...

long distance hug. -gordita

im sorry you have so much on your plate. don't feel guilty about taking care of yourself first. you have to be healthy and fit -emotionally and otherwise-to be a caretaker. long distance hugs-gordita

i also agree to think back to whatever low place you were in that prompted you GET this sleeve. you do not want to go back to that place and frankly i don't know what our options are if we waste our...

you can decide to maintain your current weight if the thought of losing it again is overwhelming (if you're otherwise healhty) but maybe make a pact with yourself to turn your food addiction back...

it gets awesome. you just have to live through this part. sip sip sip. hugs-gordita

and greek y ogurt seems to be tolerable for most folks. and good source of protein. yoplait has one 4oz for 13g.(dif flavors have dif amts protein so check). i just tried dannon light & fit with 12 g...

for what it's worth, first week or so i was told to worry more about liquid than protein (in fact i dont think i started protein til week 2 ; can't remember). i think i was clear fluids for severalll...

ps you may be surprised how much you can eat once you're a few months post op. i don't mean you can binge but depending on how big a sleeve your dr gave you, you may be able to eat a non-fat...

1. try to avoid dinner as first date. suggest they plan an activity neither of you has done before.

2. if dinner is unavoidable, go with a compleeeeeeeeeetely empty stomach. order small, eat...

you go girl.

that is truly my biggest struggle. some days/weeks are easier than others. i do great when i stick to an every three hour sched (which allows for 3 meals and 2 healthy snacks) but if i ignore that or...

HUgs

Aw hugs. Hope things even out for you soon.