The last time I used the ticker I was 25 pounds less. :(

I was sleeved in late 2011. I lost 50 pounds the first year, gained 25 the second year, lost 35 the following spring from healthy eating and exercise. I regained that 35 and have struggled the last...

My hair started falling out at 3 1/2 months post op VSG. I have fine, medium thickness hair so losing my hair was apparent. At one point I was shedding handfuls in the shower, then when I combed it...

I eat shrimp with cocktail sauce and crab with real butter. You are so limitted on the amount you can eat/hold in your sleeve that you're probably going to be fine.

I hit a stall through Christmas and New Years. After two weeks of eating sweets and not losing, I'm back on track and the scale is moving again. You've already take the first step by speaking up...

So true Msvetrn! At my first appointment with my surgeon he told me I can eat what I want, just not so much of it. That's how I want to live!

I had it in the beginning because of all of the liquids. Now that I'm eating whole foods, I get constipated.

It could have something to do with what you are drinking - like milk or protein shakes.

Look at the Carb count on any food
Subtract the fiber
= Net carbs that you are consuming and that your body stores.

When I low carbed dieted, I tried to stay under 20 grams per day for rapid...

Karen, you are two weeks out and stalled? Maybe you should eat something every two hours. This surgery and low caloric intake will make your body go into starvation mode and slow your metabolism...

That's awesome, Carolyn!! I can imagine how you feel! The most I could ever lose was 45 pounds and it was hard work! Then I gained it back. Half way to goal in 9 weeks is like a miracle!! I hope I do...

Buddy, I would love to know what you typically eat and how much water you are getting. I want to brag at work too! ;o)

I'm excited for you, too! Congratulations! I hope you reward yourself with something special because you deserve it!!!

Yes, most people who don't spend much time outside are low on D. You actually have to have 70% of your body exposed to get enough D from the sun. Not happening! Very common.

Congratulations, Amy! Your health has been transformed this year!!

Wanda, you hit the nail on the head--you don't want to quit bad enough. I struggled with it for 32 years and I was a heavy smoker. I'm so thankful I had the courage to do it this year! I used the...

Good luck! I've been lifting my 15 lb dogs since about day 4 post op so I think you'll be okay as long as you are not straining.

You are cramping again? Measure your intake. No more than a half of a jello, no more than 2 ounces of liquid. Baby sips. Are you taking pain medicine or liquid Tylenol for pain? This may be from the...

The main incision where the drain was could leak a tiny bit. I'm 3 wks tomorrow and still have a big crusty scab on mine. The others should not leak. You can shower and let them air dry, but don't...

I had to do pre-op full liquids for one week, clear liquids the day before surgery and clear six days after. I did not cheat. I chewed a few pieces of gum that week.

I made my own shakes with...

Usually after the first week. Some people have cramps from cold drinks so it could be a temperature issue. If I eat too much, it feels like my stomach is cramping. I also get pressure in my chest. ...

I agree with you about the protein shots. I had them before surgery, but haven't had one since. I do have some here. Sounds like you have exactly what you need. I took my own pillow, too. I was...

Doing wonderful, Lisa! I hope I'm as successful as you are. You and me both - beating our chests like Tarzan! It really is a learning process.

Eat very slow and take tiny bites. Let the jello melt in your mouth before you swallow. Wait between bites. Your stomach has had a lot of trauma, treat it like a newborn baby. Some people have a...

Eat very slow and take tiny bites. Let the jello melt in your mouth before you swallow. Wait between bites. Your stomach has had a lot of trauma, treat it like a newborn baby. Some people have a...

Congratulations! Glad everything went well. I had surgery almost 3 weeks ago and had no problems whatsoever.