Hang in there!! You know what you want and how to get there. ;)

Hugs,
Laura

I agree....you do need to get a new drivers license to take credit for all of your hard work. Miss chatting with you.

Hugs,
Laura

I don't eat bread much either. Bread is very filling for me. I say we all lose at our own rate that our body decides. Some lose faster some slower, but we all have the same goal.....to be healthier,...

Hello Mary Ann! Welcome to the forum and I am wishing you the very best along your journey. Just take it one day at a time and you will do well. ;)

Laura

All of what Bachi said!! ;)

Laura

I worked full time and even overtime so I had plenty of hours. I had hours in PTO and my extended illness bank. I am just thankful I have an understanding manager and there were several others on our...

I feel the same way you do!! I Look out at everyone and often forget what I look like until someone says you look great!! I love the compliments but I also love when I meet people who never knew what...

Everyone has a different experience. Some struggle and some do not. I did great until about 8 days post op and I was getting dehydrated. It is important to get your fluids in post op. It is a drastic...

I take Dexilant but it is a spendy medication. It works awesome for me. I also will take a Zantac 150mg but not very often. Do what works for you and I wish you the best.

Hugs,
Laura;)

Congrats!! That is a fantastic size!! I am sure you will get to the size you want before you know it.

Hugs,
Laura

I was worried about all of the food stages but now looking back 6 months.....it was a breeze. You will find foods you like better than others. We are all different so find the foods that work for...

Wishing you the best!! ;)

Laura

I almost 6 months out and I still avoid salads. It seems to upset my stomach. I try to concentrate on my protein intake. ;)

Laura

This has been the toughest part for me. My hair is sooooooo thinned out. I keep it cut short hoping it makes it have a fuller look. I can't wait until I can have a full head of heathy hair. I am at...

I eat pretty much anything I want but I do try to pick protein first. It is hard to take in a lot of food so I make sure what I eat counts for my good intake. I have splurged a little over the...

I eat pretty much anything I want but I do try to pick protein first. It is hard to take in a lot of food so I make sure what I eat counts for my good intake. I have splurged a little over the...

You are very normal! My belly was distended and my incisions felt the same way. As they heal the swelling will go down and the incisions will feel better too. I am almost 6 months out and mine look...

I wish you the very best. I loved reading your post. It is sooooo awesome!! ;)

Laura

Once you have the tool (sleeve) it will be much easier. As for me the hardest part of my journey was the first 4 weeks after surgery. Now it is easier and I am so happy I did the surgery plus the...

Yay!! Awesome success!! You are looking fantastic!! ;)

Laura

Huuummmmm I don't know my average because it fluctuates so much. I would guess weight loss will be based on % of beginning weight. I had approximately 50 pounds I wanted to lose at the time of...

Welcome back!! ;)

Laura

You have come to the right place. I am sure you will find many future and past sleevers here for support and guidance. ;)

Laura

I wish you the very best!! Enjoy your journey and I look forward to seeing you on the sleeved side. ;)

Safe travels,
Laura

The day I had surgery done there was a girl in our group who was having her second sleeve done. I have also talked with a couple of people at work who are talking about getting their sleeve redone....