It is not an easy journey, but it will be worth it. You are going to look and feel so much better. Keep reading the forums they are so helpful. Hang in there and good luck!

Great thread! I needed to hear that I am not alone. I have also been in a two month slump that I am trying to over come. I don't know if it's depression or frustration or whatever. I have avoided...

I went back to work after 3 weeks and had a cup of coffee and soon after had horrible stomach cramps. Thought it might be a fluke so a few days later I had another cup and had to go home the...

Congrats and good luck!

Wow! That is awesome!

Congrats! Keep up that positive attitude and you will be in onederland in no time at all.

Cajun country!Live in Denham Springs, LA, work in Baton Rouge

Your goal is to shrink your inflamed liver to give the surgeon better access for what he needs to do. Our bad eating habits with fats and carbs causes this inflamation. Stay strong, do your best and...

I am going through that too. Really thin on top. I have been taking my biotin and iron and all my other vitamins. How long does this phase usually take? Mine was slow at first but has drastically...

Your only 4 weeks out, way to soon for even a couple of sips of soda. It will burn going down your throat and imagine how your new sleeve will suffer. I too have my cola cravings and only recently...

Good luck! You are going to do great! Sip, sip, sip and walk, walk, walk. Very excited for you!

Congrats to you! I know it must be a onederful feeling! LOL! My dream of onederland is alive and would like to reach that goal by the end of summer or sooner!

Thanks for sharing Michelle you look great! You are always so encouraging to the rest of us! Congrats and continued success!!

Another success story! Congratulations, your hard work has given you a priceless reward!

If I thought I could have lost the weight on my own, I would have. This is a very drastic change. I was desperate and on all kinds of medicine, c-pap and oxygen. When I found out I was pre-diabetic...

I also slept in a recliner for a couple of weeks and used an ottoman w/a pillow instead of the foot rest. Easier to get in and out of. I like Grace's idea about the bathrobe tie tied at end of bed...

Here's a couple of good ones! Enjoy!

[B]Parmesan Tuna Patties

Ingredients:
1 (6 3/4-oz) can albacore tuna
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 large egg
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons...

Congrats to you and yes we do understand all to well.

Awesome job! Your pics are amazing. Even if you slow up a bit with you working out regularly you will reach your dream goal!

Good luck on your journey Lea! Stay strong and keep educating yourself.

Don't let them discourage you. Hang tough girlfriend. You will be the winner in the end!

Go to Gastric Sleeve Diet, Recipes, and Nutrition under the Forums and there are several great threads with protein ideas for all stages of this journey. Good luck to you!

Your going to do great. No fingernail polish, mine had no problem with the toes because your feet are in socks. Nothing to drink after midnight. Hope you are fast asleep in bed. I wish you good...

You really look like you love what you do Michelle and that's awesome, and you are looking great!

I am a popcorn fiend. I bought the Orville smart pop 100 calorie bags for an occasional treat. No problems for me but had a friend that it didn't agree with. Don't know if he ate too much or what....