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WELL ITS BEEN A YEAR....I AM NOW A SIZE 18 NOT TOO BAD SINCE I STARTED AT A SIZE 26, AND DOWN 142 LBS - Never relized how much food revolved around my life - well it doesnt any more

Unfortunately I am loosing my hair so I had it cut short last week, I really dont like it but I am adjusting and increasing my protien intake.  I am down to a size 20 whoo hoo !!! Hardest part was loosing the pleasure of eating....I really have no desire to eat - ever, food has lost its appeal and charm that it had on me for years now. 

I am still hangin in there, but seem to be stuck at this weight, history tells me it will drop again in about a week but these stalls are frustrating.

down 57 lbs today from my highest weight

that I can eat a salad, it just doesnt work for me -
that I am stuck at this weight, I loose 3 more lbs -
that I have really made a bad decision, I look in the mirror and my clothes are baggy-
that I can't do this any more, my significant other tells me how good I am looking-
that I am too pooped to do anything, I get that little rush of energy and keep on going-
that I won't throw up any thing any more - I eat just one bite too much -
that I have this thing figured out, I learn something new about myself and know that I am doing this for the right reasons

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

I am still struggling with the quantity and quality of the food that I am able to eat. 

One day I can eat chicken then the next day I can't. 

Same thing with things like grapes and cheese.  I am finding that if I measure my food exactly and eat slllllooooowwwwwly that I am much better off. 

I am still taking alot of my nausea medicine, I want to call the doctor to see if this is normal or not.  I am finding that grease is bad, and I miss my spicy foods but just cant tolerate them.

Hope everyone is doing great.

I am sooo glad this week is over.  I had a bug for several days and let me tell you throwing up with the sleeve is not a good combo.   

I am much better now and down 7 more lbs.   unfortunately some of that is due to being sick.   I think I am getting used to this sleeve now - dont let anyone tell you its easy because this is a lot of work.

I am still trying new things and learning what I can and can not eat.  Just one bite too much and it really ruins my meal completely.  I am trying to measure everything now.  I can consistently eat 2 1/2 oz's of food anything beyond that and I am physically in pain and nausea sets in for several hours.  

Struggling to get in enough fluid and protein, but I am getting better every day. 

I had my 2 week follow up with my Dr. He wants me to keep trying new foods, he also has informed me that my liver biopsy showed that I have a fatty liver and has refer ed me to another doctor.  Sort of scary considering it can cause cirrhosis or cancer of the liver. 
This is by no means easy and deffinately life changing and the there is no turning back from here !!!

I took a risk last night and tried a piece of thin sliced deli turkey, HUGE MISTAKE, not something I can eat yet.  I threw up for about 3 hours until I finally fell asleep.  This morning I am back on liquids, and ate 3 crackers VVVVEEERRRRYYY slowly, not feeling too bad now.  This one was a real eye opener.

Well it's my first day back to work.  I am still having gas issues, not that I am expelling it but that I have it and it won't come out, the gas-x helps a little bit but not nearly enough.

I still feel full all of the time, it is difficult to remember to eat, and more difficult to get in the water I know I need to be drinking.

I miss tastes more than eating, and actually find myself "bored" at time's, so I take a walk now instead of eating, pretty good swap.