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3 month update w/ pics - Well, I'm just a few days away from being 3 months out. I'm doing great. I love my sleeve! This is definately the best thing I've ever done. I'm not quite ready to post full pi...

Can't find shirts that fit - So I'm down over 60 lbs and I am thriled about that but now I'm having a problem finding any shirts that fit me. I'm in a 18 - 20 from a 28 - 30 but the arms are too small. I know ...

plastics for arms - I'm only 3 months out (almost) but I'm positive I will need plastics for my arms (hopefully that is the only place). But I was wondering if someone could tell me about their experi...

Laidies only - PMS and water weight - It's almost that TOM and I have gained a couple of pounds. I know it's probably normal water weight gain, but I was wondering how long that usually last and how many pounds should ...

First NSV - I decided to clean out my closet last night (actually both my closets). I have (had) lots of clothes. I am now down from a size 28 or 30 depending on the brand to a size 22 and I t...

protein bars??? - Does anyone eat protein bars? I'm 2 months out so I guess I can have them but I haven't heard of many people on here eating them as meal replacements. If so, what kind do you ea...

I don't feel good in the morning. - I am 2 months out and I just cant eat in the morning. I'm not hungry to the point of almost feeling sick. I drink my protein drink instead of breakfast and I can usually eat by lun...

6 week post op dr. visit. cleared on all foods - So I went for my 6 week follow up visit today. The doc said everything seems great. Now I'm wondering what I should start trying as dense protein. What works best for you and what ...

question for the girls - It's that TOM and I am bloated and feel pretty miserable because Tylenol sucks and that's all I am allowed to take. Anyway, I don't seem to be able to eat or drink much since I sta...

bad news *update* - Thank you to everyone who prayed for my friend who had the aneurysm rupture. We are still waiting to see what kind of damage was done. But she is still alive and surgery went well....

bad news - I just found out a very good friend of mine passed out and has been taken to the hospital with a ruptured brain aneurysm. She is still unconscious so any prayers and good thoughts ...

enchiladas??? - I am on soft foods (not puree). I was wondering if I can eat part of a beef enchilada. I can have ground beef but I'm not sure about the corn tortilla. I know flour tortillas are B...

calcium - Could someone please explain to me why I have to take calcium citrate and not calcium carbonate. I have to have chewable and the only calcium citrate chewables I can find are these...

What do you miss? - I was just wondering what everyone misses about their life before surgery. I really thought I would miss certain foods and sometimes I do a little but I really miss being able ...

soft food ??? - I am 3 1/2 weeks out and I'm on soft foods (fish, ground meat, cheese, yogurt, COOKED veggies, ect). I was wondering if it is ok to put pickle relish in my tuna or is it consid...

mushie phase ???? - I know I can eat fish at this point, but I was wondering more specifically about grilled shrimp. It's not flaky like tilapia, ect. so is it ok to eat?

drinking liquids too fast - I've been having a hard time getting all my liquids in by sipping. So I was wondering when you are able to take bigger drinks. I know it somewhat varies by individuals and I know I...

mushies! Yay! - I've done really good on my diet (pre and post op). Everything the doctor said is what I did except I have struggled a little on getting all my fluids but I'm doing better. Other t...

pills (crushed or whole?) - I am 2 1/2 weeks post op and when I left the hospital, and got my acid blocker prescription, they told me to crush the pills. Does anyone know how long til I can swallow them whole...

post surgery liquid diet - I'm 2 weeks out today and I still have a week to go on liquids. Did anyone get creative and blend and thin anything that was better than broth. I thought about slow cooking some ...

1st post since surgery - It's been 8 days since I was sleeved. The surgery went great. Unfortunately, I had severe nausia for 30+ hours following surgery. I'm sure all the throwing up made my pain a little...

today's the day - I'm getting sleeved today. I'm leaving for the hospital in about 10 minutes. I'm not nearly as nervous as I thought I would be, yet. haha.  Thanks to everyone at OH for all the ...

how soon did you go back to work? - I'm having surgery in 2 days and I have a office job. I am free to get up and move around but mostly i sit at a desk. My surgeon said I should be able to go back in one and a half ...