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This was a nice day spent with my daughter. Got lots of free samples and spent lots of money too. I think just the feeling of getting out there and not being to shy to do things was great for me. 41 pounds ago I would not have been able to walk that expo. Now I don't even take arthritis medication and my back doesn't hurt. From taking 7 diff rent medications to 1/2 blood pressure and prilosec.. This is a wonderful feeling. I am getting my life back..

Help. How to fight this head hunger.  What if any trick is there? 5 weeks and down 40 pounds now just have to keep going. I sit at home alone everynight well hubby is at work. Gets lonely and boring. So that dreaded head hunger prays on my mind. Just glad I don't have it in the house. But Its so hard there are reasturants and stores all around me.  I can't wait just to be able to eat a salad...

Anyone know how many mg Biotin I should take to help prevent hair loss? I bought very small tablets 300 mg each.
Feeling good but my doctor told me I need to take omega 3  but they don't make them in small tablets so is it okay to use chewables at 5 weeks? Can anyone help me?

What is the carb allowance for a sleeve bariatric pateint. It has been for weeks and now adding new foods need to watch carbs. Anyone know?

I have been sleeved for 4 weeks now. I can't say this has been easy but it has been worth it. Down 18 pounds from the 4th of August and a total of 35 from pre-op. Works for me. I have been putting clothing on from my closet and it's to big. I have went down 2 sizes. That is a wonderful feeling. Now is going to be the challenge adding new foods. I just need to learn to stay away from the carbs. I have been taking care of my granddaughter for 3 years now but it's time for me to get back into the work force. It is either do this or move to Kansas City Kansas. and I am not moving. It's alittle scary hope I can do this and continue to watch my diet. I  guess my whole life is going to change.
TO CHANGE AND TO IMPROVE ARE TWO DIFF RENT THINGS. SO READY.

Well today I am two weeks sleeved and down 9 pounds.sense surgery day August 4th  Making it a total loss so far of 29 pounds sense July 20, 2009 . Got my staples out today and I feel wonderful. Am healing very well. Now on to pureed foods. I tried to eat a scrambled egg but as I was eating it I could tell I just didn't like the taste anymore. So I guess eggs are out for me. But at least now I like Cream of Wheat and never use too. 

Well I had my first melt down. That means I cried. I kept saying why did I do this to myself but after I was done I finally realized that was dumb because I know why I did this. Because I want to be me again after 22 years of not being the person I love. I want to shop and do things. I just have to get use to the thought that I can't be there for everyone else.  MY daughter is moving and she needs my help but I can't be there for her.  I woke up this morning and I looked in the mirror and realized yes my face is getting smaller. Then I went to find something to wear and out of 5 pairs of bottoms  only one fit. my shirts are even way to lose. But I love it.  So this is why I did this. For me.... 

Well got to see my grand baby today and I miss here so much. I can give up food but being without her is killing me.When it was time for me to go we both cryed. Right now she is the light that keeps me going. I am not doing this just for me but so I can do the things with her that my girls missed out on. Yes I was very active in their lives at school and Girl scouts. Cheer leading and Softball. I was their  leaders in  scouts we went camping and took trips and done alot. I didn't let my weight stop me. I was a cheer leading couch and Softball coach too. I was never know as the heavy mom even though I felt like it. I just  feel they missed out on fair rides Cedar point, Disney land because I wouldn't ride so they couldn't Yes my hubby did a couple but he don't like them. I am looking forward to becoming that mom, wife  and grandma that will do anything..  I feel like we left all our friends about 5 years ago because they were into Vollyball, Bowling, Golf and we couldn't do these thing. So everyone stop inviting us to things because we would say no. So they we lost touch with them. My goals is to get my life back and let nothing nor knowone stop me. Sorry 9 days sleeved  and I am already venting.

It is day  8 from surgery and I am doing good. not getting as many walks in as I should. Staples are irritating my skin and it makes then hurt. I get them out on the 18th that is good things can get moving then. I wake up everyday and tell myself when will I wake up skinny. LOL I know it will take me alittle while but I can make wishes. I so have to get use to being alone Hubby is back to work now and I am by myself. My daughters are so busy. So I just try to find things to do. I do not like to sleep alot during the day then I can't sleep at night. As for TV boring. I like the food channel but that's not good.  So I am always looking up new recipes for Bariatric meals. Making a new cookbook for me.  Everything is all good... Love my Life...

Just learning to get them protien shakes in. to day I even eat 2 oz chedder cheese soup (Creamed) I have not even had to take and med fo nausia. But I use to love yogurt now my favorite don't taste good. My husband has been so wonderful. and Makes all my little meals like the hospital did. Tomaaroow we are going to make a plan and stick to our times. But I feel real good not even tired. I am so ready for this now.....