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Congratulations on your approval. Things will really start to happen quickly. I was able to get everything I would need post op. I recommend this as I really didn't feel like going to stores to find the right protien powder and vitamins right after surgery. Hang on your journey is just...

Welcome. Hoping all goes well with the insurance approval, and you will be having the surgery soon after. Good link from Frank.

Welcome. I think we have all been where you are. This is a life changing event. Ask any question. There is nothing you can ask that someone else hasn't thought about.

I can feel your positive energy through the computer! So glad things are going well. Keep up the good work you are on the road to a new life.

I buy organic 99% lean ground turkey. There is no fat to drain off. I have seen the grass fed beef in my health food store, but did not realize it was less fat. I guess that would make sense. Cows are suppose to eat grass not corn which makes them fatter which in turn is passed onto our...

congratulations. What everyone said and take your daily vitamin regularly before surgery. I didn't listen and when I was tested shortly after surgey I was low in vit a and iron. being as ready as you can before surgery I think will make the transistion easier. Wishing you all the best.

The beginning can be challenging, but as times passes things will get better. I think this has been the experience of most of us on this site. Follow your plan, drink water as much as you can. I found that keeping fluids at room temp went down easier especially in the beginning. You have also...

I was about to say happy birthday. You are doing the work and it shows. continued success on your journey.

welcome sarah. I too think at this time you need the advice of someone in the bariatric field. I don't know about your resources where you live, but possibly contacting the surgeon who did your surgery might be a start. There is usually a bariatric nutritionist on staff that could be helpful...

Was reading this morning about empowering another person through love, compassion and kindness. This ultimately is an act of self empowerment. ( Caroline Myss) Pat seems to know this with great ease. An act of kindness no matter how small can change another's day. I beleive this is what we do...

Sounds good. I made a chili over the weekend, but substituted the beef for lean turkey. A lot of similar ingredients, but less fat as I have high cholesterol. I too have taken it for lunch. It is nice to have something warm and satisfying for lunch. It is great that you and your wife cook...

I am almost 10 months post op sleeve. I have been managing the emotional part of this journey fairly well up to now. I am feeling a great deal of stress from family issues as well as work. I also have begun to doubt my ability to continue this journey feeling the joy I have felt since the...

Congratulations on your success. Are there any support groups around you that might be helpful? I know the center where I had my surgery now has a group for those who are working on maintaining their weight loss. It sounds like this is where you are as you have reached your goal. I think...

Glad to hear you are doing so well. Is it hard getting the fluids down, or can you not get enough in between meals? The begining can be overwhelming, but the more time goes by the more natural this new way of eating becomes. One day or hour at a time is the best each of us can do. Keep doing...

It sounds like you have a great attitude about your furture. I was so grateful for this forum especially in the beginning. Those you had gone before me shared their experience and hope. People told me things would pass, and they did. At 9 months post op I still find this forum a tremendous...

When I started, I was wearing sz 24 pants and 3x in tops. I had clothes to sz 18 and 1x from all the yo yo dieting. I had to buy clothes for winter so I purchased 5 pair of pants in sz 16 and xl tops. A new season is amost here and my clothes are too big again. I went out and bought 5 pair...

The first 2 weeks were tough and I thought what have I done to myself. That of course passed and there has been no looking back. All I gave up was an unhealthly lifestyle filled with despair. My life has changed dramatically. What I really mean is I have changed. I take care of myself...

It did not happen to me, but it does not sound serious. I think your diet is so bland at this point that it is possible. Dcepello vomiting so much sounds a bit extreme. Are you eating to fast, or to much? I think I have only vomited 2x since my surgery. Once in the very beginning when i...

Welcome. Great attitude and yes this is the beginning of a new life's journey. I am so grateful as I am able to now keep up with my grandchildren. Well almost their 6 and 2. It sounds like you are already committed to doing the work needed for success. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Maybe the hunger she is feeling is the boredom of the early stages of the food plan after surgery. chances are if she tried to overeat she would get sick. Encourage her to stick with the plan as she will have the best success. There are reasons for the transition of foods. Her sleeve is...