Good gosh girl!! I will be watching the post to see how to handle that one!! I chew at times as well and think about swallowing the stuff to!!! Probaly like you said went on out !!!LOL Be careful!!!!!!! LOL sheree

Ok, kinda freaking out. I've chewed gum since shortly after surgery. I know, in the beginning, it's really a no no because of the risk of swallowing it & it getting stuck blocking the exit passage of your pouch. Tonight it happened. I just put gum in my mouth, went into the school for my daughters induction ceremony, went to say something to my husband & BAM....it slid right down... I freaked. Buzzed to the bathroom & tried to throw it up, but it wasn't coming. I've had some liquids & a calcium chew & nothing feels stuck so I'm hoping that it slid right through & it's on it's way out.... Anyway, just wondering if anyone else has had this happen & if so....what happened. Thanks for the input Tammy

Hi Natika, You do look awesome!! You've done super - we're the same height/weight pre & post op and we hit goal about the same time. Very cool for us! In our program when we hit goal if we are still losing weight we get to add a protein snack into the day. Also, if for some reason you haven't yet, intro the ol' carbs as they slow the weight loss as well. Dawn 258/134/135

Hi, Bridget. First of all, sorry for the trouble and pain you had. I'm sure it wasn't easy. Just wanted to say that I had a Merina IUD put in 2 months after my surgery because I had heard that we won't absorb the pill like we should. I've never had children, so there was some cramping involved when they inserted the IUD. Hurt pretty bad, but as soon as he was done, it started to ease up. If you do this, take something with you because you will bleed after they do the procedure. Nobody mentioned this to me. My periods have gotten lighter and lighter each month since getting the IUD. I think they may stop all together soon. The last couple months I have just used a panty liner because they were so light. I like that. My monthly cramps are a little different though. Not necessarily worse or better, just different. It seems odd not to have to worry about birth control. Great, actually. I can leave this in for 5 years. I will still have an annual pap and they'll check to make sure the IUD is still in the proper place too. I can't feel the IUD at all either. Best wishes, Kina 220/125/120

Natika, You really do look awesome! You should be very proud. I am waiting for the sexy feeling to come. I am sure it feels great! congratulations! Carrie