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Topic: RE: Are you eating???
Sorry to hear you are having such a hard time eating...I also was having a hard time keping food down, but I spoke with my doc about it and he asked me a few questions. 1) Are you flushing your pouch before you eat? You should be drinking your fluids 30 min. before you eat to make sure your pouch is clear. 2) Are you cutting up your food small enough and chewing them really, really well? 3) Make sure you don't eat too quickly. I was doing almost all of that wrong and now that I eat more slowly and chew my food more I notice I don't vomit as much. I would pace myself and go back to trying food like applesauce and cottage cheese for a while. I am still trying new foods and discovering what I can and can't eat. I had a REALLY hard time with chicken, for months I would try it all different ways and I would be sick. I left it alone for a couple months and now I can eat it, but VERY slowly and chew it VERY well. Good luck, hope I could help.
Karry 
311/197/167 goal
311/197/167 goal Topic: RE: I am a member of the "Century Club"!!
Way to go!!!!! Welcome to onderland!!! Keep up the great weight loss. It's nice to be able to do things so easily.. Take care!
Karry
311/197/167 goal
311/197/167 goal 
Topic: RE: new pics up on profile
Donna,
I love your beautiful new pics!!! You look wonderfull! Keep up the good work!
God bless you and keep you,
~Andrea
Topic: RE: Why so down??
Oh Debbie my surgery twin!!!
I'm so sorry you are feeling down!!! You know it's common...up and down!! I was feeling down about two weeks ago and I think it's because the honeymoon is over. The weight isn't falling off anymore and I think I started unconsciously worrying I'd be fat again!! or I'd never reach goal!! I went to a few OH gathering and hung out with some very happy people of all sizes and some how just my being around some of my OH friends I started to feel better. So pick a funny friend and go do something a lil crazy...try an amumement park or throw a party...Maybe just maybe ???? it'll help!! We are all here for you and want the best for you!!! If you were in CA I'd come kidnap you for a fun day out!!
Take Care my friend!!!
Summer 
Topic: RE: new pics up on profile
Hi Donna,
I had really bad pain on my lower left side!! It went away for a few days and returned today!! I was walking and it came on sharp a few times and went away. I think it may be my ovary??? NO fever just pain!!
Thanks for your concern!!!
Summer
240/175/140 still!!!!!
Topic: I am a member of the "Century Club"!!
Well, I made it. As of today I am down -100 lbs and a member of the century club 
! So many blessings have been coming my way, from a new job to a new outlook on life. I am able to do things that I wasn't able to physically do before. Just the other day I was coming home on the train and was sitting in a seat made for 2 people. Four months ago a small child wouldn't have been able to fit next to me, I couldn't stand up without my belly hitting the seat in front of me. Well the other day an average size gentleman sat right next to me and I wasn't even crowded. I was so filled with a sense of accomplishment it was rediculous 
. I am able to walk 5 blocks to work and six blocks back to the train in the evening and stil go home and walk 4 miles. I am able to stand for a long time and not be in excrutiating pain. What a miracle this surgery has been for me. I just wanted to share my happiness with my amos family. Thanks all and God Bless 
Susan
11/24/04
378/278/190
! So many blessings have been coming my way, from a new job to a new outlook on life. I am able to do things that I wasn't able to physically do before. Just the other day I was coming home on the train and was sitting in a seat made for 2 people. Four months ago a small child wouldn't have been able to fit next to me, I couldn't stand up without my belly hitting the seat in front of me. Well the other day an average size gentleman sat right next to me and I wasn't even crowded. I was so filled with a sense of accomplishment it was rediculous . I am able to walk 5 blocks to work and six blocks back to the train in the evening and stil go home and walk 4 miles. I am able to stand for a long time and not be in excrutiating pain. What a miracle this surgery has been for me. I just wanted to share my happiness with my amos family. Thanks all and God Bless
Susan
11/24/04
378/278/190 
Topic: RE: new pics up on profile
No, no black stuff! I had a surprise NICE party! I did get clothes and some gift cards to Kohl's! My favorite place to shop lately...
What are your symptoms... pain somewhere?
Donna
255/186/135
Topic: RE: new pics up on profile
Hi Donna,
You look terrific and Happy Birthday to you 
.....Hope they didn't give you a Over the Hill Party all black and icky! Over the Hill....Hill No!!
Did you get new clothes for your B-Day!!
Summer
PS (No kidney stones...don't know what's up)
.....Hope they didn't give you a Over the Hill Party all black and icky! Over the Hill....Hill No!!
Did you get new clothes for your B-Day!!
Summer
PS (No kidney stones...don't know what's up) 
Topic: Are you eating???
Hi! I'm a little past 5 months post-op, and I'm still have trouble eating. Some days, I eat pretty decent. Other days, I can't eat anything...or throw up if I do. I've gone from 309 to 219, so I'm thrilled...but I'm also hungry! It seems like the only thing I can eat without trouble is salad or shrimp. Any suggestions?
Topic: RE: weight before surgery
Hi Denise! My pre-op weight was 309. I now weigh 219 and already feel great! My goal is around 150.
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