Well, it's definitely time for everybody to check-in again! Sorry I missed making up the past couple of weekly check-in posts, but I wasn't feeling very well. I started having trouble with everything, eating, drinking, exercise....EVERYTHING. But, the good news is, I went in for my 2nd post-op visit yesterday. I have lost 24.4% of my excess weight, and they only expect a 15% loss of excess weight at this point...so yes, it's official...I ROCK!!! But even more importantly, he took me off ALL of my meds. My blood pressure is normal and my diabetes is under control (yay..no more sticking myself!). He'll check my blood work at the next visit to make sure eveything is where it should be (fingers crossed). Anyway, it was the meds that were making me feel so sick. Since I was ahead of the curve with my weight loss, I didn't need the meds and they were producing a toxic effect in my system. Once they are out of my system completely, I should get back to feeling normal. Oh yea, I am now on solid foods! I ate a salad yesterday, and it was sooooooooooo good!!! How about you guys? What issues are you facing this week? Any new changes? How's your weight loss? Getting in your fluids? Vitamins? Protein? Exercise?

Hi Christine: Congrats. on being 3 1/2 weeks out. That is great. And you have already lost 27 pounds. Way to go girl. You are doing great. Donna P

I am down 31lbs and my hubby says he can tell in my face, waist and hips. I notice that my clothes are fitting smaller and my rings are spinning .... but most importantly I am able to wear my engagement ring and the ring my hubby gave me for my bday I have not dropped sizes yet but I'm anxiously waiting!!! LOL

My hubbys b-day was 2 wks after my surgery and I found it hard. I had a spoonful of lite cool whip mixed witha spoonful of sf pudding. I didnt even have 2 bites . Once it was over , I was over it. Good luck

Is your hunger under control? Right now if it is something light, i don't feel like I fill up...