David R.

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Skin and Sun? - So I have noticed something odd, when I was a kid and a morbidly obese adult, if I spent any time in the sun I would burn to the extent that I would need medical help. Now that I a...

ADVISE NEEDED - So, I have been doing some number crunching on my weight loss journey. The numbers break down as such. I started at 460 Lbs. I am now down to 275 Lbs, so that is 185 lbs of ...

A long weekend!! - So, my weekend started off with myself and house mates find ourselves a new spot to live and the beginning of the moving process. I know it sucks more than most anything else.  ...

Chicken - Does anyone have any problems with white meat chicken taking what seems like a long time to fully clear your sleeve? I am okay with dark meat and red meat as well as pork. But whit...

Back to Basics - It has been a while since I have posted here, life has gotten in the way. From an ill parent to me just being a bit lazy and not doing what I need to do. To just that general fe...

Update and Help Please!! - Well, all it has been a great ride. I have lost 170 lbs to date. I went out and for the first time in my adukt life, i bought jeans from a big box retailer. What a feeling, waist s...

Update - Well it has been a few months since I checked in last and I am happy to report that I have lost a total of 130 pounds to date. I am now 30 lbs awat from weighing 300 lbs even and f...

Here the inproving me - Well Here I am 103 Lbs down and gone forever!!!

Great news!!!! - Well, today was a great day, I saw the nutritionist today and she cleared me for a more solid food diet. She also told me with my weight loss to date I am 9% ahead of the nation...

A goal reached!! - Today I reached the 80lbs lost mark, 40 lbs pre op and 40 lbs post-op, I am so happy with my sleeve. Also went to the doctor on Monday and he told me I was cleared to go to the gym...

Seeing the Doc tomorrow!! - Well all I see the doctor tomorrow for my 4 week check up. Hopefully all goes well for me, and he clears me to go back to the gym so I can start some weight training and use the el...

I Survived!!! - Well I made it through my friends wedding, I had Salmon, it was great, I had the wait stff bring me some mayo and I mashed up my Salmon and mayo and it was lovely and so was the we...

Need to vent !!!! - Does lactose inteolerance get any better as time goes by. I am on the mushies and cheese part of the diet, and regular chedder cheese goes down okay, but others do not, they wreck ...

Work - Second day back and I feel pretty good. I am getting great support from all my co-workers. Lots of questions and some ribbing from them. So we will have to see how the rest of the ...

First Puree Meal. - I survived my first Puree meal, a scrambled egg and a piece of cheese, I know it is a small step but it is making me feel more normal by the day. I also survived my first day back ...

Lactose Intolerance - Has anyone tried using Lactaid chewable to help combat Lactose Intolerance?

The scale!! - Well I was on the scale forthe first time since surgery, and I have to say I was very very pleased with the number.  From Start of my jurney til this point I have lost 68lbs. Leave...

Head Hunger!!!! - So, First off today, I have had a wicked case of head hunger. I am at the point now where I am thinking of new recipies to cook up, knowing full well that this is temporary and wil...

Soups - Has anyone tryed Tomato Soup? I tryed some Cream of Mushroom , but added protein powder to it, and it really made it bland and yuckky, any advice ob soups?

5 Days Post-Op - Well all, I am five days post-op, and things are going well, The only thing I am having any real trouble with is the mild cramping after I drink a room temp liquid. When does that ...