I'm about (Feb. 2013) 20 months post op. I've lost 100 lbs (20lbs more and I'm at my goal), I followed my post op diet to a T. I mean to the T , no cheating I was scared to death if I didn't I would have issues. But here I am like I said 20 months out I still don't eat BREAD, haven't had a POP since before my surgery. But anytime I try to eat anything slightly greasy or processed (fast food) I get sick, I don't over eat so I know that's not it. I go thru phases as well, I can eat say... pasta with

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It's been almost 5 months since surgery I'm down almost 85 lbs, my hair is falling out like crazy I have not had a period since January but I've never been regular and I can't take birth control because I almost died taking a particular brand that is in a huge lawsuit right now. But I'm wanting to try and get pregnant soon.. I'm just worried that it may not be a great idea because they want me to wait like 2 yrs. Anyone else debating pregnancy? I'm only 32 (I have a 5 yr old) I'm on blood thinners

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Today marks one month since my surgery! 41 lbs is what I have lost! I can't believe all the changes I've made since starting this journey, my husband has jumped on the healthy wagon to and had dropped 20 lbs! I already feel soo much better each day, and can't wait to get out an about more. I can't thank this site enough for all the encouragement and information. If you are considering having the surgery it is totally worth it. Best decision I have made!

So its almost been a month and I'm down 37 lbs! I eat because I have to, I wasn't a comfort eater before so I really don't miss the "big" meals. I do hate ordering something that I use to love and find out I no longer like it. Water is my biggest problem, can't seem to get the "required" amount my skin itches like crazy, probly due to lack of hydration. I am tired of fish, so I tried a 2 oz piece of grilled chicken breast and had no problem. I told my doctor and he said as

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Three weeks after my sleeve and I'm down 37 lbs! I'm having a hard time, finding things to eat. I'm sick of tuna, eggs, yogurt, pudding, and soup I'm ready to move on to something else. Kind of hit a stall this week weight hasn't changed in the last 6 days. Gotta stay postitive