I just lost 12 pounds in the last month by doing the Whole 30 diet. It is great because you don't count calories or measure food but you can't eat sugar, grains, gluten, processed foods, legumes,...

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My nutritionist recommended biotin to prevent hair loss. I took it for the first 6 months but didn't loose any hair so I stopped taking it. I don't know if it depends on the amount of weight...

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Welcome to the club!
I am so glad I had surgery because I never could have done this on my own.
I can't believe it was over a year ago.......
This was my 42nd birthday present.

Just get used to the fact that every doctor has different rules and such about pre and post op instructions.
ie: Try not to want to kill the people who have a one day pre-op diet........

Good...

I would be worried if you weren't scared! Good Luck!

Hi Jessica!
I was also a self pay patient but I gained about 15 pounds after I decided to have the surgery and did the very same thing! I ate everything I wanted because I thought I would never be...

I love the energy it gives me.....and I usually only take 1/4 of the pill....don't remember the total dosage though.
But I am 15 months post-op.

I have had 2 c-sections (one failure to progress within 24 hours and one breach) and my gallbladder removed. I feel like the only thing different about the recovery which was pretty easy for all...

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I am very happy with my choice but I am only one year out. I am petrified of regaining the weight because the first three years is considered "the honeymoon phase" and almost everyone is...

I really appreciate you sharing because my primary care Dr. warned me that the first 3 years is the the honeymoon phase of weight loss surgery. I have two good friends who had the lap-band and sure...

The thing that has helped me is premixed protein shakes. They are very thick and sweet so I cut it with milk. That does a lot to help me feel more full but I have similar issues. Almost every time...

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I had my surgery at the crack of dawn on a Friday and pretty much slept off and on all day Friday. I do believe they made me get up and walk but I can't remember if that was Friday night or...

Hello and welcome Buckeye!
I am originally from a suburb of Dayton but now reside in NC.

I am 13 months post op and am completely on the same page as you. I feel like I totally missed out on...

Are they recommending therapy for you? My hospital has a support group for sleevers that you could also attend to get support/ information from people just like us who have had the surgery. One...

I live in the mountains of NC and paid $20,000. $15,000 to the hospital and $5,000 to the surgeon. My BMI was 33.5 when I decided to have surgery because I had struggled for over 10 years trying...

I say drain your savings and avoid interest at all cost! We never pay interest (except our mortgage and it is only 3%) and we save a lot of money that way.

And, you will save money after your...

I took the biotin as recommended but at my 9 month post op, I was told I could discontinue it because I didn't have any hair loss or thinness issues.

I had friends who did lap-band and lost a lot...

Well I can't believe it has been one year since my surgery. My starting BMI was 36 and now it is 29. I am so glad that I had the surgery and would not have changed anything except to have had it...

I was afraid of admitting that I needed help with my weight loss. I am normally a strong woman, I have worked hard to get where I am today and I have a great life but for some reason, I couldn't...

I am 11 months post op and I am 10 pounds above what my NUT and RN expected me to weigh but there is something that I realized the other day.

Pre-Op, desserts never went bad in my house because...

How about protein drinks?
How do you feel about diary?

I have been drinking protein drinks diluted with skim milk 5 mornings a week but this week my schedule has been off so I haven't drank them...

I am sorry that you are experiencing such negativity!!! Pre-op I only told a select few people (not even my family) because it was a very awkward conversation to have.
Me: hey guess what? I am...

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I see the nutritionists, nurse practitioner and surgeon and have blood work done every 3 months for the first year post op to check vitamin levels.
Even if you have your surgery elsewhere, I...

It is good that you are doing lots of research but ultimately, you and your surgeon will decide what is best for you. People lose more weight with the bypass but that surgery is more involved that...

I am originally from a suburb of Dayton but now I live in NC.
When I go back for my follow ups, I see the nutritionist, the bariatric nurse. Then I drive to the surgeon's office and see the nurse...