Hi all,well I will be exactly 3 months out on the 3rd.I am down 70 lbs.now that I can feel " hungry" I am afraid of that.I CANNOT go back to gaining weight.and while I am making healthy choices,,I'm...

Thank you so much for your honesty and willing to help.you are an inspiration.

Hi everyone, haven't been on in a while I went back to school this week witch is my job. I am almost 3 months out.and down almost 60 lbs.I say almost because I haven't weighed yet this week.any way,a...

Yes I feel the same way I'm down 60 lbs.and see the same old fat girl.I am seeing in my clothes.but my surgeon said it will take a while.hang in there.

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Hi all, just have a quick question? I only have vanilla protien but thought about adding a few chunks of water melon. Have any of you tried adding watermelon to your protien? Any suggestions?

Well just a little over 2 months out,and my hair is falling out.can any one shed some light on what it would do if I cut it short? Does that slow down the process? I don't mind going short but my...

Hi I'm so sorry you are struggling,In the beginning I too struggled 1 week post op I was dehydrated and had to put a pic line in so that I could get IV liquids in for 3 weeks.im just over 2 months...

No caffeine in the tea.I have had caffeine once since surgery on accident .thanks for the thoughts

Can any explain why it is the more I drink the thirstier I am.I have had at least 70 ounces of water today.im really full but I'm so darn thirsty.my liquid intake was water and SF tea? Is it just me...

Well said my friend well said.

Thank you.I appreciate the suggestions.And thank you tinman that is some thing to think about

Hi All,well I feel like the real work has begun for my journey.I just hit the 2 month mark.and now that my tummy doesn't hurt all the time I need to be careful of what goes in my mouth.its really a...

Welcome,ask lots of questions everyone here is very helpful.

Thanks guys, I don't mind swallowing a pill.I will look into some of those thanks again

Hi everyone,can any recommend a good calcium supplement ? My dear husband bought me several bottles of liquid calcium,for during the liquid stage,he got all orange flavor,which is so gross.any way I...

Thanks everyone.

Hi All, I haven't posted in a while,but when I post I feel like I'm being negative.I'm 9 weeks post-op this week.Im still trying to balance every thing I need to do,protein,vitamins,water and trying...

Hi all, I'm about 8 weeks post op.And really worried,I am still learning to take smaller bites.and eat slower,but sometimes I find that I took one bite to many,and of course it hurts terrible,have I...

First of all welcome,you will get there,Protien,water.and exercise.some days it's hard for me to exercise,just know your body is still adjusting. Good luck and keep us posted.feel free to ask...

Hi all,just wanted to let you all know I went to see my Dr.today for my 6 week check up,and I am so happy to report that in 6 weeks I have lost 41 pounds!!! I joined this forum about a year ago and I...

Thanks Ace, you are so right.still trying to adjust to this new lifestyle.

Hi all,so I'm approaching week 7 post op.so I thought may I would run into whole foods today to grab a few things this was the first time I have ever been in there,wow that was overwhelming I didn't...

Thanks every one,if I take an acid reducer will that be forever or just awhile.thanks again

Hi all, well I am happy to report that I am keeping my water intake up and trying to get all my protein in but I think I'm one of those girls who has become lactose intolerant.no prob I feel like I...