Hair loss starts about three month out. If you haven't started taking biotin I highly suggest you do. Natrol makes a good chewable that doesn't upset the stomach. I always had supper thick hair and...

OMG Sorry I missed you! I live in Palm Springs at the moment. Sorry to hear about your husband hope he is OK!

walking a mile in the morning and a mile at night is all you really need for the first three months. adding light weight as you go is a great additive. I like the machines at the gym that focus on...

Oh way to go! you are doing great. I may be moving back north soon and I think we should meet at Lke Almador for paddle boarding! Whoop whoop!

Well my favorite restart is the Pouch Test. Only takes a few days and once you have dialed back your eating and start to exercise again, the weight will start to drop off again. That's why I love,...

No actually Mexican is one of the best foods to eat later on. (protein and veg) I would suggest that you try again in about two weeks but just with a spoonful of plain beans. then if that work the...

I keep my mouth shut. No bodies business but my own. if people ask what I am doing I tell them the truth, diet and exercise. The sleeve is just a diet aid to help you along, no different than a...

You are so close to your goal weight I can understand why your body is slowing down. I have lost 49 since 10/2 and seem to be losing slowly too. I eat bad for a few days then and when I have been...

Wow Fantastic! Great Job!!

anesthesia and pain killers do that to you. Drink apple juice. if its too sweet just dilute it. A small cup of coffee will do the trick too.

Hi Brad, Welcome to the forum!

First off you are going to a good doctor and the hotel Tijuan was really great. Being one who is on the other side of the sleeve I have to tell you that your...

Hello and Welcome! My sister had bariatric surgery in 2010. She had a lot of issues with her surgery that I never had with mine. She has now traded up her addiction for food to alcohol and has...

Oh my gosh I can totally relate. Not only did my panties roll down but so did the band on my pants. My muffin top had a mind of its own. But no more! I lost two panty sizes and I am so grateful! ...

After you come out of surgery remember of what everyone else has gone through and remind yourself you are not alone in this. We are all rooting for you here on the losers bench. Be patient with...

I like Pure Protein Whey Powder. Yes it comes in a ginormous container but if you get it at Wall-Mart they will take it back. I have had to take bake a lot of protein powders and no one seems to...

They are not bad in a pinch, but not good for a daily source of protein. I used them when I was on a trip. Picked up two at WalMart and you have to take a big gulp and chase it with G2 in order to...

Welcome aboard! This ship does not sink because everyone is losing weight like crazy. You are going to love the Almanza experience. it was a little odd being in another country getting surgery but...

I have a cup of decaf coffee and have two movements within a half an hour! Woop woop! The acid is what does the trick.

Wow I wish I had that issue right now. I'm still trying to get to onederland! I have heard it said that you cant give up on your body losing weight for a year. so if you plateau for a year you...

Like most its not the food item I reach for first now that I have been sleeved. However I don't have a problem eating it. I had spinach salad the other day, of course no more than 3 bites, and I...

Oh you ladies are so lucky! I have lost 14 inches from my waist down. I went from a size 9 to a 7 in my underwear. But the twins, they have only lost an inch. If I could re-gift them for...

I was sleeved in Mexico and the doctor gave us Prilosec to take every day and I still take it to keep the acid down. Gas ex strips are awesome for gas and I took those for about 10 days and walked...

Good job with your surgery! Welcome to the losers bench! food is not going anywhere. In fact you will soon find that it is over rated since you will only be able to eat so little. You can have Jello...

I totally agree with Shalon. For me full feels like a lump stuck in your esophagus and you cant drink something to wash it down. Like having a peanut butter sandwich with out milk. The first time I...

Ensure makes a clear protein drink that really helped me out. I got rid of that dizzy feeling you get during fasting. Also you can have Jello. It liquefies as it goes down. As for the full felling...