Mine were crazy for a while! Heavier, more frequently, horrible cramps. I talked to my doctor, he said that when you are heavier sometimes your hormones go into a dormant cycle. The weight loss...

I had mine for two weeks. I'm jealous that everyone else didn't! My doctor said it would help to alert me of a leak. It was annoying, but not terrible. When they took it out I almost wet myself!...

I struggle with the protein too. I made some hot cocoa mix with a cup of warm milk and add some non-fat dry powder milk, half a scoop of chocolate protein powder and a packet of splenda. I try to...

You will do much better with liquids as time passes. I am about 5 months out.I am amazed each day how my tastes change. Things that I thought I could not live without, now I could care less. My...

Thank you! My hair is falling out in clumps. Was so scared. Thanks tor the help :)

Hello and welcome. This was the best decision I have very made. I am 32 and have struggled all my life with weight issues. The process was almost a complete year with Aetna insurance. Many classes...

Congratulations. & welcome! I am so happy for you! You are exactly right. God has a wonderful plan for you. This is a wonderful new beginning.

My surgery was about 2-3 weeks after my last appointment.. total time from initial consult to surgery was 11 months. Thought I was going to go crazy jumping thru hoops. Hang in there. It is...

I had trouble with liquids too. Ice has become my best friend. Everything has to be ice cold. I could not do the protein powders either. I used powdered non-fat dry milk and added it to everything....

I was having trouble with chewable vitamins so my doctor allowed me to go on regular multi - vitamin.

I think most of us did the same think. Hang in there. Praying everything went well.

Congratulations! Keep up the wonderful work! So happy for you!

I used to love to cook, but now not so much. I try to get creative to curb those cravings. Take 4 small crackers top with pizza sauce and low fat cheese. Broil for a few minutes. Not the same, but...

Ask for litocane to numb the area. It really is not a big deal. It dosent hurt much at all, and none after it is in.

I am two weeks out from surgery and I have lost 22 pounds. I too was in the same situation as you. I was almost 500 pounds. My everything hurt! I have no regrets! And neither will you! Hang in...

Just wanted to say hello. My surgery was on 3/27. Have been doing great. Went for my one week follow up appointment. I started crying on the scales .... I lost 22 pounds in a week. I have to give...