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I noticed a period of hair regrowth, and then it started falling out again. A LOT. Then I put it together- I quit taking my high powered vitamins and my protein intake fell off right before the hair loss accelerated again. I'm trying to keep up with both now to see if regrowth starts again soon. Kind of an experiment. I'll let you know what happens....

I was told NOT to take them. HOWEVER...when a problem arises somewhere in my body that desperately calls for ibuprofen...I call the office and they say to take ONE maybe once or twice and that's IT. As little as possible. Their general position though, is no. So...somewhere in between. Steroids are a big NOOOOO as well. I have two docs on that one. :/

Ya. Even paying cash i had to do the cardiologist clearance. I still see him. He likes to keep track of me even though i've never had heart issues. It'll all be over before you know it!

Well poopies. Thanks all. I was hoping. Oh well! I have tried the pressure point wrist bands and they really do help. I might look up the other deal too. Thanks for the info!

I feel like i was more disloyal to myself by getting to 349 lbs. I now feel like I'm coming "back to me." I'm feeling like my old self and saying "sorry i let you get like that!"

If you can't choke down the protein drinks then be SURE to EAT protein before you eat anything else. This is vital to your energy level. Get some protein bars too. Look for "Think Thin" protein bars. They taste good and will not kill you on calories and fat and carbs. Lots of protein in them. Snack on beef jerky. Have tuna for lunch, eggs for breakfast and a try some grilled chicken on a salad at night. cottage cheese and fruit for an evening snack. Get that protein in anywhere you can. If you have yogurt, have Greek yogurt, as it is higher in protein. Yoplait makes a 100 calorie Greek. Very good. I'm cold too. I'm sitting here right now just freezing solid!!! VEry weird for me.

I have not tracked or logged my food in a looooong long time. I probably should, but I'm guessing I'm over 1000 calories a day. Which I know is why my loss has slowed so dramatically. I just get so hungry! I AM trying to keep up with the exercise, as that seems to be what keeps me moving downward. I'm finding myself fighting some old habits and mindsets. This is where the battle really begins for permanent lifestyle change. :s I've gotten bored with my good routine, but i need to get back to it.

If you're short on Protein at first, don't worry. The most important thing is the other fluids. Very very important. And the walking. Keep walking and drinking. When you're REALLY sick of walking and drinking....do it some more. (you too, Mokee!!)

Yup. Sounds about right!

Down 100 lbs. Size 3 and 4X- down, so far, to 18W comfortably, but a 16W can button and zip and XL tops. I'd like to lose 90 more, but if I lost 50 more and never another pound, i'd probably be very content. But I want the 90! i'm at 249 and i'd like to see 160. It IS getting harder and harder. I can eat way too much when I want to. I wanted Capt. D's problem!!

Did you feel weak and clammy and run to the bathroom? Headache and wanting to throw up but can't? I've had a dumping-like reaction when I've taken in food that is too rich, too much of it, and have eaten it too fast. It even happened with a Protein shake that I put some Peanut Butter in during the early weeks. It's no fun. Even if sugar free, if it's got too much fat, it can happen. I suppose too starchy can do it too.

Oh wow, at one month, I was not even eating anything I could chew. Only blenderized foods at that point. I'm not surprised you had such a reaction. I can't say definitively that that's what caused it, but check your instructions....If you've veered from them, it can cause trouble so early out.

Well, so far it's quite loved by this New Mexican! We can't WAIT!!! SOOOO excited!

Yup. It happens. This is the point though, where you have to remind yourself that THIS is it!! This is your shot. You've fought this for so long, now you've got a solid, effective tool, and you can NOT let it go to waste. You have no choice but to buckle down and get to work. Hit the gym, hit the bricks, get moving and eat proteins first and drink that water. Plateaus happen as a normal part of the weight loss cycle. Some people do not get them, but most do. I'm preaching this all to myself mostly....

I was told I could have one cup a day after surgery. I abuse that a bit. Some days it's one, some days it's four. Like gmanbat says though, acid, bad.

The Draino people are making a killing off of me, and I put my hair in a PONYTAIL with a SMALL barrette. :unsure:

I'm about where you are. Nine 1/2 months and it keeps trying to grow back then dumps another load. Right now the front feels conspicuously thin. SOMEONE HEEELLLLPPP!!!

I will be soon!! We're moving to Safety Harbor near Tampa!! (I didn't see the Ocala part til just now...)