Doreykn

I have had to learn to put my fork down between bites & I cut my food up into smaller bites...

Have you tried broth? or protein powder mixed in blender with ice & lactose free milk or water?

Walking will be the best thing for your after surgery gas... WALK, WALK, WALK!!! Good luck to all!

You can add some sugar free pudding mix to the shakes to add different flavor to the protein shakes. Only a little at a time though, as it will make it too thick, if you add to much. Gives you a variety... Always put in the blender with ice, it helps big time & mixes the protein better.Good luck P.S. I use lactose free milk now...

I eat bread occasionally, but it's toasted whole wheat or multi-grain... Fried foods are out! I don't miss that at all. The thought of fried foods makes me nauseous @ 10 months out & I'm happy about that! I don't want to go back to my old ways! Good luck.

I usually don't chime in on affairs of the heart, but years ago a wise man told me to "Do what makes ME happy". I was married to a drinking, cheating man...we separated & I almost went back with him. I stopped & thought about me for once! I did NOT go back with him. I thank GOD every day for those words of advice! We divorced, I married another & have been happy ever since! My ex remarried & continued to cheat on his new wife. He is divorced again & I'm still married (32 years now)! I truly hope you find happiness... Just remember to think about yourself first.

LOL!!! I actually have a bony butt now!!! My husband calls me sticks...

To make cleaning the crock pot easier, I spray it with Pam before adding food!

I had this surgery so I will be around to see my granddaughter grow up. Not to impress anyone, just to be healthy. In our 50's it's hard to "just" diet it off. This sleeve is the tool I needed to help drop the weight & a second chance to live my life right. Not going to stretch the sleeve like I did my old stomach!

I make a turkey meatloaf too... Delicious!

I waited a few months before having popcorn... But I can eat it now. I love it too!

Mine stopped after I was able to eat soft foods (not liquids)... Liquid in, liquid out!

Just over 9 months ago I started @ 250 lbs...I'm now 7 lbs away from my goal weight of 150. I'm wearing a size 10 jeans & a size medium top.It IS a great feeling to be able to buy regular size clothes! Way to go to all of the losers on here & Good luck to the soon to be losers! And my husband calls me "Sticks"...LOL!!!

Try walking... That helps me.

I'm 9 months out & down 93 lbs! Only 2 regrets... 1) I didn't do it sooner & 2) I didn't take my before measurements! I have pictures on here of my transformation. Feel free to check them out! I had my surgery @ Henry Ford Hospital in Wyandotte, MI and Dr. Kharbutli was my surgeon.

I was taking Biotin & my NUT told me it wasn't necessary. I stopped taking it & noticed more hair loss, Sooooo I'm taking it again, as I feel it helped slow the loss before. It takes a while to get in your system, but I know it works for me! Hope your hair loss slows down. & I hear it's less noticeable with short hair, but I have always had my hair short. Easier to take care of. Good luck.