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Thanks! Good luck to you two as well!

52 lbs and was sleeved April 20th 2012.

i agree with pookey. unfortunately i just had the same problem last friday. i ended up going to er because i was in so much pain. the doc said i had 2 options: be admitted and let the nurses remove it.or go home and remove it myself. i chose to do it myself. doc said get an enema and stool softeners and just do what i can. i didn't use the enema, but one the hard stuff came out i did use the stool softeners to keep things moving. it sucks but you have to do it. take fiber supplements, like metamucil, afterwards too. good luck and i'm sorry you have to do this.

sounds like she is using you as an excuse to talk to him. i think she is hoping your relationship is suffering and she can be the "sympathetic" friend. maybe you should talk to her and let her know it bothers your hubby.

i'm sorry if you go to youtube and look up slimmfast, it should be her latest video unless she took it down.

So I've been thinking a lot about why I used to eat the way I did. I drove by Long John Silver's today and briefly felt a longing to eat there. Then I asked myself, "Why?" It was then I realized that fast food and any junk food was easy. I didn't have to worry about the protein content. I didn't count how many calories the food contained. I would chug a 32oz soda and never once think about how much fluid I still needed for the day. It was easier to give in than to work hard for what I really desired: a thin, healthy body. There are foods I do actually miss the taste of, but for the most part, I just miss not having to work so hard to lose weight. I must say I am very proud of myself for having the strength to keep on driving past the fast food restaurants. I've lost 49lbs and I will NOT look back and miss who I used to be.

Thanks! Fried food makes me weak, too, but I've come too far. I weigh 193 and I never want to see 200 again!

i'm 3 months out and can't eat white meat chicken and most red meat, bread. i haven't tried rice.

greek yogurt, cheese sticks, tuna, baked beans, any fish really

I'm having some hair loss at 3 months out. I get at least 60 grams of protein/day and take biotin. Sometimes there isn't anything you can do; hair loss is normal. However, I watch a lot of MassageGoddess' videos on YouTube and after having gastric bypass she had hair loss. Her dermatologist told her to use men's Rogaine. I haven't tried it yet, but I may eventually.

I didn't have any issues. Don't try to eat anything before you are supposed to. Even at 3 months out I have to be careful. I usually stick to soft foods because anything dense makes me pretty uncomfortable. I have a protein shake every morning for breakfast because I have a lot of restriction in the mornings and food is impossible lol. The rest of the day I eat cheese, greek yogurt, beans and lunchmeat. Those are my go-to foods. Good luck!!!

I'm not in Ohio, but close! I live in Richmond, IN so only about 45min-1hour west of Dayton! I'm 3 months post-op and down 45lbs! I went to Mexico and had my surgery with Dr. Garcia. NO REGRETS!!

Mina, I agree with the others that your post is inspiring and educational. I do want to mention, however, that I went to Mexico to have my surgery. I understand why you mentioned Mexico patients(we do not get the six month diet, etc) but not every patient is ill-prepared. My weight loss has been a little slower lately, but I'm okay with that because I learn more this way. I exercise at least 5 times/week, drink almost nothing but water and choose healthier eating options. I actually think Mexico patients do well because we are self-pay and so we don't want this to be a waste of money due to our own failure. I am far from perfect, but because of the support system I have and my own determination, I will NOT fail

when i was on weight watchers research had shown carbonation is bad for your bones. might wanna research that if you are concerned. i haven't had soda since my preop diet in april. i really don't miss it.

awesome!! my mom told me i was getting skinny. best compliment so far!! congrats!

hell yeah!! lol congrats! you're world is about to change

checking in: sleeved april 20th and down 44lbs. i have started experiencing hair loss, but so far it isn't noticable. reasons why could be lack of protein, hormonal changes or something i'm unaware of. i'm very happy with my results so far!

hormonal changes also lead to hair loss.

PdxMan beat me to it LOL It truly is one of the worst things I have ever tasted

pandora has workout stations. that's what i use; the pop workout station.

good to hear, holli!

they do an EKG and bloodwotk. i'm not sure what they look for in the bloodwork. you'll be seen by a regular doctor and cardiologist before surgery. they'll examrn you and ask you health questions. you'll be in great hands! and the marriott is awesome!!

amazing!! you look fabulous!

i actually haven't lost cup size at 3 months post op. i can wear a 38G. i was hoping to lose some lol

Yay you!! it's always inspiring to read success stories. way to go!