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And they're skinny jeans!

It looks as if he's online now. How is that possible?

I heard our hair would fall out no matter what due to the estrogen changes as fat cells release hormones. My doc said 90 grams of protein (for energy not hair loss). It's really hard to do.

Stating , "Mexico and Hispanics are tearing this country apart," is hostile and negative! Seriously this is not a forum for stating racist sentiments.

Awesome! Can't wait to get there. That's "Biggest Loser" tough.

Aah Phew! I was worried you'd spring a leak. Hang in there.

Are you sure you can have Celery already? That seems a little rough for our unhealed stomachs. My hunger didn't completely go away until this week-week 4. Protein is what keeps me going....

I was really concerned that I would feel like that forever, but as soon as you go under, it really is over! It feels sort of miraculous. And like I said, I almost gave up in the two days.

Pre-op was definitely the worst, and mine was only two days! I barely made it. When I see what others have to do, I'm in awe. The best I can offer is that you'll never feel this way again! Hang in there!

It still could be something else, I'm glad you're going to call your doctor.

Try bariatric foodie, emilybites or the world according to egg face. I can't eat much yet, but they have great ideas!

Antibiotics have always given me yeast infections...

I was sleeved on the 21st. I started at 255 and am down to 232. I'm still on soft foods. I'm going through some sort of wierd let down. I'm wondering if it's because life was very exciting and scary up until this, and now it's normal? I can't figure it out. I should be dancing on the ceiling right?

The leg cramps are probably hydration, but you might also need potassium. As for the other, so did I. I think it was a reaction to the IV antibiotics. Try rinsing with water twice a day....we have to remember all of this will pass. Yay! On the 10lbs!!!!

My surgery was August21st. That was my biggest concern. Because you are getting rid of the ghrelin hormone, you will feel differently, and just plain will not be able to use food for emotional reasons. Yay! Try to find some fun things to do instead. I only had to do two days pre-op liquid and I was dying. I really feel for you. It will pass, I promise!

Thanks for that. I'm at week 3 1/2 and frustrated, getting sick more often, etc. I'm really glad to hear I should see the light soon. Thanks Kinnymom!

I use a little neosporin and a bandaid to soften them up when they start to itch. It has helped when they get too dry and start to pull. That's what makes them itch in me.

Thanks for starting this thread. I feel a lot better knowing I'm not completely nuts.

Me too! I think it's all the estrogen released in the fat cells. I'm worried I"m going to be a basket case for the duration!

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Wow! You look incredible. Good for you.

I think it depends on the doc. I am supposed to only have soft eggs, cottage cheese and yogurt. I've had roast beef hash and beans because I needed something with flavor. I'd call your doctor's office and ask. I haven't puréed anything, just chewed really well. Whatever you do, take it very slowly.

I haven't figured it all out yet!

I just made an interesting connection. The two times I've eaten a small amount too fast and subsequently had pain and threw up, I was stressing out because my husband was grumping around the house at me and the kids. While I ate the right food and the right amount it was awful. So this sleeve is supposed to be a tool to help us figure out how to treat food correctly. I guess my first lesson is that I stuff down my stress with food. In the past I would have chosen something like Ben and Jerry's and not been full until it was gone. Thank you sleeve! Now the grumpy husband is another forum.