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Just wondering how the nov/2012 people are? I have really started losing my hair, yikes! My hair is thin to begin with:( my 3 month blood work was almost perfect- however my bilirubin is elevated. Anyone else have this happen?

You look great! Keep up the good work!

Depression? It can be very physically crippling! Just a thought??

I use the iPhone app and I just realized the ad for Wendy's baconator sandwich! That's just wrong!

I was like that and still am some days. My surgery was 11/14/12. Your body is healing so make sure your getting enough rest at night and my nutritionist said one nap a day ( if you can ) You had major surgery it will take awhile to get your energy back. Be patient you will adapt, the more food you introduce.

40 pounds is great! For all the dieting I have done in the past I have never lost 40 in the first 3 months! ( I was feeling kind of behind myself until I put that in my mind) We will get there, stay positive:)

That's great! On the 14th it was 3 months for me also, down 40lbs! My surgery day weight was 229. I have 22 lbs to lose to be at my surgeons target weight for me.... However I am shooting for the ideal body weight, 136! So my first goal is the target weight!

Just checking who is out there experiencing this close to me....

My surgery was 11-14-12, when I went in for my first post op appointment my surgeon was disappointed that I hadn't lost more... But then he realized the % of body weight was right on target. We all have different situations the # of lbs isn't telling the whole story! I personally have been trying to over come my "old" self- bad habits! I have come here to try to get motivated to continue with the change.... The surgery is only the beginning of this new life. I pray you find the support you need!

Hello, I hope everyone is doing much better then I . I have been slipping terribly, no exercising... Not drinking enough fluids, eating enough protein or vitamins. I have eaten some fried food and even a chocolate bar, the entire thing two different times, and I didn't get sick at all! I wish I had so it would be easier to avoid that stuff:(. I am only 2 and a half months out and I have fallen off the wagon and fell on the ditch!

I have read that people trying to lose weight have better results if the can drink 24 ounces of skim milk a day.... Of course the study wasn't for sleeved people. If I notice a stall, I try to drink more milk and it works... I am sure if I exercised I'd have even better result as well.

Update: thanks for the support ladies! I am still trying to get all of my protein and vitamins in. I need more water and exercise... Still trying to get motivated!

Thank you so much! Each day is a fresh start, and guilt is crippling! Starting fresh today!!!

Christmas was definantly better then Thanksgiving, haha...no really it was! I had wanted bread so bad (but resisted), and I did eat to the point that I was very uncomfortable...still learning how to feel full. This is such a learning experience. I am actually craving a salad, can't wait to eat a salad! Who would of thought! I love seeing the scale go down, almost under 200! yeah!

I have noticed that I am very sensitive to the cold! Has anyone else noticed this? I wonder if it's my body slowing down everything to conserve energy, my weightloss has slowed down....

I am not allowed to eat anything soft until my visit on thursday, What are vegetable chips? I have been feeling good, just a little sore around my hernia repair. The walks I have been taking feel good! Not so out of breath. I hope everyone has a great day!

I HAVE BEEN DREAMING ABOUT FOOD... I just want a baked potato......

my surgery was 11/14, and I have been hungry for about a week now....I think it maybe more in my mind, but not sure. anyone else?

Hello, just joined here yesturday! I am scheduled for nov 14th and feeling so anxious, and scared! I am not sure I have enough at home for post-op.