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I am only 2 months out so I'm not at that "hair loss stage," just yet. I'm also natural. I got Senegalese twist before the surgery. I'm actually at the shop getting them done again. My hair has really grown its coming in thicker. I guess I won't know for sure until I taje these twist down but I think the twist help.

I really like this trend. I still have the tendency to compare myself to those that loose 100 pounds in 6 months. Reading all of their post put me in the mind set that I'm a slow loser. I was cleared to eat "real'" food 4 weeks out. I eat between 700-900 calories a day. I am not hungry, well not always. Just now getting energy and working out. I'm happy with my results. *8 weeks post op. *starting weight 265 *surgery weight 250 *current weight 232

I stumbled across this great website via pinterest. The website is called Skinny Mom. She has great skinny versions of recipes, fitness, and health and beauty tips. It's not a website gear towards bariatric patients but if you are anything like me and want to eat foods you still enjoy but healthier versions this website is great. The recipes are especially great for those that prepare meals for the entire family. So far I've only tried the skinny chicken enchiladas and the skinny chicken parmesan. She gives the nutritional facts recipes. The recipes I’ve tried all taste so good. I’m really looking forward to trying more recipes as I progress into maintenance, which is still a LONG way away. http://skinnymom.com/

I'm 7 weeks post op down 33 pounds. I've been very happy with my results and feeling more confident. However, I believe depression is starting to sink in. I suffered from depression before the surgery. I guess i was hoping that it would somehow go away. I know, I know very wishful thinking. Lately it has been hard to get out of the bed to go to work better yet going to the gym. I feel awful beat myself up then become even more depressed. Even with a small stomach i haven't over come emotional eating. I ate everything that i knew I shouldn't today. It made me sick but i ate it any way. I don't regret the surgery. I guess i was going that if i was happy with myself that the depression with magically go away. I don't want to be disappointed in myself because i know that is going to make me more depressed. I just don't understand why I can't control this. I have been my own worse enemy. I want more than anything to be successful with this surgery. I don't want to sabotage myself. I dont understand why i can't stop. I have appointments scheduled with a psychiatrist and an psychologist/ addiction counselor next month. I guess I just needed to vent. I don't have anybody to talk to about this. I can't expect anybody to understand something i don't understand myself. There needs to be a rehab for food addicts, lol.

Thank all of you for your support abd encouragement!

Thank you both for your kind words. Surprisingly my bariatric center doesn't have any type of support groups. I've been trying to find one in my area but cine up short handed. I'm going to ask the counselor when I meet with her If she knows of support groups.

I did not experience all of what you are going through but I did have a break down. The first week after surgery I cried almost everyday. I asked myself why do I do this to myself? I often thought was being fat really that bad? I have a pretty face and I guess I could have learned to love myself. We all have moments when we get discouraged and miss food. I know it's hard to believe right now but things really do get better with time. You are going through a huge lifestyle change. Just like your body has to adjust so does your mind. To be honest no you will never be normal again. You are going to be greater than normal . Hang in there you will come through on top.

I'm about 5 weeks almost 6 weeks post op. I've been struggling with protein. Every type of protein shake has upset my stomach. Yesterday I tried Isopure it also made me sick to the stomach. I tried unflavored unjury today. I guesd my body had enough after one sip it came right back up. I haven't been able to keep anything down since i tried the protein mix. Is anybody else having this issue? Also I'm just curious to know for those that are 6 weeks out what and how much are you eating?

I took off 2 weeks. I am a recruiter and spend most of my day going from one appointment to the next. I was still very sore, tired and it of it when I returned to work. Everybody is different. If You have an office job 2 weeks should be good. congrats on being approved.

Sleeved 2/25 I'm down 30 pounds including pre-op diet. Still struggling to get my protein. Unable to tolerate protein shakes and bars post-op. Going to look for some Isopure today. Not gonna lie I haven't started exercising . I've haf zero energy and very sluggish since surgery. My goal this week is to do 30 min on the tredmil and 10 on the elliptical 3 days a week. Hopefully I'll be back in zumba and yoga by the end of the month. I'm already feeling more confident and happy.

Without thinking I popped a piece of gum in my mouth and started chewing away. I now understand why they say no gum. My pouch feels really bloated. Almost like the feeling of eating to much or not chewing enough before swallowing.

Is it just me or does your belly button look different post op. I hope I'm not being paranoid but it looks like my belly button is in a complete different place and it isn't as deep.

I'm a month post-op and I'm struggling to get in all of my Protein. I've tried every brand under the sun but I can't tolerate Protein shakes, protein shots, Protein Bars and yogert. I am in the on-going nutrtion phase. I eat eggs, cheese, fish, lactaid and turkey bacon (just one slice) to try to get in protein from foods. I have purchased natural Peanut Butter but I haven't tried it yet beause I'm afraid of the high fat. However, I feel that my fat intake is really high. Today was my first day in this phase I consumed 625 calories 24% carbs, 36% protein, and 40% fat. Any tips about how to get in protein without adding fat?

Full liquids for 5 weeks my goodness. That is a long time!

I'm officially one month post op. I'm down 29 pounds including the pre op diet. I'm done with the liquid, pureed and soft food . Today I advance to the on going nutrition stage. Not going to lie I'm a little nervous. I feel like the chains are off but I'm afraid of running free, lol. I'm really trying to be more structured with my meals. I called my NUT to ask about calorie intake and etc. She told me just to focus on protein and fluids. I've struggled with protein because i can't tolerate the shakes. Hopefully that will change more that I'm eating food. I'm using MFP to track everything. I'm curious to know what is your calorie intake for those one month out?

I agree with your face being the first thing you notice. Never noticed how asymmetrical my face was before, lol. I'm down 26 pounds. My work slacks are baggy. My stomach still looks a little cray. I'm convinced my belly button is in a different place. I'm only 4 weeks out so I guess i could still be experiencing swelling.

This is so off topic and has nothing to do with your post. I am just curious about the drain. I didn't have one. How long did you have the drain? Is it suppose to help You heal? Was your sleeve laparoscopic? About slipping into your old habits i have the same fear. I'm only 2 weeks post op and find myself nibbling on little things to see if it makes me sick I slacked off with my psychologist appointments but i see that I'm going to have to start going back. When i was going it was helpful.