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Gingeryank, thank you for sharing your post. Hope you feel and get better. After reading your post I believe my wls has been impacted with something similar to you but I'm just learning about my new symptoms and kept wondering why I haven't been as successful as others, aside from my injuries but also my pain which your posts rang a bell in my head. Reason why I've come here to search if anyone else with the wls was experiencing and autoimmune disorders since their wls. I need to find a specialist to help me find out if I suffer from any autoimmune disorder. What sort of doctor did you see for your autoimmune?? I had my WLS Nov. 2013 and due to low back and knee injury I was never able to workout nor do weights. I've lost of total 55 lbs combined pre/post surgery. I've gained a few pounds but have go up and down and have been able to maintain so that's a good thing. And even though I'm losing pounds I'm still losing inches slowly but still happening. I'm on the site today to research if any other have experience a sudden autoimmune disorders. I most certainly felt the fatigue after the wls but progressed and here and there when not feeling would go see me my primary doctor with symptoms of feeling achy flu like symptoms and she would order lab work and few times lab shows high wbc and she would tell me it could be S virus I'm fighting and just to rest up. More recently I've suddenly got a fungus on my toes nails, mainly the big toes, I'm very clean/shower etc and was dumbfounded to learn I had this toe fungus and unclear how I got it. Then I started getting these weird scaly red bumps that itch like crazy on different part of my body, they itch more at night. So I then went to see a dermatologist and prescribed Jublia for my toes nail and a fungus lotion for my body rash. Well 5 months out and I still can't get rid of both the toe fungus or rash that conf and go. Now another issue, with last 3 weeks I've been experiencing major pain/aches on my finger/hand joints So I started to research cause of fungus, joint pain and lean be yo possible autoimmune disorder and possibly to also see rheomologist for joint pain. What I've learned to eat for home all natural remedies is to eat fresh garlic and add apple cider vinegar to my diet/food intake which helps with detoxing our digestive system without killing our natural bacteria. I've also recently started to shed lots hair like I did 4 month after my wls. Since I had my surgery I also learned that it may cause autoimmune disorders and I believe my wls may be the culprit as I eat well and healthier more than ever and all these symptoms started after my wls. Today I go see my endrocongist and wil inquiring with her of yo refer to an autoimmune doctor, not sure if she handle these condition as she's treating me for my hypothyroidism which I became after wls and for my type 2 disburse which I had prior to my wls Thought to share my experiences and not sure if 100% related to wls but didn't have any of the issues before. I hope everyone feels and gets better and will share anything I learn as I go. Take care!

Sadly I'm going to need to remove myself from this challenge, due an illness. Good luck to everyone!!! Thank you for all your time and dedication in creating this Easter Challenge!!!

2/29/16 222 On new meds, I believe causing weight gain! Grrrrr!! Good luck everyone!!

I don't have a Sam's membership but do like your post of a powder form of the Premier Protein costco also carries the premier protein 18 pack for $24.99. Many times a coupon is available for less. Always have the 3 flavors vanilla, chocolate and strawberry in stock. By far they are my favor to this day 2 yrs out Thx u for sharing info and pics!!

CW 220 GW 215

???????? Thank you for creating this new Easter challenge. Please add me, I'll check in 2/22. ????

Monday, 2/8/16 216

Mon., 2/1/16 214

Hi Pea523, I went to Costco yesterday and they were 24.99 Still a good price. Did you try them yet? Hope you liked them ????

i sent you a message, thanks Hi NewRose, got it, check your email. I hope everyone else is feeling and doing well. ????????????

1/25/16 Weighed in at 215

1/18/16 Weighed in at 217, disappointed. On new meds, possibly the culprit of gaining. Staying positive ???? Keep up the great work everyone! Stay hydrated!! ????

Thank you Cat268 I'm going to try it!! Most definitely worth the cost. Also read another post in here there's a monistat itching relieve powder and several ppl have used for yeast under beast or under tummy as our skin loosens up more and more with the weight loss. Willing to try all suggestions, than you for yours. ????

Hi Todd, have you informed the doctors you feel shaky after the drink? Also what came yo mind when you said your throat feels it closes up, it a sign of possibly you're allergic to the drink, first sign when you eat or drink some you're allergic your esophagus starts to feel tight as it swell. Please let your doctor know f you haven't and keep and eye out if it's a particular brand or all. It also be one of the Protein drink ingredient if it happens with all. But if it's happening with just Water than it's clearly you still need the doctor to help make more space for you. Is it all Protein drinks or just one on this question too. I did notice my heart raced and at times after my Protein Drink that were soy powder based. I haven't told my doctors, as I keep forgetting but I assuming it's all the Vitamins in the protein drink that causes it. The ready to go Premier Protein don't to the severity the powder mix did but was also a different brand. Please ensure to discus these symptoms with your doctors I hope you feel better, keep up posted.

Fresh homemade hummus, w/veggies and wheat pita, tear into pieces, bake in oven with a bit olive oil, sprinkle lightly w/salt, onion powder and garlic. They get crispy and delish!Always a big hit and no left overs ????

I like to add honey or pineapple chunks when crave sweets Or a teaspoon of jam, usually strawberry or apricot. For savory, I like to add onion powder or a bit of ranch dressing and make into a dip, eat up with a few chips or veggies ????. And sometimes I place whatever I created and eat it on 1 slice of wheat toast Depends on craving and mood ???? Thank you for posting this, everyone's creations sound delish!

Today Monday, 1/11/16 216

Sorry iPhone typos, hope I made sense ????

Hi Amandasue, I 2nd Inner Surf Girl I'm 2 yrs out, I felt the very same as you did, always start with your Protein shakes or that's what I would suggest. If you haven't already tried the premier Proteins, 16oz, 160 calories, 30mg protein, 1gram sugar, highly suggest. They a are ready to drink flavored vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. I purchase mind at costco 24.99 for 18 PK. I kept some at work, carry bag etc.. ***3 of these in one day meet my quota of 90mg of my doctors suggest protein. So I alway keep in stock in case I'm not Ferlinghetti well or hungry, I make sure to drink my protein which is also considered a part of our Water intake quota ???? My first meat and 1day to switch to food was on Thanksgiving day I ate a piece of turkey w/gravy a tiny piece of ham and chewed, chewed and chewed every bite as I was so nervous and didn't really know how much I could eat. You will know when to stop when you start to feel a burp, it's kind of hard to explain but you will know. Other foods that I started with were that tasted good to me and good force of protein I started slowly on soft foods, such as yogurt Fage is my favorite to this date has 22mg of protein, 0 calories, I think 7 grams of sugar or less. That's my Breakfast daily w/honey. I need a bit of sugar as I'm hypoglycemia, add sunflower seeds sometimes for crunch, sometimes a spoon of Peanut Butter or strawberry jelly or a bit of orange juice to flavor it up, weird I know just get creative with what you like or goes with your taste buds as they will be out of control for at least 6 months from wls day. I do different things to change things up that taste good to me, but focus on getting in protein in first, then soft veggies like streamed or sautéed broccoli, asparagus, spinach, zucchini's etc. 1 scrambled egg with butter as we need to start incorporating fat or your choice of oil. Not I can eat up to 2 or 3 scrambled. I only do 3 on days I know I have lots of running around to do to stay full before a late lunch. Tuna with fish oil I like to mix at times in with lemon, mayo, celery and now boiled eggs. Make a bowl, les e in fridge and eat for lunch until I run out. I still make chicken or beef Soups with veggies and blend up and drink it as a meal. Ground turkey meat Soup, add your preferred choice of veggies. I like to add variety of Beans at times and make almost into a Pasta fagoli of course without pasta. Mozzarella cheese for Snacks Beans smashed up or how you prefer add cheese to flavor Hope this helps, you will find your preferred foods, just chew away, always and wash down later with your water Good luck, and stay hydrated!!! Enjoy your new menu ????

Nioxon Shampoos helped me during hair loss, lotions and moisturizer from Walgreen's

I posting same info I just posted to other post "crazy hair loss" regarding Vitamins. Try to get yourself 2 Vitamin containers in pic. One for home one for work, bring the one from work home on Fridays to refill take back Monday's. Helps us stay on track for our vitamin intake. Set cell alarms if you have too. I'm currently taking, however please note I'm 2 yrs out. ****Please make sure you check with your doctor and have them check your lab work and results as to what vitamins you're low on and you need. Always request a copy of your lab results and Doctor reports when you visit them. Keep in file and let your family know where to find. Place note date you fasted, lab visit date/time, Doctor follow-up visit date, so your family had available in case of emergency. I forgot to mention this Omega fish oil in liquid form with d3 vitamin. Highly recommend. It doesn't taste like fish at all, it's like drinking a huge lemon peel drop. Well worth it, I drink when I just don't get my oils or fish intake in for the week. I'm also enjoying the new gummy vitamins, not recommend but now that 2 yrs out, my stomach digest them well and I still make sure to chew thoroughly. I'm not pregnant (I'm 49 yrs old ????) LOL!, but find that the pre-natals make me feel better. Let me know if you have any questions. Im not on here all the time so if you'd like, inbox me a private email and I send you mine and I will reply sooner Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!! Stay hydrated! ????

YW!! That's what we're here for!! ???? These are the Vitamins I'm currently taking, however please note I'm 2 yrs out. ****Please make sure you check with your doctor and have them check your lab work and results as to what bit and you're low on. Always request a copy of your lab results and Doctor reports when you visit them. Keep in file and let your family know where to find. Place note date you fasted, lab visit date/time, Doctor follow-up visit date, so your family had available in case of emergency. I forgot to mention this Omega fish oil in liquid form with d3 Vitamin. Highly recommend. It first taste like fish at all, it's like drinking a huge lemon peel drop. Well worth it, I drink when I just don't get my oils or fish intake in for the week. I'm also enjoying the new gummy vitamins, not recommend but now that 2 yrs out, my stomach digest them well and I still make sure to chew thoroughly. I'm not pregnant (I'm 49 yrs old ????) LOL!, but find that the pre-natals make me feel better. Let me know if you have any questions. Im not on here all the time so if you'd like, inbox me a private email and I send you mine and I will reply sooner Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!! Stay hydrated! ????

The other plain protein powder I was referring to is by unjury. Go to www.unjury.com. Although I believe Alec owner of this site has now products for sale which I need to visit and try myself but I'm super sure they ate great and come from great experienced users on this site.

Search post called "CRAZY hair loss" I posted some info and pics there about shampoos, lotions etc Will come in handy for you to start using as well. ????