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@@KindaFamiliar - you are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing ;D

@@lsubabe33 - physically picking her up may not be cool. the biggest thing is that you will feel drained of energy :/

@@tssiemer - Everyone doesn't get a catheter. I had one, pain meds at my fingertips and no water or ice cubes until after the leak test (the next day)...

Mine has recently started coming out pretty heavily too. I am almost 4 months out. I have been taking Biotin and I was told it helps with regrowth. I had two question pre-surgery: hair loss & energy level (being tired). Surgeon said if I WASN'T tired for the first few months then I wasn't probably working my plan. The hair loss is generally a combination of both the shock of your new diet (weight loss) and surgery. I have cut my hair to my shoulders about 2 weeks ago and pray some hair stays put...

@@mtraverse - at 52 I still have those days too. Get outside, walk the dog, play with the kids - get AWAY from the food. Drink Water....

@@maggie409 -My surgeon told me at my first follow-up on June 3rd to eat only two meals and if I got hungry (after I determined it wasn't thirst) to eat fruit. He said I could have all the fruit I wanted... I thought to myself, huh? I quickly asked can I have veggies instead of fruit. as much as I want? His reply was - yes! I love fruit but I already new about the high sugar value.

@@CanyonBaby - you and your hubby definitely are in my prayers - put your faith in God.

@@tssiemer - you can prove your weight loss efforts because WW has attendance records and if you have a gym membership and can prove you took either some classes (spinning, zumba, water aerobics) you can probably use that as well, I did something very similar.

@@PsychoWriter - Welcome little brother & fellow Floridian! I think Inner Surfer Girl was right about tracking food, getting back in touch with your nut meeting Water and Protein guide lines. Touch bases with you Nut and "re-boot"

@@NYCVSGGirl87 I totally agree with @@Inner Surfer Girl - get back to BASICS!

@@hopefullythininme - I work with about 2500 co-workers and of the couple of hundred or so that see me daily started stopping and asking if I am okay. I gave in about a month ago and share my WLS story. Most were concerned that I was sick. Its nice to be complimented I have told everyone that I will NOT share the current weight though (a girl has to have some privacy). Most of the co-workers are guys and I don't get asked for numbers, thank goodness. The girls wants numbers....I don't share. I am evil ;D

@@Gaelsmom - IMO soup is a "slider" and you can probably "drink" two cups of Water as well as eat two cups of soup. Watch the calories, carbs and sodium. I would say the swelling ankles are due to the salt. Water, water, water, walk, walk, walk......

@@ITGeekGirl - I work a pretty physical job and its about 50/50 between that and computer time. I went back to work 12 days after being sleeved. I couldve gone back the Monday after (it was a Wednesday for surgery). I just had to be careful about NOT picking up the really heavy stuff post because I am required to list 40lbs unassisted. I felt great and really feel better now

@@atcant - I totally agree with your post. I am not a nurse but I do think it is pretty obvious HERE who has had thorough prep for this life changing procedure. I see posts asking so questions that I thought was pretty darn obvious and I answer sometimes and the whole time I am thinking (REALLY????) BARIATRIC NURSES ROCK! Kudos to my team at St. Vincents - Southside in Jacksonville Florida!!!

@@kaysunshine - I think a lot of us feel that way. you will be fine and the results a few months later will be SOOOO worth it! Godspeed -

I reached the lost 58/ 58 more to go stage a couple of days ago and even though I get stopped multiple times at work about my weight I still find it hard to not say I have ONLY lost 58. Its actually 74 from my highest but it is hard to not feel like it should be gone in a *snap*, even though I know like @@MrsKarenC2008 said the weight gain didn't happen in a *snap*. that's why I really appreciate my NSVs - those make it REAL!

@@portuguesegal10 - that is pretty typical you have buyers remorse - it will get better and your new life will seem soooo normal after a couple of weeks. Oh, and the scale starts moving in the right direction too, will definitely make you feel much better. hang in there kiddo!!!

I was an occasional caffeine free diet coke girl. it tasted different than regular diet coke. I haven't had a carbonated drink since March - life marched on. I was told I am allowed coffee. I cannot give it up. I tried the de-caffeinated but I have gone back to reg coffee. I feel like if THAT ifs my ONLY downfall, I am not doing too bad. I have had an occasional tiny glass of wine recently. I won't drink more than a couple of sips, but it was nice to have a small glass I GAVE UP POPCORN so FAR so.......and that's my KRYPTONITE! I am having a better day today....

@ - you are on the way now...before you know it you will be under 200!

great suggestions. I have one to add....chew your food thoroughly.

not a bad idea to measure it out. you don't want to over eat! I have taken one too many bites and felt uncomfortable. I have never thrown up but it sure was uncomfortable. better a lol less than one too many!

I would try to not eat or drink too much and weigh in the same clothes when you get home to see the difference. that way you will have a idea where you are for the next appt. I weigh daily, first thing in the morning.

@@Elode - I have always had THICK legs and "cankles". I could, years ago zip up boots but I could never find an anklet that could fit!

@@confusedgirl18 - try on some older clothes its what keeps me motivated - today I hit the 50/50 mark.

@@MarciaN @@GoogleGal8 @@jeanniereenie @@Jovie62 @@kaysunshine @@Babbs @@Inner Surfer Girl - thanks for lending your electronic ears. I definitely have a great e-family here! If I knew how to PM I would Babbs - I am just heartbroken right now - Water, is the last thing on my mind...