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I think I would be wise to look at why your eating. It's not hunger (we know addiction is a factor) but I know for myself, and people I've worked with, eating fills another void. The carbs do release dopamine and make you feel good and there is a physical addiction, I know, but usually there's an underlying emotional, spiritual or mental one. Also, I eat more when my iron or vitamin d is low because it's a pick me up and I'm otherwise tired. Jus some food for thought

Honestly, you're not going to be able to do it. You won't be able to take in enough fluids to produce breast milk. Plus you're going to be on strong medications you won't be able to take in enough nutrition to sustain you and your baby so your body will stop supplying. I'm saying this as a La Lacha volunteer, breast feeder of five babies and sleeve patient. I hate that you'll have to choose but realistically, you'll have to. Or, get the surgery after you e weened your little one. Just saw your update and I'm totally shocked and so happy for you! I've never seen that happen. I've worked with lots of nursing mothers and you are truly blessed! Yay for you.

I'm slowing too. Almost 8months out and have only lost 3 pounds in the last 6 weeks and have stalled for three or so. I'd like to lose 20 more too. I know I need to push it with exercise more. I guess we just keep on keeping on.

If you do, don't expect huge, fast results like others get because you will have started on a completely different scale.

Lots of cottage cheese. I'm almost 8months out and it's still a huge staple. I eat it plain, with jarred peaches or with hot sauce almost daily. I love the Daisy brand. I hate Kraft.

I'm 7months out and started losing it at 4 months and peaked at 5-6 months. It was pretty bad. I've lost about half my hair. BUT it's not super noticeable. I had I'd say average thickness before and now I have relatively thin hair. It's thinner in the back of my head. I notice it and hate it and my head gets colder (I live in Alaska), and you can see more of my scalp than you used to (I'm blond) but no one else really sees it. It's worse for the patient because we see it coming out. My husband and son run their fingers through my hair a lot and they both commented in the last week that it's a lot thinner, but they both said it FEELS thinner and doesn't LOOK thinner. This is just a long way if saying that I was super scared of this and it's the worst part if the journey for me, but it's still not that bad, plus, it grows back in. It's worth the benefits I've had for sure.

That's totally inspiring! You look great! I'm in a 12 (started at tight 18), and hoping to get to an 8-6 ballpark. I'm 61/2 months out, I'm hoping to make it by a year! You've inspired me!

Wow, you look amazing! You don't have to answer this if you don't want to, I'll understand but I'm VERY curious, what size are you? You look like a 4-6.

You look so happy! That's the best part. You've done great and are inspirational. I know you'll get to your goal.

Try slowing way down. Also, when I drank really cold water it helps me with nausea.

It was inconsiderate of him to not get your Popsicles. RUDE!!! And you're right, my husband just didn't think about it, annoying, but human. Glad you got your Popsicles. Yay for other women;)

I've noticed the protein shakes constipate me. If I drink two a day, I get stopped up. If I drink one a day, I have a little harder time but it's bearable. Whey can be binding. Add that to iron and it can be an issue. Laxatives are the only thing that work if I drink a lot of shakes too. So, if you're taking in a lot of whey in shakes or bars or anything, that could be it.

I've been thinking about this too. I was sleeved April 15th and I'm down 67 hoping for 80 by Halloween, which is when my 6 month honeymoon phase will be over. I'm hoping to keep losing (just slower). My plan is protein first, up the workouts, chew minty gum between meals to prevent grazing on the treats, and also, enjoy the holidays. I'll gave a few bites of my favorites and enjoy it guilt free. It's okay to do that in my book. And with the increase of energy I have now, I'll be more active and doing fun things instead of waiting around thinking about the next meal. OH...and I found if I wear tighter pants and get dressed up a little, it makes me eat less, even during football season. Hey, I'm from the south, football season is BIG! I get what you're saying. Good luck.

My pain meds made me super aggressive. I had little patience and the smallest things would REALLY piss me off. A few days out of surgery I left some beef broth sitting on the counter to come back to later and for some reason I'll never understand, our 15 year old son asked if he could eat it for snack, even weirder, my husband said yes. When I came back for it and he told me he had given it away I was FURIOUS! Now, it WAS thoughtless of him to give away something that wasn't his, especially since it should have been obvious it was mine being on all liquids and all. And we don't just have broth sitting around the house waiting to be eaten all the time..................but I shouldn't have thrown my cell phone at him in full force, or called him and my son thoughtless jerks............I had a couple other outbursts but that was the worst one. We figured out it was the pain meds and I switched to Motrin during the day and oxy at night so I'd sleep through the bitchiness. Gotta say, he was super patient with me. I do NOT miss that. Also, I'd be the worst drug addict ever.

Gentle....bhaaaaa

Your husband is actually nervous you're going to change towards him. He's pretty vulnerable right now. I'd say focus on making him feel more confidant and secure and that will help your relationship the most. If he makes a change, great, if not, there are worse things. But, your best shot for helping on his journey (should he choose that) is unconditional love and support and letting him set his pace for him.

I meant to say my husband was a little more GENTAL, lol. Love autocorrect!

I think we had sex like, 5-6 days after. I think it was less than a week and definitely less than 10 days. Pain meds controlled my soreness really well. I remember my husband being a little more ventral than necessary. Pretty sure it was a sort of modified missionary position situation. Anyway, it didn't take long for us to get back down to business and I had no ill side effects from it.

The article mentions iron and that's what I was thinking (outside hydration). I would get lightheaded all the time when my iron was low and my daughter actually passed out several times after getting up when she was anemic and she's totally fit. When did you last have blood drawn?

You may want to get your iron and vitamin d checked. That has the symptoms you described as well as dehydration and lack of calories. That's what I'd think about first. If you've not even missed your period yet, you really wouldn't be having symptoms yet. I'm saying this as an ob/gyn medical assistant and mother of 7 . I hope you feel better!

Quinoa chips!!! They're REALLY good, as good as regular chips and 9 grams of protein and 130 calories. I found them last week at Burlington Coat Factory (I know, random) and I'm glad I tried them. Haven't looked for them in the grocery store yet but I'm betting on them not being too hard to find.

Love the. Wear them all the time. Just make sure you get one that goes all the way to your breasts. It reduces back rolls and roll downs. And I wear my underwear under them so they stay cleaner and it's more comfortable against my skin. Also, I'd ask whoever said it caused them sleeve leakage if that's what the dr said, or if that's what she assumes. Just to be clear, I really don't know, but that sounds awfully strange.

Huh. My youngest two are 4 and a half and 1 as well. They did great. I needed help with my little guy getting in and out of the high chair and crib. The rest can be worked around, especially with help. You're not crazy for doing this and it will be fine. It did take me 6-8 weeks to get my stamina back. It's worth it in the long run because everything in my life is better now. I'll be four months tomorrow. You'll be so glad you did it. You'll need to start weening now though, so you're not still having that struggle on e you're feeling bad and sore. That may be really frustrating for both you and your baby. Good luck. Giving up nursing was hard for me, but necessary and worth it.

I was the same way. My friend does anesthesia and he told me something that really helped. Over the last 20 years. Anesthesia has developed more than any other branch of medicine and has some of the lowest risks. I was still nervous having never been put under, but I was totally fine. Nothing to worry about. It did take me a long time to come out of it all the way, but I'm like that with NyQuil, so that's just me.

Crock pot!!! Dump it in I the morning and it's nice and soft for dinner and leftovers for the next day. Pinterest is full of ideas. Also, cottage cheese is my currant favorite source of protein (and it's complete protien). You can also do tuna and canned chicken. You don't have to rush into more solid foods, but chew really well and eat slow as you do progress. Good luck.