Italian Gal

I am also in a stall...I was sleeved April 27th and it is the first time that I have gotten on the scale and not lost an ounce. It is so frustrating!!!! The only thing I have done differently is that last week I did not get in my Protein shakes. I found that if I was drinking Water and eating there was not enough room for the shake. I went back to them two days ago and realized that they help me in so many ways. I have more energy, stay full longer and they help you go to the bathroom! I don't plan to skip them very often after figuring this out. Also, I think the stalls are pretty normal from what I am reading. Seems like the body just wants to hold on to the fat because it thinks it is being starved. Don't fret and don't quit...we can do this! Good luck!

You should have said...."it went wherever your hair line receded too!". So sorry that this fool embarrassed you, but believe me, everyone there knew he was the jerk! Be proud of your accomplishment.

Welcome! There are really good suggestions and insights to different views on this site. It is the first place I come to when I need answers.

Congrats! What an amazing milestone!!! You are an inspiration to all of us!!!

Same here...repaired the hernia during procedure. I didn't even know I had one!!!

I am taking the vitamin Biotin....I don't know if it really works, but its worth a try!

I also have a closet filled with different sizes...so one night I tried them all on. I made piles of things that fit now...things that would fit soon...and things for after that! I put a big plastic bag on the floor for things to pass along as they no long fit. So far, so good. It has stopped me from pulling my hair out trying to get dressed in the morning. Also, if I have somewhere special to be, I try to figure out the night before what will work. Shopping for clothes will one day be fun! While you are losing so quickly, switch to dresses! My sister said that was her salvation when she was changing sizes so quickly. She also told me to have one good pair of black pants and a pair of jeans. We can go anywhere in these!

I found and ordered several books on Half.com for recipes and ideas from people who have had Bariatric surgery. I haven't started cooking from them yet, but I plan to!

Be positive...I had no vomiting or pain once I was home from the hospital. I did not even take the pain meds. I used a heating pad to help me with back ache...I still keep it on the sofa when I nap!

Don't "weigh" yourself down in emotions...we are not eating enough of anything to call a bite here or there cheating. Just keep the snacking in control. We can do this!

I know that many will tell you not to drink from a straw...but I find I can get much more Water down with it! Give it a try, take little sips and see if it helps.

You look fantastic!! Congrats on your new life....what a difference a year makes it right! I am only hoping to have the same success as you.

How about the ads for plus size clothes featuring a skinny model???? Oh and what about the designs they put on plus sized models???? And....sleeveless tops! Can't wait till this is something I no longer have to worry about!!!!

WannaB....I know that every nutritionist says something different, but my doctor says we can have coffee when we are up to it. By nature I am a tea drinker...but I do so love that first cup of coffee in the morning to get me going. I have been having it the past three days, and it is delicious! So, have a cup, but don't be surprised if you can only drink half of it!

The packets that my Doctor's office sold me were very tasteless....I used Campbell's. I still can not eat an entire can.