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Now that we have all passed the 6 month mark - what is the hardest part for you? for me... I find myself wanting (I mean really wanting ) to eat more. I think my hunger hormone is back with a passion. Any ideas.... I am using Water as my stop gap but I admit - afternoon is the hardest.

Here is what I have learned. I too have the same problem. I recently visited a vascular surgeon about this issue. He explains that because I have lost so much weight so fast, the vessels in my legs are slower to pump blood back up to my core organs and brain so the lightheaded feeling take a minute. After I get up from sitting, after I exercise or after I get up from the floor, I need to take 5-10 seconds to let the blood vessels do their job and then I am good to continue. Hope this helps.

Hi folks.... I can be a buddy for you. I am 6 months out and would love to pay it forward . Just message me.

@@paulatoney - just checking in. Sending good thoughts you are back on track. Remember - protien, Water, and no carbs.... this is still my mantra after 6 months

you look great - and the outfit really shows your curves. Keep you the good work!!!

@@joatsaint - you beat me to it... I love the sugar snap crisps... They come in black bean flavor too. Trader Joes has both kinds. 22 crisps for 120 calories and 5 g Protein. I eat and good for at least two hours.

I like this guy!!!

I too was scared - especially after my first "throw up." Just remember... listen to your body. ---When I eat too fast - I burp a lot (gasy...is that a word?) ---when my food bites are too big, I get pain in my shoulders. Learn from what your body is doing each time you eat something new. Mantra - slow slow slow.... It helps.

how fun.... I too am married and someone at the gym come up to me to ask how I keep losing all the weight. Then he asked if we could work out together. What a nice treat.... especially since I am old.

Here is an article my surgeon gave me for a Pulmonologist who was not supporting my decision. He has changed his toon somewhat - or he no longer says it to me when I have my check-ins. http://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587%2815%2900009-1/abstract

This has been a struggle for me too. I have two close friends who have gotten closer during my experience and I have one friend who has distanced herself. I am totally amazed at how they are responding. Regarding my friend who was no supporting me, I finally had a discussion with her asking why. She confided, she thought I was cheating - surgery was the "easy" way out. I must admit - I sorta lost it..... I then explained how hard dealing with food has become after surgery. My relationship with food is different and I cannot believe how she was not being a friend for me. Now that I have been looking at it for the past 2 months, I personally think she is sad because I cannot be her "eating" buddy anymore. In other words - I made her feel good about her food choices because of mine and now I do not provide that for her. I had to say goodbye to over 7 years of friendship. I am truly sad but I am also confident it is the right thing for me to do. I wish you luck - this is really hard... we know.

I missed my first period after the surgery and then when I did get it.... flood...... If you are worried - talk to you OB - mine has been so helpful during this whole process.

Congrats..... you should be so proud!!!

Hi Bay Area folks... I found a group in the Meetup site. There is a planned meeting with a local psychologist Oct 10 - here are the details. I am thinking of going and give it a try. http://www.meetup.com/SF-WLS-Group/

@@BLERDgirl - those are cool!!!

what about the 0% Fage with honey - where you mix yourself. That one I like.

I travel for business at least 50% of the month. My biggest challenge has been Protein. I used to find stores and buy Protein shakes where I am going. That normally has issues. So now I get the single packs Protein powder from GNC (made by quest) and I travel with my mixer bottle. This way I can always have my protein - without having to find a store nearby. As for Snacks or things to bring to parties, I have found the following help. meat and cheese burritos (thinly sliced meat wrapped about deli meat) Beef and Turkey Jerky - there are single sized packs now P3 packs and those are great for purse fillers - walgreens has then Quest Protein Bars - these works the best for me - and taste the best for me Have a wonderful TRIP!!!

Totally normal. This about it like this, you lost a bunch of weight and your body is freaking out. It wants to reset itself, give it a week (sometimes two) and the weight loss will start again. I am 6 months and so far I have 5 stalls - almost one per month.

Good topic, I have not thought about this yet. I started using a Neti pot (sinus rinse) because I am afraid of getting sick too.

How funny... love it!! Great way to start the week.

Same issue here. Now that I am 6 months, I am taking a fiber chew. that is helping a lot.... too bad it 20 calories. Oh well.... I was nice bathroom visits.