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you mean the cream I just spent 90$ on does nothing. I am bummed... at least it smells nice.

I had IBS for at least 15 years before my surgery. Now that I am 6 months post op, I have no signs of my old behaviour. Sure I had some diarrhea right after surgery but I think that was my Protein shakes and not IBS. I have no needed any of my meds ever....

I will offer one point - 3 Protein shakes a day. so I was taking an international trip and decided to just have Protein Shakes so I was full but not getting into trouble while on the flight. And three shakes gave me bad bad bathroom visits. I guess I blocked out the diarrhea I had at the beginning of my journey. Beware!!!!

Also try gluten free breadcrumbs - maybe your pouch does not like the breadcrumb you are using. I make mine with ground beef (91%), parmesan cheese, egg white and gluten free breadcrumbs (it's a yellow box at the grocery store - and cannot remember the name).

Next weigh in 243.

@@amyallthetime - how cool. I am in pacifica. Let plan something for soon! Look for message soon!

I have tats too... this is scary. so far I am down 100+ and they look ok to me. The next 60 pounds I am sure will mean more. I figure - it's all part of me and this journey... so what happens will happen!!!

Great advice so far. Yes it gets easier but I must say... that first meal was so important to me. I really planned what I was going to have - and Salmon with string Beans was fantastic..... so so yummy.... In fact, I really love the smell of food now. I take the time to smell food before I get it. My other senses (other than taste) really are stronger now.

I am sure it will be over before you know. And I totally agree with you decision!!! You can wait... it will all go GREAT now.

I have both nightmare and success. So around 3 months, I worked on getting my Protein from food and not shakes. I was usually between 60-70 grams and my hair was coming out so fast. I was so sad... crying all the time. then at about 5 months, I said, let's go back to 80-90 grams protein and added back one 35 g Protein shake. The hair loss decreased so much!!! Also, I cut my hair short so it did not feel as much. Now I only clean my brush out every 2-3 days instead of ever day. If this help... look at it this way... It's going to happen, and you minimize it by having more protein. Also, I use a Biontin shampoo by JSON. Not sure if it does any good but it makes me feel like it does.

How wonderful for you!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!! And you are totally in onederland.....

Thanks for sharing - they are so helpful to the new folks!!!! Keep up the GREAT work.

Looks GREAT!!!!

Watch you Water too... I can actually trace by weight stalls to the weeks/ days I was low on my fluids. also check when you period hits... I usually stall the week before my period.

good point - I forgot about the 30 minute rule at the beginning.

Just sent you an invitation!

Hey there. I am six months out and I cannot drink like I used to. I take big gulps and I burp like crazy. It's small swallows from here on out.

Do you an invitation. See you soon!

Thanks for creating this! Its a great resource.

Yep....happened to me. Its the ketones from the Protein shakes. Try mouthwash - be care not to brush too much- i ended up brushing too hard And then my gums were bleeding.

Congrats- i loved the feeling after i lost my 100 pounds. Keep up the great work!

ThAt is a great idea. How fun!,,

I agree with both comment so far. I would say try eating 2 ounce portions instead of 3 to 4 ounce portions. Also try some softer Proteins here are some ideas. Eggs- scrambled with little milk Flaky fish - i did tuna with avocado Ground beef And ground turkey Sliced deli meat and extra thin sliced cheese.

week weigh in -244.5

Well said!