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I felt the same way in the beginning, I was not meeting my intake goals either. It took almost 2 months for me to feel 100% again. I did regret it in the first 1.5 months, but after that, I've never been happier. Im 7 months now, down 100lbs, and doing things I've never thought I would do. Stay positive and think long term, you're going do great! The person that had the same surgery right before me felt 100% after just 3 weeks. Everyone seems to go at their own pace, just keep your doctor informed and stay positive Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

I felt the same way, it will get better stay positive! I felt 100% around the second month mark. Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

I just bought the Patchmd multivitamin to try, I'm wondering if anyone has used these and seen adifference in their blood work. Specifically, if someone was deficient before using it and has seen improvement after. I keep forgetting to take my vitamins throughout the day, this patch seems so convenient, I just can't find any reliable studies online to see how efficient they are.

Transdermal multi, liquid calcium/d3

Im 3 months out as well, and still get full from 3-4 bites. I'm already half way to my goal weight. I spoke to the nutritionist about it, and she told me it may take a while to eat more for some ppl. She said make sure Im eating slowly, if you eat fast, that could be causing it. Also to make sure Im taking the acid-reducer that they prescribed. She also told me not to drink within 20-30 minutes of eating. I also had a hernia repair, so she said it is possible that the swelling could take longer to go down. She said to have designated hours for meals, and not to graze throughout the day. If you have a nutritionist, you should see what they recommend you do. Im still eating 3-4 bites per meal, and i drink 2 protein shakes/day as snacks in between meals, which is what my nutritionist recommended.

Thank you!

You look amazing! Could you share your ab exercise routine?

I'm pretty excited today, I'm officially half way to my goal weight (120lbs/5'2"). I'm down 50lbs (CW 170lbs) and have 50 more to go to reach my goal. The first 50 went so fast, it had been slowing down a lot, but still seeing results. My old clothes are fitting and my pains are gone. Even my Gerd went away, I was nervous that it would get worse with the surgery, but I have no more issues with acid reflux. I can finally have coffee now, but don't need it for energy anymore. It was hard adjusting to these changes at first, but I'm finally at a point where I can say this is the best decision I've ever made (or at least one of them lol).

Im just about 3 months post-op, and I want to get in the habbit of tracking all the food I eat. What is a realistic calorie goal for 3 months? Myfitness pal keeps suggesting 1200, but there is no way. Also add me if you use it, greenem5 I found suggested Macros on a website that says 50%protein, 30%fat, and 20% carbs will promote weightloss. Does anyone else have a macro and calorie goal set?

Bike riding! Can't wait for the warm weather

Amazing! You're doing great!

I missed it for so long! I stopped drinking it about a month before my surgery so I wouldn't have headaches while I was healing. I was a coffee addict lol. I love the smell of it, but it feels good to get through my days without needing it. Good luck on your WL journey!

I go to PF in NJ, the personal training sessions help keep me motivated and there's usually one or 2 other ppl doing them too. A good way to meet gym buddies! They are part of the membership, have you tried them?

Thank you! Yes, scholarly articles are what I've been looking for. I was just using Google and found a bunch of contradicting articles. I'll try those and look for some.

My mom had the surgery 2 years ago and she had no hair loss at all. She did take biotin and consume a lot of protein, but I'm not sure if that helped or if she was just lucky. Im only 2 months out so I'm worrying about the same thing. Totally worth it though!

I really wish there was a credible study done on these, they're so convenient. Im using them for a month then ill make an appointment with my doc to see how everything is going.

Thank you! Glad to know they work!

How long was it before you were able to do and be comfortable with core exercises? Like planks and crunches? Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

I really enjoy your posts! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Yes i had the same thing. My cardiologist said false positives are more common among women. I had to go for a coronary heart scan. Everything came back great, and the cardiologist signed my clearance stating the stress test was a false positive. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

My bmi was 39 and my comorbidity was acid reflux (gerd) and i was approved my by insurance. My bloodwork all came back healthy, but i had acid reflux often. I didn't even know that was a comorbidity until I spoke with the surgeon Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

I'm almost 3 weeks post-op, on the puree stage, and eating is still a chore. I feel a little dizzy sometimes and have to try to eat. Im getting plenty of Water with no issues. How long did it take before your appetite or desire to eat returned? Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

I lost a decent amount of weight (before surgery) by adjusting my macros in my fitness pal. I did 15% carbs 50% Protein and 35% fat for a 1200 calorie diet. I definitely lost weight much faster cutting back on the carbs. Im only about 3 weeks post op, so im not stressing carbs yet because my meals are so tiny. When i can eat again, ill probably stick with the 15% carbs until i make goal weight. For maintaining weight, i read that 30%-50% should be carbs. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Just keep reminding yourself why you're doing this, you'll do great! Good luck! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App