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I suspect that as my menstrual cycle approaches my hunger increases? Plus I gained, Anyone else experience this? Also I need more fats? Is this common? Is this just a post WLS thing? I remember wanting chocolate but I don't really anymore...

Oh I hope I lose after this... I'm stalled again lol

Hi have you tried going super strict with your diet like meal planning only protein and leafy veges for a while ? Not much variation but it will test whether or not food is a factor ?

prayers up

How early out should we hit 128 oz?

Google telogen effluvium to better understand why there is hair loss but I highly recommend googling llysine and hair loss Safe journey

I started at 249 surgery weight was 238 current weight is 170 at 7 months post op I'm 5'3 ish

OH man sorry

OMG

AMAZING!!!

I may look into specialty vitamins 😭

Ooooooooooo I'm excited 

Llysine may be worth the research and investment...

At home I burn incense at every bowel movement, my family appreciates it but I actually have not noticed any smell difference

Transitioning back to vegetarian and just wanted to try a different type of protein shake besides whey based (I will be ovo lacto pescatarian for a while still until I make it as close to vegan as possible) Which brand does anyone recommend to add to coffee like creamer? This is the only way I drink the shake so far... Thanks!

Wow so sorry for your troubles, after the initial recovery phase you will probably need to visit a gastro doc and nutritionist at the very least to set up a plan for your specific needs especially to prevent weight loss and further damage. But I believe that repairing ulcered/cancered stomachs was the original use of this surgery (before weight loss) since the early 1800s and has worked well long term if that is any consolation. Safe journey!

CONGRATS!

Put on your favorite music and dance your way into your new life... Nervousness is completely normal , I refused to sleep the whole night before surgery and instead binge watched my favorite movies. I was exhausted and deliriously happy by time I was rolled into the OR. SAFE JOURNEY !

i never had any problems with vegan subs when it came to taste and and I realized Im just not built for meat. Not daily anyway not even fish. So I will be limiting all animal based foods and focusing in plants plus I'm not having any problems getting meals in so more whole foods and leafy greens for me.

I have finally decided after speaking with my Surgical PA to transition back to plant based diet at 7months post op! Super excited I will begin as an ovo-lacto-pescatarian then see how far towards vegan I will get. Probably not far as I didn't really love it the first time I was vegan. Also I'm going to get all of my protein needs from whole foods for now as I have returned all of my premier shakes to Sam's club today. Anyone else transitioning?

You have also lost alot in the same amount of time , stress eating must be tough. What is your goal?

So good my teens drink it... Willingly

I make a detox water that I had while in France , basically filtered water basil leaves mint leaves and various fruit . I drink it all the time. Cheers

Hi there I have to agree with the last poster, I had alot of hidden sugars in my diet that one had to work REALLY HARD to eliminate LONG before I even considered surgery. I actually stopped using sugar to start and then stopped eating foods that contained high amounts of non naturally occurring sugars then limiting those for special occasions. I Gave up juice completely. Doing that automatically stimulates a small reduction in weight and the need to always eat sweet foods. Sugar has been studied and found to have similar addictive properties as narcotics. It stimulates the pleasure center of the brain which does not sound bad unless you become dependant on the stimulus. You may need to detox to ensure the best possible outcome. Safe journey.

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