*susan*

Deb, for the first time with weight loss, I am starting to lose my hair. I have a Sally's right up the street, so I am going to try the Folicure. Thanks for the suggestion.

I usually top out between 700-800 calories a day.

I thought if you were having appendix problems, the pain was in the lower right side?

Just thought I would bump this.

Sergio is great!! Enjoy your meal tonight, you will be fine. Good luck tomorrow.

Have you contacted a doctor?

Oh my gosh, this cracked me up. When we went, I took a fairly decent size suitcase on rollers and we were able to store it in the plane above our seats.

Another vote to post your recipe.

I didn't make it out shopping this weekend. My son started college last week. On Friday I got a phone call that he hadn't had a decent meal in a week, he was bored, out of clean clothes and was on his way to see me. I guess that officially makes me a parent of a college student, lol. Anyways, I am going to go out one day after work this week and see about picking one up.

Ash, Milk of Magnesia worked great for me.

Hi Henry, so glad to have another man join us! It sounds like you are doing great. Welcome and we look forward to following your journey to a healthier you!

Did your belly get to feeling better?

I hear so much about Trader Joe's, and we don't have them here in Florida. I wish we did, they sound awesome. We did just have a whole foods open here though, I plan on checking them out this week.

Don't forget to save some pickles for me!!!

Hi Cherry, and welcome. It really is hard to predict, because everyone's body reacts differently. Most everyone notices a bit of a gain in the first few days following surgery due to all the IV fluids, Water retention, etc. Then, during the liquid phase they lose a fairly significant amount. Once you progress to the next stage, mushies, it seems weight loss tends to slow again as your body goes through yet another adjustment. And most all of us seem to hit a plateau for a couple of weeks at some point during the first couple of months. What is important to remember is this is not a contest. This is about what works best for you and your body. My outlook is, as long as I am not gaining, I am thrilled.

I did not use insurance, so can not help you there. I just wanted to pop in and welcome both of you to the forums, we are glad to have you join our family!

Pippini, welcome to the forums! I am pleased to hear you had a good experience with your surgery.

Congrats on getting pre-approved, that is great news!

I am on the east coast, so usually about the time you guys are just getting going in chat, and I am off in dreamland.

Hey newmom, I am not sure that I have heard anyone having surgery that week thus far. But, I am sure if someone is, they will pop in and let you know. Oh, and we will miss you!

Roja, welcome to our forums! We are thrilled to welcome another soon to be sleeved sister!

Good luck, April! Can't wait to see you on the losers side of things!

Good luck, I am sure you will do great. Let us know how you are doing as soon as you feel up to it.

Steve, I am so pleased you are feeling better, that is wonderful news.