tannie

Hey guys, I have been lost weight-still have some to loose but getting close to being happy with myself. My skin is very flabby though especially in my hips. Do any of you have any tricks you found to promote elestaticty of your skin after weight loss? Or am I stuck like this unless I get plastic surgery- which I can not afford? Thanks guys:)

Thank you both the biotin seems to be helping a little. Do either of you know if the fish, boric, flax oil helps. It is so gross! I read somewhere it helps but only once. If it doesn't I would love not to take it. Did you grow new hair back when it stopped falling out? I have always put blond highlights in my hair to brighten things up. I am thinking about just dying it all a soild darker color. I don't really want to, but if it would keep me from going bald I should. What do you guys think? Thanks again:)

Hi guys, My hair has been falling out and thining so much I am begining to worry about going bald. Everytime I move many strands fall out. So I need suggestions tips and info on how to prevent this. I have read that biotin helps and one article about Omega 3, 6, 8 supplements. I was wondering how much most of you take of each and if there is anything else I can do. I have also increased my protein intake. I wash my hair everyday and wear a ponytail alot. Is this bad for increasing hair loss? Will my hair grow back after I stop loosing weight or is this permant? Any suggestions or tips would be greatly apprcieated. Thank you so much

Unfortunately the band is just a useful tool to help you on this journey. I know you know this, but I have to remind myself this fact at least once a day. I love chocolate too. We have all been there otherwise we wouldn't have a band, lol. It is hard but you can become healthy again. It is probably the most important thing you could ever do for yourself and your family. I have found that I must eliminate all surgery and high carb foods from our home and my diet in order to be successful. The first couple weeks of this was the hardest. I felt bad and had horrible cravings. My doctor said I was detoxing. This helps me to remind myself this is my drug addiction that is unhealthy for me. I increased my Protein and that seemed to help. I use no sugar carnation instant Breakfast 2 packs and skim milk for my breakfast. This was also my pre-opt diet. I highly suggest going on a liquid Protein shake diet for a week or 5 days. It seems crazy but it does help me when I get stuck or off track. It also helps my pouch shrink a bit and I get my head in the right place. Don't give up. You have lost 40 lbs that is great and not easy. You can do this!! It took time to gain. It will take time and work to lose it. But you will get there! Congratulation on your first 40lbs. Keep up the good work. You are not alone in this journey we are all here to support you. I know it is incredibly hard at times. You are strong and you can bet it. No more sugar cold turkey. I a couple weeks you won't even crave it. That is my best advice.

I bet that is kinda what I made out of taco bell refried beans(caned) cheese and salsa. I can would make two meals:)

I like greek yougart and it is low in calorie and has like10 grams of protein. I also ate boiled egg whites with salt and peper and refried Beans with a little shreded chees and salsa and chilli. I was supper busy when in the phase so had to do minimal cooking. It really wasn't that bad though:) I did have to take gas X prevention durning that though because most of my meals were gassy foods, lol.

I have had that problem,lol. This is different though it is in the top of my stomach and is definitely the food. I don't know why it doesn't do it all the time. I think it happens if I take too big of bites or gulp a drink. It is almost like a burp but not. I is just air from my stoma moving up to make way for whatever I'm eating or drinking. I am a weird one:)

Yeah mine does it also. It can be very embarrassing. I usually just laugh and say I am sorry my stomach is gurgling. I just say that so they don't think the weird sound is anything else body related. Also mine makes weird suction sounds as my food slides down into my pouch and the air moves. I know this is what it is because I can feel it. Oh well take me as I am funny sounds and all:)

I agree completely unfortunately the band is just a useful tool to help you on this journey. I don't know your habits or diet. We have all been there otherwise we wouldn't have a band, lol. It is hard but you can become healthy again. It is probably the most important thing you could ever do for yourself and your family. I have found that I must eliminate all surgery and high carb foods from our home and my diet in order to be successful. The first couple weeks of this was the hardest. I felt bad and had horrible cravings. My doctor said I was detoxing. I increased my protein and that seemed to help. I use no sugar carnation instant breakfast 2 packs and skim milk for my breakfast. This was also my pre-opt diet. I highly suggest going on a liquid protein shake diet for a week or 5 days. It seems crazy but it does help me when I get stuck. It also helps my pouch shrink a bit and I get my head in the right place. Don't give up. You have lost 50 lbs that is great and not easy. You can do this!! It took time to gain. It will take time and work to lose it. But you will get there! Congratulation on your first 50lbs. Keep up the good work:) I live in Oklahoma and use Dr Fisher in Tulsa and Dr. Kirk in Owasso. They have been great with me.

I was doing the same thing. I would start feeling weak or sick, so I tried to force myself to eat. Then I'd spit it up. I have been ingesting warm liquids and mushies for 1 1/2 days now. I am not sure but it may be helping. I thing I try it a couple more days before going back to my "normal" routine. I did find a good way to drink my Breakfast. I usually have a no sugar carnation instant breakfas. I warmed the milk up in the microwave and it tasted just like hot chocolate. I broke down and called my drs office today. The lady that answers the phones says some people to react to warmer temperatures this way. My doc is out of town till Monday so that gives me a little time to try mushies and hope it works. I think I was at my sweet spot before the summer. I hope you start feeling better soon:)