February 2014 post op losers

[zomgjj 29]

299! I'm officially out of the 300s, and to think I used to be 406!

[clairec 44]

Hi,

Well done Zom, great news and way to go! I am thrilled for you.

Samantha, I can't help I am afraid with periods, I have had a hysterectomy, I am sure that others can help though.

I am really worried about hair loss, but mine hasn't started yet. I am sure that it is only a matter of time, I really hope that it isn't too bad for any of us. Like Janette, I have been trying as hard as I can with Protein in the hope that might improve things as much as possible.

Wallflower, weight loss seems to come and go for me. I don't think our bodies want to lose and want to hang on to the pounds. In the end they cave in though, particularly as early as you are in your journey. Your body just probably thinks that you are starving it. It will get used to it though, hang on in there.

RR I am glad you are feeling not too bad. I have to say that gurgling has been normal for me ever since the surgery. It feels strange and is very loud! I still can't predict for sure about what foods will work every day, sometimes familiar foods will not work, even though they did the day before. I find I just decide not to have it if that happens, or abandon it after a mouthful or so. It is not ideal when you are out and about though, and my reactions are not as bad as they are for a lot of people.

It is great to see all of your news

Take care

Claire

[kimr 37]

Zom, that is fantastic!!!! So proud of you.

Wallflower, it's totally normal for the weight loss to slow down and then catch up, etc. They said you don't really start loosing on a consistent basis until 12 weeks. Then from then to 6-9 months, it's pretty consistent.

RR, you might want to stick to more soft or even pureed foods still. I couldn't have chicken until 6 weeks I think. Yes, it WILL get better, the first 6 weeks are tough! I now can drink all the Water I want as fast as I want.

Sammy, I think I got my cycle pretty early after the surgery, like earlier than I expected. But it's hard for me to know for sure as I don't actually bleed as I've had an ablation.

I do get constipated sometimes, but I take a stool softener 3X a week to help and that seems to be effective most of the time.

I have joined the hair loss club!!! I"m not happy about it either. This has happened to me in the past before with rapid weight loss, so it was expected. I've been VERY good about my Protein as well. I think it's just part of the shock to the body. My doc says it will stop around 9 months and will grow back (which I know it does). In the meantime I am using generic Rogaine from costco, which I did before and made a huge difference!

[clairec 44]

Hi Kim,

I will look out for Regaine when I am next in Costcos. It is good to hear that that has helped you. My hair is ok at the moment but it will happen very soon I am sure and I am more than a little worried about that. If you are all losing yours now then it is only a matter of time for me too. I was wondering about Kerastase Densifique because I saw something on TV about it helping with Hair loss but it is rather expensive. I have put in a question to the company to see if it is for this sort of hair loss though. Regaine might be a better bet all round.

Thanks Kim

Claire

[tkauhi 90]

Hi everyone,

I had one of those days yesterday where nothing agreed with me. Everything I ate came back up.

I hate those days...but I lost 0.4 lbs... Lol

[clairec 44]

Hi everyone,

I had one of those days yesterday where nothing agreed with me. Everything I ate came back up.

I hate those days...but I lost 0.4 lbs... Lol

You poor thing. I hope today is feeling better already today.

Take care

Claire

[tkauhi 90]

I haven't had one of those days in a couple weeks. I thought that was over, but my surgeon is 8 years out and he said he still has them on occasion. So I suppose I can expect it on occasion. At least I wasn't running for a bathroom...I hate those days worse...I carry emesis bags that are very convenient just for times like yesterday. I always know ahead of time so if I'm out to eat I can always make it to the car. I know... TMI. lol

[PrincessErin 64]

Well my plateau is finally over. I had to up my activity and cut out some bad habits that were creeping back in. My "Protein First" rule has definitely helped. I am now 178 pounds. It's nice to see the scale on the move again.

I think this has been posted before, but these have been saving my life for trips to the beach and on the boat. I can't eat a whole one in one sitting. I can do about 1/3 to 1/2 depending on time of day. They are sold in grocery stores and convenience stores here in Florida. 13 grand of Protein and I think 160 calories.

[PrincessErin 64]

And here is me today. These are not my flowers, but they matched my shirt so my coworker took a picture.

My pants are too big! I couldn't believe that I was actually "ok" with the way I looked in this pic. So I thought I would share. It's a big victory to think "wow, that's not so bad!"

[kimr 37]

Erin you look so great!!! So glad your scale is moving again and you've done better with bad habits. I do like the P3's also, they are great for me for lunch if I need something convenient. I can eat the whole thing though if I go slow enough over about 30 minutes.

[kimr 37]

Claire I hope you escape the hair loss!

[Blue614 133]

And here is me today. These are not my flowers, but they matched my shirt so my coworker took a picture. My pants are too big! I couldn't believe that I was actually "ok" with the way I looked in this pic. So I thought I would share. It's a big victory to think "wow, that's not so bad!"

wow Erin! You look hot!!

[clairec 44]

Hi,

Tammy I hope that you are feeling a little better at least by now. Not a good feeling!!

Erin, wow you are just looking fantastic. You should be so proud of yourself for having lost so much weight and you are looking absolutely stunning.

Congratulations!!!

Claire

[Carol P 29]

Hi everyone,

I had one of those days yesterday where nothing agreed with me. Everything I ate came back up.

I hate those days...but I lost 0.4 lbs... Lol

I had one of those days yesterday and it was misserable. It was the first time in probalby six weeks! The good news is that I put my size 28 jeans on today to go to work that I dug out of the back of my closet and they are really too loose on me! I guess that is a little comfort for the foamies and burping I had all day yesterday. Keep up the great work everyone! You are all an inspiration.

[clairec 44]

Hi Tammy and Carol,

I am sorry that you have had such miserable days. Great news though about the weight loss Tammy and jeans size Carol.

Every cloud etc.... however when you have a bad day it is difficult to think like that isn't it!

We are off to Hawaii on Sunday yaayy!! I am teaching all day on Saturday and so we have to pack everything into the car by tomorrow night. Then we go straight to my mothers for an overnight stay on Saturday before flying to LA on Sunday and on to Maui on Monday, where we will arrive Monday afternoon

(or the early hours of Tuesday our time). A very tiring few days but it will be so worth it when we get there. I am not so worried about the long flights as I would have been. I will try to keep my fluids up, diarrhoea and iffy days down, and food and Protein as much as I can cope with over the flights. I have tried on swimsuits which I thought might not be ideal with the weight and inches loss and the slippage downwards, but they seem just about ok. I just need to keep my legs together and the skirt part down. I know that you know what I mean!

Then sushi, sashimi and ahi here we come ( I will avoid Mahi Mahi, thanks Janette, until I think I can handle it). I will keep up with you all while I am away, in fact there won't be such a time difference.

Take care all of you

Claire