peacequeen

I'm so sorry that happened to you. Some people can be so cruel. Just look at it that you are taking steps to change and that lady probably won't ever change her sad sorry self. From looking at your photo, you look like a beautiful lady..keep smiling and don't let that experience get you down.

I was going to say,,try measuring yourself. You are probably losing inches instead of pounds right now and I'm pretty sure that the pounds will decrease before long.

I have no suggestion for the hair loss..I've been losing mine since 3 months out. But if you are stalling that long, I'd try shaking things up a bit. Change your caloric intake or Lilmissdiva's bootcamp might be a good place to start,,it's worth a try. Cutting carbs helped me shed 6 pounds in 1 week and I always felt full. Slowly adding back healthy carbs this week and the weightloss slowed down but I'm still losing. Logging what you eat in a journal or at myfitnesspal.com helps you see exactly what you are taking in. Increase exercise might be another avenue you can take. I'm so sorry things aren't working out for you this far out.

I had a leak early on and a stricture later on. With the leak, I had a high fever, left shoulder and arm pain, stomach pain and some nausea..the fever is what sent me off to the ER where they found the leak after a CT scan. With the stricture, I was having a hard time keeping food and liquids down and I always felt as though I had something stuck in my throat. They performed an EGD and ballooned the area,,no problems since. I had a wonderful surgeon that stayed on top of everything and I followed his direction and everything and turned out well. I've just paid close attention to my body and didn't ignore any sign out of the norm.

I'm sorry,,I wasn't downing you. I did have a leak as well,,I was just trying to encourage you..sorry it didn't come off the way I meant it. You just said you were sneaking ice,,if your doctor says it's ok,,then by all means whatever makes you comfortable and is ok for you to do. I know how important it was to not have a single drop in my stomach while healing. I too was on tpn with a pic line and antiobiotics,,home healthcare..the whole bit so I do know what you are going through.

I asked myself the same question but only what if I stay this big for much longer. I tried every diet..lost and gained over and over again. It was just worth the risk and I had complications,,still no regrets.

The only thing I can offer is follow your doctors recommendations to a T..no sneaking ice either I know it's very difficult, but you have to tough it out to get well. I am SOOO sorry you are going through this! I was down for 2 months and I have children too. My husband was my saviour..I hope you have alot of support from home..they have it easy compared to what you are going through so don't feel bad for them..take their help.

Ex smoker here and have one on occasion still. $8!!!??? I can't even imagine. Where do you buy them? Maybe cause I'm from Ky,,tobacco is a major cash crop here so you can get a pack for under $4.lol

I should add that a couple months out for me was really about 3 1/2 months because I had a leak and I had to do liquids and mushies all over again.

I was a couple months out and I incorporated them slowly..and cooked them till they were soft. You can add them to soups too. I couldn't eat a salad till I was about 3 months out and I chopped the lettuce till it was like slaw. The only thing I have a hard time tolerating now is milk and bread..not milk products..just milk..strange because I used to love it..would drink alot of it pre-surgery.

You look fantastic! Congrats on your success,,just beautiful!

It's not a good thing if you are filling up on the wrong foods. You want to get your protein in first, veggies,,fruit then healthy carbs. I know..you would think it would be a good thing to get filled up fast..they make pills that supposedly help do this.lol

I keep forgetting I was in there for quite a while. You may not use all that you pack but good to be prepared in case.

I thought it was a good question. She asked about healthy substitutes..not everyone knows all the answers. I know I'm not perfect,,geez.

a little friend to help relieve bloating from gas..you can get it over the counter

Some things you think you'll need, you might not. I wouldn't over pack. I wanted my pillow from home so I took that. I took a gown but they wanted me to wear the hospital gowns so never used it. I took a change of under clothes and clothes to wear home. Here's a list of things you might need: Tooth Paste and tooth brush Body Wash Lotion Deodorant Mouthwash Hair Brush House slippers Chap Stick Gas x Phone and charger MP3 player or laptop..something to occupy your time Magazines or crossword puzzles If you use a cpap,,don't forget it

I don't eat many sandwich type foods anymore. I eat just about everything in the form of a wrap by using leafy green veggies like romaine lettuce or on occasion a whole wheat tortilla. If you do eat bread, try to keep it whole wheat but any bread eats up daily allowance for carbs and it feels your stomach up fast.

Sending prayers your way..see you on the losers bench!

I made my goal. I weighed exactly 215.0 this morning..very excited! Now heading over to the halloween challenge. SW 230 GW 215 Lost 15 pounds

Gosh you are skinny! How much have you lost? You are such a lovely girl!

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/28139-the-basics-boot-camp/page__hl__bootcamp__fromsearch__1 There ya go, hon

Whenever I've gotten that feeling,,it's been due to several reasons..eating too much, eating too fast, taking too big of a bite or not chewing it good enough. I'd get this gurgly feeling in my stomach and stuck feeling in my throat that would make me want to throw up.