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Oh wait...this is for women? Because I've been losing my hair for 35 years and it will only stop when it's gone...

I do this now with my wife now and she did it with me when I started - whether you are hungry or not, focus on getting your protein and eat. Your body will go into ketosis and start feeding on muscle. You have to keep the protein up to maintain you muscle mass. And don't forget to enjoy the ride, you will love your life.

I had the same thing about one month out. You didn't do anything wrong. Avocado is a good fat and shrimp is a perfect protein. 22 pounds in 6 weeks is great. Keep rocking your sleeve!

Careful, it's addictive! I'm preparing for my first full (140.6) Ironman in the spring. Goals keep you going...

5lbs down last week! YES!

I think you already knowbthe answer. Start with the Boot Camp and go back to square one. Five days of liquid only and start back on the road that made you successful. You can do this!

I think you already knowbthe answer. Start with the Boot Camp and go back to square one. Five days of liquid only and start back on the road that made you successful. You can do this!

I think you already knowbthe answer. Start with the Boot Camp and go back to square one. Five days of liquid only and start back on the road that made you successful. You can do this!

Most of us here are either compulsive or food addicts of one sort or another. That's why we take the drastic step of having permanent surgery to assist us. I replaced my food addicition with an addiction to exercise - healthier but something I still fight with. You've recognized the issue. I had to get the bad things in my house out (I just threw them out one day and told my wife that I can't have them around, I'm not strong enough yet) and make sure that temptation was out of my reach, When I have these issues it's because I don't have the right choices near enough to me. I make sure that I have lots of cold water and flavored waters in the house as well as the right items to eat in the house, especially protein. For me, that snack choice is beef or turkey jerky. It's expensive but it gets me through the difficult times, it's low in calories and high in protein. Keep working and remind yourself that it's one day at a time, just like any 12 step program.

Yep, Pdxman helped me through this issue. I just finished a 100K bike ride today and did a triathlon last weekend. In the week before a race or very heavy workout, I up my carb intake to between 200-400, depending on the distance. Then during the race or event, you have continue with carbs every 45 minutes. In a 5K, where it a run will usually take less than 45 minutes, you don;t have to do this but it's important to take in carbs as part of the healing process also.

I went the same route, same doctor as both of you.
I had ALL the tests done here in the US just because it wasn't required in Mexico. My doctor wanted to be sure before he sent me away.
Although I was self-pay, my insurance company did pay for the tests here and my doctor fully supported me going to Mexico to save my life. Oh, and nothing wrong here :-)

That can happen, especially at your stage. Try eating half of that amount, waiting 15-30 minutes and then eating the other half. It's probably too much for your stomach to take at once so let it process it and then finish it later. This is our new self-regulator

It just goes to show you that there is no one right answer. The right answer is the one that works for each of us. Just have to keep trying things and mixing it up.

It just goes to show you that there is no one right answer. The right answer is the one that works for each of us. Just have to keep trying things and mixing it up.

It just goes to show you that there is no one right answer. The right answer is the one that works for each of us. Just have to keep trying things and mixing it up.

Also compression tights, shorts, shirts, etc., help a lot at that stage.

I agree the jerky is a good way to go. Fruit and vegetables, while important, should be a low second on the list to Protein. Protein is so much denser and takes longer to process.
2,000 calories? Really? That's a huge amount considering everything. I can probably count on one hand the number of times I've exceed 2,000 calories and I do triathlon training, burning 1,500 to 5,000 calories per workout 5 days a week. It sounds like the food addiction still has ahold of you.

I agree the jerky is a good way to go. Fruit and vegetables, while important, should be a low second on the list to Protein. Protein is so much denser and takes longer to process.
2,000 calories? Really? That's a huge amount considering everything. I can probably count on one hand the number of times I've exceed 2,000 calories and I do triathlon training, burning 1,500 to 5,000 calories per workout 5 days a week. It sounds like the food addiction still has ahold of you.

No problems here with coffee although I did stay off it for the first 8 weeks post op. Now I have at least one cup (more often more than that) a day.

I agree the jerky is a good way to go. Fruit and vegetables, while important, should be a low second on the list to Protein. Protein is so much denser and takes longer to process.
2,000 calories? Really? That's a huge amount considering everything. I can probably count on one hand the number of times I've exceed 2,000 calories and I do triathlon training, burning 1,500 to 5,000 calories per workout 5 days a week. It sounds like the food addiction still has ahold of you.

I agree the jerky is a good way to go. Fruit and vegetables, while important, should be a low second on the list to Protein. Protein is so much denser and takes longer to process.
2,000 calories? Really? That's a huge amount considering everything. I can probably count on one hand the number of times I've exceed 2,000 calories and I do triathlon training, burning 1,500 to 5,000 calories per workout 5 days a week. It sounds like the food addiction still has ahold of you.

I agree the jerky is a good way to go. Fruit and vegetables, while important, should be a low second on the list to Protein. Protein is so much denser and takes longer to process.
2,000 calories? Really? That's a huge amount considering everything. I can probably count on one hand the number of times I've exceed 2,000 calories and I do triathlon training, burning 1,500 to 5,000 calories per workout 5 days a week. It sounds like the food addiction still has ahold of you.

Do your taste buds go back to normal? Yes, and no. There are a few things I just don't like anymore but for the most part, I can eat everything, just in small portions.

Most all of us suffer from food addicition and this is why we choose this route. Who else would have 85% of their stomach removed to save their lives? This is a 12 step program in a way. We just try to get through one day at a time until we learn the habits we need to lead a happy life. You will make steps forward and steps back. But remember that you are trying to save your life. It will get easier, I promise.