queenmab

good luck! and good decision, too!

That doesn't sound normal to me! You should call your doctor. Feel better!

Way to go Coops!

What a brave person you are! Congratulations on how far you have come!

Woohoo! Go girl! You look amazing!

woohoo!

Yes. I take a multi-Vitamin with Iron plus an extra D plus B12 plus a Calcium chew...

OK. So, I'm 3 months out, and I've been getting my Protein in, limiting carbs and cals (about 800 per day) and trying to walk 30 mins a day. I usually get about 7-8 hours of sleep... which has always been sufficient. But, all of a sudden, this past week, I feel totally exhausted. Yesterday, I just HAD to put my head down and I actually fell asleep at my desk. Luckily, I was awakened by a meeting reminder alert on my phone, but I am still in SHOCK that I could just fall asleep like that. Today, I feel like it could happen again, so I keep getting up to stretch or walk around to resist the urge to put my head down. What is wrong with me?!

I am truly moved! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for sharing! I am a slow loser, too. After 3 months, I am down 34 pounds, and with 100 left to go, it's easy to get frustrated and not to remember to count every pound lost as a victory... Today, I am victorious. Thanks for that!

Great job! You look amazing. WAY TO GO!

That is AWESOME and so inspirational.

That's amazing! How have you done it? What do you eat on a typical day? Do you exercise much? I'm 10 weeks in since surgery, and I am just not having that level of success. I know everyone is different and that I should not balk at the 30 pounds that I have lost so far (including pre-op loss), but getting to a near-100 pound loss just seems impossible to me.

I think you are tired because your protein and caloric intakes are so low! I would recommend getting more protein in. If you are eating yogurt in the AM, try blending it with flavorless protein powder and some skim plus or soy milk and make your own version of a protein shake. Or add a little cottage cheese to your sugar free jello.

I say go for it! My philosophy is that you have to LIVE your life and squeeze as much joy out of it as you can. So, if that means you have a glass of wine occasionally, you should do it. Remember, however, that alcohol can lead to an increase in appetite and MINDLESS eating. So, be careful. I am 6 weeks out and had a glass of wine at my girlfriend's birthday at 3 weeks out. I took tiny sips all night long and really made it last! Plus, I carried the glass with me in one hand and a napkin in the other, so I had something in my hands all the time, which made me really think everytime I found myself reaching for chips and finger foods or the desserts that folks brought to the party. Good luck!