PreciousCargo

I am six months post op and will be happy to help you in any way.

When people ask me how I have lost so much weight I do share that I have had weight loss surgery. I am not ashamed and I am pround of my accomplishments. However, you do get a few snide remarks such as "oh you took the easy way out". I dont consider this any easier than losing weight by counting calories, etc. The surgery was hard, and eating still can be difficult. It is a matter of what you feel comfortable sharing.

There was a girl at work who had the lap band surgery the same time I had my surgery. The other day I was speaking to her about the success of her operation. I dont see much of a change in her. She said she wasnt losing the weight she wanted to and started resorting to taking diet pills. I was astonished, why have the surgery if you are going back to the same lifestyle as before. I believe that we become relaxed in our dietary consumptions and fell back into the same trap. For several weeks I found myself eating fat free sugar free fudge popsicles constantly. I didnt gain any weight but I had to ask myself, why? I had to rethink and reevaluate my eating habits. I dont want to gain the weight I have lost. I feel wonderful but I can see how it is easy to fall back into that trap. It will be a struggle, we are food addicts and we need to focus on what makes us want to eat and how we can redirect our atttention to other outlets.

Now at six months post op I can drink water without difficulty, however I still have days that it maynt agree with me. My NUT told me eat sugar free popsicles when I was having difficulty. One popsicles equals two ounces of water and they are pleasant to eat. Good Luck

You look awesome, great job.

4 pd weight loss this week, which equals 91 pounds down, 40 pds to go...I can't wait to see 199 again after twenty years...

I had ALOT of hair loss starting at 3 months post op but I started using biotin, nioxin and doo goo and it is slowing down. There is no way I am cutting my hair, I only trim it occasionally, however I have had to decrease the coloring.

Eating bread makes me feel horrible, so I can imagine how you feel. It is a new hour and old habits sometimes come back to haunt us. However, you are doing great on your weight loss keep it up.

How about those tuna with crackers packages, or oysters in a can. Smoked almonds are good or trail mix.

Yep, when I go buy new slacks I buy the next size smaller. Last night I bought several size 14 pair of pants for work and picked up a size 12. I know in a month I will fit them.

The sugar free ice tea packets we add to our water, do the contain caffeine? I know we are not suppose to be drinking caffeine, not sure why, but do you think they are safe to use? I have been with no complications but I want to check.

Since my weight loss my knees have stopped hurting but the pain in my heel has started again, it is unbearable to exercise. Any recommendations that can help this pain without seeing a doctor or an exercise that I can tolerate?

Silly question... When you hit your target weight how do you maintain it? Is it eating more calories, higher fat content in food, etc? It seems now when I eat more I lose weight, go figure. There are some days I can eat more than say the day before when I can barely get down a couple of bites. Also, how do I figure what is a good weight to maintain? The doctor's office said 195 is my goal weight, I would still be considered overweight. However, it might be an ideal weight for me.

Well I didnt avoid hair loss altogether, it was a lot at the beginning, but I do have it slowing down at 5 months post op.

I have never heard of muscle wasting, I am going to have to research that. I will fatigue before than before. Congrats on you weight loss...

I shaved mine three days after the surgery.

awesome job

First I want to state this is my success and mayn't necessarily work for you.... !st important factor as we all know is Protein and plenty of it, if you have difficult eating your allotted amount as I do try various Protein drinks. I personally vomit all protein drinks except the unjury chicken flavor Protein powder. 2nd important factor is plenty of Water. It is important to stay hydrated throughout the day. That being said here is the formula I use every day. My only regret is not beginning sooner, like right after my surgery. Oh, and just a quick reminder, we average a loss of one hundred strands of hair a day, just an important fact to make you feel slightly better. Every morning and evening I take one Biotin 7500mg. I condition my hair with Nioxin every nite and shampoo twice a week with Nioxin. Sally Beauty's store sells Nioxin in a off brand called Nutri-ox, it works just as well and saves some money. Afterwards I use Doo Gro (found at Sally's Beauty), which is an ethnicity lotion that is used as an leave-in product (some of the ingredients are oat protein, shea butter, beeswax, etc.), combined with Argan oil treatment, use both sparingly. This combination has worked for me and may help one of you. Of course we all of varying opinions if any of these products really do work, however I can say honestly it has for me. Good Luck

60 pds is a great weight loss, how about simply starting from the basics again? I think your sugar intake is hindering your weight loss, try more variety of protein as the other ladies have suggested and counting your calories. My thoughts are you have came this far and only gained five pounds back. You are doing great, keep up the good work.

Pre-op breakfast.... how about a protein shake with a yogurt, or an egg with cheese possibly with bacon or sausage, your goal is to eat plenty of protein throughout the day and get your daily intake of three servings of dairy products. I am post op but now is a good time to learn these healthy helpful guidelines which will help you in your journey after the surgery... Good luck

Awesome job... It is hard to believe how far we each have came

great job... I went from a 3x to a large, a medium is snug but not impossible... It is an awesome feeling

I haven't been able to find anything to help me, nothing. It is a struggle every day.

Since you have lost weight do you feel you look younger or older? Have you noticed more wrinkles appearing on your face? Several people say I have aged since my weight loss surgery. Maybe it is the fullness of our face that makes us look like we have a baby face. I even had a gentleman say my head appeared smaller. Then there is the question how you lost a shoe size or bra size? After 80 pds I still wear the same shoe size and wear the same bra size. These are questions I am pondering and would like your input.