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I read somewhere that overdosage of Biotin is not a problem, because it is Water soluable and can be easily removed by the kidneys. You may want to check with your doc to confirm.

WOW! Congrats!

At 10 weeks I was still obsessing over the scale and driving myself insane. It was quite a long time before I realized that weighing myself every other day is actually hindering my progress and sabotaging my weight loss. Nowadays, I just weigh myself twice a month and its done wonders for my sanity (and for my family's too LOL)

Thank you very much for posting this!!

Getting a tattoo in the forearm should be fine. Arms is a totally different case though. As you loose weight, if you have loose skin in the arm, you may need a cosmetic surgery and the tattoo is gonna look distorted after surgery.

You are doing an amazing job! Congrats! Keep it up!

I was not a very active person pre-surgery and not one even now. I cant even imagine of jogging slow for more than 15 minutes, let alone running 5Ks and marathons.

But I have to say, walking is my new favorite pastime! I look forward to my early morning walks with some great music on my iPod. Those 1.5 to 2 hrs are the best time of my day.

I dont do much in terms of work out coz I'm not very fond of going to the gym I only do some cardio. I run the treadmill, hit the elliptical and then do some floor exercise.

I'm still learning to be physically active and it doesnt come easy to me. So seeing posts like this inspire me to get up and keep moving! So thank you very much!

All the best! Have a safe surgery, speedy recovery and a great weight loss!!!

That is awesome!! Congrats!

And dont worry about BMI. You being healthy, feeling confident and happy, that is what counts.

I assume you are in solids phase? If so, you can still try some chinese -- very small quantities, and request that they dont use much oil. I tried chinese a month ago and had no issues. Just ordered a chicken manchurian - no/less oil - and shared it with my sis. It tasted great and my restriction hit pretty soon - I only had like 3 pieces.

BUT - if are not in solids phase yet, you may need to wait a bit and confirm with your nutritionist before you start.

All the best with your weight loss!!

Awesome! Congrats! I hit this mini-goal only a week ago so I totally understand how great you must feel now! I'm doing the happy dance with you!

try a small cup of coffee and add a vanilla Protein shake.It is soo good. I get my caffine and my Protein and I don't need sweetener because the shake makes it sweet. I swear I love it!

I do this all the time! But I use instant coffee powder (Bru - the most popular brand in India). I just add 1 tsp coffee powder to my vanilla Protein Powder and blend it with cold milk or milk + ice cubes. I dont like the skimmed milk or soy milk so I just use regular milk (3%). I love that cold coffee shake!!

The only way that I can get my Protein Shake in is by adding either coffee or reduced-fat PB. I like both variations.

You look fab!! And I love those shoes!

Awesome NSV! Congrats!

I felt the same way when I fit into those really tight fitting single rides in amusement parks without my belly obstructung any kind of safety measures (namely the latches)! LOL

I'm 5 months post-op and I've been drinking coffee (regular - I dont like decaf) from 2 months post-op. I just cant live without my coffee. My doc did not object - just told me to make sure I have small quantities at a time. I drink two full cups daily once in the morning and once in the evening. No problems.

I'm on the slower side too. I only had a 33lb loss at end of 2nd month. But I'm really happy with the way things are progressing. I know I'll get to goal sooner or later.

I know it can be frustrating during longer stalls, but that is mostly when I shed inches faster. So that works well for me too LOL!

You're doing great! Dont worry!

Do you mean they still make the incisions to place cameras, but instead of using one bigger incision to remove the stomach, they remove it through endoscopy?

They showed the portion of my stomach that was removed to my parents. My parents said it was quite a big piece. I wonder what kind of effect it would have on my throat to remove my stomach through endoscopy.

BUT if, like they say, the trauma is minimal, I really hope they do more experimental surgeries and bring this technique mainstream.

Hi Amy - Congrats! Its great that you've been approved - I know insurance is the major hurdle for most people. I wish you a safe surgery and speedy recovery. See you at the losers bench soon!!

I dont like most Protein shakes either. But I like coffee flavored ones. And I can tolerate the vanilla flavored ones when I add a tsp reduced fat PB. I live in India, so I get a limited choice in the brands. I haven't tried Muscle milk yet.

I drink Optifast VLCD. The others that I've tried are Indian brands - so no help to you really, sorry!

How far post-op are you? If you are in the solids phase, you could probably try some Protein Bars? I like the Quest bars! You could try samples of different brands and buy those which you like.

So happy to hear all went well!! Congrats! Wish you a speedy recovery and great weight loss!!

Awesome!! Congrats!

I just reached onederland myself and can totally understand how ecstatic you must feel. Wish you all success in your journey!!

WOW that is some SERIOUS weight loss, my friend!! Congrats!

Such an inspiration! Thanks for the post!

LOL!!! Sorry dont mistake me.. I'm not laughing at your misery, coz I'm kind of on the same boat - its just that your "majic wishes from an evil djin" made me laugh!

Sorry I'm of no help - but I hope someone replies with some good products. I need help too!

Try using lilyslim... I love it!

I've been eating tomatoes regularly once I started solids phase. Just be careful with the skin.

Flavored reduced fat yogurts? I love mango flavored yogurts!

Thank you all! You guys are the best!!

I wish you all a great success in this journey !!