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I craved the taste too. Had some pickle juice. I talked to my NUT and she said a small amount of the juice was ok but to be mindful of the sodium.

Kudos! You look great!

Surgery 4/10 SW- 217 CW- 158 59 pounds lost and happy! Still going! Congrats everyone! Don't give up! Our losses are all different but we must continue on!

You definitely need to see what your doctor has to say. From my own experience, I had trouble the first few weeks too. Ice, g2, Apple juice and beef broth were my friends. Oh yea, a sugar free Popsicle ever now and then. I started isopure after the first week or so and wasn't able to get in the required protein amount. While you are going through it, I know it feels scary. I had no real desire to eat. Hang in there! I'm sure all will be fine but follow your surgeons guidelines!

Congrats Fiddle! You must feel amazing!

Wow, absolutely amazing! I know that you must feel so good! Congrats!

Pain meds and beef broth.

Thanks for the post. I'm almost 6 months out and have lost 55 pounds. Need to lose another 25 or 30 to be at goal. Leaving on a cruise 10/13 so I'm feeling a little panicked about having all that food around! Hope that I do as well as you!

You look great! Congrats!

Update: Surgery -4/10 SW - 217 CW - 165 52 pounds Congrats Everyone! Let's keep going!

I'm having the same issue at 5 months out. It started around 3 months. I was lucky to start out with a lot of hair but I can definitely feel and see how much thinner it is now. I've been good with my protein and taking zinc. I've been using Nioxin Shampoo and Conditioner for about 6 weeks. I started Biotin yesterday. It comes out mostly in the shower and while I'm blow drying my hair! It's scary! I hope it stops soon!

With 108 pounds lost, I think you are doing the right thing! Congrats!

My NUT says to focus more on the protein than counting calories. But, I must agree with you....2000 seems like too much! . Good Luck!

I have lost 47 pounds so far. Surgery was 4/10/13. I have a gym membership, but truly have been less than 10 times post off. I just can't get in to it. My arms, legs and midsection are flabby. I need to do something. I was watching QVC Friday night and got sucked into buying a total gym. I figure if I can do a few minutes several times a week that is better than what I'm doing now! . I am in general more active now than I was pre-op.

Definitely check with your doctor about the b12. It will help with energy. Also, get your bp checked. I've read several posts on here about how the low Bp caused dizziness. Good luck!