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Karen2012

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  1. So Im 4 weeks post-op today and I was doing great in the beginning numbers kept going down and down. Long story short when I was 3 weeks post-op last week I was at 206 and surgery day I was 226 so I was very happy that in 3 weeks I had lost 20 pounds BUT!! I got my period and I gained 3 pounds so Im at 209 again and I've had my period for 8 days non-stop like what is going on? Before surgery I was very regular and by day 4 PERIOD WAS GONE. ughhhhh Im sad that I gained 3 pounds and that I've had my period for 8 days and who knows when its gonna stop. anyways thanks for reading ladies hope someone can help me out and let me know if some of you when through this too.
  2. OMG congrats give me all your tips lol <3 Im only 4 weeks post op
  3. No I haven't tried unflavored protein. and mmmmm I dont like greek yogurt or cottage cheese. Any ideas on what kind foods I can have that have protein ???
  4. I wish I would have ______________ before my surgery! ---> I wish I would of had balls lol to stick to a diet plan and lose weight without too much restriction. Im only 21 and my life changed drastically. If I would of done this by my own I would still have the foods I want one in a while and I wouldn't feel bad like I do at times. And I would still be able to enjoy my Water and now I can't it hurts :/
  5. WTF?? Im sorry for my language. But Im NOT eating no where near I was use too before surgery. I was very happy because I lost about 21 pounds the first 2 weeks and since then Im almost 4 weeks I've been on a stall. What is wrong with me? Is this normal?
  6. Ceviche, Shrimp are my top favorite foods oh and Jaiva too!! and they all have protein <3
  7. I had a tostada de Ceviche it was sooooooo GOOD!! Felt normal again for a minute lol
  8. I've read that people have tamales on puree stage? Is this true? I thought masa wouldn't sit right in our tummies.
  9. I tried GNC,Isopure, Premier and I my tummy didn't like them either. I was on Herbalife ones for 3 days but they don't have a lot of Protein. OMG can someone please help me out here and give me ideas. I also hate Cottage cheese. So is there another way I can get my protein in with foods?? I've been on a stall for 5 days and I gained 2 pounds because I got my period (TMI) sorry but Im going crazy here. Im 21 yrs old. Is it true that if I don't get my Water and protein in I will not lose weight??
  10. what could this be it just started yesterday like if I get up my right side tummy hurts. Any ideas what it could be I hope its not a leak.
  11. I wanna know if someone has had something they weren't supposed too. and that it made you feel bad or it got stuck.
  12. Im 3 weeks post op and I have some its ok basically water
  13. thanks everyone for answering I love to see others situation too <3
  14. I can't stop carne asada tacos and avocados !! lol How about you??
  15. Thanks for the info I really appreciate it <3
  16. oh wow congrats and can you give me ideas like what do you eat during the day? Im 3 weeks post op
  17. I will be trying this soon thanks for sharing <3
  18. All I gotta say is THANK YOU,THANK YOU,THANK YOU, I feel better now that Im NOT alone and that their are people that really understands me <3 I agree with you!!

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