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Oh my goodness I expected some hair loss post surgery (6/25/12), but in the last week it has increased a lot. I have fine hair to begin with so I am panicking. I started 5 mg of Biotin and a complete multi formula vitamin right after surgery. Both formulated for baratriac patients. At first the loss was was a bit more than normal shedding, but in the last week lots of hair coming out. This morning it was falling down my back when I got out of the shower. I noticed last week a difference in my hair thickness or I should say thinness. Any suggestions? How long will it last? Oh and I am very careful to get plenty of protein.

I buy Greek yogurt. Fage is good

Good for you Carrie! I am soon to be 58 and I was banded 6/25/12. My brother died almost 3 years ago at age 62 from obesity related comorbid conditions. I vowed to get healthy now. I have lost 40 lbs now! I feel amazing. It is a hard road, nothing in life is easy!

Good luck to you! You've done your research, you will do great!

You can do this! Continue to read this forum, so many great people here that will support you. My Fitness Pal is also a great free app to log your food and exercise. It keeps me on track. Here is a quote I found on this site that meant a lot to me during my struggles. This isn't a sprint, it's a lifelong race, but we can do it. YOU can do it! Hang in there and it will come. I wish out the best, you deserve it!

In the morning I dice up some thin sliced ham and put in a small fry pan, then I poor in egg beaters and break up a slice of lite Swiss cheese on top. You can add salsa if you like. It fills me up and sometimes I take half for lunch. Cottage cheese is good, canned tuna or canned chicken, you can doctor it up by adding celery and other ingredients.

How about bean with cheese. I wrap ham and light Swiss, tofu and egg beater omelet

http://www.eatcleandiet.com/food_and_recipes/clean_recipe/tofu_chocolate_mousse.aspx Here's one more that "Running scared" posted a few months ago.

This is so quick to make and taste great. Good for the soft diet stages as well 1/4 cup low fat Ricotta 1/4 teaspoon unsweetened Hershey cocoa powder 1/2 - 1 packet of Splenda, depending on how sweet you like it Optional- a few drops of vanilla and if you like you can add a bit more cocoa powder 6.4 grams Protein

This is so quick to make and taste great. Good for the soft diet stages as well 1/4 cup low fat Ricotta 1/4 teaspoon unsweetened Hershey cocoa powder 1/2 - 1 packet of Splenda, depending on how sweet you like it Mix together. You can add more chocolate if you like. Optional add a few drops of vanilla. 6.2 gm Protein

Loved reading your post. I can't wait to reach goal, but I have a way to go. Thanks for sharing your story

Skyvic. I am not sure it would be good with cottage cheese, but it's real good with ricotta

I make a mixture of ricotta cheese, Herseys cocoa powder, Splenda and you can add a tiny bit of vanilla. It tastes good and is high in protein.

Patty. Thanks for the websites. I am going to check them out!

No wt loss this week. My weight slight up and down this week, but today still at 196.

Just curious how many cc's are in your band. I haven't had any stuck foods yet. I only have 5 cc's in my band. I was banded 6/25/12.

Nikki thanks for the enchilada recipe! 2 questions. 1. Do you cook on low the entire time or on high and then turn down to low? 2. How many ounces are the enchilada sauce cans? Thank you

Great! It is possible. Like other posted, it's exactly what I needed to read

Try the frozen Wild Soy Ginger Cod Filets. They are so good 17 gm protein for 1 serving. It cooks in 5 minutes on the stove. Also package size is great for 2 people.

1. Egg beaters with some chopped ham and lite Swiss cheese 2. Fage Greek Yogurt- blueberry 3. Premier Prue Protein Bars or Detour low sugar protein bars 4. Trader Joes- frozen Wild Ginger-Soy Cod. Cooks in 5 minute in pan on stove - make green beans or zucchini to serve with it. It's so good and the package is small so it just serves my husband and me. 5. Tofu 6. Bariatric Advantage SugarFree calcium citerate chewy bite- Carmel flavor (this is my treat tastes like candy) Most items I purchase at Costco

Checking in at 196 down 2 lbs. I had been at a plateau for weeks, finally a loss!

For travel. I always have protein bars and almonds. . I buy Greek yogurt at the airports. I also pack and check my bag with the premier pure protein shakes in my suitcase for the hotel.

Logging my food into "My Fitness Pal" Have the right foods available! Don't drink with meals Walk Drink Water Don't give in what you head tells you you want. Listen to when you are physically hungry Protein!! Good luck to you, you will do great. I am still learning

The port site took the longest for the pain to go away. I remember leaning on the counter by the sink and the pain shot through me. One day you wake up and the pain is gone but this site take the longest.