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Has anyone tried Bio-Oil for scar treatment? I've read good reviews on Amazon but haven't tried anything yet. At 10 weeks out, my scars are still bright pink and raised.

Oh yeah, my emotions are all over the place. I've been having mood swings like it's nobody's business and have had to warn my family and friends that it's the hormones, not me. Haha. I also started taking hormonal birth control about 2 weeks after surgery, and one of the side effects is mental depression. I've been told that once the hormones level out in our bodies, our emotions will get back to normal too. Here's to hoping that's true!

There's no way you'll be able to get in 60 grams of protein in at four days out of surgery. The first time I hit my goal of 70 grams was exactly two weeks after surgery. Four days out I was really just focusing on getting my water in and sips of protein drinks every few hours.

I drank a 5 hour energy a couple weeks ago because I was just absolutely exhausted - and let me tell you - it was NOT good! My stomach immediately started doing summersaults and I had to go to the bathroom right away. It also made me super shaky for the rest of the night. Before I had surgery, I LOVED 5 Hour Energy's and usually drank one once a week or so.

I have the exact same response as ranoodle. I took a week and a half off of surgery and was off the loratab about 3 or 4 days after surgery. I drove myself into work when I returned and was completely fine!

I can totally relate....I'm always wondering what I'll dress like when I lose weight, since when you're overweight it's hard enough to find close that fit and are flattering! I've never really had a "style", so It'll be interesting to see what I pick when I don't have to shop in the plus size stores!

Wow Meggie, such a huge difference! You're doing a great job!!!

Checking in! SW (9/2) : 231 CW 9/16) : 224.4 GW: (10/31) : 210 Pounds to goal: 14.4

I usually hit my goal of 70 grams of Protein and I just recently cut out the Protein drinks (only because I'm SO sick of them) My typical day: (I'm 2 months out) Breakfast (7:45): 1 Morning Star Sausage Patty (10g), 1 egg (6g), and 1 slice of cheese(4g). Total = 20 grams Morning Snack: (10:00): Reduced Fat Colby Jack cheese stick = 5 grams lunch (12:30): I will usually have some sort of lunch meat, lately I've been digging Oscar Meyer Carving Board Roast Beef (YUM) = 2 oz is 12 grams Afternoon Snack (3:00): Carb Control Light 'n Fit Yogurt = 5 grams dinner (6:00): Some sort of protein, I will sometimes do chicken (3 oz=24g) with a little tomato sauce and mozz cheese (1/4 c = 7 g) melted on top. At that point it puts me at 73 grams of protein. If I get to this point in the day and I haven't reached my protein requirement I'll have something like SF FF pudding and the milk from that will usually get me to where I need to be. My nut said I need to eat 6 small meals daily. Hope this helps! I'd provide more suggestions, but that's pretty much all I eat!

Happy Sleeveaversary! You are such an inspiration to many, many people on this board (including myself). Thank you for all of your advice, kind words, and encouragement!

I want to revive this thread! How is everyone doing? How far out from surgery you are what percentage have you lost? I'll be 8 weeks out on Wednesday, so...7 weeks and 5 days. My pre-op weight was 264 and i was 226 this morning. I've lost 38 pounds or 32% of my excess weight. How many times a day are you eating? Six times a day per my nutritionist's guidelines. Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, snack. What is the amount of normal food (non liquid) you are now able to get down? I'd say about 3 ounces on average. I weigh out some sort of Protein for lunch every day at 2 oz. but it doesn't make me stuffed. What kind of supplements are you taking? Types and Brands Everyday I take 2 Flintstones Complete, 500 mg Vitamin B12, 5000 mg Biotin, levothyroxine, a generic acid reducer, and bc. How much protein are you supposed to be getting and how much are you actually getting in daily and what are your sources of protein (brands of shakes etc), My nutritionist's goal for me is 70 grams of protein daily, and on the weekdays I can usually hit it or come within about 5 grams. On the weekends, not so much...probably only about 40 grams. I have been trying lately to get in all of my protein from food sources and no Protein drinks. (Mostly because I'm just sick of them) I do a lot of meat, cheese, eggs and yogurt. How much Water you are actually getting down each day? It is a chore to get down the entire 64 ounces, but at the least I get in about 50 if not the full 64. I really have to mix it up with crystal light or ocean spray cranberry lemonade. What is your exercise routine, type of exercise, and how often. I go to the gym three times a week for at least 30 minutes. I know, it's not a lot, but I am gradually building up more time doing cardio. I began by doing 15 minutes on the elliptical and almost couldn't finish it. I can do 30 minutes a lot easier now and add a little more time on each time I go. How is your energy level? I've always been a low energy person, but I do think it has improved since surgery. I still take naps sometimes after work just because I love to sleep. I'm sure I could make it through the day without one though.

I have a schedule I stick to throughout the week, and I kind of fall of the wagon on the weekends (probably because I tend to sleep til noon) Anywhos, my schedule: 7:30 - 8:00 Breakfast (I've been having a morningstar breakfast sausage, an egg and a slice of cheese which is 20g of protein total and a little under 200 calories) 10:00 Vitamins and morning snack (cheese stick or 4 oz of yogurt) 12:30ish Lunch (I usually just have lunch meat or bring some chicken...or leftovers) 3:00 Afternoon Snack (yogurt or cheese stick, whichever I didn't eat in the morning) 6:00 Dinner 8:30ish Evening snack (I've been doing SF FF pudding and SF cool whip...yum) I try and squeeze in all of my water before I leave work at 4:00 because I usually won't get any more in at home. My docs rule is no drinking 5 minutes before a meal or 30 minutes after.

I'm 7 1/2 weeks out and get in between 600-800 calories a day. Weekends I don't do as well and fall to about 500 at the most. My goal is to get 70 grams of protein in and of course the 64 oz of water.

I am 7 1/2 weeks out and have been going to the gym to use the ellipticals 3 times a week. My goal is to increase my time by 5 minutes every time I go. The first time I went, I did 15 minutes and was about to keel over lol. I'm up to 30 minutes now. I'm taking baby steps.

Pre-Op Testing Weight (Highest) (7/12/11): 264 Surgery Day (7/20/11): 251 One month out: 231 Current Weight: 227 Goal Weight: 145 EWL: 30.5% I guess I haven't stalled (if a genuine stall is 14 days or more) but some weeks are definitely slower than others. Week 3 I gained .4 and week 6 I stayed the same... but those are the closest to stalls I've had.

If you go on the Torani website, there is a store locator where you can type in your zip code and it gives you the closest locations that have them. I bought the raspberry and hazelnut about a week ago and haven't taken them out of the bag... they're not essential! (I'm 7 1/2 weeks out, btw) Hope this helps! Good luck with surgery on Monday!

I record mine every two weeks. I was 7 weeks out yesterday and for weeks 0-2 I lost 6", weeks 2-4 I lost 7.5", and weeks 4-6 I lost 2.5". That's 16" in a month and a half! I think doing them every two weeks instead of monthly gives a little extra motivational boost because there's been times that the scale just won't move!

So exciting!!! I can't wait until I can experience a single digit pant size!

I agree - I don't think we should need to use any diet pills after surgery, especially if you are following the rules for success. It may speed up weight loss by taking them, but I'd imagine that would cause even saggier skin! I did take a few different types of diet pills before surgery - but I don't think it's a good idea now.. plus they made me feel horrible!

How exciting! I can't wait til mine decides to show!

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/5906-a-huge-list-of-protein-drink-recipes/ There ya go! I made a creamsicle one from the list the other day and it was delish!