Eat That Frog

Happy New Year! I am back for the first time in 3 years. I lost 70 pounds in the months after surgery and have gained back 25 of those pounds. I lost 8 pounds in the past months but it is a struggle, every day is a struggle. I am 59 and it took me 57 years to realize that I am a food addict. New year, new goals. I am back and I am in! Good luck everyone.

Are you talking about staples on the inside or outside?

I have been thrilled with the weight loss but am horrified with the way my face looks. I have always had a slightly sunken area under my eyes, but now the rest of my face looks hollow and wrinkled. Almost every day someone will ask me if I am feeling OK because I don't look good. Someone in the medical profession asked me if I had thought about fat transfer, so I have been reading about it, Has anyone had any experience with this?

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I didn't lose any hair. I have no idea if this helped...but I used Keranique products for my hair (I ordered from HSN). I also eat a lot of protein bars (mainly Atkins). I have never been good about taking my vitamins and only get them in a few times a week, but all of my blood work has been normal, so I attribute that to the Atkins bars. I usually have one for breakfast and have one before bed. Good luck!

I have not had any surgery other than this, but can tell you the pain wasn't too bad. I also had a hernia repair, spent 3 nights in the hospital and had to have blood, but never needed any pain meds after I went home. I was 54 at the time. The first few weeks I would have some brief pain when doing something like standing up, but it only lasted a few seconds. Good luck!

I am 8 months out and didn't lose any hair. I have no idea if this helped...but I used Keranique products on my hair and ate a lot of Atkins bars. I rarely remember to take all of my vitamins (bad girl).

I am a slow loser. The first 30 pounds flew off, and since then it has been a few pounds a month. I eat what I want (within reason) but try and keep it healthy. I eat out a lot. I haven't lost any hair and am off most of my meds and am feeling great, so I am OK with it.

I know that when I went to WW prior to the sleeve, some of the members were not very welcoming to anyone that had any type of weight loss surgery. They felt like the surgery was cheating and the weight should just fall right off. If you go I wouldn't volunteer that information, but WW is a great program.

How much do you consume when you eat meals that are primarily protein?

I had the left shoulder pain almost every day after eating dinner. It lasted 4 to 5 months but eventually went away.

I am 7 months out and haven't lost any hair. I often forget to take my vitamins...but I do eat a lot of Atkins bars and use Keranique products on my hair. I have no idea if that helped or not but thought I would mention it.

Happy Anniversary. You look great.

I am 7 months out and my only regret is not doing this years ago. I am off most of my medications, sleeping better and my knees don't hurt all of the time. You will find a small percentage of people that truly regret this because of complications, so it is a big decision.

There are a few people on here that have suggested books to read on this topic...I am hoping some of them will post again because I can sure use some help myself, I will have several great days and then eat until I make myself sick. Good luck!