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U look fabulous. Ur stats are similar to mine. Go inspire me. Thanks for sharing Sent from my iPhone using VST

I tried to take biotin for hair loss when it starts my face broke out. So I stopped it. Anyone had the same issue? Sent from my iPhone using VST

Starting weight. 246.6 Surgery date 9/19/2012 - 240 Current weight. 217.6 Total lost: 30 lbs Sent from my iPhone using VST

For those who are having a hard time finding Protein u can stand. I was one of those who tried everyone of those I could find at the Vitamin shoppe. And they were nasty. I finally found one that is good. It is the nectar chocolate truffle 1 scoop has 23 gms add no sugar carnation instant Breakfast powder which has 6 gm in chocolate flavor. Put I bottle of Water in a blender cup. shake it well. And some ice cubes and it is yuuum. U cannot even taste the protein I promise. That also satisfiies ur water intake Sent from my iPhone using VST

OMG. U guys gonna love this smoothie. Plain Greek yogurt. I cup has 23 g of Protein. Put that in a blender. Add frozen tropical fruits from the frozen section which have mango, peaches, pineapple and strawberries. Then add myo which u will find next to crystal lite or u can buy the walmart brand strawberry/kiwi. That is 23 grams of yum protein smoothie Sent from my iPhone using VST

Wow. It's nice to dream this reality. I would love to date who I like without settling. All the big girls know what am talking about. Buying gorgeous fitting clothes without the tummy bulging. Learn to ride a bike and finally be healthy Sent from my iPhone using VST

Toya: I am so sorry for ur loss and ur hospitalization. U are in my prayers. Ur doctor needs to be responsible for his patients. Please keep us posted on ur progress. Ready: u are in my prayers too girl. Hang in there. We will look back and remember how it was and be able to encourage new sleevers All: thank u for sharing ur journeys. It may not seem like much but there is someone out there that reads these experiences and updates and it makes them realize they are not alone. Good luck to each one of us and continue sharing Sent from my iPhone using VST

Wow. Nice to read ur post. Am 7 days post and cannot seem to get my proteins in like everyone else. I can't stand the taste of nectar by syntax I don't see my doc till next Thursday I hope they let me eat soft food Sent from my iPhone using VST

I wish all the October sleevers all the best of luck. I am 7 days post op still struggling with my liquids Sent from my iPhone using VST

I needed to chew something. I ended up eating 3 cubes of cheese. I don't know wth is gonna happen. I guess we will see tomorrow. Hope I don't end up in the ER Sent from my iPhone using VST

Yeah we will definitely plan on meeting and supporting each other as well. I live off of north Dallas tollway and windhaven not far from u. We can probably get together at the support group meeting 2nd Wednesday of the month. All of our new friends around Dfw Sent from my iPhone using VST

I am in north Dallas too. Had my surgery with dr Nicholson Forest park medical in frisco. U know baylor Plano has a support group that meets 2nd Wednesday of the month Sent from my iPhone using VST

Ready : it will go away. Are u in Dallas? Who was ur surgeon? Sent from my iPhone using VST

Yes. It was terrible. And when I got home it was leaking after a day. It is better now

Hi. I am 6days post surgery and I have gone through the regrets, needing to chew something. Even a silly graham cracker. I can't stand the smell and taste of crystal light any more. And if I smell another strawberry protein shake I will gag. I cried last night wondering what the hell I did to myself. I had the chunky feel when I was swallowing. Thank God not any more. I know I am not getting enough water and protein. But it has been so hard to get anything down. This forum is so helpful. Reading through everyone's struggles and triumphs knowing there will be a light at the end of the tunnel. Good luck new friends

Mine is 9/19/2012 tomorrow...my liquid diet was that bad, I lost 13 lbs already on the liquid diet. They gave me a a patch for nausea to put tonight, my surgery is 9am tomorrow. wish me luck...I will keep you posted, good luck to all my fellow sleevers