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I am getting close to my goal (5-8 lbs. to go) and Im wondering how that works out. I weight train 3 times a week, and cardio 3 times a week, and if I continue this rate, I will lose to much weight. Any suggestions?

Is anyone at that point? I am getting close (5-8 lbs. to goal) and Im wondering how that works out. I weight train 3 times a week, and cardio 3 times a week. Any suggestions?

Trying insanity would definitely honor its name!

Hi Mamamareli, At times Ive HAD to have foods to get to a decent daily caloric intake. I will have an oreo or 2 when I tally up my calories ( I use my fitness pal)... I have been very successful with food tracking. Remember, our food intake is sooo restricted that having an occasional brownie might help us more than it will harm us. Best of luck!

I totally felt the same way! I was sleeved 5/12 and while everyone was saying how breezy their recovery was I was hunched over in pain. I was even walking around like an old lady and was bruised really bad. I had a slow recovery, but it has been such a rewarding experience. Best of luck!

Maybe try weighing in weekly. The scale can become your worst enemy... It was for me. Life has become so much easier after I backed away from it. Things like water retention and your period play a huge role with the scale, so don't stress about it so much... Especially at day 6. Good luck!

I was sleeved in Feb. but clearly remembered the anxiety. The doctor recommended I take a daily spoonful of milk of magnesia. I had a smooth bowel movement on the 5th day and never had issues since. I actually had to cut back on it. Good luck to all!

Congratulations! Things are only going to get better!! Im at 142/ size 8. A freaking size 8! Its a great feeling! Enjoy your process!

Hi all! Since we are past the 6 month mark, according to my doctor it is time we take into consideration what our gall bladders are up to. I know every doctor is different, but if you haven't had that talk with your physician/nut, maybe you should consider it. A considerable percentage of WLS surgery patients have to undergo gall bladder removal because of the drastic change in weight and if any of us can prevent it, all the better!

I think tracking your food helps a lot with the guilt of cravings. I have my occasional cookie or brownie, and Oreo 100 cal packs are a staple in my diet. Tracking for me has made me aware of what Im eating and if I can have that little indulgence.

I was sleeved 2/12/13. I now get hunger pangs but its nothing you should worry about. I do 6 meals a day and my body is pretty much used to having mini-meals. The pangs kick in when I skip a meal... Not randomly, or all day. If a crave a brownie, I make it a mini-meal. Im super happy with my results and my new lifestyle. Good luck!

Yep, hairloss happens. Good news is it stops. I will be 6 months post op tomorrow and my hairloss has reduced dramatically. My weapons of choice are biotin shampoo, and 10,000 mcg of biotin a day (thats the strongest dosage), and most of all I didnt stress about it. Take that picture of your fallen hair and delete it. Looks whatever falls out pick it up, throw it out and dont look back. My hair was down to my waist and my hairdresser trimmed off about 3 inches. I refused to cut it all off because I told myself it wouldnt come to that. Stay positive! Mind over matter!