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You look amazing!!! Our start weights were the same and I currently weigh 215. I would love to get to 155! I had a gastric sleeve 6/25/13. Thanks for the motivation!!!

Lost a ton of hair and the texture is different. Prepare for it, but it's a trade off for your new body. I have lost 125 lbs.

I had some type of stomach bug ( no puking luckily) and after 2 days of just liquids, I tried some food. I was full after just a couple bites. Is this from not eating for 3 days? Anyone else have this happen to them? I am 6 months out from surgery.

Weights first, cardio after.

Set your alarm and start drinking at 6am, drink constantly until you go to bed. Consider it your job! That's what I did and had no problems. You won't feel like it, but do it anyways! Fluids are very important!!

I am excited to say I have lost 120 lbs since January 2013. Would I do it again???? HELL YES!!! I am lovin life. I would like to be 199, but may shoot lower depending on how it goes. STarting BMI 52 Current BMI 32 SW 340 CW 220

Glad we r back on track! I am hoping to go below 224, which was my low right before thanksgiving. As far as coffee goes, I have 2 cups a day. One in the AM, and one on the evening to hopefully keep me from snacking. I think a couple cups a day is fine!

How's it goin? I have been much better these last few days. I am struggling cause my capacity is more now that I am almost 6 months. But I have tamed the beast for now at least! Went to the gym and did 45 min cardio too!! How about you????

Everyone look s amazing!

Keep in mind at 2 weeks I was not yet eating! My progression was full liquids for 3 weeks, then very thin puréed food for a week, then 1 week of purée, then very soft for 2 weeks etc. I did not attempt to eat what you are eating until 6 weeks out. I did not experience any problems. I would say take it easy on your new stomach. Discomfort is a signal that you need to ease up! The eating will come, believe me!

I am right there with ya! I gained over Thanksgiving ( have lost 70 since 6/25 surgery) . I am having a heck of a time kicking myself back into shape with the routine! I am so mad at myself! Today lets promise low carb and a trip to the gym. Come on ... We can do this!!!

I could have pnut butter in purée phase. Be careful, it's rich and can sit heavy at first.

I cry every morning as I get ready for work. The hair loss is dramatic and I call it "collateral damage".

Started at 340 and am now 224. Lost 45 pre op and 70 post op surgery was on June 25th

CONGRATULATIONS! You have done a great job! Just remember weight loss or not, you are a good person worthy of love from others and yourself.

Almost 5 months PO and I have lost a huge amount of hair and am still shedding . I have to admit it freaks me out ! I hope it slows soon????

Anyone who had surgery or will be having surgery with Dr. Posner .... Come to the support group at BGH on Wednesday Nov 20th at 5:30pm. It's very helpful!

I had the same thing before surgery and would dry it thoroughly with the hair dryer after my showers. It cleared up!

It's a bit irritating when people imply that if you are losing your hair it is due to not getting protein or vitamins. This is simply NOT TRUE. I am one of the unlucky ones who have followed the diet, vitamins, protein intake and healthy fats to the law 99.999% of the time and my hair is falling out big time. It just happens. Hopefully it will stop soon!

Miralax is a miracle! I take some every day mixed in my protein shake .

Eat like you are on Atkins Phase 1... I am 5 months out and was losing too slowly. I did this last week and also upped my exercise ( just a bit) and lost 4 lbs. cut all carbs, just a bite here and one cracker there gets me in trouble!

I didn't think leaks were possible at 3 months out!

Yeah Julia! You go girl

Any suggestions on what to buy at Trader Joes? I am heading over there soon, anything great for a sleever 4 months out?

I would say 6 weeks was a turning point for me. I hated my sleeve at first, not almost 4 month PO, I LOVE IT! I can eat what I want, just in small portions, your capacity will slowly increase over time. You will get there, really! I was afraid I had ruined my life. Now I realize I saved it! Hang on there, this too shall pass.