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Too few calories can definitely cause you to stop losing. You need calories to burn calories. Your body will go into starvation mode otherwise. Also keep in mind stalls happen. Try not to weigh every day. It gets discouraging when you do that. I've lost no weight in a little over a week but I've lost an inch around my neck and an inch in my waist. Our bodies do need to stabilize. They've been through a lot.

I've been at the same exact weight for over a week. But I'm losing inches. I've not reached my liquid goal even once. Trying hard today, though.

I got it when I took milk of mag. White poop

I can get my daughter to snap a pic this coming weekend and post it. She can also show me how to make one of those split image collage pic thingies. Yeah, at first it was rough but we knuckle down n do our best. I knew once I got past the first few weeks I'd be better so I just kept swimming

Hey y'all!!! I'm alive, I promise! My iPhone crapped out and I just got the replacement today. I'm all moved, almost all the way unpacked and feel so different. I'm over 40 pounds down (I'll probably weigh tomorrow) and you can really tell in the way I look. And I am doing things that used to be awkward or painful, like bending to tie my shoes, bending to shave, etc. best feeling ever. I haven't thrown up once since my first few days. I did dry heave once Bc I still get nauseous. I have to take zofran for nausea every day. I take my ppi (protonix) twice daily and my bipolar meds. That's it. No more BP meds. No more Lyrica for my back. It's crazy wonderful. I learned I HAVE to measure 2-3 ounces out, depending what it is. Otherwise it hurts if I have any more than that. A very uncomfortable feeling. I've also found I can drink liquids if they are on ice. Otherwise I get nauseated. Who am I kidding, I am always nauseated. Lol I'm actually excited about going to a wedding March 29 Bc I look so fucking fabulous. Just sayin

I thought I was over mine until I smelled brownies cooking. It was hell.

Are you taking a ppi like Prilosec, Zantac or Protonix? Sounds like u need to be and if one doesn't work try a different one. I have to take protonix twice a day.

I had the patch, phenergan, zofran and finally Benadryl... And was still dry heaving. Hang in there. It really does get better. I felt like I was ripping in two when I was dry heaving so I feel your pain.

Well.... Prilosec and Zantac didn't do anything to help me, as I have GERD. So, I take protonix twice daily. Jen, I'm thrilled to hear from ya, girl!! I'm totally blending some chicken with avocado tomorrow!

Maybe you're right. But when u post on a forum it's open to discussion. Meaning you're going to get advice from different angles. One takes what one needs from the answers and chooses to ignore what they don't. This is my second account on this forum, as I was locked out of my old one. I've been on these boards for 3 years total. More often than not slow weight loss is from too many carbs. If it doesn't work, cutting carbs, then try someone else's suggestion. You eventually find what works for you.

Ummm... You're maybe not losing Bc you're "eating whatever you want". Anyway, try less than 50 carbs a day. You'll start losing again.

Hello all. I haven't been avoiding y'all, I've just been moving into a new place As far as dry mouth, my lips are so dry... And my hands are. Very dry. I'm always putting lotion on. At first I thought it was from handling all of the cardboard boxes and newspaper to dishes and things in, but now I'm thinking I'm pretty dehydrated as my urine is very yellow. As far as constipation goes, I'm the opposite. Which doesn't help my dehydration issues. April

There is a deep internal suture there that is healing. Sometimes the pain can take your breath away it'll be so sudden and sharp. I'm 2 weeks out and it does get better. Take it easy on bending.

Bodie, I'm two weeks out and still have trouble. But it gets better each day. I promise. Hang in there sweety.

Hey now! I like my eggs softly scrambled. Toss in some cheese n I'm in heaven

I felt the same as far as pain, nausea and being depressed. I know you're tired of hearing this, but it gets better each day. But do take it easier. There are a couple of is who ripped our muscles where that internal stitch was healing. Be very careful when u bend down. Actually, try not to at first. Keep in mind, right now your hormones are flooding your body. You're going to get mixed feelings. Your emotions are on overdrive. Just know that you are not alone. Your tummy is numb. You will learn to feel restriction and learn to read your body's cues. It just takes time for the nerves in your tummy to come back awake.

Best fart ever.

Mmm. There is a ricotta bake on the blog The World According To Eggface. I can't wait to try it. That's an awesome site full of recipes.

Of course I meant finally passing gas. Lord, not that trapped gas pain. That was bad.

Hang in there girl!!!

I know SJ, I was packing and I swear I hear something pop and it literally felt like I'd been stabbed. I gasped n fell back. Freaked my friend out. I couldn't catch my breath and I laid there holding my side. Today I had to see the doc and am now all codeined up. Even after the pain meds I can barely move. I kept saying I think I popped something open and crying like a baby to the doctor.

I was HAPPILY gassy. Lol

It was for my son. Lol

My noises and stomach churning in hunger quit after I started protonix. Mine was just acid. Thank goodness. Lol

Ok, my hospital list: Stuffed bear or small firm pillow for pressure when getting up or down, coughing, and my ride home. (I have a 3hr ride home) I was told to put a bright pillowcase on it instead of white so it won't get confused with hospital linens or forgotten. Blistex. Some hospitals don't allow Chapstick due to the glycerine in it, but blistex is allowed. Phone charger attached to a small extension cord. Panties. They let my sister wear them after surgery and she felt less exposed in them when male nurses were checking her incisions, etc plus you can tuck your drain into them while you're up and about if you have a drain. Toothpaste and toothbrush Deodorant Hairbrush I plan on wearing the same clothes and flip flops home as I wear to the hospital. Gas x strips Lotion. I remember my sister's hands were so dry and she was always asking for my lotion. List of ppl to contact n tell them I made it out of surgery in case I'm too out of it. My bf is out of state and will be wondering how I am. My kids will be worrying too. Tweezers. You never know when ur gonna need to pluck or tweeze Medical binder Socks Change for vending machine CPAP Spirometer Bag of meds