2ndchanceadict

It is actually working. When I am slouched it hurts but if I sit upright it goes down a little better

Thanks so much for the encouragement. I know I have to concentrate on what is good.

You need to eat a ton more of protein. Ramp up the protein shakes. That should help with the hair loss.

I'm in the same boat. I think that it's a process and you need to use your tools and you will be fine.

Krystamae, drink more protein drinks. It should help with the hair loss

I had mine out when I was 17, 100 yrs ago. It was the start of my weight gain. You have your sleeve so I think that will help a lot

Im on the "puréed" section of the diet. On the plus, I can't eat a lot. However I don't think I am making good food choices. HELP! I have been eating tuna, cottage cheese mashed potatoes ( sweet and regular) chicken with gravy ( my nutritionist suggested) and baby green beans. I have been do on the run I find myself going for easy and quick. I'm eating more cottage cheese and yogurt and trying to remember my protein drinks. Oh and cheating with my dunkin Donuts coffee. I feel like I am not doing very well. Any suggestions?

I'll test it and let you know . Thanks

I had my surgery 9/25/13 My heaviest weight was 292 My pre-surgery was 286 I am now 268

I am just about 3 weeks out. I started the purée diet on Friday. I was told it should be the consistency of oatmeal. Everything hurts going down and feels like it is getting stuck in my chest. Anyone else have this problem?

I have used up all of my days so I am not getting paid but my job is stressful and I think I should just rest.

I stayed for 2 nights but the doctors want to make sure everything works well before discharging you. It's better to be safe than sorry

How much time did you take off for surgery? I initially took a week, went back to work for 3 days and then decided I need another week. Is that normal?

Thanks! I am taking small bites but I guess too fast. I keep forgetting that I just had major surgery 2 weeks ago

Am 3 days into Puréed foods. I used to have the lapband and wasn't successful with it. This time I am finding it had to swallow the puréed foods like chicken. I am actually finding it hard to swallow at all. Is this normal?