amanda

Start drinking your Protein shakes. I have thin hair and my Hair loss was noticeable. I drink one or two Protein drinks a day and take Biotin plus all my Vitamins that doc says I should take. Doc even said I was getti g enough Protein and I still loosing hair. It getting better now though.

I'm trying to get into the routine of drinking an Edge drink every morning. They have 17 grams of protein. I know it's not enough But at least it's a start. I take Biotin too, and all my Vitamins. I will be 5 months post op on the 30th. Do you think this hairless will let up soon?

I know I'm really bad about Protein, but I do take Biotin. M losing lots of hair but thankfully I have a ton. I'm just worried it will continue and itll start to get noticeable.

Doing much better' date=' thanks! Still not quite getting enough Protein in but I feel good most days. My surgeon doesn't seem as strict as most. I'm allowed carbs in moderation. But I don't have hundreds to lose either. I can eat most healthy things in small amounts. I ate a few of my sons French fries the other night and ended up with the foamies....yuck!

Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12[/quote']

Glad to hear you're doing better! I definately don't get my protein in or my water:(. I feel like a kindergartener about picking food

Halloween candy is evil! I don't crave any sweets but just the site is tempting I'm sure if I tryed it I wouldn't even like it so I'm bit going there not even with sugar free has ur taste buds changed a lot with lap band

I have been letting myself ave a little. It's weird his I have so many problems eating but the strangest things are ok all the time...like candy and popcorn. I know I have to be careful, but it's hard not to give in when 'goid' food is making you hurt and this doesn't.

No' date=' my esophagus is eroding. They put me back on liquids. Soooooo basically starting over to allow it to heal. They also changed one of my meds. Still can't get enough Fluid or Protein in. My doc told me that my hair would definitely start falling out in the next few months.

I'm convinced this surgery is gonna be the death of me.

Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12[/quote']

How are you feeling?

Maybe a stricture..

Whatever it was seems to have gone away, knock on wood. I'm thinking it was possibly severe Constipation. I never get my Water in

I am just here to whine a little I hope that is ok. I never feel well. I am having major ketosis symptoms. I brush my teeth a million times and my mouth still tastes so bad it makes me constantly gag. I get so tired and dizzy. Its all i can do to eat my 2oz 3xs a day because it doesnt taste that great. I have not been able to force myself to take my meds and Vitamins. I have tried pill' date=' liquid, and chewable vitamins and i cant make myself take them. I feel gaggy/vomity all the time. My son and hubby r sick of me being sick (me too). Smells bother me too. A few weeks ago I loved the smells of food cooking even tho i couldnt eat it. I am about 2 months postop. I am worried because I have been skipping my anti depressants and anxiety meds. I have also been having problems with pain control during my pms. I have always had pain but this is way worse. Trying to manage the pain with Tylonol instead of ibuprofin is so difficult for me. Not to mention taking the tylonol pills is hard. I know i dont have a stricture because Water is fine and other than the bad taste the food is fine. I am debating eating some healthy carbs just to stop the ketosis. My drs diet orders r no carbs. I wish ther was some way to get my meds in a shot form. And a more powerful pain relief for my pms.

Thx for reading my rant. Any replys r welcome.[/quote']

Sorry you're feeling so rotten. I've been kind of sick of eating issues too. My pain in the side thing finally seems to have went away. But I hardly ever feel 'good' after I eat. If I'm lucky Its just a general bad feeling and not horrible acid sitting in my throat. I don't think I have the same issues as you though. I have o say, I've never heard of the no carbs thing. I know it's last on the list of importance to get in but if nothing else is going in then I would think it's better than nothing. Be careful if you do, some give you issues. One thing I'm annoyed with is I'll eat something I ave previously had success with and it'll give me pain. Tell your doctor what's happening and ask to try carbs. It may be he said no only for weight loss purposes, or to save room for more important foods like Protein and veggies. For your mouth tasting weird, I'd say carry around some sugar free gum. It won't cure it but it'll help at the moment. And keep up your water, that's a big issue for me.

It's when scar tissue builds up. They go in and dilate the esophagus...

Oh great. I hope that's not it

Maybe a stricture..

What is a stricture?

Hugs to you! That's an awful time! Next time try meat tenderizer mixed in warm Water. When I get it it ruins me for hours. Its always when I try to eat to fast. Lots for us all to learn.....I wish we didn't have to learn the hard way ya know?

Thinking about everyone

I feel the same. Lately I've been having trouble eating. Like the idea of picking something is scary. I have to say, I've discovered how much I love turnips! I know they aren't Protein but they're so good! It's hard not o eat too much. They don't make you feel full at all. So far I've only gotten sick twice. Both times I made myself do it o make the pain stop. I didn't feel nauseous, I felt like a ball of acid sitting below my throat. The first time was something you'd expect, but the second time was something I'd had no problem with before.

Hi. I'm wondering if anyone has had this issue. I'm going to be 8 weeks post op tomorrow. I keep getting these off and on sharp pains mostly in my left/front area, sometimes more towards the front middle. It's not constant but getting more frequent. It's pretty painful.

He gets home in two months or so, so I really hope by then...I already can tell in my face. I wish so bad I could post pix! Can't figure it out with the iPad though lol

I'm sure you will but after like a month.

Tomorrows my 6 week mark:). I'm excited cause I start soft food but also I love Thursday's cause it's my weigh day:)

I can't imagine how anyone gets in enough Protein AND fluids in the purée and soft food stage. Would really love if those of you in the purée stage share your menus.

Today' date=' Pure Protein shake prepared mixed with 8 ounces skim milk to cut the sweetness. Took all day to drink it, I am so sick of protein shakes.

2 hard boiled eggs puréed with mayo

1 string cheese with 2 tablespoons of hummus.

1/2 cup puréed homemade bean Soup with one tablespoon cheese melted on top

AND not nearly enough Water.[/quote']

I agree! I know I'm not eating enough period, let alone protein and Water. Thankfully I get to start soft food tomorrow!!! So excited but nervous too. For one thing, I'm not sure if I did the puree stage 100% right, cause a couple times I had a little backlash from my stomach. So I'm really worried about that happening now that I will be trying new stuff.

Awww sad your alone but glad kids can take care them self.

Thanks:). I'm hoping when he gets home I'll be impressive looking lol

Wow! You all look amazing! So inspirational! Wish I could figure out pix lol

Baba ganashe and hummus...chicken and egg salad puréed with fat free mayo or a friend recommended cottage cheese' date=' no pickles or celery. Puréed scrambled eggs[/quote']

Do you use a blender or just cut it really small?

Avoid chunky food. I go for pudding style mostly but sometimes thicker.

What about like Soups with small pieces?

My doc says it should be able to fit through a straw but I made mine more like a paste.

That was my guideline for liquid. I don't think it is for puree for my doctor cause I'm pretty sure small curd cottage cheese is allowed.

So how 'pureed' does it have to be? Like pudding or more like just small prices, like rice size?

M so excited! This Thursday I get to start on puree! I also officially will be allowed to drive too (I've had to do it a couple times already). I'm very excited about it. What are some good things to have? And has anyone put regular food In a blender for puree?

Ok...confession. I feel so guilty. Tonight I got a dab of chocolate icing from the fridge and ate it (or let it dissolve in my mouth - I'm still on liquids). I'm two weeks and two days post op.

yes I do believe Im gonna cool it on the gym for now or at least til I get stable on this FAST. I have walking dvd's and work-out stuff at home.

I'm on three weeks of liquids (post op) and then three weeks puree. I'm not doing any exercise til the six weeks is over. That way I'll be healed from surgery too. I would cool it on the exercise.

O I have been bruising like crazy I don't know where they are coming from anyone have ths happen to them.

Not the same thing, but where I have the blood thinner shots I'm a purple mess! I also pulled something (nurse said maybe stitches) giving my son a little swat. She didn't seem worried at all but I'm thinking, if the stitches aren't where they're supposed to be, are the things going to heal the way they're supposed to? It still hurts, but it's better today than yesterday. I should mention today is my two week post op mark. This week I only lost one pound but last week I lost ten. I lost ten before surgery so my total is 21 down.

Hope you're feeling ok!