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It does! I had a very rough first week as well. Hang in there! I found the chewables worked better for me as well. Hugs!!!

You can dump on any sugar or none of them. I know I am pretty OK with fruits and white sugar (no that I eat that much of either) but even a little bit if honey and bam! It is a lot of trial and errors. Just take everything slow and in small amounts according to your diet/stages plan. You will be able to slowly add fruits back into your diet but make sure you speak with you Nutritionist about when and how much esp since you are diabetic. I would call your dr. about what to do about "lows".

WOW You look fantastic!

WOW you look amazing! I can't believe you still have 60 pounds to go. Congrats

You sound just like me at your stage. The time will fly by! They use your starting BMI so you should be fine. Good luck to you!

No, you are fine. You hit the famous 2-3 week out from surgery stall. Your body is just adjusting. Just hang in there and keep up the good work. On a side note, be careful with exercise. It is so easy to reinjure yourself at this stage. I learned the hard way. :-)

I have heard hypnosis can help this but Music is right, call your doctor. It may be a vitamin deficiency or not eating enough. Good luck. That just sucks.

Congrats! I am from the Burgh too. Who is your Dr and where are you having your surgery?

Starting Weight - 275 DOS- 262 11/19/2012 Today - 214 Averaging about 2-3 pounds per week. Just hope it keep up for a while.

I drove my hubby crazy before surgery. He said the same thing to me the other day. I am up at 4:30 and in bed by 9:30. But I do crash when I hit the bed.

Six hour is a long time in a car. I know I did two back to back four hour trips about two months out and I worn out afterwards. Also, be very careful getting in and out of the car. The twisting motion can pull at your wounds (Internal and external). Personally, I don't think I would do it but it each person after surgery is different. Wish you the best.

I think no matter what community we are in there will be people that judge and people that support. All I can say is this is a journey you have to do for yourself and no one. And if you will be a better person (health wise) and feel better then by all means go for it. I wish you the best of luck.

Well, when I get it I have used Desitin Multi-Purpose Ointment

It is OK. I was nervous too. However, I was never measured. They just asked me how I slept at night and I did not have to get the sleep study done. I would assume the frame measurement is for your final weight.

Holy Crap! You look amazing! Actually like a different person! WOW Congrats

WOW good for you just be careful. It is so easy to get hurt a this stage. As my grandmother would say: "There is a star in your crown". :-) Oh and heating pads do wonders. I lived with mine on my back in the recliner for a while.

For bat wings, sadly no. I sure wish there was. I have always had heavy arms and thighs so my bat wings are gonna be pretty bad. But like you said, at least my arms are a lot smaller. Just don't point in a short sleeve shirt. LOL Keep up the arm exercises. I will say I use Nivea firming cream. It will not help with sagging skin but it does help a bit with the wrinkly skin.

All doc are different but mine is similar to Raquel's. I am suppose to get 60-80 per day. I do a 30 gram shake in the morning as well.

Red meat sits the best with me as long as it is lean like filet. And really lean hamburger is the same (fat and calorie wise) as most chicken breast. It is pricey but I eat so little now. Actually, my dr told me to limit my soy.

Thanks!

Wonderful! There will be rough days but as a rule it just gets better each day. You'll be amazed!

Congrats! Mine said the same thing around 2 to 2.5 pounds per week. :-)

I usually get a sandwich and just eat the meat. I can't beleive how much I used to eat. It still shocks me.

It will get better. I slept in the recliner for a while. Congrats on your loss!

Dang it Shonabear! Everytime I see this post I want the sandwich. lol Have not had it but now I do.