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I had crazy hair loss! It slowed down after 6 months. This is the first I have heard about the Biotin causing hunger, but my doc told me biotin does not prevent Hair loss, it only helps the strength of Hair growth. I take it because I am desperate for healthy and full hair again! Lol

I think I might have a hernia-4 months post op. tender to touch but not a lot of other symptoms (no pain unless push on one certain location). Any advice before I call my doc??!

I feel we need to listen to our stomach and eat as our tummy tells us not our head. I remember about that same time after surgery I felt hungry and expressed very similar concerns. Afraid of doing things wrong and not wanting to fall back into old habits. I was told by doc/nut that as the swelling in your stomach goes down your body will need more food. If you didn't eat enough calories throughout day day your body is going to tell you!

Every program is different. I told my nut about my attempt to cut carbs and she got mad because she doesn't want the focus to be on cutting anything out of our diets and instead make better and balanced choices. I am a catabolic by nature however one thing I have noticed post surgery (3months) I don't crave and/or want carbs like before and it makes me uncomfortable as you can't eat much anyways. Hope that helps!

So here I go since this is part of my recovery and new journey in life. I am offically down 80lbs surgery was Nov 6' date=' 2012. I have been doing great getting Protein in no ,major issues. I am moving as we purchased a house out of town close to my work. Blah just spit it out and stop. for the last two nights I ate chocolate covered Cookies. Last night I took them and hide them in my blanket so the kids could not see me and hubby was in the shower. I know I shouldnt and I know I had this surgery to make my health issues result and live a long health life. As pasrt of my recovery I need to admit to my failures and move on. Be accountable for my actions. Writting this I feel shame but I had to so that everyone else knows that this is not the easy way out that we have ups and downs. I dont want to lie to myself and say its ok because one would have been ok but 8 not ok and Im still thinking of eating more when I go home. Which I am not going to. I just wanted to air my dirty laundry . All comments weather good or bad are taken in a good way. I am not looking for pitty or anything like that I just waned to be accountable. I am moving close to Barrie and think its time I get in to a support goup and not just online.[/quote']

In the words of Dr. Dre- starting today and tomorrow's the new. You can do it- move on and regain focus!

I take my refried Beans add a little shredded cheese and melt it in micro then put a spoon or two of sour cream. Also I have added a pinch if taco seasoning

I do the same for snack or a meal however I have replaced sour cream in my house with using plain Greek yogurt- cant tell the difference!

I have been drinking with meals to get full.....anyone else do this....

This is a big no from my doc and nut. I was told your stomach needs time to absorb nutrients from food and also it will cause your stomach to stretch. I get sick and uncomfortable if I drink too soon after eating!

I'm in SE Michigan' date=' near Ann Arbor. My surgery was at the University of Michigan with Dr. Varban. I have friends in Menominee.[/quote']

Awesome! Menominee is around three hours from me. Nice to meet you Lisa! I look forward to your recipes.< /p>

I at it early post op watered down and could only take about 2-4 oz

I'm in Michigan too. Love JJ unwiches.

What part of Michigan are you located? I am in the far north Upper Peninsula. Surgery at MRQ general with Dr. English

I'll be three months post op tomorrow. I have never been diabetic but I've always had hypoglycemic episodes. I get lightheaded when I stand up a lot' date=' but it passes quickly. This happened as I was walking and it just came up out if nowhere and swallowed me. I think I'm chronically dehydrated. I had three full bags of Fluid in the hospital and I peed once. I'm going to have to see my doctor to talk about how to manage this. I can't be passing out like that again.[/quote']

Wow thanks for sharing! This rings as a big warning for me because I have been feeling dizzy and tired more than usual lately and I am not even drinking half of what I should be! Time to redirect focus! Good luck with recovery!

How far post op are you? I don't drink enough at all! It is hard to focus on anything but work throughout the day! Any signs besides dark urine you noticed before getting to the pass out point?! Scary and I wish you a speedy recovery!

Jimmy johns?

HW 245; CW pre-op: 229; Surg Date: 2/26/13

It's a sub shop chain. We have a lot of them in Michigan.

I ate a unwich from jimmy johns. Got the bootlegger. Only 191 cals. Could only eat half of it. Its so neat. The meat and cheese is wrapped in lettuce. No bread or tortillia. Awesome

I also had my first unwich from JJ the other day- good fast food option I feel!

Thanks for all your input and help! I am going to look into a new product and hopefully help with the forgetfulness!

For the Multivitamin I was told flint stones (w or w/o iron) or another option is Centrum silver chewable or centrum complete chewable. Silver is what I take (2x day) because it doesn't have Iron and I take a separate iron supplement twice a day because of low iron levels post op. I also take B12, antacid and Calcium chewable three times a day. This is recommended by my nut but I am having a hard time fitting Vitamins in my schedule throughout the day since you need to separate calcium and multi every two hours (besides morning and night routine).

Remember not everyone dumps! I was completely prepared for it mentally Pre-op, but post op I have not found anything that makes me do it. I do notice if I eat something I shouldn't with lots of sugar I feel tired and "off", but I don't get physically sick. I sometimes wish I did dump though because of the self control factor!

There was an old post or thread a while back about Vitamins and someone posted a brand that sounded like an all-in-one specified for RNY needs. Anyone know what it is and where I can get them?!! My Vitamin regime is falling apart with a busy schedule!

My doc required Clear Liquids while in hospital, full liquids for two weeks post op, and soft foods for four weeks. I am six weeks so not sure what's next!! Lol. I go back on Wednesday. Good luck! I know every doc is different, but on my full liquid stage instant potatoes, strained Soups and cream of wheat made me feel the closest to actual food!

I am 6 weeks and 32lbs down. I notice more in the belt moving though!

Are you drinking cold Water. I found room temp water goes down much better.

This is true! I love ice water but it seems to cramp or constrict my stomach. Good point!

Kinda of topic but oh well. Does anyone feel more full with Water than food. I can only do 2 sips of water but I can sit and eat about 3 ounces of Beans or food. I do take my time but I just cant drink anymore for about 30 minutes if I do it comes back up and I cant hold it sorry TMI but Im kinda worried that seems odd or at least I haven't heard of this happening to anyone Im 3 wks out I can't get all my water in. It takes me half a day to drink just a bottle of 16.9 ounces

I feel this same way! I have even told myself to fear the water and not the food because of how painful it is to drink too much water. I am also still trying to get used to drinking slow and not slamming the water.

My BOOBIES! They are always the first to go no matter how much weight I drop! I noticed right away week one. I am 6 weeks today and my hubs told me today my decreased cup is very noticeable from Pre-surgery.

I don't know I'm popping papaya enzymes like candy just in case so it will hurry and go away if it is

Papaya enzymes?!! What is it and what does it do?! Please share!

Thanks all! My husband also laughed at me for this one, but it is so much more tolerable for me in the coffee so I guess I was telling myself it must not be right! Lol!