path2me

It's been a while since I've been in here. Wondering who needed a gallbladder removal and how long after you returned to working out?

Early Jan

I'm wondering if that's what happened. I eventually got sick last night and once food was up the pain went away. I have been eating a couple of crackers just before this happened, I was cleaning the kitchen so I was eating mindlessly. Perhaps I wasn't chewing enough, maybe I just shouldn't eat crackers - even just a couple. That pain was insane, it started I could feel my pouch then it spread to the center of my abdomen and around my back. But once crackers came up - it was gone. I learned my lesson. I shouldn't be eating crackers anyway, i'm 10 lbs from my goal, so I allow myself a treat once in awhile. Thank you for the reply, it helped me get through

Major pain tonight, out if nowhere. I buckled over for a good 30 min shrieking and unable to move. Pain felt like pouch was enflamed. I dry heaved for a while. Tried to use the bathroom. I was tempted to go to ER, even wondered if it's appendix but then It finally eased - but isn't gone. Anyone ever had or heard of this?

I think you look great!! 37 is nothing to sneeze at! Don't get discouraged it's going to move again. I plateaued for a good month, then I upped my protein by adding a lot of fish to my diet, changed my workouts and boom! Scale is moving again and I'm down another 10 in a month. You got this, stay positive!!

You look great!

Thanks!! I tried nioxin, not sure it's doing anything. Oh well, I'll wear a ponytail until it comes back... Or maybe get extensions once it stops falling out.

Hair loss?? I knew it would happen but wow!! If I wasn't slipping into size 6 shorts I'd be devastated at the handfuls that come out every wash. Anyone know of anything that helps (besides biotin) or when it is supposed to stop??

I do t really do fitness pal, maybe I should. I sure read a lot about it here

Since we are similar starting weight, surgery date, goals and loss - we can help motivate each other though the ups and downs... Hopefully more downs, in the good way

That's fantastic!! I would say for your starting weight you are doing great!! I started similar, 195, currently 157. I get frustrated that it's not coming off faster, or as fast as it was. However it is still coming off! What's your goal? Mine was 145, but now that I'm lowering it to 135, realizing as I get smaller there's more to lose.

Thank you for the replies everyone, I appreciate the encouragement

Thank you for the replies everyone, I appreciate the encouragement

I'm curious how everyone is doing? I'm just shy if 11 wks out and although I'm down 35 solid and 46" overall body - the scale has barely budged the last few wks. A pound or 2 this last month. It's hard not to get frustrated and am wondering if it's normal to plateau like this? I've been in the gym 4-6 times a wk since 6 wks out, oddly that's when losing slowed down, also when I started full foods. I'd love a little encouragement or some tips. I'm tempted to go back to liquids or purées and see if it makes a difference.

Incredible! Barely recognizable!

Yay!! Congratulations!

Well I finally crossed that plateau, have dropped a few more lbs. I think i'm just losing closer to normal now, instead of 5-7 a wk, it's maybe going to be 2-3. I'm ok with that. 40 down in 9.5 wks. I'm very happy with inches lost, that is what continues to change even if the scale hasn't moved. Total inches combined from all over my body, 43! That's exciting. Twice over the last wk I have had people not even recognize me, until right up close and I'm saying "hi" - so and so! That's weird too, but oddly flattering. Nothing fits, even workout clothes are getting too big. I want to buy new stuff so bad, but want to get closer to goal first. Some new things I bought in the beginning are already too big, kind of a waste. Although a great feeling to give things away that are too big rather than too small

We must all be in the same boat, no pounds lost in 2 wks!! 8 wks out and the same weight is 6 wks out - still 34 down. I have lost some inches, but I'd love to see that scale move! Super frustrating since it's the last 2 wks I've been at the gym. Ugh. Stay positive ladies, we are bound to cross this plateau soon enough.

Is it hunger hunger or head hunger? I have found it's easy to slip into head hunger or old emotional eating habits if not careful. Although I can never eat very much, I know because I reach fir the junk . I also find when I keep busy and focus on water intake then I actually have to remind myself to eat. (Never thought I'd be that person )

Wow! That's amazing, congratulations and keepup the great work!

Maybe speak to your dr. I know eventually we can eat more, but there's no way I can even get a 1/4 c of food at a time yet. I do the protein first, but can only manage 4 -6 small bites. If I go over that I feel very uncomfortable, so I have learned to stop before I feel full. So I eat 4-5 really small meals a day. I can barely finish a scrambled egg. I struggle with the water most. Everyone seems to have a different experience though. Let us know what they say.

6 wks out today and 34 lbs down!! 6.5" off my waist, feeling so happy and excited! Looking forward to returning to the gym this wk. Still a struggle to get in all protein and water, I def have to work at it every day but it is getting easier. Hope everyone is doing well, have a blessed Sunday!

Anyone know if I can take Advil cold and sinus 1 month out? I know Advil is a blood thinner, I have the worst sore throat and cough.

I'm frustrated too!! It seemed to fall off at first, 21 lbs in 17 days! Then nothing for the last 5 I started mushy foods, but can eat very very little. Wondering if my body is just hanging onto everything now. I'm moving all day with two little ones, don't have gym clearance for 3 more wks...please let me lose some more before then!!

Well I'm now joining you in a plateau . Scale was moving so well for over two wks, but now hasn't budged since Monday! Meanwhile I don't stop moving from 6:30 am to 9:30 pm! (2 little ones).