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I remember that day very well! I thanked God and cried!

Nope can't say I miss one thing!. And I have even found the upside to having a double mastectomy! I didn't need a breast lift! They are done already!

Well I think I am finally at my goal. It's been 5 1/2 months since my surgery. It's been wonderful! With the exception of the first two weeks post op when I thought I was going to die. Today just for the fun of it I went and tried on clothes at the store. I used to hate to shop. Now when I look at something on the hanger I think that will never fit me. I try it on and it does. I love my sleeve. One of the best decisions of my life.

Just curious what other women about 5'9 goal weight is? Most people do not take height into consideration. If I tell someone what I weigh they seem to judge me. I am 5'9 and weigh 153. My ultimate goal weight is 149.

I am nearly 6 months out also. I have had the exact same experience as you.

I would never be able to get enough protein without my protein drink (I cannot eat that much). I use Unjury chocolate splendor and a scoop of ûnflavored Genepro in 8 ounces of water shake it up in a blender bottle and get it really cold. I love it. And I didn't think I would ever stomach another protein drink, but since about 1 1/2 months out I drink one a day, with the two proteins I get about 51 grams of protein. My levels are excellent and my NUT said she didn't care if I had to supplement my diet with protein drinks for the rest of my life. I wonder why some NUT's don't want people to drink protein drinks. All my other meals are high in protein also. Mostly 2 ounces of lean meat and I am full. For snacks I usually have a few nuts.

I walked on the track at the YMCA about five days after I got home. The more I walked the better I felt and got my energy back quicker.

I don't know if I was supposed to but I took small ones about 2 months out. I could not crush Meds or take the liquids. I split the bigger pills.

Good luck yeah the pain stinks! It will get better.....time heals. I agree it's rough at first. Welcome to the losers bench!

When was in the losing period I only weighed once a week, because I used to like to see that big drop in my weight. Now that I am trying to maintain I weigh everyday!

I learned before my surgery to stop eating when I felt full. One of the best pieces of advice my NUT gave me. I don't hurt or get backed up. I just push away the food when I feel full. It works great!

Mood swings big time the first couple of weeks. Then things got better! I was pi$$:$d at the world, mostly myself for getting myself into this situation that I felt I needed to have surgery to get out of, had my surgery on 8-25-14 and have never been happier. Just know it will pass in time!

I lost 100 percent of my excess weight and my surgeon said I would most likely only lose 60%. You can defy the odds. Stick with your program. It will come off. I had no stalls at all not even at the dreaded three week mark. Steady weight loss.

Crushing medications DID NOT work for me. No matter what I put them in it made me gag. I was finally allowed to swallow pills and my life got much better.

I take 30000 mcg of biotin a day. Lol. Probably overkill but I DONT WANT TO LOSE MY HAIR. Have had cancer and I freaked out about the possibility of losing my hair. I have not lost any except a couple of strands. Actually I lost more before surgery because I was eating like crap.

I have never been on BP meds. It could be BP I will run down to the drug store and get that checked out.

Pretty much the whole time yes, on and off. But I can tell you the last two months it seems to have been getting worse. I will be talking to my surgeon in a week and a half to get his thoughts. . Good luck and I hope yours gets resolved quickly.

So last week I met my goal. I am still losing which is ok. I will have a buffer then. I am afraid I am developing an eating (or not eating) disorder. I have my fitness pal calories set at 800 and I will not let myself even get close to 800. I get all my water and protein in everyday. Just had my labs drawn last Saturday and they were all good. Iron was a little low so I started taking an iron pill. I have been dizzy for a few weeks. I sometimes have to hang on to furniture to regain my steadiness. Tonight when I was going into the bathroom I fainted. Not all the way. My legs shook uncontrollably and I slid down the wall to the floor. I didn't actually fall over fainting, but I could tell I was out just for a split second. I am getting a bit concerned. I think I may not be getting enough calories, but I refuse to eat anything that will make the scale go up. I think I will freak out if I see the number climb on the scale even a little bit. I have an appointment with my surgeon in another week and a half and will talk to him then. Did anyone else experience anything like this? And if so did you ever figure out the problem?

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I am five months out and I have been dizzy, however tonight when I got up to go to the bathroom. I had to hold on to the wall and I believe I actually fainted. I felt my legs start to wobble and kinda slid down the wall. I am at my goal as of last week and I am having a hard time eating enough food to maintain rather than lose.

. Yay! I can wear Miss Me jeans.

. Almost to goal.

The blanket that my son made me which I take everywhere I go . Even on airplanes. And my iPad. We're my comfort items. Along with my husband who spent the two nights in the hospital with me in case I need anything before the nurses could get there for me. He bought them all donuts and cookies I think he was bribing them.

New clothes, new coats, new shoes, cute underwear. Lol. Met my goal last week and need a second job to support my shopping habits. My big goal was to wear a pair of Ms Me jeans. I now have two pair. Bought a new Malibu to celebrate. It's sporty and yes I am one of those "old people" who drive a car that's a little sporty. Now my challenge is to stop losing weight. Harder than I thought it would be! Good luck fellow sleevers on you NSV's.

I use Unjury everyday. I use the chocolate splendor and I mix it with water and a tablespoon of Genepro and get 50 plus grams of protein in 8 ounces, I am 5 months post op and at goal now. (Just two days ago). It worked for me to get my protein in.