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So part of your stoimach was cut off and it was stapled shut. Do you understand this? This is abig deal. It needs to heal. Healing like this takes more than a fews weeks or even a few months. Not folfollowing your plan so early on not only shows a lack of commitment and education but could lead to very serious and potentially liufe threatening complications. THIS IS NO JOKE. You need to follow your plan strictly

What helped my hair the most was powdered marine collagen added to a bottle of Water. This helped cut my Hair loss in about half if not more. I also drink a cup of bamboo tea (high in silica) everyday and that has helped a lot too. It has made my hair softer, shiny and stronger and slowed down the loss also.
I tried Biotin, but for me it didn't work except for areas I really don't want extra hair- LOL.

Marine collagen helped my hair tremendously. I ordered a powdered version from Amazon and added it to a bottle of flavored water everyday.
I also drink bamboo tea (high in silica) daily and that has helped my hair too.
Hair loss has slowed way down to almost normal and it is softer, shinier, and stronger with less breakage.

Most people either don't lose or even gain the first few weeks. I was nine pounds heavier the first week. I didnt really start losing until about week three.
Just try and ignore the scale for a few weeks and focus on hydration, Protein, walking, and getting plenty of rest while you heal.
Good luck!!

I am an administrator at a hospital in Florida and we absolutely allow service dogs. Having your dog with you is your right. I am sure if you call ahead and speak with administration you will find that it will be fine to have your dog.
One time we even had a patient that had a service monkey- he was cute little thing and even had on clothes. Brought a smile to everyone's face!!

Most people either don't lose or even gain the first few weeks. I was nine pounds heavier the first week. I didnt really start losing until about week three.
Just try and ignore the scale for a few weeks and focus on hydration, Protein, walking, and getting plenty of rest while you heal.
Good luck!!

Most people either don't lose or even gain the first few weeks. I was nine pounds heavier the first week. I didnt really start losing until about week three.
Just try and ignore the scale for a few weeks and focus on hydration, Protein, walking, and getting plenty of rest while you heal.
Good luck!!

I agree with @@jess9395 -the young people should have a much better chance of their skin snapping back.
I lost a lot of weight in my early thirties and my skin snapped back beautifully. Now at 44 after losing all my weight what has helped me is to lay on my back and tuck all the loose skin behind me- instantly fixed. LOL. Seriously plastics will be my only cure for the saggy state of my skin. Hey- I look good with clothes on.

When I start wanting to eat out of boredom I give myself a manicure/pedicure. You can't eat with wet nails. The bonus is wonderful nails. I even experiment with different ideas from Pinterest and have nail brushes for drawing designs.
I also give myself facials. I have invested in some nice face masks. That keeps me busy and it's hard to snack when you have skin care products drying on your face.

When I start wanting to eat out of boredom I give myself a manicure/pedicure. You can't eat with wet nails. The bonus is wonderful nails. I even experiment with different ideas from Pinterest and have nail brushes for drawing designs.
I also give myself facials. I have invested in some nice face masks. That keeps me busy and it's hard to snack when you have skin care products drying on your face.

I make my own Protein pancakes.
One scoop of vanilla Protein Powder, one egg beaten, dash of vanilla and cinnamon and a splash of milk.
I use sugar free Syrup. They taste ok. It gives me a high protein meal and the sugar free syrup feels like a treat!

This is one of my favorite responses to this question (from one of my favorite WLS Blogs, lessdangerouscurves.com:
What do you say to people who think you've taken the easy way out?

I tend to agree with them. I ask them why they wouldn't take the surest and quickest route back to good health?

Because seriously i've got better things to focus on in my life, like my family, and i'm doing this for them as much as I am for myself. I wanted to get myself back to good health in the quickest, safest, most effective way possible.

I'd rather get on with my life than spend miserable months dieting and slogging it out at the gym and then trying to maintain that for the rest of my life. I didn't personally know anyone in my life who had lost the amount of weight I needed to lose and more importantly... kept it off for good. I'm not saying it can't be done. I'm just saying there's a good reason for not wanting to stuff around for another 10 years trying to do it the "hard way" when I could take the supposedly "easy way" and just get on with my life.

And really, unless the person who criticises you for taking the easy way out hunts their own food, grows their own veggies, sews their own clothes and washes them by hand at the river, never takes pain relief, home schools their children and gets about on foot or with a horse and cart I don't think they are in a position to judge. If they do all those things I also don't think they are in a position to judge because, well... back away slowly and nod. Try not to make eye contact.

We aren't talking about 10 or 15kg here. We are talking about people who are obese and specifically - morbidly obese. Morbid obesity is a serious health concern. If you are morbidly obese and don't have any chronic or serious health conditions - you are lucky. It's only a matter of time before you do.

This isn't a lazy decision. This is a positive decision to take back control of your health and do it with the greatest chance of success and as quickly as realistically possible.

@OKCPirate. I am dying laughing!!

I have a spot on my upper inner thighs bout the size of my palm that is saggy and wrinkly. Otherwise my legs look amazing. They are very fit and toned so that spot looks weird. It is annoying when I try to pick out a bathing suit. I usually have to buy bathing suit shorts or a bottom that has a little skirt.
Oh well I will take the saggy skin any day. It's worth some saggy skin to feel so great!!

I agree with @@jess9395 -the young people should have a much better chance of their skin snapping back.
I lost a lot of weight in my early thirties and my skin snapped back beautifully. Now at 44 after losing all my weight what has helped me is to lay on my back and tuck all the loose skin behind me- instantly fixed. LOL. Seriously plastics will be my only cure for the saggy state of my skin. Hey- I look good with clothes on.

What a beautiful costume. You look amazing in it. Such talent to have sewn it!!
What a week from hell you had. My hat goes off to you having the mental strength and patience to work with chronic pain patients. Hell has no fury like a pain addict not getting their meds.
Hope it's a better week.

I agree with @@jess9395 -the young people should have a much better chance of their skin snapping back.
I lost a lot of weight in my early thirties and my skin snapped back beautifully. Now at 44 after losing all my weight what has helped me is to lay on my back and tuck all the loose skin behind me- instantly fixed. LOL. Seriously plastics will be my only cure for the saggy state of my skin. Hey- I look good with clothes on.

I agree with @@jess9395 -the young people should have a much better chance of their skin snapping back.
I lost a lot of weight in my early thirties and my skin snapped back beautifully. Now at 44 after losing all my weight what has helped me is to lay on my back and tuck all the loose skin behind me- instantly fixed. LOL. Seriously plastics will be my only cure for the saggy state of my skin. Hey- I look good with clothes on.

Awesome!!

Awesome!!

For me it was measuring cups, food scale, small plates and bowls, toddler spoons/forks. My Fitness Pal app for tracking my food, and this website!!

I want to have @@Kindle plans!! I have to work on the fourth so I am going on a hike on Saturday and depending on the weather maybe the beach on Sunday!

@@Madam Reverie. Don't hide- we have all missed you. 22 lbs is nothing to be ashamed of- you can get it off again!!!
I have missed your comments here. I remember when I was new here I always looked forward to reading your responses.

I want to have @@Kindle plans!! I have to work on the fourth so I am going on a hike on Saturday and depending on the weather maybe the beach on Sunday!

I agree with @@jess9395 -the young people should have a much better chance of their skin snapping back.
I lost a lot of weight in my early thirties and my skin snapped back beautifully. Now at 44 after losing all my weight what has helped me is to lay on my back and tuck all the loose skin behind me- instantly fixed. LOL. Seriously plastics will be my only cure for the saggy state of my skin. Hey- I look good with clothes on.