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I loved reading all the "positive" comments on here. I realized that I used/use my weight as a shield, protection from men from issues from my past as well. I got attention at any size and it felt/feels weird and the thought of that doubling is scary. That being said, I am working and will continue to work on feeling protected and safe with my smaller self journey. "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Philippians 4:13

Thank you all It was really helpful.

I know verterens may be tired of this topic and it may have been done to death but I have researched the topic and get conflicting and half answers. I am 2.5 months preop and have been experiencing hair loss for the past few weeks. I already have thin hair and am very worried. I have read that Biotin is good and am currently waiting on my doctor to approve me taking it (have an underlying condition so I must be careful). I see many people started using it before their surgery so I feel behind. My concern is, will it grow back? I knew before surgery I may experience this but I really do not want to be noticeably bald. Please share your experiences and advice with me. Thanks. -Worried

But did it ever grow back?

Hello, I cannot smell my own breath, but you know how at times you can kind of taste it? It happens to me at times. I just carry mints. Do not brush so much, you will ruin the enamel of your teeth that way. Morning/night, floss/gargle and you will be fine. It will go away, its usually dehydration that does it so drink drink drink. Best of luck to you

Interesting, I was told 3 months for caffeine, 6 for alcohol. I for one will and can wait. I would not want to harm my sellf for anything on this planet. I have been obese for what feels like forever, 6 months alcohol free is nothing.

Wow so sorry to hear that. I didnt get incision pain until 2 weeks Post Op (the local anesthesia finally wore off) but I did have a lot of gas pain, that was ridiculous especially straight out of surger but as I began to move and time went out it got better. I believe it really is individual, just have to hang in there. The ultimate goal of healthier living makes it worth it. Feel better soon.

I personally cannot sit there that long. 10-20 is good. Thats movie length, and I can barely sit through that unless it is extremely gripping.

Feeling the fear is normal but you will see that you do not give up food. You give up the urge to overeat. Additonally you start to want different things. What you had cravings for changes and you will want the food that is better for you. Once you are cleared for regular food, you can have a bite here and there. You will see that is all you need if you even want it anymore. Best of luck to you, you will do great at succeeding.

Congrats! What an amazing milestone …. next onederland

I felt a lot of back pain. Turned out to be the gasses trapped inside. Had a lot of gas pains. The pain meds helped and walking. Felt it horribly for the first two days the. It gets better by two weeks. Gas X strips help. For me that was the worse of it. Then pain on my side through the incision where the stomach is removed. Drinks lots of liquids and stick to your liquid diet and walk walk walk. Started feeling like myself a month later but everyone varies. Best of luck.

Thank you all for the encouraging words and kindness. Merry Christmas to all ????

I had my WLS 11/12/14. I have followed all the rules, but I really didnt move much the first month. I am becoming more active now. I lost 15 lbs the first 2 weeks, then its been stuck, lost 2 lb the next week and now another 3. so for the first 6 weeks I’ve lost 20lbs. I feel like it may be slow. Or maybe I am just paranoid. I am definitely trying to not compare myself to others weight loss but its a little hard. I have that part of me that is negative and keeps saying this will not work. Trying to overcome that. I do not want to have gone through this for nothing. I am aware that its a good weight loss which I would not have done on my own. Just trying to figure out what the average is. I am thankful that I am feeling normal again, and I am definitely moving more, starting walking and will start yoga. I guess I am just needing some encouragement since there aren’t many people I can talk to. Althought my girls @@AValle23 and @@Klein1175 are the bomb.com LOVE YOU GIRLS <3

Thank you @@Shari71 ???? and the cottage cheese is AWESOME! Wishing you continued success as well.

Sending prayers and blessings your way. Speak to your surgeon on the way to the ER see what you are told. God bless.

Not sure if its normal, but it happened to me too. So it very well may be if many agree (lol). I was worried I wasn’t intaking enough and just kept thinking Im doing it wrong, its not going to work for me. So far so good. what helped me was sticking to the sample menu’s I was given. I figured I cannot go wrong that way. I did start feeling that hunger (head hunger) the start of my second week POST OP. I just made sure I had my broth and fought it … HARD! Because I knew its what is best. I find hot (eg broths) are more satisfying whent that hunger comes on. Hang in there, you got it

To keep me on track and get all my fluids in I stuck to the sample menu (as much as I could). Made sure every hour I got in the alotted amount. It will get easier

Most definitely. You will love it. I was dreaming about food so often lol. By Christmas I should be on regular Food God willing. That way I can enjoy my Christmas even meal even if it's a teaspoon of everything. Lol well not everything ahaha.

I know what you mean. lol in two weeks I'lol be able to introduce one real food per day. Woot woot lol

So excited, especially since everyday I feel more like myself

It sure is, Thank you

So … I made it! I made it through my 2 weeks of liquid diet. My poor mate, he said he thinks he saw horns. I was on edge because I was so hungry, close to foaming at the mouth. Not quite, but it felt like it. It was hard, I cannot even lie. I read about those who are like “I’m not even hungry.” and I am like WELL GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!! lol No, really I think that is great, fortunate even. I was hungry. In the second week it was kicking in, the urge to lick everything I saw my mate eating. BUT, I hung in there … knew it was the right thing to do for my health and well being and stuck it out. Now TODAY I had a boiled egg pureed with a dab of light Mayo and a 1 tbs of applesauce. I have been dreaming about that egg like it was Vin Diesal. Let me tell you, it was EVERYTHING!! I chewed 25 times and was slow. Didn’t get through all of it, lol had to lick my spoon in the applesauce just to get a taste because it all didn’t fit. I was stuffed. I know now the calling card of when to stop. Pressure on my chest and the sigh. lol I wish I stopped 2 baby spoons earlier. I took my left overs and put it in the fridge, but I feel great. So happy I stuck through my two weeks, just made my breakfast more delicious. Didn’t finish it all but it was enough, one step at a time but I feel like I’m getting there.

Good luck to you, know your family is with you even though they are not physically, but what great motivation to get you well and home soon! God bless and congrats on your new Journey

You can ask your surgeon, but my best guess would be because of the liver factor as already mentioned. Look at it this way, you will be better prepared for the 2 week liquid bari diet post op. Best of luck to you, I know you got this

The liquid bari diet that was given to me also had sugar free Jello. Are you taking your Protein shakes? Hang in there you can do it, can’t eat anything until you are cleared for stage II (puree) Mine starts in a couple of days. Trust I know how you feel, because I am counting the hours lol. But its a small sacrifice for your health and life You can do it!