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5 months post op and I am just on the cusp of only being obese!! No longer showing on the chart as morbidly obese!! Whoo!!!

Ok all! I have officially started and added Biotin to my Vitamin regimen (not sure if I'm happy just yet)! I jumped immediately to 5000mcg per RN, and we shall see! I'm probably about 1/3 loss of volume and thinking my long locks may need to be chopped short to look healthy again.
I will wait to add Nioxin, only because I would like too see if I notice any change, will keep everyone updated with my personal experience. I may not take it if it's not showing me any signs. Thank you to everyone who shared, I am grateful that I'm not in this alone!

I was concerned about weight gain with the depo (slightly concerned about reaction as well)... I did hear the same thing about the pill and would not like to take the chance finding out. LOL
I was advised against the iud because I do not have any kids and issues with placement when you do not have children. I am concerned about putting more hormones into my body as well as side effects. I have thought about the nexplanon implant, but no long term studies, which makes me nervous too. I had a weird dream that it grew out of my arm and I ended up with cancer, dramatic yes!! My cousin also had the implant and ended up with thyroid issues, another friend bled out and became anemic with the implant, everyone is different, but nothing I want to go through!
I'm kind of at a stand still with what form to use. The obvious of abstinence and condoms, but I want to make absolute sure and double up. So much to consider!!

@@Jkpizano5 I use Fat Secret and I really like it. It will Sync between my Kindle, Iphone and PC. You can set it to track your calories, fat, Protein any number of things. Plus you can tell it your target range of calories and it will track what % you are throughout the day. I also love that you can scan your items into it with the bar codes.

what's the app called I'm looking for something like this

@@AC274132 it's myfitnesspal

I bought a cookbook on Amazon.com called "Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery" - It is WONDERFUL!! It has hundreds of recipes and a serving guide for each recipe that tells you how much you can have and if you are in weeks 1-4 how to puree. I have been using this cookbook since day 1 and have been thrilled with the tase and variety AND my husband has even eaten some of the recipes (not pureed) but he like them too! I highly reccommend it - It is so important that we love eating this new way or it will never work for us because we know we had bad habits before. This book is packed with wonderful dishes that will leave you satisfied and you won't crave the bad stuff. Hope you try it

I know it is a scary time but I promise you will make it through. I am Italian and my favorite dish was any type of Pasta. It is one thing that I have stayed away from entirely because I know I would have no problem eating it and it is a trigger food for me. I can also eat bread, rice, and sweets if I really wanted them. The funny thing is those items no longer satisfy me.
I have worked really hard to stay focused on good Proteins vegetables and fruit. Because I eat those things regularly, they are what I crave. Thank heavens! I have simply found that the other stuff like bread, rice and sweets simply don't stay with you long enough to keep you full and you end up grazing.
Some of my favorite recipes: chicken cacciatore: chicken breast, green peppers, mushrooms, garlic and onions. Saute in a pan with a little olive oil. Brown the chicken first and then add the vegetables. Add your favorite jarred spaghetti sauce. Simmer until chicken is cooked through. It is delicious and very satisfying. I use my vacumn sealer to then portion out the leftovers and I freeze them. You can pop them into some boiling Water for a quick lunch.
Chicken souvlaki - very easy recipe and my family loves it too. Marinate the chicken in lemon juice, olive oil, crushed fresh garlic, fresh rosemary chopped, salt and pepper. Marinate for at least an hour, longer is better. Skewer and grill with zucchini and mushrooms. Or you can leave the chicken breast whole. It is delicious! You can even buy some tzatiki sauce to dip your chicken in. My family likes that extra flavor.

I had internal bleed after my surgery last Aug and ended up spending four days in the hospital. It didn't affect my weight loss. I'm now down 80 pounds since surgery date.