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No. My doctor suggested I start Biotin during my 6 month pre-surgery period. I've continued to take it and after 9 mos have no loss. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had a hard time losing during my pre-surgery months. Yes, I gaine:d 3lbs. In the end I had a net loss of 1lb. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm considering a boob job as my breast are deflated after losing 77lbs. I have 20lbs to go before doing so. Never heard of gummy bear implants. What's the difference?

Nothing! I was given an IV before being wheeled to surgery. I was out after that until I woke up in recovery. Didn't feel bad at all.

Congratulations!!! You rock!

I had glass of wine after three months and was fine.

Dumping is the worst! I also get it when I eat too quickly or eat something that has too much sugar or oil. Now I try to eat slowly and taste foods and wait to see how it goes down. After several months, I don't like eating out because of this.

At that stage the only side affect of surgery was fatigue. I didn't feel like I had surgery otherwise. After a month or so reality kicked in and I had difficulty transitioning to puréed and solids. Be grateful your first few weeks aren't so bad and follow your plan. I'm 6 months out now and my life has been radically changed for the better and I'm almost down 80lbs.

I gained 4 pounds during my 6 month pre-surgery process. It's a real struggle. In the end, I lost a total of 5lbs and was approved for surgery. I'm 6 months post-op and am doing great (-76 lbs). My relationship with food has completely changed.

I did a 3 month program as well. Even though the total time was 4 months it flew by so fast. During the time you'll be so busy learning how to live your new life.

I always have Greek yogurt with berries or a protein shake for breakfast. I like to begin with protein to help me meet my daily intake goal.

You look fabulous!

I was tempted by everything edible at that point after surgery. Can't imagine doing that during the holiday with all the food tempting me. You're lucky you didn't have any physical issues - I had/have when I'm off program. But just wake up tomorrow and start again. Everyday we learn how to live differently. It's a process. Stalls happen so don't fret.

Same problem here. I'm 6 mos post op and am a half size smaller.

My feet shrank a half shoe size. I'm 6 months post-op.