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And these are clothes I couldn't wear because my muffin top was so big. But think I was around 279 here on last pics, but around 275 on Thanksgiving. But I have been around 272 and 268 lately ,that's why I gotta get on the ball my exercise . I had stopped for a while because I was so sick and had this acid reflux crap! Ugh!
But I finally found something that actually helps and that's Nexium and instead of once I take it twice a day.
Good luck on everyone's journey
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Can't wait to post after pics. So excited you may see the after pics every week.

Thanks everyone. I just weighed. Down 17 pounds in 7 days. Wooohooo!

I forgot to post my before pic. This me the day of surgery. 11/11/15

@@thenewandbestme - its been a week
wheres the new after pic?

OMG!!! I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE!!! I'm 8 days in. The broth is making me nauseous. I had to start making my own broth & even that's not working. I've started apple sauce & yogurt but im tired of sweet things. What to do?

I've heard people say that walking and moving around helped

Make sure to take your Vitamins, include Biotin if not already in your regular bari Vitamin, and lots of collagen (eating sugar free Jello means you're also getting some collagen). That, plus getting your Protein in means you're less likely to experience any extreme hair loss.
It is pretty unlikely anyone but you will really notice in any case.

There's nothing you can do to stop it. However, it's not like you are going to be bald or anything. It's just shedding. You may notice more hair in your hands when you Shampoo. It normally begins around month 3 or 4 after surgery. When your weight stabilizes at your new goal weight then it will begin to grow back.
I've noticed my hair shedding but not a single person has ever commented to me that they'e noticed it. So I don't think you should worry about it. You might want to cut your hair shorter in the meantime. It's really no big deal.

I have a comprehensive blood test every 3 months for the first 12 months then every 6 months. My GP give me a copy of the results as well so I can track the results for myself.

Here is my side by side with my 6 month pics

Nope, it is never too late! I had mine done in August, two months before I turned 63. I have lost 40 lbs an 40 more to go!

100 lbs down.

I find them somewhat keener or perhaps pickier? Anything strong bothers me. I was sleeved on 12/7 and the smell of coffee brewing or bacon cooking nauseates me now.

OMG yes I got sleeved on 12/8 and even my home sir fresheners that I have ALWAYS used are too much for me. I wonder if this will go away or get worse?

I can smell EVERYTHING! My nose is detecting every good and bad acent around. Anyone else experiencing this?
Sleeved a week ago...

@@pr_pitbullgrl You're still only 2 months out, so you have a long way to go. At two months, I definitely couldn't eat anything I wanted either, and I was kind of where you are now with the whole eating because I had to, but not enjoying it thing. I assure you that it continues to get easier and easier and you will be able to eat pretty much anything you want to eventually. The problem there is making sure you continue to eat the RIGHT things and get enough Protein in. If you start swapping out Protein for carbs, just because you CAN eat carbs at that point, that will lead you down a bad path.
I am 15 months out now and I still ALWAYS put protein first. I eat a LOT of "bad" things now compared to what I did a couple months post-op, but I still always make sure I get my protein in beforehand. So, for better or worse, the ability to eat a large variety of food does come back. You just have to make sure you are really in control by then.

i super duper feel you. i was sleeved on oct 7th. i went thru the regret thing big time. still going thru it a little bit. there are certain things i just can't eat. but to be fair i think it's the WAY i eat too. i don't take "pea sized" bites or go that slow so that's prolly my bad.
and, like some ladies above, i was doing premier Protein fine for a while and then suddenly i couldn't drink it i got super sick, diarrhea and everything but now i can drink it again (after taking a little) break.
i too am hungry all the time. my stomach doesn't growl but i have the hungry feeling. that part really pisses me off cuz i didn't think that was supposed to happen to us anymore (insert annoyed face).
my biggest regret is that i don't enjoy food anymore. like at all. but that might pass.
you just kinda get used to eating certain things that your body responds ok to and go with that. but i have friends that are like a year out or more that can "eat anything" so who knows.

So cute!! You look awesome! Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

So cute!! You look awesome! Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

So cute!! You look awesome! Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

Day of surgery 11/11/15
2nd pick, Thanksgiving day

Good for you! Keep it up, we can do it!! Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

Made my goal yesterday...oh Lord, now I have to keep it off...the hard part!

Everyone seems to be obsessed with the scale... I am trying to not base my journey on that number... There are so many NSV's that's occur that I'd miss if I focused solely on the scale. 11 1/2 weeks and down to 178.3. I have 0 complaints... I am very glad I made the decision to have this surgery... Even more glad that I am learning to use it is the tool it was meant to be. I read a lot, say a little. Lots of people compare their journey to that of someone else... Stress stalls weight loss, take the stress off yourself and just take it one day at a time. This surgery was NOT a magic solution. Fact is you can gain the weight back if you don't work the tool effectively......
I'm glad that I've learned this lesson early on. I have a clear road ahead of me. Thank you all for sharing your stories. You're a big encouragement to lil ol me.