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You look great! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow! You look great! Congrats Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Last week 196.5 This week 194.5 This surgery is definitely life changing - so glad I did this for myself & my family. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Last week 198.5 Today 196.5 Yoo-hoo! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hang in there - I'm still new to this so its still coming off easier than you guys that have been doing this for awhile. You're my inspiration - don't give up!

Are you taking a PPI?What is a PPI?Sorry I looked it up My dr gave me some but I didn't take but for the first few weeks. I could tell I needed it for reflux/heartburn but those symptoms quit pretty soon. Now it's just rumbling & I do feel hungry I thought it was from not eating much at one time. Just every 2 hours my body is ready for "more" & thank goodness my "more" is with good choices of Protein Did you have same symptoms & find out it was some sort of digestive thing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Excess acid can mimic hunger. You can try taking your PPI again for a week. It takes a couple of days to work but see if it curbs your hunger. Same thing with Water, add a little more if you can. If you are dehydrated sometimes thirst signals are mistaken for hunger.Thank you!I will definitely try - I do drink lots so that's why I thought was hunger Starting back on PPI today Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Are you taking a PPI?What is a PPI?Sorry I looked it up My dr gave me some but I didn't take but for the first few weeks. I could tell I needed it for reflux/heartburn but those symptoms quit pretty soon. Now it's just rumbling & I do feel hungry I thought it was from not eating much at one time. Just every 2 hours my body is ready for "more" & thank goodness my "more" is with good choices of Protein Did you have same symptoms & find out it was some sort of digestive thing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Are you taking a PPI? What is a PPI?

Down from 200.5 to 198.5 3-1/2 mos post op & first time in 100ville in years I've been hungry ever since going on pre op diet. I don't know if it's still phantom hunger at this point. What I don't have is the cravings, so as long as I eat a healthy snack/meal then I'm fine. I'm very busy in January due to work schedule but look forward to some exercise time in February. I would have never said that pre-op Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm also still learning I haven't been able to stomach the Protein shake in awhile so I'm going to try one for Breakfast in the morning. I've been going to the gym several times a week but January is my busiest work time with taxes & year end. So I'll literally be doing squats in the hallway trying to get exercise worked in the schedule Thanks to all of you for the motivation! Sleeved. 9/21/16 Highest weight 251 Surgery weight 248 Current weight 200.5 Goal in 12 weeks - 175 would be GREAT!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm looking forward to this I'm only 3 mos out from my sleeve but really have no one that I talk to about my diet & status I think I'm doing really good but it's almost too good to be true. I'm afraid that one week or month I'm going to just stop loosing, even though I watch what I eat I look forward to hearing from everyone & finding out what my real challenges are going to be Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This thread has such great info Thanks everyone for the info! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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My doctor actually encouraged the Patches. I haven't had blood work done yet but with my seasoned surgeon suggesting them I think everything will be good. The patches have extra Calcium & also Biotin for your hair. I'm 3-1/2 weeks out & have had no side effects of that sort. I too had regrets but in the last week things have been much better. Just listen to your body and don't try to over do before you're ready. Hang in there - I truly believe we made the right decision! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats on job well done You are definitely an inspiration! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App