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You can go the natural route: Goldenseal as antibiotic/antiviral and Vitamin C (high doses) & Echinacea for immune support. Probiotics (commercial form or kimchi/sauerkraut/kombucha) to return gut microbiotic balance Check mineral levels (zinc is used in a lot of natural cold remedies) Protective medicinal teas (research heavily first) Switching your diet up (organic, non GMO, gluten free, vegetarian, raw, etc. to see if there is a difference) Eliminate allergens (food and environmental like carrageenan and mold) Ponder if it's stress or work related (certain jobs can make you ill through constant exposure to XYZ) Run these ideas past your primary doctor/bariatric team and see what they think. Ask to be tested for everything that can cause chronic illness as well. (Don't forget STIs) Safe Journey!

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That is completely brag worthy! 🎉Congrats 🎉 Do you feel the difference also?

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Abso -f'ing- lutely 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

CONGRATS!!! -109lbs is amazing progress

Yes and instead of the guile, I thought let's have some fun and just openly ask for it...

I'll kick it off. Me at my smartest vs me at my cutest lol

Are you showing any complications or ill effects like malnutrition or do you think you've lost too much for another reason?

More Water and Salads.

The only exercise that I'm getting 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

You all sound like awesome people ! I will try to go through and friend everyone again but if I missed you, friend me!

I decided to cancel the dates with the people I met in person and try another date with the one I went on several dates with (and was self sabotaging, I admit it), and it turns out it was a fantastic choice. We had the most in common and when I began to relax, things fell into place.

Fantastic!

Totally normal

It's rough out there, try to stay earnest, vigilant and willing.

Currently: Boo'd Up

I remember discussing my reasons/thoughts about surgery and life after. I was honest but cautious (didn't want to send redflags that didn't exist, or seem unwilling to contemplate anything further) But I was completely myself. Safe Journey!

Hugs and Safe Journey!

Congrats and plan for it to stay off!

Broths, teas and warm drinks help considerably!

Don't stress, it is highly unlikely that it is fat. Plenty of things effect the numbers on the scale. Fat gain and loss is really what we are all watching for, because it is unnecessary storage. Other fluctuations will happen regularly. Kudos on catching the pattern and repairing it quickly. (I gain and lose every month. The joys of womanhood lol) Safe Journey!

When you go in for your final appt, let the office manager or surgeon know you want to be scheduled ASAP when approved. Even that you will take a cancellation date if someone drops out (if you are really in a rush) Safe Journey!

Around 60 days to make it steadily to the required amount daily

Yogurt, nuts , cheese crisps, protein bars, tea, plain coffees and water.