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Sometimes when they do a sleeve, they also repair a hiatal hernia (a little extra space where your esophagus passes through your diaphragm) ...it's pretty common. Reason I brought it up, is that the hernia repair will often cause deferred nerve pain that you feel in your shoulder. How weird is that? But yeah...the neck and shoulder pain you're experiencing might be nerve pain from that region. I had it, too...and I know it's miserable. Walking helped the rest of me feel better quicker...and alternating hot and cold packs on my shoulders helped. I think I liked hot the best. Pain went away after a few days....got a little better each day. I know it's miserable. Wishing you the best.

Stabb....did you have a hernia repair?

Man, I bet! I remember mine made me feel pretty rough...I think I ate nothing but cottage cheese for a month! Got it out and felt SO much better. Good luck!

Ok... Just before surgery you were 269...and you would still have a normal BMI at 145 (as a 5'4" person)....so your total excess weight on the day of surgery was about 124 pounds. People vary...a lot. Stalls happen...a lot. Not because you're doing anything wrong, but because people are just a little biologically different...and can react to the stress of rapid weight loss with some defense mechanisms. It's important to trust the process and stay consistent. It's maddening. The average person loses about 18% of their excess weight in the first month. 18% of 124....is about 22 pounds. After that, each month, the average person loses less. At around 6 months, the average person will have lost about 50% of their excess weight...or in your case...about 62 pounds. Sounds to me like you're losing at a reasonable, pretty average rate. Best wishes!

I just said to hell with it and started using Lady Rogaine as a preventative....my hair is looking better than it has since my 20's.

That's frogs!

What was your presurgical weight, your weight day of surgery, and your goal weight?

Supposedly, you make a smoothy with almond milk, frozen banana, and chocolate peanut butter cricket powder. I'll give ya'll the report after I try it:)

Jess if I ever need fitness training advice, you are one of the first people I'd ask. You're a treasure of experience and insight in that particular topic. How weird is this? My dog training club does dog yoga....where you do poses with your puppy. It's sort of hysterical, and probably couldn't be called real yoga....but everyone laughs a lot and the dogs seem to enjoy it:) Some good stretches.

Damn the bad luck. So sorry Jessibird. Wishing you a speedy recovery and no more complications!

There's no physical reason why you can't eat them.....but they're a dreadful food choice. If it's something you want to take a couple of bites of once in a blue moon, you might find a way to work it into a healthy day's eating. If you think you're going to want to eat full servings of them, or will have problems stopping after just a couple of bites...you might want to reconsider reintroducing them. Refined high glycemic carbs will cause sugar spikes, insulin spikes, and this triggers rebound hunger. They're also not nutritionally dense....not much fiber, not a lot of nutrients. They're kinda like a candy bar. Pretty empty. A couple of bites once in a while....wouldn't be world ending....but if it's a temptation that is more of a hassle to avoid overindulging in.... than something you can enjoy in moderation...maybe skip it? Best wishes either way you go:)

People are people...they're gonna think weird crap about everything. As the song goes....you can't please everyone, so you gotta please yourself. My loose skin is goofy. Yep, I look a little like melted cheese. LOL But I look dang good in clothes these days, and even a bathing suit...so that's pretty cool:) My hubby is all about thinner me...then again...he was all about fatter me, too...so that hasn't changed much. In new relationships, I can see where it could be awkward, but people are pretty understand really. Everyone has something, you know? Cleanliness is no issue. Just shower. And ultimately, if it bothers you....there's skin surgery somewhere down the road if you want it. It's kind of a nonissue for me. Others might feel different.

75 calories....8.5g of protein. Sustainable and tasty (I'm told...I'll find out soon) Hell, I'll eat crickets. Why not? https://www.amazon.com/Cricket-Protein-Powder-Chocolate-Smoothies/dp/B014ER1AD0/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_325_lp_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=BZ9VQTZB21K79FHP0T4S&th=1

Meh...to each their own. I'm not a pork rind fan, though, I think my grandma liked them? My kid is bringing me some cricket flour tonight. Protein flour made from ground up dried crickets:) Some people will think that's disgusting. I'm kinda into trying this kinda weirdness. Bugs are certainly sustainable and have a lot of protein and fiber:)

I think the post op liquid diet is easier....because you have a sense of accomplishment:) Also...because that light at the end of the tunnel is getting closer and closer:) Lot of people go through that unreal feeling...sort of....what the hell? It's done? Seriously? LOL. It's like Christmas....this HUGE lead up...and suddenly you're on the other side sitting in the wrapping paper. Did anyone catch the license plate on that reindeer? it's kinda...stunning. Glad you're feeling well, Fluffy. Keep on keeping on:) Yay! You did it!

Wow,...you have a serious plate full of responsibilities there! Munchkins are a lot of work...and being a sharp student on top of it...takes an amazing amount of energy. And it's so easy to get spread too thin and get wiped out by everything that needs to get done when the kids are small. So been there:) Please don't be down on yourself. You're pulling up and you're taking action....that is awesome! You should feel proud of that. Just keep trying every day. That's all anyone can ask of you. Do your best. Speaking of proud....3.8gpa smartypants...that's a terrific accomplishment! On top of running after kiddos and working on some special needs....that's a lot. I think you need to have a heart to heart with your partner, and get some help so you can have more time to take care of yourself. Put some of those skinny family members to work helping out. LOL:) Nothing I'm saying here is much help...but know that most of us reading this are pulling for you and get it. You're not alone.

Homemade pea soup with homemade whole wheat bread:) Healthy Carbalicious:)

Mine, too. I've been munching on all my favorite veggies, seed, nuts, the works. So far no issues....long may that last:)

Man, I keep learning stuff:) Thanks

I'm good:) Had my three month post op appointment today a couple weeks early due to some scheduling issues. All my labs came back great and I'm down almost 70 pounds:) So...a really good day! Liquid diet was SO HARD for me...I feel your pain:) By the end of the post surgical clear fluids....chicken broth tasted like chicken armpit. LOL.....God I'm glad to be done with that part:) Best wishes!

Your profile shows your surgery was in November. I was sleeved in December and have absolutely no food restrictions per my doc and nutrtionist. I've been eating raw veggies for weeks. I think you'll be fine:) I'm weirdly curious about this...does anyone else have veggie restrictions 3-4 months out? It's bizarre how different the different programs are.

When was your surgery, Tealael?

I eat 6 little 200 calorie meals each day. My group counts calories and wants us at 1000-1200 calories each day, recorded in a food journal. if you don't have a gym...try a Fitbit or other Fitness tracker. Walking is awesome, and you can do it anywhere:)

Give you doctor's office a call. Can't hurt to let them know you're experiencing this and get their advice. Particularly if it's affecting your ability to eat.

Ya know, Barbie, I could continue to illustrate what I think the problem is here......but I think you're doing a great job without my help. So...i'm just gonna go do something different:)