Nynandra

I bet you are building muscle too. Stair climbing really builds up the legs and booty. I'm 3.5 months out and I've had several stalls. They are very frustrating but I just keep following plan, journal everything and exercising. My clothes are getting smaller and the weight is coming off so I'm satisfied; However, I may only lose 5 lbs a month now. I would definitely measure yourself or go by what your clothes are showing you, instead of just the scale. You can do this!

Everyone goes through a stall here and there. I'm 7 months out from my surgery and I've hit several stalls sling the way. Some that lasted 5 or 6 days. Your body will do this and it's normal and then you'll start losing weight again. Dint panic and stay on track. Remember Journaling your foods is really important to keep track of what you're eating. Sounds like you're doing everything right, so just give it a little bit.

there's really nothing you can do once it starts falling out. There are things that might help the new hair come in, though (like Biotin - some people claim it helps, anyway...)

I am 8 weeks out and have increases heart rate after every meal. I don't eat sweets or unhealthy foods. I thought it might be dumping but I'm not eating anything that should case it. Anyone else have this?

I totally agree with you about the water! It is so difficult to get in 64oz plus all your Protein and food. Sometimes I drink water in the middle of the night when I wake up to go to the bathroom. I drink about 40 to 50oz per day I believe. Our stomachs are so small now that it is nearly impossible.
It also takes me about 1 to 2 hours to eat a meal but I wouldn't trade this new way of living in for nothing lol. It's definitely a change. And you are so welcome about the lotion. I hope it works for you 😊

Vitamin D deficiency also causes dry skin so keep that in mind if Water and lotions do not help.

You're so welcome! 👍🏾😊..I use Creamy Cocoa Butter by Assured. The most interesting thing is it's from Dollar Tree and it works so great for my skin.

You're so welcome!😊

Thank you!!! Going to the dollar store!

I am applying lotion all the time. It is awful. The worst is my back where i can't reach to put lotion. It itches something terrible.

My skin has been really dry too. I'm not reaching my Water goals so that probably has something to do with it. Its so hard to drink all the water because it takes so long to eat and then Im so full. I sip throughout the day but find myself drink only 30-40 oz of water a day. Maybe I''l just try to drink 8 oz of water at once on a schedule instead of sipping throughout the day.
Anyway, I'm going to try this lotion too. Thanks!

Yayyyy! Congratulations..The pain will go away eventually but just take it easy. 👍🏾😊

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Love them! They are 20 grams of Protein instead of the 30 in their other shakes but they go down smooth , no chunks, and actually taste like apple cinnamon oatmeal.

Omg I don’t even want to think about that! One time of the foamies was enough for me. 🤮

I had mine on Monday Feb 15.... Im fine.. just a lil sore on one of the incisions on my belly.

Hello everyone!😄..I had my gastric sleeve done on February 4. Everything went great. My abdomen is still somewhat sore though

You're so welcome! 👍🏾😊..I use Creamy Cocoa Butter by Assured. The most interesting thing is it's from Dollar Tree and it works so great for my skin.

They are good and smooth. No chunks at all. You are going to enjoy it. They are not too sweet or too bland. It's just right

Thank you Nynandra........I knew I wouldn’t be able to get it down if chunky and didn’t want to go through that expense if it was chunky.

Apple cinnamon is delish!!!

Thank you for the info, Nynandra! I have tried other Premier shakes (love the bananas and cream!) but those oats ones are looking pretty good. Are they smooth or chunky? I hadn’t thought about heating one.

Looking to add some variety to my Protein Shake intake. They sound good but I wonder if they’re strangely textured or overly sweet. Anyone try them? TIA

editing: the name is Premier Protein with Oats

Im with you Nicassa! my surgery is Tuesday. I did everything else, but I just have to my covid 19 test then its on for 7am tuesday monday morning! Im stoked! I only had a week to prep, but to be honest with you, I was supposed to start thursday, and I started friday! lol, its lent season and I just had to get them snowcrabs, crawfish and boiled shrimps in! lol, Im good now. on popsicles, fairlife chocalate, Water and Bone Broth. I lost 6lbs just that quick! I was 245 when I weighed in wednesday and as for today, Im 239 real time. Im cannot believe this! so if Im losing doing this, I can just imagine after the surgery! wow

Oh yes I have experienced very dry skin after vsg surgery. I am 3 weeks post op. I have to apply lotion more often than before.