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Hey Cassy ~ I think the hair thing is from losing so much weight so fast. It happened to me but it has stopped and my hair is growing back. How far are you on the Couch to 5K? I have been doing this too. I never thought I would be able to run again!

The Couch to 5K program is a running program that helps people learn how to run. I know that sounds silly but I don't know how to run a 5k. I hate running with a passion but my husband and I thought it would be a fun goal. Not a resolution but a goal. Here is the website - Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan I will probably go walking/running today but I am officially starting tomorrow. There is another gal on our board Jenn who is doing this too. Want to join us? Maybe we can start a thread so we can support each other as we run!

Teri, Isn't the fill thing so frustrating? I just want them to fill me up with a garden hose or something. I am really hoping this is the last fill I need for awhile. I hate getting them. Fills hurt so badly. I hope you get your 4th next week too!!

Perhaps it is from fluids. When I have had the flu I have lost major amounts of Fluid, which makes me lose between 10-12 pounds. As soon as I started eating and drinking normally again I will gain that weight back. I am glad you are feeling better. The flu is horrible!

I am down a little over 40 pounds. I have had 3 fills and going for my 4th next week. They just can't seem to get me tight enough. I am starting to freak out about this. What if I went through this whole process and they can't find my sweet spot. Has that ever happened? I can eat way more than one cup of food and my will power isn't so great. Part of the reason I am in this position. LOL So frustrating! Is anyone else sick of protein shakes? OMG! I can barely drink them everyday. It isn't the flavor but the fact I have to drink 3 a day. I have been swimming everyday, doing Bikram yoga, and on Monday I am starting the Couch to 5K program! My husband and I are going to do the 5K thing together. We thought it would be a fun way to exercise together. Hope everyone else is doing well!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!:confused::thumbup::cursing::thumbup:

It has been awhile since I have been on the board. Life has gotten crazy. I am down a little over 40 pounds since surgery on the 24th. I have been getting fills done in Olympia, WA. It is about a 2 hour drive from Portland. The fills are 375 (150 if you have to go back for a tweak). I have had 3 fills and no real restriction. I am going up again on Jan. 7th for my 4th fill. I am going to tell them to fill me up with a garden hose! I am really tired of not feeling restriction. I don't eat as much as I did before the surgery but I want what I paid for, ya know. Sometimes my willpower just isn't there and I eat more than 1 cup of food at a sitting. How is everyone doing on their Protein shakes? Don't you wish there was a protein pill?!? LOL Hope all my Dr. K samurai's are doing well!!:shades_smile::thumbup::confused::thumbup:

Hi Everyone! So, it is that time of year where the Snacks and goodies are everywhere. Is anyone else having a hard time saying "no" to all the Cookies and sweets? I am trying to be good but being a baker and cake decorator doesn't help me either. LOL I'll admit it - I have a had a few cookies here and there. Anyone else?

Paula told me to follow the Atkins diet. I had no bread, rice, potatoes, sugar, flour, pasta, etc. for a month (He told me only 10 days but I wasn't taking any chances). I followed the diet to the letter. I only lost 4-5 pounds. I was so nervous my liver was going to be fatty that I came up with a new phobia term "liverphobia". I was completely freaked out. When I met with Dr. K before my surgery he said I would be fine. Any weight loss is going to help make your liver okay for surgery. Just make sure you are following the diet they recommended to you. If you are nervous you can cut out all carbs for the next few days. Follow the Phase 1 of the Atkins diet. All protein, No Carbs. Good luck! I can't wait to hear all about your surgery. You are going to do fantastic!!

Deb, I know you are on mushy food but I have found something that works! I peel an apple and eat about 4 slices. It is the only thing I have found (except for that other thing we discussed. yuck!) that works really well.

Figuring out what to eat after the Soup phase is so hard. I am still pretty much eating mushy food. I am allowed real food now but I am in hurry. I tried to eat a turkey wrap and it got stuck! So, then I tried to wash it down with a gulp of crystal light. Huge mistake. I swear to god I thought I was suffocating. It seriously felt like I was drowning. I need to remember to take smaller bits and chew, chew, chew! Don't worry about the losing pounds so much right now. We are still healing from surgery. Once we get our fills we will be on our way to Skinnyville! Are you going back to Dr. K for all of your fills? I have found a doctor here in Washington I am going to use. He charges 375 for x-ray fills. I figure by the time I pay for airplane ticket, rental car, and airport parking it all works out to be the same price.

I don't get all my liquids either. When are we suppose to drink them? We can't drink before or after meals and we are suppose to sip on protein shakes! Gross! LOL I find myself living on a cup of coffee in the morning and crystal light the rest of the day. Whoops! I am not sure Dr. K would approve. LOL

Has anyone here used Pacific Surgical for their fills? I had my surgery done in CO and don't want to fly back & forth for fills. Pacific Surgical sent me all their info and their fills are reasonably priced compared to OHSU. Would love to get your thoughts.

I am in a panic! This morning I was leaning over picking up toys off the floor and I swear I heard a "pop, pop, pop" sound. It didn't really hurt but it freaked me out. I feel the same now. There isn't any new pain but I am completely freaked out that I ripped all my stitches out. Is that possible? I mean I was just picking up toys. OMG!:w00t::scared2::eek::scared2::scared2::scared2::scared2:

Did your bump go down too?

I am sorry I have so many questions. I feel like such a pain in the butt! Will the scar tissue go down? When we lose all the weight will we be able to see the port? Frank is named after Frankenstein. I feel like a the monster because I have this contraption in me. :lol::thumbup::cool2: I didn't name the band. For some reason I connected with Frank more! :tt2::lol: Did anyone else name theirs?