catho72

I felt absolutely horrible for two weeks after (and I don't consider myself a wimp). I wasn't hungry at all, in fact, the smell of things made me gag. I had to force myself to drink water/broth/jello and after a week the Protein shakes and eat mushies. Because of the lack of calories, I had NO energy. I could barely move off the recliner for a week. My husband did all of the cooking. Honestly, I thought I'd feel much better than I did. People on this message board said it was a much easier recovery than from a C-section (I've had three) so I was expecting to snap back quickly. I can't stress enough....have a backup plan! Despite how bad I felt after the surgery, I'd do it again in a heartbeat! :thumbup: Good luck with your surgery!

I usually eat a few ounces of cheese or a Yoplait yogurt or a bowl of Cinnamon Roll oatmeal with a spoonful of peanut butter (I read about adding the PB on these boards...it's very tasty!). Every once in a while, I'll have a bowl of Raisin Bran or Special K.

I started losing my hair at the three month mark. It was coming out in clumps when I applied shampoo, conditioner and product or when I combed/brushed it or just even slept. Not to make light of cancer patients, but I felt like a chemotherapy patient. It stopped coming out in such large amounts after a couple of months. The hair loss was very noticable....in fact, my hairstylist mentioned that my hair's texture has completely changed. The hairs are now growing back. I have many Patches of two-inch-long hairs all along my hairline, part and pretty much everywhere. I changed to a shampoo/conditioner that was meant for weak hair. I also took Biotin about three times a week. When I asked my surgeon about the hair loss, he said it was a result of rapid weight loss. He also said the hair WILL grow back. The funny thing about taking biotin is that it accelerated the hair growth on my legs, armpits and bikini area (TMI?). Good times......:tongue2:

Congratulations! :frown:

Good luck! I have no regrets!

I am always standing up when I get my fills. The doctor also makes me take one step over so I'm positioned in front of the fluoroscopy after he inserts the needle. The first time I had a fill, the dr explained how it works. I'm not a fan of needles and didn't like the idea of walking (OK stepping over) with a needle hanging out of my belly. Once I did it, it was no big deal! My doctor doesn't use the numbing cream....he just sticks it in after pressing down to locate the port. I felt queasy the first time and still don't enjoy it but it's tolerable. Good luck!!!

I DID try goo gone...it didn't work very well. What worked for me was using plain old soap and water on a washcloth. I also picked at it while I was in the shower every day.

Thanks! I hope everyone has the same results, too! Thanks a lot! Thanks! Good luck with your recovery. I had a tough first few weeks but I would have the surgery again in a heartbeat! Too funny! Thanks! Congrats on your weight loss! 25 lbs in three weeks is incredible! Thanks!! Last night I went to Sears to find a new bra...not a pleasant experience to say the least. Anyway, I tried on an awesome pair of Lands End jeans. A size 12 fit!!!! Woo hoo!!! The only downside was the jeans cost $60. I refuse to spend that kind of money on clothes until I'm at my goal, no matter how good they make my butt look!

They completely cover my navel! It's not quite the look I'm going for in 2009! :Dancing_wub: Thanks! You can do it! They sure do! Thanks! I am! I never thought they'd ever fit again. I was going to throw them away many times! Sure glad I didn't!

I've lost 75 lbs and have gone from a wide to a regular width. My daughter commented I have veiny feet now. Thanks for noticing, dear!