Ok everyone since we are getting close to December I figured I would go ahead and start us up a post op thread

I had surgery on Dec16th . Looking for a support group that is about the same time out as me.

Are you exercising at all? Sometimes it helps getting metabolism going. I know stalls are frustrating' date=' but I'm sure inches are disappearing. Keep your chin up, it will come off. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Exercising at a gym? No. I live in the country and my days are busy from early till late. Yesterday, I loaded 60 40lb bags off a trailer and today I was moving hay all morning to our chicken coop. At least 1/2 my day involves that kind of work. I have a treadmill. Do u think I need to do that too?

When I was in the hospital week ago they did it. I was fuming. I called the cops and they came out and said it is a civil matter so they can't do anything. Monday morn at 8am I will b on my lawyers doorstep. I want all and what ever charge can b brought against them' date=' I'm sure soon to be ex was in on it; during my surgery time he took 3 weeks leave from AF to obviously help. He hasn't been awarded the house as of yet. All contents in side were mine as well as occupancy of the house right now. As of now, the house is mine and my daughters. So other that breaking a restraining order, there is breaking and entrering, violations if court orders. When the cops told me its a civil matter and then asked if there is anything else I needed, I said "a gun w 2 bullets" so yes, I was more than fuming.

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Oh my gosh! I am so sorry you have to deal with something so terrible!

Thank you!! This helps a lot and so has all of the other posts!! It's hard not to stress about it' date=' but I'm trying my best!!![/quote']

I know what you mean, my nails and hair mean a lot to me. I am taking biotin myself and trying to drink a lot of water and get the protein in too. I bought a Nioxin kit with a shampoo, conditioner and hair serum from CosmoProf the other day. It was on sale for $16.99. Very reasonable, esp. since I'm able to avoid the up-charges from the salons because i have a license. Hopefully it works.

I've lost 50 lbs as of this morning and 60 lbs total. Happy Dance!

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Congrats, sounds like you've been working pretty hard on other things besides sending out those e-mails! I doubt you needed it but it mIght have given you some good juju!

I'm afraid I'm gonna jump on that bandwagon, that is if you have the time and don't mind sending another, mine's sunshynne4k@aol.com Please and thank you!

Did anyone say they tried coffee and drank it? I got that folgers 1/2 the caffeine that i want to drink. Going to try it in the morning. I dont put sugar in it. I only use that sugar free creamer

I can't drink it anymore, tastes funky. I also only use ff flavored creamer. I've only tried decaf since surgery, but I liked it fine pre-surgery as well. I'm strictly a decaf tea drinker now (except when I treat myself to a chai tea with soy milk from Starbucks or some other such place). Yum!!

Congrats' date=' sounds like you've been working pretty hard on other things besides sending out those e-mails! I doubt you needed it but it mIght have given you some good juju! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I'm afraid I'm gonna jump on that bandwagon, that is if you have the time and don't mind sending another, mine's sunshynne4k@aol.com Please and thank you![/quote']

Done!

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Congrats' date=' sounds like you've been working pretty hard on other things besides sending out those e-mails! I doubt you needed it but it mIght have given you some good juju! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I'm afraid I'm gonna jump on that bandwagon, that is if you have the time and don't mind sending another, mine's sunshynne4k@aol.com Please and thank you![/quote']

Thank you! I think everyone is working at this just as hard as me. It's a new lifestyle that has its ups and downs. We just have to keep working at it and it will work. Keep up the hard work!

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Exercising at a gym? No. I live in the country and my days are busy from early till late. Yesterday' date=' I loaded 60 40lb bags off a trailer and today I was moving hay all morning to our chicken coop. At least 1/2 my day involves that kind of work. I have a treadmill. Do u think I need to do that too?[/quote']

I'm no personal trainer and don't have a clue what works and what doesn't. I would think 1/2 your day is busy enough. The only thing I will mention is when I'm on the treadmill, my heart rate is at a level that is suggested for burning fat.

I burn 345 calories in 45 minutes. I walk at a 3.0 speed on treadmill. I have been increasing my speed gradually over the past 3 weeks. So, do I say to you get on your treadmill? I would give it a try. it doesn't have to be 45 minutes. Start at 20 minutes and add time as you go. See if this gets the weight moving. Good luck and even if you only get on once a week, it's a step in the right direction.

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How many calories are you eating a day? Can u give an idea of what you eat in a day? The tiny loss I had is back and after 2 weeks, from seeing the nut, I'm in the no weight loss category still. I eat enough salad for a whole hutch of rabbits!! Still 600 or less calories a day. That nut visit cost me 75. Grrrr. I am so proud for you!![/quote']

I hit a stall for 3 wks and couldn't figure out why. I was getting 600 calories a day, so I called my nutrionist and she told me to up my calories, that I wasn't getting enough. I now get between 800- 1000 a day and I am steadily losing 4 pounds a week. Hope this helps :-)

Can you please send me a copy of the protein list too?? Crystal.dughman@yahoo.com...thanks for doing all of this!!

Can you please send me a copy of the protein list too?? Crystal.dughman@yahoo.com...thanks for doing all of this!!

Done!

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I had surgery on Dec16th . Looking for a support group that is about the same time out as me. I

You've come to the right place, Harwood. Feel free to post any and all questions and observations. You'll get a lot of support no matter what you are needing. Welcome!

Drinking coffee oh its so good its the Folgers 1/2 caffeine and i used the sugar free french vanilla cream. No sugar, it tastes so good. Slowly sipping.

I'm no personal trainer and don't have a clue what works and what doesn't. I would think 1/2 your day is busy enough. The only thing I will mention is when I'm on the treadmill' date=' my heart rate is at a level that is suggested for burning fat.

I burn 345 calories in 45 minutes. I walk at a 3.0 speed on treadmill. I have been increasing my speed gradually over the past 3 weeks. So, do I say to you get on your treadmill? I would give it a try. it doesn't have to be 45 minutes. Start at 20 minutes and add time as you go. See if this gets the weight moving. Good luck and even if you only get on once a week, it's a step in the right direction. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Thanks for the advice. I'm willing to try anything. I will work in some treadmill time and see if that helps. I'm willing to try anything to get things moving.