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Dorian    683

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Thought I'd share a picture of my Valentines; my hubby and great nephews! They are just over 3 months old now.♥♥

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deaddemmama    474

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Felt like saying enough already ALONG TIME AGO! But I will do what it takes to feel better! Thanks for the thoughts!

We should talk, Dori...I've been in chronic pain for 15 years..I get wanting to be done, now. Message me,babe.

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hockeymumzie    181

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Thanks! Don't know what I'd do without the support and kind words from my friends here!

So sorry to hear about your back. Between my neck and back I could scream. Therapy two times a week and my surgery was in 2011. If I work with anything above my shoulders my neck seizes up. I may be looking for another job soon because of it. Grrrrrrr.

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Dorian    683

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So sorry to hear about your back. Between my neck and back I could scream. Therapy two times a week and my surgery was in 2011. If I work with anything above my shoulders my neck seizes up. I may be looking for another job soon because of it. Grrrrrrr.

Nice to know I'm not the only one! I was supposed to start therapy by now but they won't let me until after this mylegram on Thursday.

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hockeymumzie    181

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Nice to know I'm not the only one! I was supposed to start therapy by now but they won't let me until after this mylegram on Thursday.

My thing is I just don't listen. I lifted a sign that was too heavy and my pt Dr is going to kill me Monday.

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deaddemmama    474

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Ok, I've lost 130 lb. I'm wearing a size 10 pants and medium shirt. I really think I want to stop losing now, but I'm still not eating enough. I guess it would be nice to have another 10b cushion when / if I regain, but I don't want to look sic, either. Carbs really bother my stomach unless they're complex, so adding more carbs isn't the answer...any ideas?

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ajustice    484

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Ok, I've lost 130 lb. I'm wearing a size 10 pants and medium shirt. I really think I want to stop losing now, but I'm still not eating enough. I guess it would be nice to have another 10b cushion when / if I regain, but I don't want to look sic, either. Carbs really bother my stomach unless they're complex, so adding more carbs isn't the answer...any ideas?

Interested in what others have to say as I'm right in the same place as u. Congrats on the amazing loss!!! We April folks have came so far!!!!

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Cherryhair    88

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Can't wait to be where you all are-is it naive to think that you could probably just add a cup of ice cream after dinner (will provide a little extra calcium)

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Dorian    683

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Ok, I've lost 130 lb. I'm wearing a size 10 pants and medium shirt. I really think I want to stop losing now, but I'm still not eating enough. I guess it would be nice to have another 10b cushion when / if I regain, but I don't want to look sic, either. Carbs really bother my stomach unless they're complex, so adding more carbs isn't the answer...any ideas?

Don't have that problem and probably won't ever. My starting weight was so much higher than most of you. I could lose 70 more to be where you are! God that sounds awful! I would talk to your nutritionist or maybe a more experienced rny'er will chime in. Could you add another Protein shake or two during the day? It would give you more calories. Good luck my friend!

Edited by Dorian

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deaddemmama    474

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I hope you don't all think I was being a whiner about losing weight; that wasn't my intention at all, it's just that people are starting to ask if Im sick, and a size 10 on a 5'10" body us enough.Didn't nean to be insensitive.

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Scorpion11    99

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Hello post-ops!! Congrats to everyone!! Keep up the great job!!

I'm a November 24, 2013 WLS. Seeking advise on what worked for you, did you get weak/fatigue and hair loss, Any suggestions.

My progress:

WLS 11/14/13

SW 266

CW 233

GW 165

I'm averaging 2 lbs per week, no exercise due to knee injury/pain. Doctor is happy with my progress. I'm too, my battle is to have enough energy to function upon getting up to hey ready to drive to work and get through the day.

Issues I've been experiencing feeling tired, fatigue and exhausted. I eat all my water/ meals/proteins/vitamins and average 600 to 900 calories daily, try to eat more to get energy levels up, helps some days.

I'm 3 months as of Friday 2/14/14 and I've stated losing globs of hair especially after I Shampoo. So I'm washing every other day. I was expecting this may happen, but so emotionally distressing and nerve wrecking to see it come out so much so quickly. I'm totally freaked out. Praying it slows down soon.

Anyone else feeling exhausted and losing your hair?? When goes the Hair loss stop?? Is it growing back??!

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terry1118    1,274

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Ok, I've lost 130 lb. I'm wearing a size 10 pants and medium shirt. I really think I want to stop losing now, but I'm still not eating enough. I guess it would be nice to have another 10b cushion when / if I regain, but I don't want to look sic, either. Carbs really bother my stomach unless they're complex, so adding more carbs isn't the answer...any ideas?

Have cheese as a snack. Higher fat and calorie, but still has Protein and Calcium. I love cheddar and there are so many different flavors available. I've had horseradish, smokey bacon, cranberry, buffalo hot, habenero, and am currently eating chipotle cheddar. Brie is delicious - I like it melted and eat it with a spoon. There are so many other cheese options, too.

I'd still like to lose 10 more pounds by summer so I don't eat a lot of cheese but I do have one oz every day for my snack. :-)

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terry1118    1,274

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Hello post-ops!! Congrats to everyone!! Keep up the great job!!

I'm a November 24, 2013 WLS. Seeking advise on what worked for you, did you get weak/fatigue and hair loss, Any suggestions.

My progress:

WLS 11/14/13

SW 266

CW 233

GW 165

I'm averaging 2 lbs per week, no exercise due to knee injury/pain. Doctor is happy with my progress. I'm too, my battle is to have enough energy to function upon getting up to hey ready to drive to work and get through the day.

Issues I've been experiencing feeling tired, fatigue and exhausted. I eat all my water/ meals/proteins/vitamins and average 600 to 900 calories daily, try to eat more to get energy levels up, helps some days.

I'm 3 months as of Friday 2/14/14 and I've stated losing globs of hair especially after I Shampoo. So I'm washing every other day. I was expecting this may happen, but so emotionally distressing and nerve wrecking to see it come out so much so quickly. I'm totally freaked out. Praying it slows down soon.

Anyone else feeling exhausted and losing your hair?? When goes the Hair loss stop?? Is it growing back??!

I'm 9 months out. I haven't had any problems with feeling tired or exhaustion. My hair started falling out at 4 months post-op. I was losing hair like crazy. My hair is straight and baby-fine. I ended up going with a short chin-length hairstyle to make my thinning hair less obvious. I've noticed in the last two weeks that suddenly I don't seem to be losing any more hair. Yay!! Now it should begin filling back in but that takes a very long time to be noticeable. Maybe by summer or fall my hair will have visibly improved. :-)

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Dorian    683

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I hope you don't all think I was being a whiner about losing weight; that wasn't my intention at all, it's just that people are starting to ask if Im sick, and a size 10 on a 5'10" body us enough.Didn't nean to be insensitive.

Didn't think that at all my friend! It is a real issue that many face after surgery! I tried to Google the issue and didn't really find anything helpful either. I wish some of the long term rny'ers would chime in. Maybe ask DL or post in another area cuz I'm interested. Now go and eat something!! ;) Hugs!

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Dorian    683

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Have cheese as a snack. Higher fat and calorie, but still has Protein and Calcium. I love cheddar and there are so many different flavors available. I've had horseradish, smokey bacon, cranberry, buffalo hot, habenero, and am currently eating chipotle cheddar. Brie is delicious - I like it melted and eat it with a spoon. There are so many other cheese options, too.

I'd still like to lose 10 more pounds by summer so I don't eat a lot of cheese but I do have one oz every day for my snack. :-)

Good idea!

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