Hi February losers! I know we've got a great group in the pre-op sub forum, but now that we are on to week two, thought we should start the thread over here too! I see a few other Feb stragglers around so hopefully they can join here too.

I had my surgery on Monday 2/3. I'm down 10.5 as of one week. Not sure if this is a normal amount or not. I'm not getting in much calories, but do get in Protein of at least 50g per day (need to up this) and all my Water. I have a drain which still causes me pain. Other than that thing, I'm doing good on my incision and recovery. Today I start back up work, but thankfully it's from home and I just have to work on a laptop or computer.

So looking forward to the losing phase of this journey with you all and learning and growing from each other.

Edited February 10, 201412 yr by kimr

Hi all,

Glad everyone is doing pretty good. Yesterday was my worst day so far. Couldn't keep anything down; no food, no liquid. Took some papaya before bed and seems to have done the trick. Thank goodness.

New lifestyle is awesome! Since Feb 18th I'm down more than 88 ponds! :-)

Best I have felt in MANY years.

Keep up the good work everyone!

Sorry that you had a bad day but great news overall. So glad that you feel so good overall and congratulations on your weight loss.

Claire

Hi all,

Glad everyone is doing pretty good. Yesterday was my worst day so far. Couldn't keep anything down; no food, no liquid. Took some papaya before bed and seems to have done the trick. Thank goodness.

New lifestyle is awesome! Since Feb 18th I'm down more than 88 ponds! :-)

Best I have felt in MANY years.

Keep up the good work everyone!

Sullysrants

Great job on the weight loss!! Sorry last night was so rough, hope today is better.

Best wishes

Deanna

Oh my goodness.. I have a bald spot!!!.. I started out with thin hair all my life, so this doesn't surprise me that it's noticeable. I was just hoping to notice it around the six month mark vs. now. This is the one side effect that I knew was bound to happen and if it means that I'm getting healthier, I'm happy with it.

So here's to the new healthier balding me!! It will grow back I just need to make sure my weight doesn't come back!

Happy weight loss everyone

Deanna

Hi dreaming big. First of all I agree with the other responses - fluids and protein should be a high priority - both you and Clare might benefit from having at least one protein shake a day - both fluid and protein all at once : ) - at least until you can tolerate more solid protein. I really miss drinking with meals too - but I carry a water bottle with me all the time so I can sip in the car etc etc. Secondly - sorry to find out now that you're leaving Upstate New York. I live near Rochester, where are you? Hang in there - things will get better as your digestive tract settles down. Glad you're going to see your doc soon. I have had no problems in the last 2 weeks (I'm 3 months out now). Sometimes I wish I had more problems - eating is too darn easy for me now.

JanettH,

I am in the Watertown/Ft. Drum area

Claire - I just noticed that you've lost over 100 pounds already - that's fantastic! No wonder you're in danger of having a "wardrobe malfunction" in your swim suits! Our pool is open now so I swim nearly every day - like you, I love it. Just got back into a "new" old suit that was too tight for me - making progress!

Dreamingbig - you're in very upstate "Upstate NY" - beautiful area - we get up to the Thousand Islands occasionally.

Deanna - sorry about your bald patch. But you raise a good question for me - is hair loss inevitable or is it just a common side effect? When does it grow back? We're all about the same stage - how many of you have/expect to lose some hair? I'm faithfully eating my Protein in the hopes it won't happen to me : )

Sully - Don't know the papaya trick - did you eat the fruit or a derivative? Congrats on the great weight loss! Sounds as if I'm losing more slowly than some of you but I'm happy - I never lost 4 pounds a week for 3 months in my life before : )

Take care everyone!

Hi,

Yes I am worried about my hair too. I am sorry about your bald patch Deanna, that is not nice at all. My hair is one of the only things that I like about my appearance so I really hope my hair loss is minimal and short term. Like Janette I wonder whether it is something that happens to everyone, but just variable in amount and in duration. Like Janette I have also been focusing on Protein in case that makes a difference, although over here 40-50gms a day is considered to be really god and I know that most of you are being encouraged to have more than that. I must get back to the protein supplements when I get home again.

Mine is still ok at the moment but I know that others of you had surgery at the same time are starting to lose some hair. Like Janette I would like to know how things are now for you all.

No wardrobe malfunction as yet Janette, but I have to be careful!

Take care

Claire

JanetteH

I am the first to admit my protein intake needs much improvement. According to my doctor everyone experience some hair loss between three and six months. My hair has never been thick and has always had issues with breaking off so it doesn't surprise me that my loss is more noticeable than most. I applaud those of you that are able to get your protein in, I continue to struggle it just doesn't settle well. I liked the idea of making the protein shakes into ice cream and think I need to try it that way to see if it helps.

Deanna

OK - got to tell you all about my non-weight success stories:

- had to move the seat in my car forward 2 notches so I could reach the pedal

- one of my maxi dresses keeps tripping me; it's dropped another couple of inches because I'm not "filling it out" as much!

- I carry most of my weight in the middle (big tummy). When I sit in my recliner my stomach provides a very convenient shelf for my laptop or plate. Now I’ve lost over 50 lbs, the shelf is disappearing and today my computer slid onto the floor!! I’ll have to buy one of those lap desks or something : )

Keep losing everyone!

Janette

JanetteH

That's amazing! !! I love reading about the other success that everyone is having. It makes not seeing the scale move not so bad.

New wardrobe time

Best wishes

Deanna

Hi everyone,

It's been a while since I posted but I do keep up with each of you daily... I saw the surgeon today and all my labs were perfect. I'm down just under 60lbs so he was happy with that but I need to ramp up my exercise and walking. He said 6 miles a day!!! Sheesh I'm not sure if I can keep a pace for that far but I'm going to give it my best shot.

Well we're all happy losers right???

Tammy

Awesome work Thauki! I'm down about 50. Things are good.

Who else is on myfitnesspal? I'm scooterprincess

I'm tkauhi on MFP

MFP.. I'm momross1

yeay!! Now maybe I will utilize the app more consistently.

How do I add people?

Edited June 4, 201412 yr by ryn2bthin

I can't add through my phone app.

I think I dumped! I ate a protein bar that had sugar alcohol in it. I've had other things with a little sugar alcohol before and it makes me nauseous. And I've had this particular protein bar before, but today it took me over the edge. As soon as I ate it, I felt so sick (nauseous) and then I started to just feel icky. I had to put my head down on my desk at work a few times. After about an hour, I decided to go home early and boy am I glad I did. As soon as I started to get up and get ready to leave, I realized I was going to have a bad potty experience. Mad it home thankfully, and ran to the bathroom for an explosion! Sorry TMI. I feel fine now, but wow, that was crazy! So was that truly dumping? I think it was, but not having it happen before, I don't truly know!