Hi, got the date of Nov 24th....holy crap. Would love to have a buddy or group with the same date to chat with!

Thanks Shadow and Chicogirl.. you are right.. in my heart I know that this is better than anything I have ever done and I think you are correct that you drop so fast in the beginning that it warps your prospective about what is possible. I just got back from my first postop visit with my nutritionist and she gave me some good suggestions .. so I am feeling good about things today... plus did lose a pound... i know I shouldn't weight every day but......

That is a really helpful chart!!

I am so glad I found this topic. Of course it wasn't too hard since I, too, had my surgery on 11-24 . I've been feeling a little discouraged lately because of my stall. I lost 30 pounds within the first 3 1/2 weeks post-op. I'm now almost 8 weeks out and I've lost nothing since that loss (fortunately no gains either). What I've read here gives me hope that my RNY wasn't in vain. Thanks to you all!!

I'm still sitting at 175-4.8. I know it will pass. I know I need to exercise and know that this put me just 15lbs away from my high school weight. (FYI lapband in 2012, sleeved 11/24). Down 77lbs from 11/12/2012, 27 from sleeved date. But if I could drop 25 more. Hit 100down! I'd be so thrilled. Anyway not what I wanted to post about. Actually had an awful scare this week (men beware. Gonna talk nipples). This Last week noticed discoloration is both my nipples, and it didn't wash off! Made mistake of googling it. Panicked. Called dr who seemed to panic too. Saw her next morning. that was Wednesday. She got me in to radiology yesterday. (More panic. You only get in that fast if you are dying). Had mammo and it was perfectly clear. Thank God. I was writing my will. Now I'm referred to dermatology and Brest Clinic. But no panic. I look like I have a misshapen freckle on the center of each nipple? I've gone from a full C cup to an empty A cup with the weight loss. I nursed two big babies till they could wAlk. Plus take thyroid meds. Im 46. I'm now thinking the combo of all that has caused this. Idk. But now I'm guessing it's topical. Probably hormonal. I just hate waiting and wondering. I kept thinking this week how I'm finally a size I kinda like and now I have cancer. Damn irony. I almost didn't believe them when they said my mammo looked perfect. Has anyone else been through this

Hi Gang! How's everyone doing? I hope everyone is feeling good.

Let's do a light hearted topic... It has been over two months since our surgery. What is one of the positive things you have noticed?

I live in Center City Philadelphia. I work outside of the city so normally I drive to work. This week we had a meeting in the city. At the end of the meeting, I started walking to a street where I knew I could pick up a cab. The next thing I knew, I walked all the way home - - - 3.5 miles! It did not phase me one bit. And, it wasn't a conscious decision. I just started walking and the next thing I know I was home. It felt so good. No back aches, no knee soreness... Way cool!!!

Hi, well, I am at 34# lost and have joined a gym and have not gone back to smoking. I feel I am a bit slow on my loss but am thrilled I am working out! Feel great!

Anyone having hair loss mine is crazy ..suggestions please

Yes, ma'am, I sure am. Just had a full set of labs done, though, and everything is okay. Already taking Biotin, so I'm thinking maybe there's nothing else nutritionally that I can do.

I started using L'Oreal Volume Filler shampoo and conditioner last week and it does seem to help mask some of the thinning and keep the flyaways from regrowth from standing up straight. I stopped pulling it back, too, because it makes the thinner spots more obvious. Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lemon Sage is good too, it's just more expensive.

Good luck - it won't last forever! At least, I hope not!

I'm taking It Works hair skin and nails and haven't had anymore than normal shedding...you can check out the ingredients and info at www.getfitwithbecky.com

Thank you this is helpful