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Does anyone have suggestions on hair loss/thinning? I thought I'd missed that side effect, but it kicked in late February after three months. 

Just wondering how long this phase has lasted for others.

 

Surgery was Nov 3... - I'm down 34lbs since the beginning, liquid diet induction that is.  It's been roughly 7 weeks since surgery and I'm two weeks into the 'diet for life'    I'm enjoying the food, en...

Not hungry but feel like I should be eating.....is - I'm starting week two of full fluids tomorrow. Emotions have been up and down, but the incision pain and such is starting to subside. I can tell already when I NEED to eat. My sto...

Trying to drink, drink, drink......not feeling it - Today is five days post op sleeve for me. Yesterday I did fine, got in all my protein and my liquids. Today, it's all I can do to swallow a drink of anything. One sip and I feel li...

Getting nervous - Surgery is Monday. I've finished my Optifast and now will be doing clear liquids for the weekend.  I'm nervous, scared.........terrified quite honestly. 

It happens in a week.... - ....and I broke today. I cheated and ate a lemon bar from a batch that I'd made for a work bbq. I paid for it. It made me so sick to my stomach. Looks like my body is getting used ...

Days 7&8 pre-op - So, only a little over a week till my surgery. Sleeve is the flavor for me. Apparently that's the better way to go since I have such severe arthritis and may need to take my anti-i...

Days 5 & 6 pre-op - Yesterday and today have been much better. Not nearly as hungry at work and finding some nice ways to do my two cups of veggies. Yesterday was curried cauliflower with green pepper...

Day 4 pre-op - After yesterday's fuzzy headed battles I was hoping today would be a bit better. It was better as far as hunger, I wasn't nearly as hungry as I was yesterday at work. I wasn't watc...

Pre-op diet and frustration - My surgery date is November 3 and I started Optifast this past weekend in preparation.  I'm not much of a sweets person, so this four shakes a day thing is a bit tough to swallow. ...