A Happy Hello

A happy hello to all the people 5 months out. Is anyone having any problems now? I can eat anything , just small amounts of it. I'm careful to pick foods with 12 g. of fat or less and 3 g. of sugar or less. My only problem is hair loss but with 97 lbs gone I'll deal with it. Can't wait to make the century club? See all lighter. Joanne

HI!! so far no hair loss but it seems thicker... and I think the vitamins are coating it.. I can eat almost anything but it needs to be wet.. if I try a dry pc of protien, chicken or hamburger then i am in bed for 45 minutes.. Linda

Linda, I know what you are talking about with wet food. I have the same problem but I learned that early on so I don't eat dry food. I couldn't eat pasta but someone told me to try angel hair pasta. I had it for dinner tonight . I ate about a cup and had no problem. Boy was it good !!!! You are so lucky with your hair but I am happy for you. I hope mine comes back thick and beautiful. See you lighter. Joanne

I can eat anything but sugar and I always eat 4 oz., 3 meals per day. I mostly eat meat and vegetables but I've had bites of carbs here and there. Congrats on almost-century club!

Deanna, I mostly eat protein and vegetables too. I did try angel hair pasta tonight and had no problems. It was really good but only ate a small amount. See you lighter. Joanne

My surgery date was 4/11/05, so I am just now hitting the 5 month out mark. My hair is growing faster and healthier than ever before. Even people around me are commenting on it and have even said, I thought you were supposed to loose your hair with the weight. I don't know why I haven't. I eat tuna almost every day because of its high protein content, I don't know if that is what is making it do that. I was glad to see the comment about "wet" foods. I have noticed the same problem, but never said anything out loud, because I thought that it sounded odd. Glad to know that I am not alone. Heather

Heather, You are never alone. We are in this journey together. Feel free to ask or say anything. That is what we are here for. I better start eating more tuna. I'm so glad to hear of your hair. I am hoping mine comes back in full but just not gray. LOL !!! See you lighter. Joanne

My problem is the opposite of anything I've ever experienced before: I need to make myself eat! I get hungry, and I think something would be good, but I just don't have much interest in actually eating. I'm making myself now, because I hit a plateau because I was only getting about 250 calories a day. So now I'm journaling everything to make sure I get 900. I've religiously been getting my protein through drinks, so that's not a problem. I've found that I can eat just about anything without problems (unless I eat too fast), and sometimes I can eat more than I think I should be able to! Not often, though. I'm such a cheap date - we went out for brunch and I ordered an english muffin and a breakfast side of ham, and ate one bite of the muffin and half of the small slice of ham. Ruth 435/334/healthy

Ruth, I know what you mean about a cheap date. I am to the point now that I just order a side and have a couple bites of what my husband orders or just get an extra plate. I also have a problem if I eat to fast. WE are learning everyday. Try varity in your diet. It might help you to eat more. I know I'm sick of chicken. See you lighter. Joanne

Jackie, If my calculations are right you have lost 87lbs. yourself. Congradulations!!! About the pasta try angel hair. I tried it last night and had no problem.Also I was told to over cook macarooni. It will be swelled to it's max and will not swell in the stomach. I can do potatoes anyway. I think the key is not to eat anything dry. See you lighter. Joanne