I wasn't in pain from the surgery, the Q ball took care of all of it. The liquids were not a problem because the excitement was there to carry me through. If it had lasted for more than 2 weeks it would have probably become hard. I recently had to go back on clear liquid for 10 days. That was tough! Hair fell out in mass... OMG I thought I was going bald. Thankfully, I had a head full of hair and you can't really see the loss. Didn't notice the breath problem often, sucked on mints and drank alot of teas. Same with the urine. I was drinking so much that wasn't an issue often. The weightloss has been great! I could never have done it on my own. I started at 370. Today I am at 202....heading for a goal of 170

I don't think they're not "good" for you, I just know I'm still pretty limited in how much I can eat, and since it's important to get the protein in first, it seems like I'm wasting stomach space with salad. I think I'll add the salads in a little more regularly - just enough to keep the cravings at bay - until I get to a point where my calorie intake is a little higher.

I've been CRAVING them. I have avoided lettuce and other types of raw veggies for nearly the whole year, but caved in a week ago and had some salad. I made sure it was chock full of protein - chicken, cheese, a tiny bit of bacon, avocado - and very little dressing (but the dressing I had - OH MY GOSH - orange vanilla viniagrette!!!) - but I still feel like it was a waste in terms of nutritional value. I didn't have any trouble eating it - it was pretty well chopped - but it did sit like a rock for a little while after. It hasn't deterred me, though. I had two other salad attempts this week. The taste is WONDERFUL. So, how are you doing with salad - or are you skipping it?

You had all that pain after surgery? You had to go on liquids for a while? Your hair started to fall out (or maybe still is)? Your breath smelling so bad from ketosis no matter what you tried to do about it? Your urine reeking due to ketosis? what else am I forgetting besides the weightloss?? Lisa

OMG all of you are doing sooooo much better than I am. I started August 28th at 228 and am 160 today...My scale wont budge and hasnt in months. I worry that this is it for me. Of course Im not complaining mind you...I wear a SMALL shirt (was XL) and a size 10 bottoms (from a tight 22).....but I really want to get to 145, my surgeon wants 135 but I simply dont see that happening. I get upset about it some days but know that its up to me to fight for the rest. My tummy is more picky today and it ever has been...there is no rhyme or reason to its daily likes and dislikes, so I just do trial and error with my foods. One problem is my love of bread is as strong as ever...and snacking...I love to snack on the 100 calorie packs or baked lite cheez-its and fruit. Im so proud of all of you...yall just gave me a kick in the rear that I needed to fight for the rest! Thanks!