Thanks Rebecca, That is what I have been doing so I am hoping to see a difference soon. I was getting 40+g of protien and now I get around 80-90g somotimes as high as 100g. So, again I am hoping. Thanks, ~Jeannie~

What weight tracker to you use. My hair loss has slowed and I am seeing new growth. I started loosing it at the 5 month mark and it slowed at the 7th month mark. I concentrate on getting my protein in and I was told that is the best thing you can do with the hair loss.

I've noticed that if I eat too fast, or gulp my liquids, I get more gas. Certain foods cause worse smells. This is gross, but sometimes I can tell what I ate by the smell of the farts. Carbonation causes a lot more gas, since I have little burping ability. My weight loss has slowed significantly, but I am still shrinking rapidly. In fact, I think I may be shrinking at a faster rate than I was. We have plenty of good weight loosing time ahead of us yet, so don't panic, but do keep an eye on what's going into your body. You have done a great job! Oh yeah, I've found that Devrom helps a lot with the smell. It can cause constipation, so prepare for that possibility (I take more fiber).

Sounds like you're talking about large amounts of caffeine, either way. Whether you use pills or drink coffee, you're putting yourself at risk for ulcers. As you read, most people don't go over the one cup a day. I used to be a "pot a day" person as a pre-op. Now, I use a little decaf instant coffee to flavor my morning protein shake, and coffee is a special once-in-a-while treat. Please be careful. It would really stink if you developed an ulcer. I've had them in my life and believe me, they are serious (and painful).

Oh wow, I'm so sorry to hear you've had such a hard time. I'm glad you're on the mend. Rest and heal, and please post how you are doing. (((((hug)))))