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The same thing happens to me...I ask a question under General discussions about food and it ends up in the Post op food section. Someone must be monitoring the forum or a key word used in the post places it into a certain area??? It's a mystery!!! Cathy

Wow, you are doing well. I could barely get water down. It took all of my power to drink a 1/4 cup of broth and suck on a popcicle. I am sure I barely got 200 calories per day during the first 5-6 days. Keep it up and you will recover in no time! Cathy >

Would Biotin cause bruising or bruises to take longer to fade? I didn't know that??? I have been taking it daily since I started my pre-op diet May 27th, hmmm maybe that's why my bruises are taking longer to fade. Interesting. Cathy

Yes I also bruise easily, and after a surgery I look like I have been beaten up. After my surgery on June 10th, I had a huge bruise on my left arm from the Heparin needle, another huge blood bruise from the IV on the inside of my left arm and my tummy was yellow from bruising during surgery. It's normal, it will go away. I still have traces of all three bruises three weeks later. When I went for my post op visit one week after surgery, the surgeon who assisted mine, did my post op interview and could not get over how much bruising I had, I said to him" what did you do to me while I was sleeping, beat me up?!" LOL!!! Taking Advil also promotes easy bruising, it's a blood thinner, so I was told not to take it a week before surgery. So I didn't. Take care, Cathy

That fantatic!! Yes, I find my feet a bit skinner, they were really boney anyway...but I found the first place I lost part of my 30 lbs was in my hands and lower arms, my rings are swinging around my fingers and I have to move my watchband to a tighter hole! I was just saying to my hubby the other day, damn I am losing weight in my hands and feet, I want to lose it in butt, what the h*ll!! LOL!! Good for you Jena!!! Keep up the great work and go out and treat yourself to some new shoes...lotsa shoes!!!! Cathy

I love your new profile pic...you look fantastic basking in the sunshine!!! You are doing amazing, every time I see you post, the number in your glitter star changes...way to go!!! Cathy =D>

Hi Trina, Congrats and glad you made it home safe and sound. I hope you feel better soon. You are probably going to tired and sore for a about a week, take it easy and rest. I can't even imagine travelling for 12 hours after going through surgery. I had a one hour drive home the same day as my surgery and that was the longest hour of my life!! Be well..Cathy >

I haven't had a shake since my pre-op diet ended June 9th, I had to drink 4 shakes a day, no food, so I am staying clear of shakes for awhile!! If you enjoy them, go for it. I have been on a liquids and mush since May 27th...when I can have real solid food, I am not replacing a meal with a liquid. LOL!! Take care, Cathy

Nice to hear from you Jim, I can't even imagine how difficult a time this is for you and your family. You have our strength to get through this....take care Cathy

Hi DiamondJim, I hope you doing okay and getting through this most difficult time...we are all thinking of you. Take care, Cathy

Glad you had a great time...I am sure we have all gained weight after a vacation from either great food or cocktails!!! Back home and back on track!!! Cathy

I hope you are right, that would be awesome!!! Cathy

So sorry to hear about your Mom..that's tough. Biotin seems to be working for me and I also bought a protein powder to mix into my food. I am on mushy foods now, so I have been eating alot of fish, which is great for protein too. Try it Julie, it won't hurt...it also helps increase your metabolism as well. Take care, Cathy

I too experienced more hair loss than normal during my pre-op diet...4 shakes a day. I started taking Biotin and my hair is just fine. Try it! Cathy

I was banded on June 10th and still have port site tenderness, but it is getting better. I try not to bend over or do a sit up...because I can definitely feel it. It will get better. Cathy

Thanks Paula, You are so informed, I love it. I knew wings were fattening at 94 calories each, wow! Ok put on the treat list only! Cathy

Wow!! What an amazing transformation...and proof this really works!!! True inspiration..thanks for sharing the pics with us! Cathy

Best of luck, safe trip!!! Let us know how you are doing! Cathy

Surgery is scarey, even for us old folks...but it's over before you know it, the incision fade fast...and the needles, they don't hurt. Good luck with your Dad!!! Cathy

Thanks WillT, Did you have any trouble with the skin? Cathy

Sounds like you have a wonderful guy there! Safe trip and don't worry about a think, it will be over before you know it and you will be on your way to a healthier and thinner life!!! All the best Cathy :-h

I just had a thought....chicken wings are moist and would be a good choice of protein, do you eat the skin? Has anyone had trouble with wings? Thanks Cathy

I brought if forward for you...can you see them now? Cathy

Kissyfur Rocks!!!

Wow, congrats to you Mom, that's amazing....what an inspiration for you! Best of luck on your big day! Cathy