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This is absolutely not true. Anymore that those who have had a gastric bypass are in fear of losing their muscles. Remember–we are not doing anything different than what they do, and they’ve been FORCED to eat LESS and endure multiple post-operative complications for the rest of their lives.

Do we worry about the bears that go 7 months without…[Read more]

Hey Rae…its great to see that you are back. I am with you…I have 10 pounds to lose and together we can do it

Yes–I cream melts and is considered a liquid. Still, you can have five bites of it, if you want, for a meal, but that’s it. Granted, you may not fill up on it, as it quickly turns to liquid, but from a hunger standpoint it is probably better to eat five bites of an ice cream than to skip that meal completely.

However! Don’t eat your ice cream…[Read more]

You might be a little dehydrated, so drink more water. Remember: a lot of the water that we normally ingest in a day comes in the form of solid food. When you body becomes dehydrated you will invariably develop a headache.

AlPost edited by: drlewis, at: 2010/01/31 23:03

Thanks Dr. Lewis!

Quick question. My problem recently has not been hunger, but rather headaches, been getting a dull ache around 10am, that last until I get my lunch 5 bites. This is my first week, do you expect this will go away as the days go on? It’s manageable now, but annoying.

Welcome, Mean7gene –

I think you’ve got this–right on! There is no doubt in my mind that you are going to have great success and will live your life thin, fit, and empowered like never before! Let me know if you have any questions.

Al

Again, don’t obsess with the calories. Five bites are five bites. If you eat 5 bites of a carrot you are eating about 15 calories, and 5 bites of a Snickers bar is 280. Relative to what you are currently eating, they both are negligible. Moreover, you will be FULL on those 5 bites, whatever they are, in just a few days. So I’m with you on…[Read more]

I have 141 pounds to loose in total – now I have 123 pounds to go. Lost 3 ponds in the second week. I snuck in 1 tblsp of dry popcorn in the evening for 4 evenings – I guess I can’t do that… I am going to start to walk in the evening becasue I actually feel like it now – whereas before I did not. maybe that will help. I can’t beleive how…[Read more]

Yes. Some. I don’t know exactly how much, but there are fewer calories in protein than in carbs/sugar. So, if you would RATHER eat protein, do so. But five bites, no matter how calorie dense they are, are still only five bites, and en toto you are not taking in a big difference in calories one way or another.

Super! I’m thrilled! Keep up the great work. How much weight do you have to lose?

Thanks, Dr. Lewis looks like it worked:)

Good job, MissB. It’s great to see you back on track again.

I played golf with Rick Dees yesterday, and we did a lot of talking about the diet. He can’t keep from mentioning how it has changed his life. But we both agree that someone [Rick Dees, hopefully] needs to publicize the extraordinary health benefits of the program and stand up to all…[Read more]

Good job, MissB. It’s great to see you back on track again.

I played golf with Rick Dees yesterday, and we did a lot of talking about the diet. He can’t keep from mentioning how it has changed his life. But we both agree that someone [Rick Dees, hopefully] needs to publicize the extraordinary health benefits of the program and stand up to all…[Read more]

Sounds like a good plan to me. Good job.

Hi Dr Lewis

I am 28 days post-op from my surgery and have decided to lose 10 pounds. However, I will do this gradually…5pds and then the last 5 pds. This will put me at 160.

I plan on losing in this way due to my surgery. After losing the first 5 I will measure myself to ensure that the fat grafting does not reabsorb. If it has not then I…[Read more]

Fair enough. Alcohol is also a big contributer to heartburn (as is spicy food). Regardless, take the Prilosec. You should feel really good really soon.

occassionally I may drink a diet soda but very seldom because it causes my hands, feet, legs and ankles to swell.

Good Morning Everyone ~ I found new motivation and determination from Dr. Lewis’ encouragement/support on this program. Plus, reading all the members success and setbacks also lets me know that I am not alone. I got back on the program after going on and off many times since the end of February. I started 4 days ago & already lost 8 pounds ~ this…[Read more]

Wonderful to hear it, Heather! Keep up the great work.

Would you mind posting your weight tracking data in your personal profile so we can all follow your success?

Al

:woohoo: Hello,

This is the beginning of my second week and I have already lost over 20 pounds. I love this diet. This is the first diet that I have ever seen such great results in such a very short time.

I hope everyone does as well if not better than me.

Heather