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Thanks... I didn't get this until recently and I am now 7+mths out... I am 39 (40 in April) and I did start thinking it was menopause type symtoms, that scared me 'cos I am frightened that it will slow my weight loss even further! After a bad flush I get really tired and sleepy... then after 30mins or so I am ok... someone also mentioned blood pressure? (am really stressed in work at the moment!) I have booked an apptment with my doc so I will let you know what he says x

OK... so by the 24th April I will be 6days into my 40th birthday!! Lets hope I reach goal this time... I am still going for it by putting 16lb in 10 weeks... prob a little high for me but I don't care!!!! Even if I just lose a pound I will be happy that it is coming off...lol =] SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Coops.........183.....................183..............167.................16 Fingers crossed for the Coopster!! X

I'm a tad over 7mths out now and I have been really lucky... there is nothing I can't eat or tolerate ... so far so good =]

Hey meggiep, why can't you have coffee? I drink coffee pretty much on a daily basis... it is generally decaf with skimmed milk and sometimes 1/2 a sugar, sometimes not! When I was in hospital straight after my op, I had a milky coffee before I left! I don't drink the fancy coffees at the moment, but that is choice rather than postop advice... and that is cos they have too many carbs for me at the moment! Not sure if that helps?! =/

Helloah! Over the last 3 weeks or so I have been getting hot flushes/flashes... it is as if someone has plugged me into a heater for 2-3 mins, I go red faced and I break into a clammy sweat, especailly around my forehead. Sometimes there are bouts of dizziness with the flush but sometimes not. When the flush is over, I am pretty much back to normal most of the time... they are happening daily between 3 -7 times a day. I have also been having nasty headaches, including 2 migraines, in the same time frame. I think I read somewhere on here that it could be the female hormone being released as we lose weight that causes this... Or, is it hormonal? My monthly cycle is all over the place; never two mths the same ranging from 27 days to 45 days! No pattern, no prediction! Has anyone else had this ... ? Any advise greatly rec'd - as always!

Genepha, I agree, this is an excellent place to visit for support and encouragement and down-right-positive attitudes. I haven't seen any other boards and didn't find this place until I was post op... but I am glad I did, better late than never! To be honest, there are times when I can't really express how I feel to others in my physical world 'cos they haven't had the sleeve, they weren't morbidly obese... here however, there are a lot of like minded peeps who know exactly where I am coming from! Glad you also enjoy this great place!

Congrats on your incredible loss and success... and congrats on your first year anniversary! It really does sound like you are a different person and that you are happy with the new and slim you!!!

Diva, looks like I can only echo what everyone else has said!! What an amazing feeling that must be... So pleased, happy and proud of you! You are such a fab sleeve buddy... your other goals are sooooo close now and they will all be just as sweet! x

SN................Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.....Lbs to Goal Avilda......................275..........187..............177..............10 BlackBerryJuice.........208..........145..............145................0 Brendasgonnalose...335............224.............225..............-1 bugwitch....................291..............286.4...........283..............3.4 Cherice95405..........248...........177............ 164...............13 Chilo1.....................216...........158.............154................4 Cludgie................235..............210...............209..............1 Coops ...................238...........183...............177..............6 Cwalker.................250...........180...............170...............10 Daisy......................237..........138...............130................8 DJackson..............229.............217..............215................2 HollyW...................259............214..............215..............0 Ibejjo.....................249...........249...............229.............20 Juliarh...................230............213.6..............215............-1.4 Kimmes................239.............197.8.............200..............-2.2 Kgremmy.............225.............210..............199...............11 Laylasmojo...........242............180...............170...............10 LeslieH.................212...........204................199..............4 LilMissDiva...........235............222.8.............220.............2.8 livelovelaugh.. ...236............ ..207........ .....189..............18 Mellifrits...............210............132..............125................07 Meriteri................240............187..............170...............17 MichelleLee..........252...........222................199...............23 MINI-Me...............203.............124.6...........125...............0 & holding! mlr777................200.8...........174.6...........160.............14.6 Mommy2Girls.......275...............240............228..............12 Moniluv.................190.............190...........178...............12 MRSKOUBIK...........317............266.............255..............10 pattimomof3nj......203.4...........160............155................5 PlannerGirl………..…327…..……..275…….........255………….....20 Sailorgirl................240............220.............200..............20 gutted I didn't make my original goal, but chuffed I lost 8lb.... at least it is coming off... slow but sure wins the race eh?!!

ok, unless some miracle happens over the next two days, I ain't gonn make it!! Gutted!! Was my expectations too high???? *sighs*

Interesting post... I have to say over the last 2-3 mths I have noticed my moods are a little strange... I put it down to work? Hmmmm? Now I wonder...?

It is in our heads... and it does effect us, but we have to keep on with the positive thoughts and trust ourselves to make the right choices and trust the sleeve to do the rest! I am not one for New Years resolutions, but I sorta promised myself that I would be kinder to myself, especially in the body image/weight loss dept!! Good luck and keep up the good work =]

Hey,.. don't be discouraged! 64lb in 4mths IS amazing... I am 7 mths out at 50+ lbs so you are going really well!! I agree with the others, shake things up a little... make sure you are getting your protein first, reduce carbs if poss and drink a lot of water! I find the water really helps me if I don't lose for longer than 2 weeks... what exercise are you doing? Perhaps you are losing inches? Let us know how you get on and good luck! =]

Hiya newmoo... yep on both accounts.!! I started to lose hair around 3 1/2 mths but got really bad about 5mths ... I am 7mths now and there is hair growing back but it is coming out albeit slower... I have no bald patch and my hair dresser said that it isn't as bad as I think! I have had a much shorter cut done to get me through the next 6mths or so though, but now I have a slimmer face it looks quite nice! My periods are all over the place, I was hoping my cycle would be back to normal once the weight started to come off... but not so far!!

hahahahahahaaaaaa.... there are plenty of sites on the internet for that sorta thing....lol

Check you out NannieG... what a transformation... i agree, a complete success and sooooo much younger! I bet you feel amazing, cos you certainly look it! Congrats on a job well done! =]

Hey Thin, the feeling is mutual... I often look out for your posts, you speak sense and wisdom and without knowing it, you've got me through some tough moments here in (not-so) sunny Wales... keep your chin up 'cos you've done sooooooo well...lol... xx

Well done buchannon, a great nsv and sv! and you're past the half way marker... keep up the good work!! =]

Hey Angie, my lovely ladyeeee!! Sooooo happy for you, and intrigued by the DVD!!! Defo weird to see and yea, a great motivator! I, honestly, can't express how happy I am for you... I know how much you want to lose weight for that special day that is ever looming; the day when the fivce come together and... well... blow our minds.... YEEEEY FOR TAKE THAT!!! Robbie is waiting... Keep us posted on your lose... I'll be looking out for you xx

To be honest, I have never worried about loosing too much... it has never occured to me that, that will happen! i do worry that I won't lose enough though...

Hey Diva, I like the sound of an easter one... I turn 40 on the 18th April... so anything around that date would be fantastic for me... need something to focus on and look forward to 'cos I don't want to turn 40 ... lol x

Hahahaaaaaa... mine have all but gone!! But I was never blessed in that dept... defo need an uplift if I ever get the pennies...lol =]

Glad to hear you are firmly on the road to recovery... good to hear that you feel better and back to normal!! I would love a lotto win too..x

OH did I say how well you have done...lol

Hey Thin, this might be conter productive... but ... JUST KICK THOSE CRAVINGS TO THE CURB!!!! My God you have done sooooo well... really well.... a true inspiration to us all!! Look, you have done so well.... so what if the last few pounds take another 6mths to a year.... who cares!!! You have lost another person!!! Just enjoy the new you, and be kind to yourself! xx