Libraldy8

I can relate. I was a 46DDD , now I'm a 42D and I'm only 7 months out from surgery. I see a breast lift in the near future. Sent from my iPad using VST

I absolutely love chips. I've come to the realization that I can not give them up. My alternative to greasy chips are the baked lays , low fat wheat thins, mini rice cakes (Thai chili) and whole wheat crackers. Everything is done in moderation and I don't feel guilty.

I'm almost 6 months out and started noticing hair loss a few weeks ago. Honestly , it freaked me out a little cause it was a bit of a security blanket for me. Now that I've lost a significant amount of weight I'm okay with it. It WILL grow back and I'm the only one that notices the hair loss. If losing a little bit of hair is the trade off to being fit and trim I'll have WLS over and over again. I've increased my Protein shake as I was slacking in this area, also take Biotin , Multivitamin , b12 and Calcium pills. Don't let hair loss be your deciding factor to not having surgery. Life is so good when your weight is no longer an issue.

I'm 4 months almost 5 months out and still can't eat apples. Try peeling the apple may have an easier time getting it down.

I was sleeved on 12/8/11 and will return back to work on 1/3/12. I needed that third week as I was extremely sore. Feeling good with lots of energy.

You can do it. Glad your surgery went well.

Good Luck in your sleeve journey.. I will be sleeved on 12/8. still very nervous. ugh

My quack visit was not covered by my insurance. I paid $275 for the visit. I also have a $200 fee for the 2 hour nutritional visit. These are small out of pockets expenses considering the cost of the surgery.

Thanks so much for sharing your story. I still have Psychological evauluation to complete which will be in another week. I ventured down this path 2 years ago but was not ready. This time arund I have the drive and the determination to get this completed. Ready to start living... Continue success on your journey.

I'm in the process of getting approved for WLS. I Reside in PA but hope we canbe buddies.

Keep up the good work. It may seem like a stuggle now but in the end it's so worth it...

Hi Terry! I, too, am new to the sleeve. I am just in the beginning stages. Had bi-lateral knee replacement surgery a year ago and my weight is just out of control. currently I weigh in at 295(heaviest ) and can't seem to get the damn scale to go in the other direction...lol Anyway, please keep me posted on your journey to becoming "sleeved" Libralady8 (all smiles all day)