mrskhicks

Hair loss can be from the lack of protein. If your not getting enough in, you will lose your hair. Start there. My hair started falling out on the edges and back when i hit 3 months! It is alarming! I am now working on getting in at least 60-80grams of protein a day. I also take biotin every day. Biotin will not stop the hair loss but proper protein will. I strongly suggest consulting with your dr for a plan just for you. It could be other reasons for the hair loss. Hope this helps.

Thanks for the reply. I have not thrown up once since surgery on 8/15 thank goodness. However, I've felt nauseous since 4 weeks after surgery. Now I'm sure its 90% mental but its still very challenging! As for crackers, have to be careful on the carb intake and not start bad habits my doc says. so, I have tried to focous. As for toast, I don't like bread anymore. It feels so heavy and uncomfy that I rather not eat that. And eating slow...lol if u eat any slower it will take a week to eat a cup of food....lol Now the cottage cheese I have not tried. I have never cared for it so just never tried but I will today. Again, thanks for the reply. Hoping to find someone that has experienced the constant nauseous feeling.

So I have been feeling nauseous almost all day all the time! I really don’t like to eat much and I am so turned off to Protein shakes (yuk!) Has anyone else become addicted to sugar free mints or sugar free hard candies to prevent from throwing up? Also, I’m getting 600-800 cals a day and taking my Vitamins and most days I get in my 8 glasses of Water or crystal light. Doc says that the nauseous feeling should go away but I am starting to resent food period…lol! Hoping not to develop a non-eating problem here!

My doc said no waiting for that...just when I was ready and if we did something that hurt to stop...lol. Only restriction is no lifting 25lbs or more 4weeks for me. We were at it 2 days after op and no issues.

Sleeved on the 15th and right there with you Mike. I feel good and have started the Couch to 5k routine. I also workout 5days a week. Don't really see the difference but everyone else does...lol. I'm down 31lbs so far

Hey! Im doing the C25K now. However, i have modified it to fit me right now. So, rather than running, i speed walk when she says run...lol! Its great and i feel great. Then i do my 10 Minute Trainer (Tony Horton, Beach Body) workout. Its fab! Works the entire body and uses resistance bands and you dont need anything at all but you! My goal is to hit 199 by 10/16/2011. Then i will start the C25K again and run this time

You know the thing I have learned is everyone is different. Here I am worried about mine and its my arms presenting the problem! Guess we all have to wait and see....

That’s interesting… my hubby said he feels from all the posting he reads a lot of sleevers are scared on the inside and wants me to find a more positive way of enjoying my sleeve And I actually get it! I think we take on the challenge of weight and then we don’t like our boobs, our skin our etc… and we become obsessed with making everything over or wanting to anyway…lol I think there are some great docs that don’t leave scars out there but I’m sure it will cost money! I’m sure no matter what you do you will look great! Enjoy your sleeve and stay healthy!!!

What is rehung? A lift?

I was finally able to meet Angela who started off around the same weight as me pre-op! 24 months out she looks great and is wearing a 38DD! She is happy with her size and has no complaints of saggy flat breast! YIPPEEEE! She said what worked for her was eating right, Water, Protein, Vitamins and staying active at least 4-5 days a week. So, another great story to hear about! : ) keeps me encouraged and hopeful…lol

I agree. However, at 40 and seeing the long and short term affects of breast implants I know I will pass! I'm married to a great man and he says implants are nice to look at but he couldn't support the cosmetic surgery or seeing me go thru that. In sure that's not for me at this stage of the game. But hey, I'm not knocking anyone who does. If I was in my 20's sure but I'm good...lol. just need to stay beautiful on the inside as my Hubby says ....baby you got the outside covered boobs big or small : )

Yeah my Hubby is the same. He has been so supportive and says no matter what I'm beautiful but he checks often to see how the girls are doing...lol.

I don't think implants are for me. I'm 40 and will just have to roll with whatever happens. But congrats to you for doing what makes u happy.

Refilled?

Wow, sorry to hear that. I'm only 3weeks out but they are still very full just shrinking. I do feel better because its less stress on my back and neck. I just don't want to lose all of them! But, they still look good in or out of the bra now. I think it may also be where we start of and how much we lose. I'm looking at losing 70-80lbs. I walk every day and I work out 4days a week and I'm keeping a postive outlook! Actually, after reading so many sad stories, I started to feel a little depressed about this boob thing. One day my husband said why would anyone who loves being happy watch and read about unhappy daily? Made sense : ) so I'm hopeful...lol