LessofApril

It's rough isn't it? I usually do a cardigan-- like today I'm wearing a Gap dress (I can't tell you how excited I was about that!) and a cardigan. However i found this website http://www.eshakti.com/ where you can get the dresses custom for you! They will add sleeves or length etc. I've gotten 2 dresses from there and have been pretty happy. Good luck!

I saw the episode. I could not understand how she was eating all that food. I'm 4 months out and I can't even look at carb. It KILLS my stomach. I had no sympathy for her. Normally I do, but I couldn't muster it up.

Nope. Some things I'm sad to let go of because I liked them and didn't feel as thought I got to wear them enough. But I gave away 6 bins of clothes to someone I know who needed them. I feel great about that. And even know I have a bag near my closet every time I wear something that is sort of too baggy, I toss it in the give away bag. It's a great feeling! I did keep one outfit (that I would wear to work) to show me how far I've come. Be happy! this is what we wanted! New body! New us! New clothes!

HW: 300 SW: 281 CW: 224.8 GW:150 I'm annoyed this week. I'm up from 224.6 to 224.8. I think I know why, but ugh. I was so sure that I would be down at least 2lbs. I have to shake something up.

OMG... I thought I was loosing it. I am FREEZING. Will look for the cuddle duds. I thought maybe my iron was low, I recently got my levels and they are not. So I wonder why we're all so cold? Crazy.

I have found that since my surgery carbs don't agree with me, so I've been avoiding them. This week someone offered me a chocolate covered matzo, which normally, I would eaten it with joy. While some people know I had WLS not everyone does. Frankly, I wish I had even less people than I did. Anyway, I declined and said that I've given up carbs and sugar. A discussion ensued about the pros and cons of not eating carbs etc. I just said I felt better when I didn't eat them and it helped in weight loss. (All true) So a coworker of mine said, oh ok... so have you lost weight? I just nodded and said yeah I have. But I have to tell you. I am running into this. That people who see me everyday, can't tell that I have lost weight. Some have for sure, but just as many can't tell. This makes me unbelievably sad. WLS or not, this has been hard. And in addition to wanting to loose weight for health reasons, I also did it for the sake of my vanity. I realized that I was THAT fat, that people can't see a 70lbs weight loss. It just bothers me a lot. I dunno. I just needed to share, I guess.

Are people eating fruit yet? If so what kind? I have some fruit and have done pretty well.

@Teachamy@NancyInOkc@BladeFox Thank you! It was bothering me! I should just let it go. Thanks again!

Everyone IS different, It's hard to say what will happen to your breasts. Mine are deflating, for sure. I don't just mean getting smaller. I mean deflating. It's fine. When I can I'll just get surgery to fix it. It's worth saving the money.

I'm 4 mos out and my hair started falling out in clumps about 2 weeks ago. Now, my hair is really curly, and has always come out a lot when I wash it. But this is different and It's scary. But my hair dresser had the same procedure and told me it would happen. As did a friend of a friend's mother. I am taking all my Vitamins, trying to drink as much Water as possible and do what the doc says. That's all we can do. I'm also getting a sassy hair cut for summer. I'm hoping that will freak me out less to see huge bunches of hair coming out.

@@OHHLALA I'm so sorry that this happening to you! I've been using the Biotin and it has been helping. Like @@Madam Reverie I've also been taking Iron everyday and while that I have significant hair loss, I feel like it's manageable. A girlfriend of mine who was loosing hair because of Lupus has been taking http://www.hairfinity.com/ She SWEARS by it. I will say that her hair looks fuller to me. I'm thinking that once I finish with my giant bottle of Biotin, I'll try the Hairfinity. Now, the reason for her hair loss is different than the reason for our hair loss, so that might make a difference in the results. Hope something thing works for you soon!

Yep. Same thing is happening to me. Two other people I know told me the same thing. But they also said that it started coming back a few months after it started. It stinks and it's really scary. I'm trying very hard to eat more Protein and am taking Biotin.

I'm headed there. No more plus sized only stores for me. I also realized that plus sized clothes are $$$$$ Old Navy plus sized thsirts are more than 2x the price of regular sized ones. I realized that I can wear the biggest regular sized and that I don't need the plus sized stuff as much as I once did. I have options, whereas before, I had none whatsoever. It's really interesting to me that I can tell that I've lost weight in my clothes, but I have a hard time seeing it. When you've been fat for most of your life, it's hard to see yourself another way.

While I'm doing well, I have also noticed a tendancy to fall back old habits. I joined a gym and started going just walking on the treadmill for now. (I know I need more) I don't know what I'm doing and can't afford a trainer at the moment. Anyway I sort of stopped going. I find myself eating candy--which is not something I did before WLS. We're about 4 months in at this point and I think it gets harder from here. Point is to not give up. For me this was my last chance at living longer, better and healthier. We made a huge decision and have taken a big step towards life change. Now is not the time to go backwards!

I had surgery on 12.12.13. My HW was 300 SW: 280 CW:232 ish (I weigh myself on Saturdays and didn't get a chance to this past Saturday so I'm waiting till this Saturday) I also have no regrets. I'm pretty happy. I'm looking forward to being on the other side of this process though. I know that I will have to be diligent forever. But I'm looking forward to the final number and the ability to move around the way that I would like. Running jumping etc. I'm doing an obstacle course next year and am looking forward to the training. Lastly I'm looking forward to completing my body overall--- I have some cosmetic stuff that I have to take care of. New breasts, new stomach, thighs and arms. Maybe even a new tushie. :-) I want it all!

I'm starting to feel like my hair is falling out also. My hair is pretty curly and I have always lost a lot of hair when I wash it. I've been taking Biotin--- I think it's helping. It's helping my nails anyway. Good luck!

Wow. So glad I came across this. I'll be watching soon for sure.

You are not alone! I am 3 months out and I miss the ability to consume the way I used too. But it's worth it in the end!

Bread is weird for me. As is pasta and rice. I have be really careful on how much of that I eat. I'm trying to stick to protein, veg and carbs last.

I was sleeved on 12-12-13. So far so good. Down 60 lbs. Just started exercising. Feeling pretty good. I will say that I'm starting to feel more hungry than I was.

Oh god...I wouldn't change having done this. But the saggy deflated boobs are a little depressing. I had this conversation with my boyfriend yesterday. He confirmed that they are changing... but assured me that he "still really really likes them" I know my insurance will pay for reconstruction. I'll save up for breast surgery. I want to look good in and out of my clothes.

I got my Biotin from costco. I take 3 pills a day. I can't recall right now how many milligrams that is. I take whatever the recommended dosage is. My hair is doing ok. My hair is really curly and I've always lost a ton of it when I wash. I can't tell if its more than before.

Kcipriano---Non scale Victory. Good for you! That's awesome

I had my period during surgery. If memory serves I wore this disposable underwear with a pad. It was fine. You're dealing with medical professionals. Don't stress this.

You should be fine pretty quickly. I had sex the following week after surgery.