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Hair loss is not only due to the nutrition aspect. Many people lose hair for months after other surgeries. It is a common side affect from anesthesia and stress on the body.

I can't wait for this. My first year in college, last year, I was embarrassed because I had to use a beach towel to cover all my bits as I walked to and from the shower room. It was such a small thing but meant so much to me! I am very excited to be in a normal towel.

I would be wary of diet pills, a lot of them contain caffeine which most docs say is a no-no for quite some time! On the HCG note, I too am cautious to use something like that. I think I would try something more natural first. Injectables freak me out a little bit!

I liked it lol But then again, I have had Muscle Milk and way worse protein shakes before. Nectar and Unjury are probably the best tasting ones I have ever had.

Don't take ephedrine! It is really harmful. My aunt was hooked on it and ended up with an enlarged heart because of it. She also developed liver issues from prolonged use and now needs a transplant.

You can buy them from mybariatricpantry.com I put way more Water than it says, like 18oz and it makes it into a nice light drink that I can sip on for a long time.

I want a white summer dress! Made of cotton or linen with little lace-like details. I have always wanted one! But I look like a marshmallow in one now!

I too am doing a pre-op diet, although mine is mainly shakes, yogurt and cottage cheese with a little lean meat for dinner. I am doing it by choice, my doc requires 3 days yogurt and that's it. I have gained a two pounds in the past 4 days! I am hoping it is some sort of Water retention! I feel super sluggish too so I may just wait until 3 days before and do the yogurt one. I was just excited to lose weight like everyone else!

The way people treat larger people is terrible! In college no one has the decency to be "polite" about it and not tell you something. Two recent occasions really bummed me out. I was in a restaurant getting a to-go order for me and a friend when some skinny girls came in and made a comment that I shouldn't be eating so much unless I wanted to get even bigger and more gross. I was humiliated and left the food there and took off. Another, I work at a dining common and was busing tables when some college guys were talking about how any girl with big breasts is attractive and they looked over at me and one said, "Any one but fatties like the busser! Boobs don't make up for rolls." It was so awful. I don't get why people treat overweight people like we are less than.

I am 20 as well and am scheduled for surgery next week. I know quite a few people my age that have had this done and all are very happy with their decision. I would rather do this now and not wait until I got any bigger.

Oh crap. I just bought a nightgown. Which was weird for me to do. It is a T-shirt one. I wonder if I should go back and get something else now!

I was worried about this a lot. I have a friend who is currently abroad in Ghana and she knows about the surgery. Before she left we didn't talk much about it, but now we do. We write letters every week and she has shared that she is jealous and trying to lose weight too now. It makes me sad that she feels this way, but I get it. We both took comfort that we were bigger together. It is very hard being large at UCSB. Everyone here is so skinny! I told her that no matter what, we will still have our string relationship. I am hoping she comes around and will feel comfortable with it soon!

I was just thinking about this! Mine says I weigh 180 pounds, which was only 10 pounds under when I got it 3ish years ago haha.

Hey everyone! So I had a question about pain medications in/from Mexico. For those of you that had your surgery in Mx did your doc give you a prescription to pick up pain medication there? What about acid reducers? I am a student so I don't really have a PCP, I just have emergency care and spontaneous appointments at student health care. So I don't have any one here to get medication from. Or even remotely cheap. My copay is125 for all prescriptions : Thanks!

Hey Sheila! I am from SB too, but am getting the surgery in Mexico. I just wanted to let you know if you ever want a VS buddy, message me and we can get together!

I was really nervous at first and wanted to keep my decision to myself. I didn't want to be judged. But as it got closer and closer I started telling more. Now people can't get me to shut up about it! I did encounter a few negative people and decided I was ok with that. I know most of their negative comments came out of concern. I now tell everyone. My coworkers, classmates, random hobos on the street.......

You could try out clothing made for younger men. I have noticed that these tend to be more "wedged" shaped. American Eagle makes some nice simple t-shirts.

I hope this happens to me! I have insomnia O.O Maybe it is because it is healthier than your previous diet? Whenever I went on my (very) short crazy diets I felt better overall.

Oh! I have to try that! I never thought of using coconut Water for the more tropical ones! Excited now!

Hamany, I just read through your previous/other posts and can see a pattern. You don't really know much about diet after the sleeve. You jumped into chips and macaroni and got sick, I can see why. I think you need to go back to basics. I haven't been sleeved yet, but know - because of my doctor's plan and others on here - that mushies and liquids will be my main source of food for quite some time. Obviously since you are afraid to eat but can swallow, you can do shakes. You should just try to push through it and start a sensible post-op diet. Regardless if your surgeon is a dietician or not, I am sure his/her post-op diet has been approved by one. They know best usually, they did go to school for 8+ years and do at least 4 years of residency. Listen to your doctor.

For those of you who had it, where did you get your surgery done at and with who?

I am with Chell. I am do to be sleeved in three weeks and have been pigging out since I got my date Every time I see something delicious I have to eat it! I have this "last supper" complex now. It doesn't help that my doctor only requires a 3 day pre-op diet.

I am still pre-op and have been taking GNC's be-Beautiful supplement along with my multis for two months now. I decided to "beef" up my hair before it was going to fall out! I have noticed better nails and skin along with a little bit of hair growth and thickness. Hopefully it will make it less noticeable when the time comes!

I am 20 and getting sleeved in three weeks. Joseph, why are you regretting it?

I also heard that starting 2012 it is required for both directions. I guess it used to be pretty lax but not anymore. :/