NC Mama

I was experiencing significant hair loss as well. I am now 6 months post op and my hair loss has slowed down dramatically. I do not think the hair loss is really due to Protein intake or Vitamin deficiency because I was getting much more protein when I was loosing a lot of hair (months 2-4 post op). Now I am in the green zone and am loosing weight much faster than I was then, and eating less (so less protein by default), but the hair loss is back to normal. I only take a regular multi-vitamin as my doctor really did not feel it was tied to nutritional deficit. I hope this helps!

Thanks!

I want to know tips for toning my stomach and getting rid of abdominal fat. I should mention that I had a c-section three years ago so it seems like most of my extra weight is right in the front. Does anyone know any particular exercises that are good for this?

For me I found that once I got good restriction it was really uncomfortable to drink while eating. You may find as you go forward and reach restriction that you really can't drink comfortably while you eat. This in and of itself helped me to quit.

I went to see my doctor yesterday and I had lost 11 lbs since my fill four weeks ago! He was so pleased with my progress that I don't have to return to see him for 3 months. I am so excited to see the pounds falling off. This has been a great experience so far and as I press on I am excited to see what the future holds! I am finally in the Green Zone!

Congratulations! I have 9 more pounds to go before I get there myself! I can't wait to be celebrating with you!

Yes. I had my first stuck episode that involved it coming back up on Friday night. I was eating shrimp and did not chew well enough. As much as I felt better after it was finally up (which was like an hour after it first got stuck), I actually felt pretty weird the rest of the night. I drank some hot tea and the next morning I only had a protein shake. I did not eat anything real for about 24 hours; from what I've read this can help as after a bad stuck episode you can have some swelling. I would take it easy for a day or so and give yourself time for the swelling to go down.

Thanks everyone! At least I know it is not just me and I will definitely try some of these suggestions!

I just want to encourage you that it will get better. I see that you have gotten a lot of advice, but similarly to Summerrian my doctor had me do one week of full liquids, then one week of mushies then I could start solid food. I am not saying not to listen to your doctor, I just wanted you to know that as you have seen some doctors don't have you wait so long to start mushy food, so I doubt at two weeks post op that some mushy food is going to totally ruin your band. With that said of course only your doctor knows what is best for you and really only he/she can give you that advice. I really just wanted to encourage you that this phase will soon pass and you will be on your way to better days! Keep you chin up and keep trying to follow what your physician says as he has your best interest at heart.

I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this and/or if it gets better. I got my band in February, everything has gone well. Last week I had an additional fill. Since then I feel like anything I eat no matter what it is or how mushy it is gets stuck initially, the first few bites are like this. I have the stuck feeling and then after a couple of minutes it passes. After the first few bites it seems fine and everything goes down fine. Has anyone else experienced this? Does it go away or should I have some Fluid taken out? It has been 7 days since the fill. Thanks!

I would love to have some tips in this area as well. I seem to be at a bit of a plateau myself.

Congratulations! I am almost out of the plus sizes myself and am looking forward to it!

How long have I been banded - 3 months Goal to lose - 90 lbs Weight loss so far - 30 lbs Rate the surgery - 10 I'm really happy with my decision. I have not needed any fills yet (but some Fluid was put in my band at surgery) and love that I can enjoy a wide variety of foods, since my band is not really tight. The band controls my hunger well and I am enjoying the slow but steady weight loss.

It is definitely normal to feel upset about it at your point in the journey. I have small kids and so I had to get over it quickly, but at first it can be very difficult to see others eating things you want to eat. Now (three months post surgery) I can even fix them dessert and not eat it myself. I just doesn't bother me anymore. But when you have been on liquids for a long time and you would kill for solid food, it can be rough. Hang in there, you will be on the other side in no time.

When I was pregnant those were the only kind I could take without being sick, they had be take three a day, one with each meal. So I am currently taking two a day now.