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A face with just one chin!

Yeah, I'm 3.5 months out and down 70 lbs, but the hair lost started about 3 weeks ago. It's happened to me before on Optifast when I lost over 100 lbs. I tried taking Biotin 3 mos before surgery and still take it. I take all of my Vitamins and always drink 2 Protein shakes a day, each with 32 grams of protein. Still I am losing such a shocking amount of hair that there is thinning on my temples. Thankfully no one can tell because the way my hair falls when I part it. My surgeons says its inevitable and should stop by 6 mos post op. he said your hair goes in "resting phase" because of the trauma of surgery and rapid weight loss. He said no need for concern unless it continues past 6 months which could indicate a deficiency of some kind. Sucks bad though. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Oops, wasn't done. And it's pretty good, mellow taste, not too sweet or mineral tasting. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I take Bariatric Advantage sublingual b12 with black cherry Sent from my iPhone using VST

They were a little package-y JK, you look great. Keep it up!

Apparently it's where food empties to fast into the small intestine and it can be caused by too much sugar or carbs. Basically not following the rules. Sent from my iPhone using VST

So Friday afternoon I ate some Pirate's Booty Snacks. I ate more than normal, they went down easy and tasted great. Two hours later I started to feel nauseous and thus began the worst night ever. I had the worst runs with alternating bouts of nausea that lasted the entire night through. Apparently there is early and late dumping. Late dumping hits 2-3 hours after eating and is usually from too much carbs. The next day my mom brought me immodium and all I could keep down was Water. Today I feel human again and I guess the only upside is I loss 7 lbs in 2 days. Moral of the story, be careful! Wouldn't wish what I just went thru on anyone! Sent from my iPhone using VST

That is awesome! I am feeling so much better too. I used to get winded after a flight or two of stairs. I guess having 60lbs off your back helps!

Hi May Sleevers! I was sleeved May 14th and I am down 61 lbs! I am super happy and I feel pretty much normal now that I am 3 months out. How's everyone doing??

Yeah I did the sleeve because I didn't like the malabsorption part of the bypass and the higher risks of bypass. I decided against the band because I didn't want a foreign body in me for life that has a port under your skin that you have to fill with solution. That part wierded me out.

I yo-yo dieted for years before I finally made the leap. I tried optifast, medifast, shots in the bum, weight watchers, LA weight loss, Atkins.... All of which helped me to lose weigh, I even lost over 100 lbs 3 different times. I also gained it back every time. I went to the initial surgery seminar and heard about the three options, and to me the sleeve made the most sense. Now I am three months post op and I have to go to these support groups with people who had any of the 3 surgeries once a month at the hospital where I had my surgery. I am losing just as fast, if not faster, then some of the people who had the bypass. I also hear them talk about crazy stuff like dumping syndrome, and vomitting, and not being able to eat all types of foods. Now, I know everyone is different, but so far my sleeve has been great. You have to do what is right for you, but I wish I would have done it sooner and I have no regrets. Good luck!

Congrats! I remember that day myself and I had to wait almost a year to get it. You are going to obsess over the surgery between now and then, but at least you have a date now! I am 3 months and 3 days in and down 61 lbs. It is worth it!

wow, good job! I keep it up! I want to be where you are. I keep taking pictures of my progress and everytime I lose some weight I want to delete the picture where I am fatter!! I while have to get some self control so I can have a slide show too!

that is fantastic! Hope to be where you are at five months out!

I am a week shy of 3 months out and I feel pretty much normal. I can sleep on my stomach, I can do crunches when I work out, I had an alcoholic ( low cal) drink, and I can eat a little bit more. Not a lot, but more than 2 tbsp like in the beginning. I'm still steadily losing, some weeks better than others. I'm down 57 lbs now and it's all been worth it. Hang in there! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Lol! So funny!

Yay!! Good job buddy! Haven't heard any updates from you in a while, and this is definitely great news!

I started my 2 week per-op diet at 320, surgery day was 5/14/12 and I was 307, down to 269. 51 lbs and counting!

I had the sleeve because it was less complicated than the bypass and less risk. There are also less restrictions on types of foods you can eat when healed because we don't have to worry about dumping syndrome which sounded nasty to me!! I have been totally happy and successful thus far, but to each his own. Good luck with whatever you choose!

Me too! Was 2 months out on 7/14/12 and hit 50 lbs down the same day!

I work at a college and I was very open with my co-workers and bosses and they have all been super supportive. Some people had questions, but when I tell them the surgery is a tool to help because I haven't been able to keep the weight off on my own, they ultimately understand. I explained that it is about heath, not vanity (or at least not all about vanity ) and they get that too. But, I am a very straightforward person and I don't know any other approach, and I do understand that everyone is not comfotrable with that. Now when I come to work I have a ton of supporters, who are constantally cheering me on and encouraging me. Feels good.

I am 2 months out and have been able to eat several types of fruit, but I avoid the peels. Mango, watermelon, canteloupe, strawberries, bleberries, raspberries, bananas. Yum-O!!

Good luck! It has been nothing but positive for me. I am two months out and down about 50 lbs! You are going to be full of questions for the next few weeks, but before you know it you will be on the loser's bench. I did the Bariatric Advantage high protein meal replacement drinks for my 2 week pre-op diet. Whatever you drink you just have to remember that you will get through it, and the whole goal of the diet is to shrink your liver so you will have a safer surgery. That was all I though about and cheating was not just not an option. Good luck again!!

Yeah soon after surgery you should be able to drink things like normal. I can gulp Water now, and i can drink quite a bit of soup. solid food is a different story, you will see when you get there Sent from my iPhone using VST

I only had to stay one night and was released the next day by noon. Walk as much as you can around the hospital. They had me up and walking around within an hour of surgery. I walked a loop around my floor every hour, even through the night. It helps absorb the surgical gasses and it honestly makes you feel better. You have to walk around with your ass hanging out of the surgical gown and your IV pole in tote, but who cares? You definitely won't care about appearances!! Good luck!