SecretStarr82
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I am now 4 months post op and is noticing hair loss in clumps... I have stopped brushing my hair until I need to and have been wearing it in a ponytail everyday because when my hair is down I lose much more of it. Has anyone tried Keratin products or products on this website http://www.justnaturalskincare.com/hair/loos-shampoo.html Its not noticeable yet but I was down to one Protein shake a day and now I increased it to two just incase im not getting enough protein in. I have also been taking Biotin for the last 2 months everyday. I changed over to main and tail shampoo because it promotes stronger healthier hair... What can I do to stop this? Im freaking out!
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Hair Loss... Help!
SecretStarr82 replied to SecretStarr82's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I dont add fruit... I did with all the others to mask the taste of the protein but Im sure it will taste good with fruit... Actually Im gonna try that! I use about a cup of milk to one scoop (24g of protein) plus the milk I usually count it as 30g for one shake. I can honesty same this is the only Protein Shakes I can drink. I have tried Priemer, Isopure, unjury, the one from GNC people swear by and 5 more but I cant remember the names. I spent thousands of dollars on protein during the first 3 months it was ridiculous. -
Hair Loss... Help!
SecretStarr82 replied to SecretStarr82's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
At first I started with the vanilla bean torte (tastes like ice cream) and I use milk but my friend uses water and it is still good. We drive 45 mins to the nearest Vitamin shoppe to get this even though we have like 3 health and vitamin shops in our town but they dont carry this product. I just finished my morning one now... LOL -
Hair Loss... Help!
SecretStarr82 replied to SecretStarr82's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
At the beginning I struggled so bad with protein shakes! I mean I tried EVERYTHING! And it was ALL nasty... until I found the Nectar line made by Syntrax... AMAZING! That is the only thing I can drink! -
Hair Loss... Help!
SecretStarr82 replied to SecretStarr82's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Can you find Nioxin in stores or only salons? -
Hair Loss... Help!
SecretStarr82 replied to SecretStarr82's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Do you think cutting it will help? My hair is down to about my bra strap and it is thin... I can cut it shoulder length and wouldnt mind... I will do anything to make it stop! -
Hair Loss... Help!
SecretStarr82 replied to SecretStarr82's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Someone told me to to scramble an egg with some canolia oil and massage it into my scalp and leave it on for awhile... But to rise it out with cold water because hot water will start to cook the egg... It just sounds disturbing... -
Im 4 months out and I remember being sooooo tired and even my B12 shot didnt help... I can tell you this will pass once u start eating some food... I use to get so dizzy without eating even with the protein shakes its like my body knew I was not chewing food! LOL But once I started on my soft food diet I felt much better. It will get better... I was so proud that I ate all my dinner for the first time last night... A 2-3oz peice of chicken and a good amount of green beans! I was super excited!
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Tomorrow Is 1St Day Back @ Work!?!?
SecretStarr82 replied to Autumnjazz's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is so funny... I did the same gallbladder story! People are now getting noisy because I have lost a noticeable amount of weight and my eating habits. I started going to the gym with a few co-workers and have been working my ass off to show them Im working out hard! I dont know why, I dont want people to know?!?!? I guess because I hate people in my business. -
Tlmiller- I'm stalled too and I was sleeved the same day as you! I keep hearing about the 3 week stall but I'm not worried, I know it will come off sooner or later! Think positive
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How Did You Choose Your Screen Name?
SecretStarr82 replied to Pookeyism's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Secret= My favorite book "The Secret"... Starr= I love stars; wishes come true on stars... and 82=the year I was born (I'm officially 30!) or I should say my first anniversary of my 29th birthday -
I have been wanting to do spinning class so bad at the gym but my dr wants me to stick with the treadmill for 6 weeks and increase my speed and time each day... I have used the elliptical a few times this week and can only do about 10 mins before I feel crampy. Before surgery I could do about 45 mins on the elliptical!
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This has been my biggest struggle... I just ordered Unjury all different types of flavors and Im not impressed! I think I have to experiment with these a little adding it to different things!
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3 Weeks Out, How Long Does It Take You To Eat A Meal?
SecretStarr82 replied to Autumnjazz's topic in Food and Nutrition
I have been eating chicken (no problem) I ate fish for the first time last night and that was ok... I have noticed I can eat more then an ounce now. I ate a 3oz fish fillet but I notice that as I was eating it, it melted in my mouth so I dont really know how much actually went down... LOL -
3 Weeks Out, How Long Does It Take You To Eat A Meal?
SecretStarr82 replied to Autumnjazz's topic in Food and Nutrition
Your dr never gave you meds for nausea??? My dr gave me meds as well as a patch to wear behind my ear for the first two weeks. I never had nausea. -
Great job keep it going! Im not far behind!! !Isn't this is such an awesome feeling!?!?!?!
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Had my three week check-up today... Weighting in at 221!!!! WOOHOO that a total of 30lbs in less then a month! The dr told me im doing better then expected and at my next apt on the 28th he wants to see me around 205-202,,, Im super stocked!
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Hello From A Newbie..with Concerns
SecretStarr82 replied to aldmb2's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am a single mom of 3 girls (11yrs/ 9yrs/ 7yrs)... I know all about running around! Like I said Im a single mom so that means Im it when it comes to finances. I could only take 1 weeks off so I could save some time for sicks days if needed. I actually was up and moving the day after I got home but I did rest A LOT! I was off my pain meds I think the 2nd day I was home and only used them to sleep. I did have someone stay with me to help with the kids and of course baby me. I was sleeved on Tuesday, Home on Wednesday, drain removed on Monday, and back to work bright and early on Tuesday! I do have to tell you that I am a Case Manager so I do sit at my desk most of the day so it is not physical at all! -
I went out to eat for the first time today... Chinese Food! I ordered Chicken and Broccoli... Ate 5 or 6 peices of chicken and 1 peice of broccoli and I feel like I just ate a Thanksgiving Feast!
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I went out to eat for the first time today... Chinese Food! I ordered Chicken and Broccoli... Ate 5 or 6 peices of chicken and 1 peice of broccoli and I feel like I just ate a Thanksgiving Feast!
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Are You One Tough Mudder?!?!?!?!?
SecretStarr82 replied to blackanese25's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
OMG if I didnt live in CT I would so be down!!! There is one in Jersey in Oct! I wonder if I can get a team together! I looked up the workouts on youtube and even if I dont do the actual event I can do the training workouts... AWESOME WORKOUTS! -
I haven't been weighing myself every day... I have been waiting for my Dr appts to see.., My scale at home is about 5lbs different the the scale at the dr's office and it changes if I move it to another spot on the floor... I think its time for a new one so I can keep track at home. My next weight in is Friday!
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I am having a hard time taking my meds... I crush them or open the capsules and eat them with apple sauce but the taste is horrible! Sometimes I just choose not to take it... When can I just swallow these suckers whole???
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Approved For Surgery But What If My Bmi Drops Too Low?
SecretStarr82 replied to Leederz's topic in Insurance & Financing
Once your approved your fine... I was first denied because I was 39.8 so I did weight in later at 40.6 and then the dr office sent it back to the insurance co. and I was approved! My pre-op diet put me back under 40 but I was already approved so it didn't matter.
