Lori21769

I was in 5 days, and saw my surgeon two weeks after the surgery.

I was sleeved April 8 and am down 65 lbs. Feels good, but coming off slower now. I have a LOT of hair loss, had to cut my hair very short and now do a "comb over." I am hoping new hair comes in soon! I have been off all insulin and high BP meds since week 12.

I drank only water my entire life, and after surgery I could not drink plain water at all. Its been 5 months and I still have to flavor it with crystal light or make iced green tea to get my fluids in.

You signed a consent form for surgery and anesthesia. You were probably given some drug before you were even taken to the surgical suite? I am guessing you will not be able to prosecute based on your signed consent, and the fact that you may not have been in your "right mind" by the time you were in the surgical suite. Making a complaint is definitely your right, but I am not sure you are going to get any $$$ out of this situation. Please see someone about your anger and the trauma though. It isn't healthy for you.

thinoneday- you sound really bitter. I'm sorry you feel that way, because it really will hold you back personally and waste your time. I have posted before, I am not attracted to obese men, or short men, or men with bad teeth... it is all about what you are attracted to. You cannot fault a man for having preferences. Chemistry can't be manufactured- you are either attracted to a type, or you aren't.

We are most attractive to others, when we find ourselves attractive. What we feel about ourselves we project. Enjoy the flirting.

Sugar-free popsicles!! Only 15 calories!

I was given coffee in the hospital on day 2. I have had my usual mug of coffee every day since, with no problem. I did wait a couple months for alcohol.

I may not be the norm... but I can eat two pieces of pizza, I can eat a decent portion of a meal (half of what I consumed pre-surgery) and I am sure Christmas dinner or Thanksgiving dinner will not be a problem. Much smaller amounts, but you can spread those meals into several small meals and get all the things you like to eat.

I have been losing off and on from date of surgery. I try not to weigh often- like every two weeks. It is still frustrating to weight at two week intervals and find a lb or 2 gone... but I am sure my body is adjusting to everything still. I could drink more water, and I could do more cardio... so perhaps that is the answer.

My hair has been falling out for over a month or so. I had it cut shorter than it already was, and went wig shopping just in case. I didn't buy one, but I know where to get one, and what style I want. The top of my head is showing through my thin hair. My hairdresser will not color it while it is so fragile, and has told me not to use appliances like blow dryers, curling/flat irons. It is a mess.

I am going on vacation in a few days, and will be staying with my parents. I only get to see them once or twice a year, so I am looking forward to it. In the past however, when I have lost weight- they have not commented on it. It is as if they didn't even notice once when I lost 70 lbs! That is really disheartening and discouraging. Yesterday I posted my 4 month pictures on my Facebook page, and my sister made a comment. She said, "I see you have rearranged the furniture again." Not one word about how I look!!!! I am wondering if I should make some sort of statement when I arrive at my parents house- either asking them to acknowledge my loss, or give me a word of encouragement so i don't stew over it for my entire ten days? I talk to my mother twice a week on the phone, and she never, ever asks about my weightloss. I sometimes will tell her how many lbs. I am down- and she barely responds. Usually, its something like, "um, hmm." Suggestions? I hate that their approval means so much to me, but they are my family....sigh.

I make sure I get plenty of fiber, but there are still days that nothing happens. That has never happened to me in my life. I mix Fiber One with my greek yogurt for breakfast and that helps!

I'm guessing your husband just needs to feel needed. You are a strong, independent woman and he knows you are fully capable of living alone. Maybe he is even feeling a little threatened by your new desireability and wants to make sure you have no reason to wander?

My surgeon only has me on a multi-vitamin and prescription D. He hasn't done blood work since surgery. Do I need sublingual B-12? I know it was in the list for RNY patients, but not sleeve.

I started swallowing large pills while still in the hospital. They gave me pain meds (vicadin) by mouth on day 3. I have taken whole pills ever since with no issues.

Sounds like a parasitic relationship, and it is time for you to cut her loose. She will never be a friend, she doesn't sound like she knows how to be. Do another positive thing for yourself and refuse to let negative people be in your life.

I have been a type II diabetic for about 15 years. The last ten years I have been dependent on 4 shots of insulin per day. At week 12, I was taken off all insulin and put on a pill. Now that is progress! Clarification: You can be type II AND insulin dependent.

I think it is unfair not to give someone a chance when you get thin. When I was single, I would not date fat men. I just didn't find them attractive. I dated a lot- but never anyone fat. It is like not wanting to date someone shorter, or bald, or of a different race. It is all about what you find attractive. I cannot fault a man that is not attracted to my body. I do the same thing.

I have an occassional diet ginger ale with no side effects other than feeling full, and of course, burping. I am 4 months out.

I'd argue that you are not the same person. As you lose the weight, you project more confidence, happiness and probably are more out-going. I know people respond to that energy. Whenever we feel good about ourselves, others feel good about us too.

I had 6 incision holes. 3 have disappeared almost completely, and the other 3 are fading pretty quickly at 4 months out.

I read that eucalyptus oil stimulates hair growth. I am going to try that next. Buy it at your local health food store, apply it at night to you scalp before bed.

Thanks! I really appreciate the encouragement. I started with a BMI of 43, so not a lightweight.

I am a slow loser. I was looking at this site, and how fast people were losing and feeling like a complete failure. You can't compare yourself with anyone else. We are all different. I am 4 months out and have lost 55 lbs. That is a lot less than many people I see on here- but my doctor is happy, and I should be too.