melross1

I needed to read some of this. I thought I was just crazy! I went from a size 18/20 to a 2 and still feel like I'm fat. I know I'm not, I'm 5'7 and have never been a size 2, in fact I only wanted to be a 12. It scares me that I will begin having problems from being too skinny, I am often told I am too skinny. I just don't see it. I don't have much hanging skin just a lot of stretch marks and no boobs. I've always had boob so that bothers me. I wouldn't go back to a plus size again but I want to feel normal. I can't tell my friends that I still see fat, they would really think I was nuts. I have a call in to the shrink I saw before my surgery maybe he can help.

I'm 10 months out and mine is starting to grow back. I cut it short. It looks like it coming back pretty thick. Like others have said. I take Biotin, eat Protein. It will grow back just give it time.

I'm at a plateau too. Hopefully I am losing fat and gaining muscle. I know that's a good thing but I still want to see the number on the scale go down! I have lost 75 pounds since my surgery nov. 28. So I guess I shouldn't complain but this plateau sucks!

I was sleeved on11/28 and have been at a stall. I'm glad to hear this is normal. On the up side I've lost 44 lbs. so far

The listerine strips help! Thanks for the tip. I also bought some Colgate wisp, those are great for after I eat.

Thanks everyone! It makes me feel a little better to know this is common. But ewwww.

I'm 10 days out and noticed my breath stinks. I brush my teeth and it only helps a little. Does anyone else have this problem? You know it's bad when I can smell my own breath.

I'm only 10 days out, but a lot of people have been asking me how much I've lost. I'm glad they care but it does make me a little crazy. Between the liver shrink diet & surgery I'm down 28 pounds. I'm proud of that, but I think that some people think that we come out of the hospital skinny. Don't I wish!

Congrats! I had mine done 11/28. Laughter is a great medicine except during this recovery. Just a little advice, if you have insomnia don't watch something funny, you'll be in too much pain to sleep. Lol

Mel' date=' how are you doing? Hope all is well![/quote']

I'm doing good. Still a little sore, but the pain isn't too bad. I don have much energy, but the Dr. Said that is normal.

My Dr. Gave me a cup with a straw, he likes straws. He said the only reason I shouldn't use a straw is if I don't like them. He said its easier to sip with a straw so I will drink more through out the day. In didn't ask about wine, but no chocolate because of the sugar and caffeine.

I was also sleeved on 11/28. My Dr. Also said the pain on my right is normal. When I cough it feels like I'm going to die. He said I need to cough some to help my lung function. I keep a blanket folded tight to hold over it. That seems to help some. My back still hurts a lot. I have to call to schedule my 2 week appt. tomorrow so I'm gonna ask about my back. I would love a massage right noe.

Sleeved yesterday morning at OSU. I'm feeling pretty good. Started stage 1 this evening. So far so good. They have done a good job keeping my pain meds going. I have walked a little. My oxygen is still a little low but the Dr. Isn't too concerned. I'll keep everyone posted on my progress.

My surgery is at 10:00 in the morning at OSU medical center. I'm excited but also getting nervous. Eeek! I'm excited for the changes that are about to happen. I have Aetna and was approved with a BMi of 39.95 with no problems.

I'm at the end of day 5 of my 14 day diet. I cheated a little. My daughter left about a quarter of her 6 inch Italian sub and I ate it. But I still have 2 of my 4 Protein shakes left. So I guess the carbs from e bread was bad but I'm sure I haven't gone over my 1,000 calories. I have had bad stomach pains today. Is anyone else having problems with stomach pains?

I'm in Columbus, my date is Nov. 27 at OSU. I'm doing the liver shrink diet now. It's a little rough, I'm hungry!

I started my pre op diet today. I know it will be worth it when I'm done. But I'm a little nervous already. I'm hungry! Crystal light only does so much.

It has been 5 months. I could have had the surgery in 2 weeks but, I wanted to wait until after thanksgiving.

I got my surgery date today. Nov. 28. Dr. Needleman was great!

I got my surgery date today, Nov. 28. I am so excited!i have to do the liver shrink diet for 2-4 weeks. I think I'll wait til next week to start it. I asked how much. Need to lose before my surgery. He said it doesn't matter because I won't be weighed again until my 2 week post op.

Diet depends on your insurance. Mine was 3 months. If you decide to go with osu, call and schedule our appt. w/ Dr. Kramer (psych) the same day you call to schedule you evaluation appt. This will speed the process up a little.

I'm working with Dr. Needle an at osu. So far they have been great. I meet him for my pre-op appr. Tuesday.

Thanks for your encouragement.

I Everyone,

I'm melanie. I am about half way through all the appointment and classes to get sleeved. I should be ready in early October. I have stopped telling a lot of people abou my decision. The people who matter support me, others have said things like eat righ and excercise. Duh if it was that easy I would have one it years ago. I'm getting very excited about my surgery. Any advice?