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Hello i will be 1year post op on may 6th. I also have had a huge stall in weight loss. Im stuck at 215. It is so fustrating to feel like u failed another weight loss. I keep telling myself that im 70 pounds lighter and thats a positive' date='but i cant get past this feeling of failure. I also think i should have just done the bypass anhd i would be alot smaller by now... It seems like life always get in the way of me loosing this wieght. im a stay at home mom of 2 and u would think i have time for stuff but with my husband a truck driver its like im an only parent. I have been stuck at this wieght for 5months with no loss in sight if anyone is out their and can help i so would take it.[/quote']

I hear what your saying.... I don't think I would chose to have gone any other way... But I've been stuck myself for the past 5mo.. W only 65lbs weight loss and my 1yr post op will be next month. I blame my self... Cuz I have not stuck to a low carb diet and am able to eat more... I got to Start working out as I don't do much.. Just thought I'd share, you are not alone.

Congrats... You look Amazing. And thank you for countinuing to post and hope you don't stop. I am almost 6 months out and hope to do as great as you.

How are all my fellow May sleevers? I had my operation May 17. With 67 pounds down with a goal of 100 total to lose. So I am almost 3/4 there. I have been experiencing the Hair loss for the past month. I am starting to add back a Protein Shake in a day, any other suggestions for the hair?

May 16 and 46lbs down (;

I just posted about how mine is growing back. I takr 5000mcg Biotin, zinc, use Nioxon sgampoo and conditioner. It really has made a difference for me and a few of my friends with sleeves

Hi, i was just wondering if you take zinc aside from the Vitamins. I take 1 Centrum and it contains 15mg of zinc plus1-womens one a day and it has 7.8mg.

I'm a hairdresser @ an Aveda salon, & was sleeved Aug1. As I hairdresser I've seen the hair loss in sleeve, band, & bypass clients,w/bypass clients being the most extreme. I'm waiting to see what mine's gonna do.

Taking Vitamins regularly (have your Dr. check your bloodwork), keeping your Proteins way up, & keeping hydrated from the VERY BEGINNING is way important. The less shock your body goes into, the better your hair will be! Even if u don't have Hair loss, the texture might get drier. Try Aveda Damage(or Dry)Remedy Treatment Masks.

If you're experiencing hair loss, try the new Aveda Invati System-shampoo, cond., & spray for the scalp. It works best when u use all 3. It will definately help u stop loosing as much & help u regrow what u lost. If u go on Aveda.com, u can watch testimonials, but I've seen it 1st hand.

I can also tell u, when people start to loose hair, they get nervous about touching it. The worst thing u can do is not touch it. Your scalp needs to be stimulated! (Remember the old '100 strokes before bed' tale). So, Shampoo it vigorously, brush it well, massage it regularly, & stimulate those follicles!

Unfortunately, everything u put your body through can affect your hair. Some bodies react worse to the shock than others. Anesthesia alone can cause your hair the fall out or get dry, if you're sensitive. The trick is to stay on top of the damage. Hair color can make it feel thicker, & lighter colors don't show the scalp as much. Aveda color is 97% natural, so it's very safe for this purpose. Long hair can feel like more hair loss than short hair, so a shorter cut might make u feel better about it & make it look fuller. I wouldn't recommend perms @ all in this stage of the game.

Feel free to message me if u have any hair questions, I don't always check back w/the posts. Good luck, & hope this helps someone.

i have read so much on this topic to see if i can find something to help me out: conclusion being that no matter what we do what you take hair loss wont stop immediately and have to let it take its course. Scary not to know when thow many say 4-6mo and others say when your weight stabilizes. Can you tell me more about this product. I have looked it up and well the scalp revitalizer is on the spendy side for me. How long would one have to use to see results and have you noticed on any of your clients. Thanks

Sorry - my crazy phone sent my last post before I was finished typing!!

The stalls can be discouraging. It DOES take time for your body to adjust. You have to think to yourself' date=' how many other times in your life have you lost any significant amount of weight in such a short amount of time? What extreme measures (if any) did you take to accomplish that?

This is NOT a diet. This is NOT an exercise regime. This IS a lifestyle change. Just like getting married, or having children, there are going to be ups and downs. There will be highs and lows. The key is to not give up. All you have to do is put one foot in front of the other. Lean on those who have carved the path before you. Learn from their failures and their successes!

I have been battling my stalls since almost 3-4 weeks out, just like many of you. Once I broke through the 1st stall, I have been on a series of other stalls, where I gain and lose the same 3 lbs over and over again. I've started boxing classes 2x a week, and let me tell you - these are no Mickey Mouse work outs!! On the other 3 days of the week, I commit to 15 minutes on my treadmill.. with a goal to get up to 30 minutes. I allow myself to not think or worry about exercise during the weekend, so that I can maximize my time with my husband and son. Eventually, I hope that the 3 of us will be doing activities that incorporate physical activity, which will just round out my week. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

There is a baseline that all Sleevers can adhere to, but at some point you have to take personal control of your future and determine what you're going to do to move the weight. The surgery in and of itself is just a jumping off point. If you put garbage in, you're going to get garbage out. Do I follow a strict diet? No, not always. I allow myself something I shouldn't have every now and again, but I also remind myself that those things (whatever they are for me, you, whomever) is what backed me into a corner and caused me to seek out this solution in the first place. Protein is so important!! Find it - it's out there on a surprisingly vast list of foods. You WILL find a Protein source that you like. Personally, I struggle with Water. I loved Water pre-op, and I still like it now. I dislike that I can't just guzzle it down anymore. Having to sip, sip, sip, makes it very challenging to meet my hydration goals. (Shrug) It's just one more thing on my list of things to overcome.

No one is expecting you to be perfect. But you do have to take action. The surgery is not the end of the road. It's just the beginning. For those of you that are early into your sleeve journey, it will consume your thoughts and make you question everything. I am not that far into my journey, but I can honestly say that I don't think about it all the time. After you make those small adjustments and figure out your comfort zone you'll relax into your new life, and when that happens, I hope you take a moment to smile, and reflect about how amazing you are, and you are proud of your accomplishments!! I know I am!![/quote']

Very well said (:

I am currently using ACV to try and lessen hair loss. You can Google it. I use it diluted in a big glass of Water and rinse with it after shampooing and conditioning. It is said to regulate the ph in the scalp. I am using Braggs which I bought at Earthfare. We'll see how it goes.

May I ask how long have u been tring it for and can tell anything so far?

Tri-Cities' date=' Washington area, anyone? I had surgery on July 14. Since then, I've gone from a size 20 to size 14, and I'm almost down to a 12 now.[/quote']

I live around the Tri-cities (Pasco) area wondering if you know of any support groups? I was self pay, Mexico and 4mo post op.

Congrats on your weight loss. This is one of my concerns too and I'm not even at my goal weight yet. Interesting to know what they are doing to up or maintain the weight.

Same boat ,, /: I too have thick hair but am lossing alot. I was wondering if anyone has tried "Vivisical" ive seen soon you tube videos and reviews just none that have had weight loss surgery.

Interesting to know I have been taking mint cookie daily from Matrix, I love it.

Its not isolate /:

Indeed you are looking Good (; thanks for sharing

I'm wanting to buy it to, just wondering if we do buy do we still take the Biotin?

Regarding hair loss' date=' it's still technically summer. If you are blow drying your hair, curling it, swimming and in the sun, you are bound to lose more hair. Woman also use a lot more hair gear like clips, ponytail holders, bands, etc. these can cause breakage. The summer and sun can be rough on your hair. As we move into fall, it's also a time of natural shedding, even animals get a change of their coat.

The surgery will contribute to some Hair loss, but remember all the other factors at work.

I have fine hair to begin with, I have bleach blonde hair with the aid of color and to top it off I have Lupus. Lupus causes hair loss, medication associated with lupus can contribute to it.

I was swimming daily and in the sun and before you know it, I started losing even more about a month ago. I started the Biotin before surgery. I do take steps to help though. Before getting into the pool I wet my hair first with the hose and I add a little bit of conditioner, I use L'O'real Naturals from Sally's. I rinse periodically while swimming and add a little more if I am in a long time. One time I didn't do this and I paid for it.

I get my hair trimmed every 4-6 weeks now. I use a cap (or saran wrap) and once a week use Redken Extreme CAT Protein reconstructing treatment an use a blow dryer to warm up the cap. After about 1/2 hour with that, I add the L'Oreal Natural (you can use whatever you like best or Cholesterol) which is cheaper, put a bag, cap or I use saran wrap around the head, and blow dry the saran wrap (or sit under a dryer). This has made a remarkable difference.

I am using the new Garnier Frutis Fall Fight Shampoo, I use L'Oreal Naturals conditioner and then every day I add a dime amount of Redken CAT and I let my hair dry naturally and if I have to curl it, I wait until it's dry.

At 3 months my hair is doing very well compared to what it was a few weeks ago.

Remember there are always other things at work besides the surgery that adds to the hair loss or breakage and you will most likely need to take special precautions in the summer. Stop using clips, pony tail holders, be careful of the sun, chlorine and lower your blow dry usage. Once a week try a deep protein & then conditioner treatment and continue with the biotin treatment.[/quote']

Just wondering where u get the Redken Cat protein?

I looked up in YouTube but haven't seen any that have used it that have had weight loss surgery. I am almost 4mo out and am starting to loss alot more hair. I take Biotin and all my Vitamens and am eating as much Protien as I can.

Im just wondering if anyone has used this for thinning hair and loss, and if so does it work?

Just wondering if anyone has tried Vivisacal for Hair loss? If so does it work? Saw it on the View this morning as one of the best out thier?

You sure look good (; keep up your hard work.

Congrats, I'm close. 16lbs to go. Happy for you (;

THANKS FOR POSTING YOUR SUCCESS journey. GOD BLESS YOU

I think u r doing great! They say slow is best? (; thanks for sharing.

Thanks Sarah (;

Hi I love this app. I just want to tell everyone thanks for posting your journey and sharing. I feal alone many times and come here to get inspired and answers of questions I have. I had my surgery in Mex May 16. Starting weight 256,I am down 40lbs and feel great. Some tell me I can stop now not to lose more /: and others say great job keep it up. I have had all sorts of emotions and pray I stay Stong in my new journey.

Thank you for sharing you're journey. Truly inspiring. For this has been a rolocoster of emotions for me as well and I'm only 3mo out. To see vedeos like this helps keep me strong and going. (; you look great