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Hello Zuby (((((hugs))))) to you... Do not stress so much, so many things can contribute to hair loss. Best to avoid all those factors and stress is a big one. I'm taking Biotin 2500mcg. My hair does fall out as well. It's been falling out since the third month post op. I'm going on 5 months out in a few days, and it's still falling out pretty good. My hair is very long too and thankfully extremely thick. My husband can't even tell the difference, only that I'm always cleaning out my brushes now and the bathroom drains. Here's some hope though, since I've been taking Biotin (from the first onset of hair loss) I've noticed I have a ZILLION little baby hairs growing back already. They are little spiky creatures that peer out of my slicked back hair. It's pretty funny when you see me up close. Anyway, that is hope in itself, IT DOES GROW BACK!! So, do not worry... yours will grow back too someday. You might want to try the Biotin and see if after a month or so if you get the little baby hairs growing back. Also, I take Alive! Multi Vitamins and Minerals. I like the way it makes me feel. However, I really don't agree with the belief our hair is falling out due to low vitamins, etc. From what I understand this happens to a lot of folks who under go many types of surgeries, not just Bariatric. It is a shock and stress to our bodies and the result is hair loss. That's what I've read up on it and is what I tend to believe. Really though, who knows. What I do know though is that my hair is making a great comeback!! It may even come back thicker than ever, which, in the summer time can be a bear. Wishing you the best, and I really hope you can cheer up. You're doing so fabulous, it's a shame to spend it down... Chin up!!!

On the liquid stage it can be a bit tricky. You definitely need fiber. Try adding some liquid fiber supplement to some of your Water and over time it will help. In the mean time, seeing as it's been 6 days you may want to try something more fast acting. I won't suggest anything because I'm not sure what your Dr. may approve of or not. For me personally it was more liquids in and liquids out. However this is not true for everyone. I'm well into my solids, but as it is now majority of my carbohydrates do contain fiber. I get at least 16-18g per day. I also "go" every day too... if I notice I miss a day I bump up my fiber immediately. I don't joke around with that, and won't worry about losing two more pounds to avoid fiber. Believe me, pooping weighs pounds too... LOL Good luck!!!

Hello Kitten, it sounds like you are well on your way. I take a great deal many supplements and Vitamins. My mulit Vitamin and mineral that I take is called Alive! Multivitamins and Minerals. It is made from whole foods and I really love it. It's much better than any others I've ever taken. Good luck!!

Hi gen!! Congrats to you on your surgery! Thanks so much, you are very sweet. Hello there Nina! It's so true, the band had me feeling like I was a complete failure. It had me wondering, well, if I couldn't succeed with it - what made me think I could succeed with the sleeve? Well thank goodness there are such wonderful folks around here who helped me to see that the sleeve really runs circles around the band. Every single month I am just melting melting melting away as long as I'm sticking to the guidelines. Maybe not as fast as others, but I'm very content with my rate of loss. It's not incredibly slow either as was with my band!!! TG!!! All the best to you on your new journey. It already sounds like you are rocking it girlie!!!

Yayy Brenda CONGRATS!!!!

I'm still fighting to make it!!! 2.8 to go and 2 more weigh ins... ughh!! SN................Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.....Lbs to Goal Avilda......................275..........187..............177..............10 BlackBerryJuice.........208..........149..............145................4 Brendasgonnalose...335............226..............225................1 Yay only 1 more to goal!!!!!!!!!! bugwitch....................291..............286.4...........283..............3.4 Cherice95405..........248...........177............ 164...............13 Chilo1.....................216...........158.............154................4 Cludgie................235..............210...............209..............1 Coops ...................238...........185...............177..............8 Cwalker.................250...........180...............170...............10 Daisy......................237..........138...............130................8 DJackson..............229.............219..............215................4 HollyW...................259............214..............215..............0 Ibejjo.....................249...........249...............229.............20 Juliarh...................230............213.6..............215............-1.4 Kimmes................239.............197.8.............200..............-2.2 Kgremmy.............225.............210..............199...............11 Laylasmojo...........242............180...............170...............10 LeslieH.................212...........204................199..............4 LilMissDiva...........235............222.8.............220.............2.8 livelovelaugh.. ...236............ ..207........ .....189..............18 Mellifrits...............210............132..............125................07 Meriteri................240............187..............170...............17 MichelleLee..........252...........222................199...............23 MINI-Me...............203.............124.6...........125...............0 & holding! mlr777................200.8...........174.6...........160.............14.6 Mommy2Girls.......275...............240............228..............12 Moniluv.................190.............190...........178...............12 updated current 181 three lbs to go!!! MRSKOUBIK...........317............266.............255..............10 pattimomof3nj......203.4...........160............155................5 PlannerGirl………..…327…..……..275…….........255………….....20 Sailorgirl................240............220.............200..............20

Do not feel bad coops! I probably won't either - again said some miracle occurs. It's ok - I think I did really good. I think you have too. It does keep me trying hard! The inches are flying off right now so some big losses have got to be on their ways...

Hey feed! This challenge is over on Monday. I'm also probably going to make some changes on how we record our weight along the way - so look out for a new thread sometime this weekend.

Hi Melissa! Wow, sounds like you really struggled to get qualified! Don't worry about that on the serious side. I was sleeved in September and I was very restricted during the holidays - so I couldn't eat but a bite of this or a taste of that. I kinda felt I missed out on a lot. I'm happy you were able to enjoy one last Holidays with a normal stomach. You're also quite lucky you got your date so quickly! Get ready because it will get here VERY fast. Enjoy the ride!!!

Welcome Melissa!! Nice to have you join us. I was able to lift moderately heavy things at about 3 weeks out. I wasn't given any ultimate guideline on this, so that would be something to ask your personal surgeon. Like Julia said about the psych eval, their main concern is that you are understanding of the great difference the sleeve will make in your life - and that you are mentally capable of going through with it. I'm sure you will be fine. Just open up and be honest in your answers. Would I do it again? ABSOLUTELY!!! I would do it again in the blink of an eye - and I had even a little rough recovery for the first few days. I wouldn't change a thing either, because I learnt something in those first few days. Anything WORTH doing is NEVER easy. I wouldn't change a thing either. I am over the moon with my sleeve. I've never been so successful with weight loss in my entire life. I've been able to get very skinny, but it was through sheer starvation (amongst other things) that I did it. Now I'm rarely hungry!! It's such a miracle, this thing they call the sleeve... Wishing you all goodness, and that you come out as amazingly happy as I am right now!!!

It sure is much better to fear being the only one to not succeed rather than to fear being one of the millions every day who DO fail with diet/exercise alone. At least with the sleeve there is great hope!! Good deal for staying positive. This WILL work. Never ever doubt that. How fast will it work is anyone's guess and each own's personal journey - but as far as me, fact that it does is quite enough. Especially with what I went through with the lap band. Cheers!!!

What a great feeling!!! Keep up the great progress - you will be at goal in a flash!!

I think I have all of that in mine... and then some!

Yay Congrats!!! You've done so well - and so inspiring. If only... 10 Lbs to goal - that is just a dream to me right now... LOL

Oh wow!! Isn't that something? That was my room too!! :-)

Best wishes on your surgery today!! Dr. A is THE BEST, soon you will be on your way! Check in and let us know how you're doing .

Whoooootttt!!!! congrats!!!!

This is so true! Though I do weigh very often, I think it has more of a positive effect on me rather than negative. But, because I trust in the process I roll with it. I know it will happen. I truly am a slow loser in comparison to many others who are sleeved, but I've made peace with that. The fact is IT IS happening! I'll get there when it's my time to get there. My weighing ensures that I continue to do the right things, but if my scale doesn't move for awhile - I either need to shake things up if its there too long, or just trust that it will move eventually. Patience and positivity is a must!!

OMG!! I just looked at your ticker and noticed youre less than 50 Lbs from your ultimate goal... YOU GO GIRL!!! :D I'm sooo happy for you! All your thinner wishes are coming true!

Hello keepcalm, Welcome to VST!! Your story is a lot like mine. I've struggled with my weight my entire life. I've been super thin and I've also been super morbidly obese. I've had medical issues due to my obesity - but thanks to my sleeve I'm working on them! You will absolutely love Dr. Aceves. He is worth every single penny I paid, and I do have medical insurance. I didn't want to wait to get a yes decision knowing I'd have to doappeals and whatnot. I was gaining too fast and couldn't take a single second more of it. Best. Decision. Ever. PM me if you have any questions, I'm very happy to help out!

Yay!! Look at you - way to go!! You're very close to your goal now... keep up the awesome work!!

Yeah what she said!! That is incredible!! I think you were going for a record there...

Awesome info, thanks! :-) I really didn't know that. I'll also start adding in some sweet potatoes to my list.

:lol: LOL SMH

YOU GOT THIS!!! I know you can!!! ______ I've been considering alternatives to the way we're keeping our records. It's failing daily... LOL I have some ideas.