QueenBee

Had an MRI today on my back. Checked no to all the boxes about having any metal in my body, Got home and then realized that my entire stomach was stapled together. Anyone else have an MRI after your sleeve? What happens to those staples??? Hope I haven't screwed myself up. I am nine months out from surgery, but never thought about this until now??

Sleeved on March 8th 2011 and.... I have lost 100 pounds as of this morning!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE my sleeve. Changed my life for the better!

Hello my March 2011 Sleevers...... How is it going for you all? I hit the 100 pound loss this morning on the scale. Have to admit it's one of the best feelings I can remember. Hope all of you are losing well ; ) This forum has gotten me through it all. Thank you all for your posts and stories. Sometimes they are just what we need to hear. I remember the Dr telling me I would probably lose 100 before my 1 yr surgiversary, and I thought he was crazy. Even a couple months ago - I didn't think I would see it before the end of the year! THANK YOU LORD for allowing me to have this surgery. I DO have a new grip on life. Gonna have to figure out the picture posting and do a before and after. Wishing all of you A Merry Christmas and a skinnier 2011!!!!

Just wondering how my fellow March 2011 sleevers are doing. Can't believe how quickly the time has gone. How is everybody doing?? Anyone at their goal yet?

Mine started falling out about 13 weeks post-op and fell out for the next 3 1/2 months. Gone from a head full of thick hair, to very thin wirey hair. My hairdresser did say that I have tons of new hair growth and said it was probably from the Biotin. Good luck

Only shared with 2 people. My husband and good friend (who can keep a secret). Didn't feel my medical info was anyone else business. To each his own. Best of luck on this wonderful journey...

Five months out now, and shared with no one but my husband. I didn't feel it was anyone's business. Good luck with your decision. Greatest choice I ever made, was to have this surgery!!

I started the Biotin way ahead of surgery, and started using the NIOXIN shampoo and conditioner too. Three months post surgery, and the hair started falling out like crazy!!! This has been going on for 4+ weeks now, and I am really starting to get concerned. The shower drain and hairbrush are constantly full. Fingers crossed that I'll see a change soon.

One step at a time... The belly of course will be the last to go. Told my husband, that I might do better by putting my pants on backwards, since the belly is bigger than the butt ; )

When you get to the point of wondering if you'll ever have energy or feel good again....You begin to notice that you DO feel better. Took me a good month to begin to feel like my old self. I wasn't in pain, but had no energy. Got my fingers crossed that you'll be feeling better soon. Take it as easy as you can.

Graystonia - How exciting to have the surgery date scheduled. Things are progressing on my end. 8 weeks out this coming Tues. Still making some adjustments to my routine, but have NO regrets with having the surgery. July will be here before you know it.

Woo Hoo!!!! You look great! Good for you.

Not sure who you were referring too. I am now almost 6 weeks out. (In 2 days) Anyway, I have lost 39 pounds LOVE that! Still not getting in all of my Protein or my Water. I really "feel" that I need both, but there's just not enough room in my stomach. I go back to Dr. D tomorrow, so we'll see what he has to say. He's an excellent Doc, and I am sure you will be happy with him. So happy to be back on real food. Just remember...the first week is gonna be rough, but each and every day gets better. Here if you want to talk or have questions

Thanks all! Thought I would ask my sleever friends. I will follow up with the Dr on Monday.

I am 5 weeks out from my surgery. Had a complete hysterectomy 7 years ago. I am noticing a "small" amount of blood when I wipe. Not sure exactly where it is coming from. I no longer have periods because of the hysterectomy. Any thoughts on what is going on? I am talking just a slight coloration on the toilet tissue. Not every time, but maybe once every other day. This has been going on for about a week.???? ps. I see my Dr on Monday afternoon.