BeatrizS1974<3 sleeve

i am a hair dresser. I colored my hair the day before surgery and then at 3 weeks post op and then every 3 weeks after that (i do my color every 3 weeks because i can't stand the grey.) My professional advice is to stick to color that is Ammonia free. I would stay away from High Lights and Perms for a while because that does change the integrity of the hair. I don't see anything wrong with coloring your hair at 4 months out! If you are not taking any extra supplements consider taking Biotin. I have been taking Biotin since 3 months pre-op and i have not been shedding more then the usual. We are supposed to lose around 100 Strands of hair per day.

It's very hard but you can get through this. Here are some things that helped me get through it. First of all get on Myfitnesspal.com and start tracking your food intake if you havent already done so. Start out small. In your situation with ritz crackers start out with 3 or 4 crackers. chances are that is all you will need to be satisfied. (ritz crackers are my weakness as well). Get yourself some powdered Peanut butter and add it to the chocolate protein shake. Tastes just like a reeses peanut butter cup! If you are on pinterest there are many boards dedicated to protein shake recipes. They have some really good recipes. You can also check out http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/ she has some great recipes as well for protein as well as other stuff. I have a hard time drinking water as well (HATE IT) i use Mio, Crystal Light, diet ice tea etc. to get my drink in. I also have an app that reminds me to drink every hour (it gets annoying but it has helped me improve my intake) its called water your body. As far as the incisions put a bandaid over them. I had a rough time wearing a bra and jeans for a while and the bandaids really made a HUGE difference. As you get farther along it will get easier and easier! Good luck!

I am 2 1/2 months out and really haven't lost anymore hair then the usual. I also have been taking Biotin since arund 3 months before surgery just in case.

Day of surgery my BMI was 36.0 . 2 1/2 months post op i am currently 30.6 . My weight loss has been a bit on the slow side but i have also lost a total of over 30 inches from all over my body which makes up for the slow weight loss! I am so happy to have had the opportunity to have my sleeve surgery. good luck

I am 2 1/2 months out as well and also in a stall. I am getting in around 700-800 calories a day and around 70-80 grams of protien. Water not too good maybe 30 ounces on a good day. I figured i am adding more water and joined the gym yesterday. Hopefully this will catapult me out of my 2 week stall! Good Luck!

Congratulations! I just joined yesterday! Cant afford a personal trainer but i go with a friend and she is probably better then a personal trainer. So far so good! I'm a bit sore but i know each day will get better!

Ask your mom/dad to accompany you to mexico for your surgery if they are so scared. Promise them if you or they see something out of the ordinary or unsafe conditions that you will back out of it. Have the Dr send you his credentials. And most importantly try to reason with them. If my insurance didn't cover my surgery i probably would of gone to Mexico as well. Luckily my Insurance covered my surgery and i am now 11 weeks post op and loving it. They mean well. Now your husband i would send to the Dog house! Good luck

have the nurse call your dr.

I agree with kirk. Broths have ALOT of sodium in them. You may just be retaining water. At 2 weeks post op i gained 4 lbs and then one day they disappeared. Don't over think it. Its normal!

i think i want one! I have never seen or heard of a yonana. Looks pretty cool!

At 3 weeks all i could manage was about 1/4 cup.

You need to eat more. Your body is in starvation mode and hanging on to whatever you are eating. And are you seriously asking if you should take diet pills??? Because you should know what the answer to that is.

I think all of our partners become insecure even more so if they are insecure to begin with. My hubby has made a few comments as well about me changing. Oh well! At this point i really hope he will see that i am still the same person that i was pre-op except i eat alot less. And you are right in a few weeks when she has surgery she will completely understand exactly how you are feeling! Hope things get better!

Try the ricotta bake You can find the recipe at http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/08/pureed-foods.html I did not have to puree my food, thank god, but eggface does has some pretty good recipes for all stages.

I never posted anything on facebook but anyone that i physically come in contact with knows about my surgery. As i read your post i was thinking to myself "wow this sounds like me"! As far as the ass that is so hurt for you not telling him about surgery, Dont give it much thought! Congratulations! I know you are going to do so well with your surgery!

Thanks for all the info. Luckily I don't feel dizzy, my pee is yellow but not orange. I try to drink and i even downloaded an app to remind me to drink but i still dont get enough. I am trying though!

How did you now you were dehydrated and when did you know that you needed to go to the hospital? I have never been a huge drinker and post op i have been averaging between 35-45 ounces of fluids. Just curious to know what made you know it was time to go to the ER for some IV's? Thanks

i am 2 months post op and we have almost lost the same amount of weight post op (im down 27 lbs). It will happen! You didnt gain the weight over night and its going to take sometime for it to disappear as well! As far as the eating is concerned it gets better. Each day will be easier then the last day.

Try drinking the water at different temperatures and try adding things like MIO or Crystal Light. Also eat sugar free popsicles. Each popsicle is about 1.8 ounces of water.

you wont have to drink them forever. Each dr is different but eventually you will be able to eat enough protien that you wont need the shakes. Also there are so many different protien companies and different flavors, you just have to try them until you find the "right" one for your palate. I am 2 months post op and loving it! I dont mind my shakes anymore. I actually look forward to what new concoction i can come up with. Some taste great, some not so much! good luck!

Your popping prunes like they are bon-bon's!

I have no problem with bread crumbs or panko but i do try to avoid both. I pull the skin off of the chicken (if i am eating out) and if i am cooking i always buy skinless.

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I would probably ask your primary dr. (especially if you have been seeing him/her for two years if they can write a letter to the insurance company saying exactly that he didn't have a wheel chair accessible scale and see what happens.

Congrats. Sounds like gas pain. I used a heating pad and would place it on my back and on my chest and it helped with the pain. You also want to walk around the house. it helps move that gas out of you.