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....all the above and massage your scalp to stimulate new growth. It's inevitable. If it's gonna happen it's gonna happen. :-( I had long thick hair and was losing it in handfuls in my 3 & 4th month. I chopped it all off and it stopped falling out. Probably coincidence, but it looks great!

I am just about done 'shopping' for sizes in my closet. I will need to get new clothes soon. My question to all you shoppers, how do I pick a new style? I am not a 'clothes horse' and don't like to shop. But I don't want to buy crappy clothes and have a wardrobe full of clothes that i won't wear. I'm like Rootman, i'm enjoying my extra closet space!! I'd appreciate some shopping tips! Thanks.

I went for my checkup today and got overwhelming good news. Doc said I have been losing weight at the perfect rate, averaging 2 pounds a week. He said that is the healthiest way to lose weight and keep it off. Not only am I 54 pounds down and only have about 40 pounds left to lose, but all blood work points to my crazy immune system being stable with no drugs!! I'm overwhelmed & in shock!! Happy shock.

Weight: 200.7 Been bouncing around 199-201.

Just an FYI: many of us use iphones to log into VST and can't see sigs. :-(

I'd wait till you can handle solids

I feel for you! I really do. I can see me in that position. But wait a minute..did you know that the sleeve was originally created to deal w stomach ulcers & cancers? So you don't have to say that you lied. Just say, oh, btw, the surgery to fix ulcers is also WLS. Good luck, whatever you do!

DeeDee, while it's not magic and it does take work, it sure is a magical feeling! It really is. Here's a couple of pointers: -measure yourself now. If you wait, you'll regret it later. - take a picture with an outfit. Save that outfit and every month take a photo in that outfit. I SO wish that I had done this. Other people on here have and it is so cool to see the progress. -put your scale away if it is messing with your head. Pick one day to weigh and stick to that. We have a 'super saturday weigh-in' thread. Why don't you join that? - even if you do end up being a slow loser, you should remember something really important: you are truly learning HOW to eat and that will make you a success for the rest of your life. It's cool and yes, I often feel jealous, when people lose weight so quickly, but you are learning right out of the starting gate how to eat. :-)

Liz, go get it checked out. At 3 months you should NOT be having nausea. Never mind not being able to eat. Trust your gut!! Call your doc NOW.

My thoughts are with you!! Let us know how you are doing. Hugs!

Genius!! (I like your new photo!!!! You look great!)

Beautiful!!

Oh boy, yes!! I can so relate!! I am very cool headed. But I remember vividly freaking out and posting on here around week 2 or 3 asking if the surgery ever failed anyone. People here held my hand and brought me back to sanity. I've lost 50 pounds, so it does work! Lol. But I won't lie to you. For some people the weight falls off, for others, every pound is a hard earned victory. That's how it has been for me- each pound was a bit of a struggle to lose, but I am losing. So even in your darkest days, keep working the program and the weight will come off!! :-)

Really? It never dawned on me to look there for clothes! Thanks!

Yay!! You aren't 'officially insane' anymore!! Lol! I'd suggest you go to the forum on here and look up Protein shakes. Or is it called drinks & Protein powder? Something like that. Under food & Nutrition. There are all kinds of ideas and recipes. And ask questions there for suggestions. Lots of 'foodies' hang out there and can help guide you. Every one has different taste buds, even yours will be diff post-sleeve. So experimenting is the best idea. I made some pretty gross shakes when i was first sleeve. Bleah!! Good luck!!

....and here we go. This is exactly why people won't post. The perfect example. Because there is always someone who wants to pick a fight. I'm not even going to try defend my post because it would be a waste of time. OP- that is great that you bought stuff today. Just be careful, your esophagus is still swollen and your sleeve is tender. Do you have Protein shakes to supplement your protein? It's really important to get about 80 grams of protein a day. If you aren't sure what your total ends up being, try an online program like 'My Fitness Planner.' And drink your water! You don't want to get dehydrated and it helps with constipation. If you find that things are getting 'backed up' try miralax or milk of magnesium. Keep up the good work!

Thank you for posting! It really helps us! And congrats on all the good work!! Keep on smiling & enjoying life!!

Thanks everyone!! I love the support on here. This IS hard work and nobody 'gets it' like fellow sleevers. I need to find a good thrift shop, Goodwill here is not that great. Thanks for the advice!!

199.7!!! Onderland. every ounce counts!!! Lol.

Sleeved 8/21. 53 pounds down. I lose on average 1-1.5 pounds a week. I've had stalls but I just keep working the program and know that by this time next year i'll be fit and healthy. Try to look at the big picture., stopping to Celebrate the small victories along the way. That makes stalls easier to deal with. Hang in there!!