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Don't forget Iron. I also invested in a new digital scale. A heating pad or heated throw is also a good thing to have, you might get cold.

Congratulations!

Congrats and good luck.

Probably after my father died, he was a diabetic for over 40 years and although he lived a long life, the last 6 months of his life were pure hell all due to diabetes. I'm not a diabetic and I didn't want to become one. Diabetes is such an insidious disease and if I could avoid It I needed to make some serious changes.

Yes, I got this info from my surgeon, but after visiting my dermatologist, she said the hair loss is due to the weight loss shock to the system. I should preface that the hair loss does not happen to all and that you SHOULD make sure you get your daily protein in.

Well said!

Hilarious!!! Glad the outcome was a good one!

Right???
I asked him if he could just sign off on my cardiac clearance too, since we know my heart is strong enough. If that didn't give me a heart attack, nothing will!

So far on my VSG journey due to tests that are required for this surgery I have been informed that I have a hiatal hernia, several small ulcers, gastritis and now fatty tissue around my heart. I prayed about my decision before I pursued my search for a WLS and even during my journey I have continued to pray; that if this surgery is not good for me and not God's will then something would delay or prevent it from happening. So far everything has fallen into place even with each new diagnosis.
I can honestly say that with every appointment and day that passes I am more convinced that this surgery is what he has in store for me. I would have never known about these conditions to address them, had i not went down this road. I considered myself to be in good condition other than being overweight. Even with each finding the condition is actually repaired or fixed upon having surgery or achieved through my weight loss which wouldn't happen without this surgery.
My chances of developing heart disease or having a heart attack are more likely now than any reason i could talk myself out of surgery. Turns out now i have a co morbidity!
If i have the surgery, they fix the hernia, the ulcers have been treated, and the fatty tissue around my heart decreases with exercise and weight loss.
Seem to me it's my destiny to have this surgery... with 5 days and counting i don't feel pessimistic, anxious or scared... . i'm feeling very blessed!

Hi Emilee,
Here is some info I received from my dermatologist yesterday:
OK, so today I met with my dermatologist. My dermatologist explained that the type of hair loss we are experiencing is called telogen effluvium and is more due to recent shock to your system, ie., weight loss, pain, recent surgery, over or under active thyroid, childbirth, medications and other underlying conditions not just lack of Protein. The dermatologist mentioned that one could lose over 50% of your hair, but that it will grow back in 5-8 months. She suggested using minoxidil, which will stimulate the growth of new hair faster. The less expensive brands are: (both 2%)

* Equate which can be purchased at Walmart
http://www.walmart.c...e&cat_id=976760
* Kirkland Minoxidil which can be purchased at costco.


Important instructions on use:
It is important that if you do use the minoxidil, it is to be placed on your scalp, do not rub it into your hair, it will just make your hair more brittle and susceptible to breakage. Do not let it drip onto your forehead as it will cause headaches. The best application is laying back preferably into a Shampoo sink.


http://www.webmd.com...loss/effluviums

http://www.aocd.org/..._effluvium.html

I hope this helps.

I just had an Atkins chicken and Broccoli Alfredo frozen meal .
26 g of Protein
9 g of carbohydrate
330 Calories
I was able to eat 2/3rds of it, then trashed the rest. I like the meal, but I must say that the sodium count is very high.

Since zumba involves a lot of twisting and bending, it might be good to wait until you are cleared for regular exercise. In the meanwhile, walk, walk, walk.

I usually don't respond to posts that are likely to cause more ill will or sound arguementative , because I think it is very easy to misinterpret what someone is saying in print .(Namely me )
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That being said, I will try to clarify that I KNOW she had weight loss surgery and I don't care . I never ever asked her about anything because we do not share that close of a relationship. She got into my conversation and she lied . I know she had the surgery for many more reasons than I listed because I was trying to keep it short and was really trying to make a point she told an unsolicited lie and it was hurtful, end of story .
I am not here to make enemies I am simply here to receive information and share experiences. This is an experience I had.
Amy

If you dont take your Vitamins thats the least of your worries.

Just received my bill from Kaiser. $21000.00 and some change. I was lucky and didn't have to pay a dime.

I use the one listed below, but I only take one med twice a day. I use the organizer as a 28day organizer. Link below.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/14089470?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227000416516&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=13223534590&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem
Previously I had a detachable organizer but kept misplacing the empty pods.

Girl I am definitely not going even acknowledge her comment with a response because I do not know where she is at in her walk in Christ or if she is even a believer. I don't have to validate that to ANYONE.

I haven't had any negative feedback, however, I would respond short and sweet, it's my life and my decision end of discussion.

I can't believe that either. Especially the sexual innuendos that some MARRIED people make and even those who claim to be in a relationship! My bf would not be happy if I was doing that and I wouldn't be happy if he was.
Guess their lives aren't as exciting as getting their freaky talking online is.

You know, ppl have been asking me how I have lost so much weight. I first tell them that I eat less and move more. Then I tell them of the VSG. I make sure they understand its not a band or bypass. Most ppl dont know what a sleeve is so I explain it as a partial gastrectomy blah blah blah. I say that is a procedure to help me with Portion Control and that I stilll have to do the work......its only a tool and I still have to watch what I eat and exercise and its not a free ride. I am not embarresed that I needed help, I mean really in THEORY what is the difference between a WLS and hiring a personal trainer? They are tools......I would rather say I had help with the WLS then do nothing and EXPLODE from being such a fat ass not doing nothing...
Just Saying.....................if ppl want to judge me for taking a stand and doing something for myself then they can just suck it....LOL!

I love roasted edemame with wasabi sauce, very tasty. I put wasabi sauce on my eggs. Strange but tasty.

Never made them, Seapoint Farms is the brand name I buy.

That's not my frame of thinking lol I could careless if someone feels that I "took the easy way out" or that other things ppl say. They are naysayers and they can still sing that same song while while I become a healthier, smaller me.
Two tears in a bucket, fk it!