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I am almost 8 months post op, surg 9/12/12 and I am down 127 lbs, but this includes my pre op diet also. I am very satisfied with my progress and I am also at a stall right now. I haven't lost must in the last month, I actually have gained a pound or two over the weeks. But I know why, I have become a little too comfortable with my eating. I eat 100 whole wheat bread, just one slice 50 cal and 8 carbs and I have started craving sweets. I try to fix low carbs treats for those moments but I just need to go back to the basics. I do go to the gym at least 3 days a week, I just love planet fitness!!! Hopefully I will back and track soon, good luck and continued success to to my fellow September sleevers!!!

I am 7 months post op and YES my hair starting falling out, not in clumps or anything, but if I ran my fingers through my hair I would have a lot in my hands. When I brushed my hair more would come out. My fair was pretty long and thick, so I had I cut it real short and now my hair is healthy again. It doesn't shed anyone and its not as thin looking. Might want to think about cutting it a little. Good luck.

I know the feeling. I had pretty long hair but I had to get it cut to a short bob because of the breakage and now I absolutely live it!!!

At first I didn't tell anyone but my boss also. When I told her she volunteered that she had the gastric bypass a few years ago. I had only told a few people before surgery but when I returned to work I pretty much told whoever asked because I didn't want to hide in a corner at lunch time. All of my co workers were very supportive and still is. Having that support at work keeps me on my toes. They make sure I don't fall back and eat those sweet and sugary doughnuts!!! Glad they know, good luck!!

I don't know how far you are but I am 4 months and I have had both. For the grilled wrap I took small bites and chewed very well. The salad wasn't bad to tolerate either. Just eat slowly and chew well.

@newgrandmother, girl don't feel bad or beat yourself up about, we all make those types of mistake. I hate it when I don't bring my lunch to work, then I am forced to buy something from the cafeteria. Luckily we have a Chic fil a now and I usually get small side salad.< /p>

Lately I have been craving sweets though, darn that pinterest! But I just try to reduce the amount of my serving and I good. Right now I wanted a Coconut Cake, and its in the oven know only 4 carbs per serving and it is soooo yummy and satisfy that sweet tooth.

Take other's advise about having a back up plan at work with Protein Bars or something that you can easily store.

Good luck with your continued success!!!

Wow, you look really great, keep up the good work. I started at a high weight also and i am glad to see that you lost almost 1/2, so congrats again!!!

Thanks everyone for yhe comments and post. I will have to look into a new hair cut and Biotin.

I now this may be just "ugg" but just had to post. I am 4 months post op and today when i went to blow dry my hair, all this came out. I was just curious how much my fellow sleevers was losing.

Thanks everyone for the comments and advice. I will start looking at my food more closely now.

I know I need to be asking my doctor and nut these questions but I don't go back until 29th so I thought u start here first...

U am 3 1/2 months out and just don't know what I should but more concerned about, fat or carb intake. I'm not really keeping track of either and I know I should but sometimes it just gets a little frustrated and overwhelming.

So what are my fellow sleeves just starting this journey are going by FATS VS CARBS!!

You look great, keep up the good work!

Just wanted to share a little thought. I was sleeved 9/12/12 and feeling good. I have my bad days but I can honestly say best decision ever made. I am slowly posing but that's ok, IM LOSING! The holidays I did really good only had a few bites of this and that but I did dabble in a few sweets. I am still on the losing side so no complaints.

This picture was taken Christmas Day (hopefully it will post) and I felt a lot better than I did the last year.

How did my fellow sleeves do this holiday season?

It took me about a little over a month and 1/2 to have my sex drive return and trust me it has been great since my weight loss.

Yes me too, it was brought to my attention just the other day. I am the one that never wears a coat during the winter months , but now I say bundled up all the time.

????I'm not gong to make my New Years goal weight, this was my first time doing so I think I set mine to high but that ok I'm still losing and feeling great!! Happy NewYears to my fellow sleeves and good luck with your continued success!!!

I'm also from Maryland!! I live in Charles Co. Hitesh Amin is my Dr. How about you?

Hi @lovinjacobe are you having surgery @ southern Maryland, I work there and didn't realize Dr Amin did the sleeve, I was sleeved 9/12/12 at Howard.

I feel your pain ladies. I have pretty long thick straight hair and every time I run my hands through or over it, hair ALWAYS come out. Thank God it's thick to cover things up!!

Hey fellow Sept sleeves...I was sleeved on 9/12/12 and I am down 47 lbs and I feel great. The only problem is I 'm starting to feel comfortable withy sleeve. Sometimes when i eat my thin crackers I may drink right after a few sips with no problem. I also have had a few sweets. Buy other than that I'm doing good.

Now I have to start working out to help with losing the weight and toning up.

P.s. if anyone haven't tried Emily bites you should. I am hooked. I have tried the lasagna and taco, with my little twist , and they are great!!!

Sorry dumb phone but when I went to my 1. Week check up my surgeon said it was fine for me to have coffee and I have been drinking it every since. I am 9 weeks post op

When I went to my 2 week check up I asked if u w

Thanks everyone again for the kind thoughts and encouragement. Yes we all can do this. Work those sleeves!!!

I'm in! (Hopefully I do this correctly!)

Highest weight: 489lbs

Day of Surgery: 385lbs (10/25/2012)

Current Weight: 345lbs (3wks post-op)

New Years Goal: 325lbs

(Okay' date=' so typing the numbers out was extremely humiliating- so much so that I cried. Am I alone in how ashamed I am? This is an awful feeling- especially when so many others are so very small in comparison! It feels hopeless!)[/quote']

Don't be ashamed of the numbers. They should no longer define the beautiful person you are. I share the same starting weight. I was 489 on 10/26/2011 and now I am down to 396. My New Year's goal weight is 365. So we are very similar with our weight loss, I am 9 weeks post op. We can do this just stay focused!!

I have lost 41 lbs in 2 months and I feel great! Every now and then I get sick to my stomach and I have to make a bathroom run but I'm doing ok!!

Today I went for my 2 month check up. I have lost 15 lbs from last month, 2 1/2" off my waist line and my BMI has gone from 67.1 to 58.2. I am feeling great. Just wanted to share!