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I am 7 months post op . I was losing my hair like crazy and often felt fatigued. To help, I make sure I am getting my protein in( I still do a shake per day) and get all of my vitamins. At 6 months the hair loss slowed down majorly and over the last month my hair is starting to grow back. I have short hair sticking up all over my head. I was really concerned about the hair loss feeling like it was excessive, but now it is coming back nicely. My doctor told me at 6 months it would slow down and it did. Keep up the good work!!

I have also slowed down. But I am still very happy with my results. I was sleeved on 7/1/13 and am down to 235.

I was at my one month appointment yesterday and I am supposed to be under 500 Calories until I am 6 months out. I will be up to 1000 calories by the time I am a year out. Right now at 5 weeks I get 300-400 in on average. My plan is strict three meals no snacks. 1 protein shake.

How is everyone doing? I had my 1 month post op today and it went well. In 2lbs I will move from morbidly obese to obese. I thought that was pretty cool. I have been doing good with trying new foods and they have all been well tolerated by my sleeve so that I am happy for. I have only lost 1 lb in the last almost 2 weeks so I am bummed about that. Hoping it will pick up again. I hope you are all doing well.

Great job. I can see a huge change in your face! This is so exciting isn't it!?!

Here are my night before surgery and almost one month post op pics. I notice change in my face, stomach and hips. I can't wait for my 6 month pics. I hope to see some others post before and current too.

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Thank you for starting this!! I am 31 yrs old and 5'9" I was sleeved on July 1st. Starting weight 312 Surgery date weight 297 Current weight 277 I am getting 350-500 calories per day and just started soft foods. I get in 50-64 oz of liquids. But really struggle to get in my shake. Now it makes me sick feeling. I too can cross my legs. I did it and didn't even realize it too. My clothes are getting baggy. My nursing scrubs look ridiculous and my face has started to thin out. I have stalled for almost a week. I started stalling when I introduces foods pureed and now soft. I am wondering if it has something to do with that. I will try to get pics posted soon. I did full pics the day before surgery and plan to take them monthly on my anniversary date. For exercise I walk 30+ min, bike for 45+ min. Do light weights and the treadmill. I am thinking of starting the 30 day shred as it has cardio and strength. I try to get 30 min + per day but have been slacking a little as I had an overwhelming week at work. This week is a new week and I plan do get my motivation back!

First off congrats on sticking to what you want and staying strong. Good for you for putting your health and happiness first. You are not only doing it for yourself but also for your daughter. I am sorry that it has been such a struggle and I wish you the best success with the sleeve.

Today I start my third and final week of liquids. I am so excited for this week to be over so I can start pureed food. In the last several days I have had several family parties that have revolved around food. While both of those events were hard, I had no buyers remorse. I think the negative feelings I had early on were related to my feelings of pain and sickness. I have survived 2 weeks on liquids, I can do one more. I am loosing an average of 1lb per day which feels good!

I am still on liquids. Full liquids for 10 more days. I wish I could start pureed. I had a family gathering today of course that revolved around food. It was really hard but I made it. Keep on keeping on!

I am 10 days postop and my weight loss stopped when I started full liquids 3 days ago. I am only getting in 300-400 calories per day. I had lost 10 lbs the first week after surgery. I am assuming it will start again soon. I too feel very tired well more like exhausted most of the day. I sleep 10 hrs at night and take a nap during the day. Something has to give! I am managing to get my liquids in.

If you aren't feeling better tomorrow I would call your surgeon. You shouldn't be feeling that way. If you are that weak you are probably dehydrated. Maybe try some cream soup with more calories. I love the butternut squash soup from Target(if they have target where you are). Also you shouldn't be feeling real hunger. My surgeon said yesterday that I should not feel hunger for a long time, maybe never. Also I use Muscle Milk light for my protein and it doesn't have dairy. That might help you. I am so sorry that you are having such a hard time. I hope you will call you Dr. tomorrow if you aren't feeling better. You may need IV fluids. Take care. I hope you feel better soon.

The liquids do feel funny going down for the first several days. Mine started feeling normal on day #4. Getting in the liquids is hard but keep up on them and walk as much as you can. Good luck. Let me know if you have any questions. I am POD #8

The transition didn't hurt at all. But I take it really slow. I do notice quit a bit of gurggling after each bite. But I suppose my stomach is just adjusting. No nausea or tightness though. Good luck and enjoy!