SleevePrincess13

Hello my fellow May 2013 sleevers!! How is everyone doing? How is the weight loss coming along? For my female sleevers, how is the hair loss? I would like to share my progress so far. I started at 237 pounds, size 20 pants (snug), & 2X - 3X shirts at my first appt in Mar 2013. Surgery Day, which was May 8th I was 230 pounds. Today, Oct 30, 2013 I am at 175 pounds currently in a size 13 - 14 (loose fitting, I think I'm moving into a 11-12 really soon), and size Medium shirts comfortable fit. I've never been happier in my life!! Although I am a tad bit worried because I have noticed that I can eat a little more then when I first got sleeved. I panicked for a little bit, but then remembered I do keep track of what I eat and I exercise Mon - Sat so maybe that's why? I am, however, struggling with my hair loss. I use to have a head full of long, thick hair. Now I have barely have enough hair to put up a pony tail. It has fallen out in ridiculous amounts. I feel like I've gone through chemo hair loss. I have to wear hair extensions when I flat iron it or curl it just because it looks weird to have such little hair. I can pull of the wet hair look by putting moose in it which helps it look like I have more hair, but you can still notice that its not very much. I just want it to stop falling out. What are some things you guys are doing for it? When will it stop? Well hope to hear from you all. Blessings to all. ~Sleeve Princess

Hello. Wow congrats to all of you on your successful weight loss. I am currently about a week away from 6 months post op. I am down 62 lbs from starting weight. I am a little sad its not more but I'll take 62 pounds less anyday. I am however struggling with the hair loss. That hair of mine has been falling out drastically for the past 3 1/2 months. To the point were I have to wear hair extensions. Has anyone found a good solution (vitamins, hair products, ect.) for this problem? Please help.

I was sleeved on May 8th. HW: 237 SW: 229 CW: 182 (4 months out) Down 55 lbs from HW & 47 lbs down from SW. I'm also so excited to be so close to 170 lbs which is the weight listed on my Drivers license. O_O I look forward to the day that I can say I weigh less than what my license states. ) GW: 130 (52 lbs away) ) I workout 6 days a week. I have a Protein shake in the morning almost daily and I also drink my 64 oz of Water daily. I go on runs 3-4 times a week. I go to the gym the days I don't go for runs. I do feel like I am losing a little slower than others but I'll take any weight loss. I have stalled before but I try not to let it get to me. I just keep pushing harder. Remember it's always better to be a "slow" loser. It'll give you time to work on toning your body. Keep up the great work May Sleeevers!! Remember we have come a long way.

Hello May Sleevers!!! I have to say I feel like I have had a slow weight loss. I started at 237. With my pre-op diet I only lost 7 pounds. I was sleeved on May 8th, 2013 and struggled a lot after surgery. I could not get in any fluids without almost vomitting for about 2 1/2 weeks. Any way, I am currently at 197 as of my weigh-in yesterday. Which puts me at 40 pounds total, 33 lbs down since surgery. How is everyone else doing?

Hello everyone! It has been a week as of today since I was sleeved and I'm struggling!! I am trying so hard to get my 64oz of Water in as well as my 65g of Protein (in shakes, since I am on a 21 day full liquids only diet). I just can't seem to do it and I'm feeling hunger pangs (or at least I think I am.) Has anyone ran into this or have any suggestions? I have a family too so watching them eat food just makes me feel sad and impotent because I know I'm not getting the fluids or nutrition I need and food looks amazing. Please HELP!! Sent from my iPhone using VST