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Oct 1st here too - my story is similar to yours, I was banded in 2011 and didn't lose much at all and then started having issues with reflux so I decided to convert either to bypass or the sleeve. Didn't know for a long time which one I wanted but I am glad I decided to go with the sleeve, so far I have lost 41lbs, more than I ever did with the band. How is your weight loss going thus far?

Happy New Year!!! Oct 1st here - have lost 39lbs..loving it. We October sleevers are doing great!!

Happy New Year!!! Oct 1st here - have lost 39lbs..loving it. We October sleevers are doing great!!

I haven't started yet, but, yes this is very normal. Most people that have wls have quite a bit of Hair loss for a while... for some it's minimal for some it's extreme but it comes back usually at or before the year mark. Just part of the process. Hang in there

My date was Oct 1st and I am down 32lbs. I feel great. I have been blessed to not have a stall at this point but I can tell my body is trying to adjust to the weight loss. My goal is to at least be down another 10-15 lbs before Christmas. I have to say I don't faithfully exercise daily because of my job, but I do try to do some when I am able to.

I am sure you will get good news. I go back to the doctor tomorrow for my 2wk post-op. By my scale I have lost 14lbs. It is a wonderful feeling:)

WOW... give us the details and secrets on what you are doing. That is amazing.

Congrats..you look great!

I am sure you will get good news. I go back to the doctor tomorrow for my 2wk post-op. By my scale I have lost 14lbs. It is a wonderful feeling:)

I am sure you will get good news. I go back to the doctor tomorrow for my 2wk post-op. By my scale I have lost 14lbs. It is a wonderful feeling:)

Just wanted to say, you go, girl! I go in for my VSG on Wednesday and I can't wait!!!!

I recently converted from the lapband to VSG as of Oct 1st 2013. I had the lapband for 2 yrs with little weightloss progress and severe acid reflux. I knew I had to do something different. I couldn't decide for several months during my pre-op visits if I wanted the VSG or the gastric bypass. I was afraid the VSG was going to eventually be similar to the lapband and I didn't want to go through a bad experience again. I researched and researched on both procedures and finally decided with the help of my surgeon that VSG was the best procedure for me. I am not a diabetic or have any major health problems. I am excited about my new journey with the VSG. It has only been 2 weeks and I feel I am already showing progress. I really am not hungry at all but making sure I get in my Protein and walking everyday. I hope and pray I made the right decision with having this procedure verses the bypass. I appreciate any input on your experience and what your progress has been. Thanks

I recently converted from the lapband to VSG as of Oct 1st 2013. I had the lapband for 2 yrs with little weightloss progress and severe acid reflux. I knew I had to do something different. I couldn't decide for several months during my pre-op visits if I wanted the VSG or the gastric bypass. I was afraid the VSG was going to eventually be similar to the lapband and I didn't want to go through a bad experience again. I researched and researched on both procedures and finally decided with the help of my surgeon that VSG was the best procedure for me. I am not a diabetic or have any major health problems. I am excited about my new journey with the VSG. It has only been 2 weeks and I feel I am already showing progress. I really am not hungry at all but making sure I get in my Protein and walking everyday. I hope and pray I made the right decision with having this procedure verses the bypass. I appreciate any input on your experience and what your progress has been. Thanks