IndieAllie

Ok, I've found some other forums with more feedback.

Aren't hair loss and nutrition linked? Sorry, I thought so. I searched "hair loss" and 1000 posts came up non of which had anything to do with hair loss..... if you move this how do I find it again? I find this site's forums to be extremely complicated and not too user friendly.

I am 4 days shy of my 3 months post op. Down 60 pounds, feeling better and better each day BUT....... ......the dreaded hair loss has kicked in I am a blonde and already have thin hair so this is just awful. I've been researching products. Anyone ever use Nioxin Shampoo system? Or, do can you recommend a better brand? I know only time is the answer and getting in as much Protein as possible, but I need to do something else proactive. Thanks!

Another thing... I'm almost 7 weeks out and still have trouble getting in all my Water. When I don't get enough everything is just bad. But on the days I do get enough I feel like a normal person. Just a thought. Seela, I think the water thing has so much to do with my down mood. I can't believe it, this past week has been down right depression, like NOTHING is making me feel happy or joyful. I know there's an aspect of your old relationship with food having to "die" but this is just ridiculous. I'm crying at the drop of a hat and not laughing like I used to and NO I'm not pregnant!

I have found that Beans, cabbage and certain fibrous veggies give me more of a "gas reaction" than other foods. But, also, the digestive process produces gases for any foods and with little room for it to disperse, we feel every bit of it.

Thank you everyone for your valuable feedback! I can always trust this site to help encourage, enlighten and support me

Today marks 2 months and 51 pounds gone forever! I am thrilled with my surgery results. However, I wish I could feel "happy" about my overall health and wellness. I have struggled with nausea, fatigue, constipation, gas, bloating, discomfort, depression - I know all 'normal' elements of this life changing journey, but I thought the sailing would be smoother by now. I feel my poor family is going through the wringer with me as they always have to put up with me feeling horrible and taking breaks, sleeping or cutting things short. Especially my husband. He's SUCH a good sport and my biggest cheerleader and support but I am feeling for him now. This recovery period has really taken it's toll on me and those I love. Everyone continues to encourage me and tells me "it will only get better and better", but I know I walk through this alone really and truly. I have contacted my surgeon multiple times about the discomfort and pains and nausea etc, etc, etc. I do what he suggests - walk, Water & Protein, but it just doesn't seem to want to shift. He tells me it's 'normal' and while that should bring me comfort, after 2 months, I want to scream at him! I'll have one or two good days followed by 5 miserable ones. It seems the afternoons-evening are the hardest times for me. I'm hanging in there and waiting for the day I will feel as good as I'm starting to look.

My poor husband, I'm always making him wash his face and brush his teeth multiple times a day because any smell just triggers horrible nausea. Living in India at the moment doesn't help either!!!

I laughed so hard about checking the baby!!! People have no idea what we face! They just see our shrinking waist lines and think "lucky you"

Good to know it gets better!!! Yes, I too am stocking up on the SF mints!!! I had a drain for 2 days and I'm 52 days post, so I know it's not that for me. I guess, time will tell!

Sorry, but it's true. I read an entry weeks back about a woman who said her husband was noticing/complaining about her new "odor" since surgery. She said it was due to Ketosis happening. Well, I thought it odd, but now I seem to be in the same predicament. It's like a new body odor that I can constantly smell. EVEN after showering, I just have a different smell to me. And while my husband looks at me like I have 2 heads when I ask him if he notices, It's very annoying. I can't actually tell if it's just a "smell" in my nostrils or what it is, but it definitely is coming from me. Sometimes it smells like onion but it's always a savory weird smell. Sorry to be gross. Anyone else brave enough to chime in on this one? ha ha

I really like this point of view, thank you.

48 days post surgery and I've been doing great with eating so far then all of a sudden, NOTHING is appealing to me. Not eggs, not Soup, not Protein shakes, not yogurt, not tea.....NUFFIN' I am hungry and LOW energy and feeling sick from not getting my calories and protein in. My nut just says, do your best and gives me suggestions and tells me to get my Water in as best I can. I just feel awful thinking, will it normalize, is it a phase?

My surgeon says I need to be walking 3 miles a day within a 45 minute time period. Sometimes, just doing laundry exhausts me. I have no idea how I'm able to do that much exercise so soon (I'm 43 days post surgery). People are posting about all the energy they have so soon after surgery, I'm still waiting on mine to kick in! Maybe doing MORE exercise would help with that? What types of exercise are you doing and how much per week?

I HAVE discussed with my doctor, I just wanted some feedback on what's "working" for fellow sleevers. As MOST things, there's 33 answers to any one question about this life change. Living abroad in India, I am trying to get the fullest knowledge. Almost everything I've been informed on differs from the State side patients. Sometimes it's a little scary but I'm figuring it out, continuing my research and making good progress!! 43 pounds in 41 days!

I'm 41 days post surgery and in the beginning, my surgeon said I could drink 50ml of Water or liquid and then needed to take a 2 minute break. Once I'd reached 250ml, I needed to take a 30 minute break before eating or drinking anything further. Is this the way I will need to eat/drink forever? I have to get down 3 liters of water a day and at this rate, I'd have to drink 24 hours a day!!!!!! Any tips?

I've seen my surgeon twice about this issue. He told me, it's a normal part of the healing process and that I'm on all the meds I need to be on. He told me walking and Water will help with it. I can barely get water down some hours because it just regurgitates back up. I'm feeling really discouraged. I hope it's not my "new life" like this ;-(

You look great!!! How much exercise did you do each day? Any tips on how you were so successful?

I am 34 days out of surgery and have woken up every morning since with the most sour, acidic and fiery stomach. Water doesn't seem to help. I immediately take my chalky, stomach coating liquid stuff and pop my PPI. It takes the entire morning, sometimes into the afternoon to feel "normal". I've tried eating right away but nothing seems to alleviate it. Is this what you vets experienced? When does it stop happening??? Any tips?

I just went to my first birthday party after being sleeved and since I haven't been completely outspoken about my choice to have surgery (only close friends, family and you all know) I had some really funny looks. People were like, you're losing weight, are you just starving yourself??? I ended up carrying a plate of food around with me and just moving the items around with my fork in an attempt to "look normal" and avoid questioning! How have you been able to socially avoid ALL the details? It just gets annoying and I'm only in the first leg of my journey!

I am 26 days post op and I'm wondering if not leaving adequate time between getting all the liquids in also stretches your stomach out? I finally feel hungry and am scared I've caused the pouch to stretch out already

I had to drink like a gerbil for almost 3 weeks, but everyone's recovery is different. What does your surgeon say?

Hey, sorry you're going through this disappointment. It can't be easy, especially with the expectations we place on ourselves before and after surgery. I'm a newbie myself so all I can say is "Keep your head up", change will come. It will.

Thanks NewNana How did they determine your dehydration? Did you get put on IV drip? Also, has yours gone and does it come back?