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I wish I would have started to cut back before surgery I'm about 2-3 per day I work in a hospital and its essential. I was sleeved on May 20th and have been having caffeine withdrawal headaches. Yesterday was my one week follow up with my surgeon. I asked the dietician and she said she recommends to wait for at least two months because the caffeine may cause ulcers. It is hard she did say that other people have used caffeine before the two months and they were okay but its no way to tell who may be affected by caffeine. So I have to deal with these headaches and hope they stop. I am so looking forward to the 8 weeks/2months where I can have my coffee again.

Diva I am sorry about the complications you are experiencing. I am a little over a week out and physically have not had any issues (knock on wood) so my prayers and positive energy are with you. I did think yesterday like wow I made a permanent decision regarding my body that I could not do on my own and briefly was like what did I do. I realize we are both in the beginning phase so will experience a lot of these thoughts and I know it doesn't help when physically you are suffering. I know you will get through it and I know that this was not a easy decision and pray in the end will be happy with the decision we made. You will feel better...

Wow the hair loss thing is scary...I guess I will see how it goes and deal with it...I also noticed that my cycle right after surgery was long and heavy and I was wondering if the surgery had anything to do with it...to the ladies that have had the sleeve for a while with all the complications/side effects would you do it again?

Hello everyone I just joined today. I will figure out how to post my picture. I was sleeved last week on May 20. I actually had the lap band taken out and revised to the sleeve. So far its been okay. I saw my surgeon today for the first week follow up. I am down 9 pounds...yay. I had a drain but it was taken out before I left the hospital. I am able to get my liquids down really good and still do not have an appetite. I concurrently have Senegalese Twists, my hair is very thick and I am concerned about losing hair. If anyone knows, is the hair loss just because of the lack of protein. I'm doing good with the protein as well. Trina I understand if you have any questions, I'm new to this but will try to help as much as possible. Thanks for this thread.