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I have not been on here for several years. I apologize if this is the wrong spot. I had sleeve 5 years ago and lost 40 lbs. I started at 224. I am currently 212 and have gained 13 pounds since late October. I think I know the answers but looking for help and tips. How do I lose again?

I have not been on here for several years. I apologize if this is the wrong spot. I had sleeve 5 years ago and lost 40 lbs. I started at 224. I am currently 212 and have gained 13 pounds since late October. I think I know the answers but looking for help and tips. How do I lose again?

ok, ok, ok......... let's be done with all this negativity. @bsancvhez2016, this really is a very, very encouraging and helpful site. you will find lots of support here and i hope you continue to come back. tons of extremely wonderful people here.
i feel completely comfortable asking anything here and am prepared for honest answers. i feel you have a very legitimate question/concern and hope you get the answers you need.
take care and good luck.

I was completely overwhelmed with them at first but my doc office was sooooo good and they know exactly what Aetna needed to know and knew exactly how to write it. I chose the 90 day protocol to "get yourself ready for surgery" option.
1. 4 nutritionist visits. I did mine over the phone with nutritionist they recommend cuz I am five hours away. She knows exactly what insurance needs. $40 a visit.
2. Cardiologist clearance. Did a sonogram on heart and stress test. No big deal. He had to write a letter.
3. Exercise program supervised by qualified person. Nutritionist counted for this since you do discuss in detail your exercise that you are doing. You have to workout or walk or something.
4. Psych evaluation. Got that done no biggie.
5. Doctor has to say you are in this pre surgery regimen.
6. You CANNOT gain any weight during this 90 days.
Also, if your BMI is between 35-40 you must have a co morbidity. High blood pressure has to be really really bad to qualify.
Let me know if you have questions.

I do not iknow if she was. I think so, but just dont remember. YOU need to get on them now if you are not already!!!!
I get mine from a a company that has prescription B12 nose spray, and it is done weekly. They give you a multi Vitamin, calcium/D Vitamins with it. It costs $25 a month and they are excellent Vitamins. You can get pills or chewable. You can google Nascobal. That is the nose spray.
I started my Vitamin regimen before I even had surgery.

I'm in Midland too...sleeved 1/13/16

i take a pill daily that if not taken makes me sick!!!!!!!!! the withdrawal effect is awful. i was allowed to crush my pill and take it so i never missed a dose. i will say i could only handle the crushed pills about a week; the taste is awful. i, then, started taking them whole and had no issue. they were not huge.

I use BariActiv. I have a prescription for B12 nose spray I use weekly and the Vitamins come with it. I pay $25 a month and insurance pays the rest. The vitamins are chewable.

I always do and there is no issue, however I have been told recently that it may create wrinkles!!!!!

There is a current post, today, about Hair loss. Search for it. Basically I lost a ton of hair for four months then it stopped and it has all grown back. Just a bump in the road. Love your new body and don't sweat the temporary hair loss

@@HopeandAgony you hit the nail on the head! Most have not been to the dark inner depths of depression to the point of contemplating suicide. Outsiders see it as selfishness when, indeed, the person actually believes the world and its people would be better off without them. They think they are doing a service for their loved ones. My sister suffers greatly.
Thank you for posting such wonderful advise.

Please, please, please find another surgeon. He sounds like a complete ass. You need a caring doctor who truly cares about you. He is not that. Most of the people on here have wonderful surgeons who they love, including me. Where are you from? Maybe someone can recommend someone. It is important to me that you have a surgeon you love and trust. It makes all the difference in the world.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss and I am glad you are realizing it is not your fault. Bless his heart, depression is a horrible disease.
We are all here for you sweetheart. YES! You can do this. You have a fabulous tool to help you!
Good luck to you!!!!!

You can do this. You WILL do this!!!!!! Keep at it

I have Aetna. They went by weight according to first nutritionist visit. If I gained any weight at all they would not approve surgery. Read fine details in the policy online. Talk to doctor and nutritionist and find out exactly what policy says. That is what matters, period.

HELL TO THE YEAH!!!!

ok, ok, ok......... let's be done with all this negativity. @bsancvhez2016, this really is a very, very encouraging and helpful site. you will find lots of support here and i hope you continue to come back. tons of extremely wonderful people here.
i feel completely comfortable asking anything here and am prepared for honest answers. i feel you have a very legitimate question/concern and hope you get the answers you need.
take care and good luck.

My Hair loss start at 8 weeks and finished 4 months later, which was one month ago. I was really concerned that I was going to have bald spots. It was all frustrating and very scary. It turned out ok. I personally think if you are getting all your Protein their is nothing to prevent hair loss. I did start using nioxin 6 weeks prior to it ending. I am not sure if that helped or if it was it time. You will survive and it will grow back.

well isnt this special....... @@Dub, i love your honesty! and, as always, your sense of humor. i don't know if you have ever posted anything that did not make me laugh. you have such perfect words!!!

well isnt this special....... @@Dub, i love your honesty! and, as always, your sense of humor. i don't know if you have ever posted anything that did not make me laugh. you have such perfect words!!!

Ok, seriously.......... Mine has no respect for personal space either. He likes to be right on me. And I mean on me.

i am having really bad hair loss. it started at 8 weeks out and i am now 5 months out. it is not slowing down at all. i started using nioxin consistently a couple of weeks ago but i feel if your hair is going to fall out it is just going to fall out. i get in 100 g Protein a day so it is not a lack of Protein. if i have to do this 4 more months then i will be in a wig i am sure. it is worth it though, the weight loss is awesome and diabetes is gone.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/362765-hair-loss-help-devastated/page-6

also, i still get my roots done. i am not going to walk around with grey roots. i would rather wear a wig.

i am having really bad hair loss. it started at 8 weeks out and i am now 5 months out. it is not slowing down at all. i started using nioxin consistently a couple of weeks ago but i feel if your hair is going to fall out it is just going to fall out. i get in 100 g Protein a day so it is not a lack of Protein. if i have to do this 4 more months then i will be in a wig i am sure. it is worth it though, the weight loss is awesome and diabetes is gone.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/362765-hair-loss-help-devastated/page-6