Chelle Bean

This stall should not last long maybe a week or two. I'm 7 months out and have been stalled for a month. I'm not getting frustrated though because I know I will start to lose again. I can tell Ive lost in inches. Make sure you are keeping up with that also because usually it happens when you are not losing lbs. Good luck. oh and make sure you are drinking all the Water you are required to drink daily it does make a difference.

A thin, 'sunken in' looking face won't kill you. Being obese will.

Hw:287
CW:218
Had gastric sleeve nov 11, 2016! Hasn't been easy! I was in and out of the hospital with dehydration and stomach spasms causing me to vomit constantly! I'm doing much better now and these results make it seem worth it finally! Don't give up! You're gonna get to where you want to be! Have a blessed Friday!
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Im one year out and my hair is thicker! Maybe from all the Protein and Vitamins? Ive been fortunate!

Im one year out and my hair is thicker! Maybe from all the Protein and Vitamins? Ive been fortunate!

I haven't had any hair loss that I know of and I'm six months out from bypass. I was really worried about it cuz my hair is fine and sparse anyway. In fact I bought a wig before surgery. I began taking Biotin about six months prior to surgery and was super careful about getting enough Protein, Water, and fat after surgery so maybe that helped.
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After almost 3 years on this forum and seeing hundreds of posters, I've heard of just a handful who didn't lose hair.
You've been the fortunate one of the handful I've seen . We all take Vitamins and Protein, and it still happens to most.
Like @@Djmohr said, it doesn't start until around 3-4 months post op. The good news? Hair grows back!

Im one year out and my hair is thicker! Maybe from all the Protein and Vitamins? Ive been fortunate!

Im one year out and my hair is thicker! Maybe from all the Protein and Vitamins? Ive been fortunate!

Im one year out and my hair is thicker! Maybe from all the Protein and Vitamins? Ive been fortunate!

Im one year out and my hair is thicker! Maybe from all the Protein and Vitamins? Ive been fortunate!

Has anyone been lucky enough to not have any Hairloss after VSG surgery?

no I wish! I have been at a stall for several months now. Today is my actual 1 year anniversary. I have met my size in clothes goal but my weight goal was 140 and Im stuck at 170. Im still very happy with what Ive lost but would love to get the last bit off too. Congrats to you !

You look GREAT ! Way to go!

I had my 6 month follow-up (I'm at 5.5 mos) visit yesterday with my surgical team. I've lost 76 lbs, and all my labs came back PERFECT I've been using GENEPRO for supplementing and PatchMD vitamin patches and clearly both are doing a great job for me. When I had surgery, I was still mildly anemic from a long 5 years of severe iron-deficiency anemia and I was taking vit D supplements for a vit D deficiency. The Patches have corrected the anemia and my vit D levels have stayed where they were with oral supplementation.
All in all, it was great...blood Protein levels are right where they should be, Calcium and Iron were perfect and I continue to have good energy and am steadily losing still. Just wanted to share my good news

One thing I love about FB’s on this day feature is seeing all the selfies I used to take lol. This picture really got me though. It was a picture of my niece and I taken one year ago. I see someone who although she is smiling, she is dead on the inside. Longing to break free from the chains of obesity. January 7th of this year I started my new sleeved life. It has not been easy, but I do not regret my decision not one bit. Exercise has become something that I enjoy to do, I never thought I would say that! I am able to be the active mom that my son deserves to have. I no longer get tired and out of breath playing with him. I had got to the point where I hid from my friends because I was ashamed of myself. Not anymore. I am able to walk with my head held high and am proud of the progress I have made so far. I included a full body shot as well the beach picture was taken July 2015. I really needed to see these pictures side by side, the last few months things have slowed down tremendously. It’s not because I haven’t been putting the work in, I am just trying to be patient as I can be. I know I will get to where I want to be.
The only thing I miss about the old me from last year is my longer hair!

@@gustavio Your expectations were far too high! You're only 6 weeks out or so and have lost 27 lbs - that's not a slow loss. I'm not sure why you would have expected to lose 45 lbs already - that's not realistic at all. You need to concentrate on getting enough Protein and fluids and stay off the scale. Your surgery is not broken. I'm sure you've seen the posts about stalling - and that's what you've been doing the last 2 weeks. Lower your expectations or you will only be disappointed.

Hey Guys,
So I had my surgery January 5th lost about 90Ibs in the first 5 Months and I cant seem to drop the rest of the Weight. I am so beyond upset with this. What should I do?

My stall is similar to yours. I lose weight and then it stalls for 3 weeks. I don't worry about it too much just as long as I'm losing inches. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using the BariatricPal App

I lose up until 3 days before my period, then I stall, then I lose after my period. It was like that.
Now it is more like stll for 3 weeks, lose for one week, stall for 3 or 4 weeks, lose, stall.
I measure myself so that helps because even in my stalls I am still losing inches.

I seem to regain and re-lose the same 10 over and over (when my bounce was only supposed to be five!!). ARGH!

I've got no one to blame but myself.

It's really quite easy to lose if I decide to just do it. I go back to all protein' first, and eliminate the carbs. A day or two of 'liquids only doesn't hurt and it will jump start the strict restriction. And I know I have to move more, couch less.

If I can do it, anyone can.

It can be done. I've seen people lose all of their regain (some as high as 50 pounds). It's not as easy as the first time, and may take you much longer, but it can be done.
I'm 2 years out, and I gained almost 6 earlier this year. It's taken me from May to now to literally lose 5 of the 6. I had to change up my exercise routine, and also did the 5:2 program, or intermittent fasting to decrease my cravings and increase my restriction. Maybe something you could look into?

How about some nice refried Beans, a little cheese and a little salsa? That would seem like a taco or burrito, and lots of good Protein too.

Stick to the filling for now.

This is my biggest fear! I have stopped losing but not gaining either at about 8 months out. Daily I kick myself in the butt for not leaving off carbs more than I should. I have also heard too to go back on the pre op diet , and progress back into foods like you did after sx. I pray that you get back on the wagon and I will try to do the same. Keep me posted on your progress.