Monie717

Hi. I’m considering a tummy tuck in Mexico. Has anybody done it? Where? Doctor? What was your experience?

Hey guys and gals. I'm wondering what brand of vitamins everyone takes. I'm still having thin hair loss issues after 1 year. I take 5000mcg biotin, calcium, b-12, biotin shampoo. The Bariatric vitamins were making me nauseated and I would vomit them within minutes of taking them so I stopped. Surgeon said to double up on multivitamins. But I'm thinking I need to try again to see if it helps my hair. Any suggestions?

I'm an RN in a very busy L&D unit. I was sleeved a year ago. Just had my surgiversary on Tuesday! I took 4 weeks off and glad I did. The issue for me wasn't pain or mobility. It was being able to get 60oz of water and 60g of protein in. For the first month we can eat/drink so little at a time it requires frequent food/hydration breaks. I knew I wouldn't be able to do that on my busy unit. So I took the month. That's what worked for me. But I've seen other people with desk jobs take off only a week. Whatever works for you. Just be sure to get your protein and water in!!

Down 108 pounds, 96 overall inches. Feeling great!

Anybody from Canada here who has gone to Mexico for surgery? How was your experience? How much did it cost? I thought there was a board here dedicated to this but I can't find it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I do exercise 2-3 times/week. I know I should do more but after a 12 hour shift I'm pooped out. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Surgery day April 4/16. Down 78.2 pounds/66.25 inches! Off BP meds! I feel great! Best thing I ever did. I would do it again in a heartbeat!! Here's before and after pics. My arms are moving at the same speed as the rest of me and I hate it. My arms suck. Sorry no makeup or contacts in the after. I look like a troll.... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Hi all. I was sleeved April 4, down 68 pounds and feeling great!! Off BP meds, minimal foot pain, getting "looking good" compliments. So happy I did this! However, I'm losing my hair. I knew it was coming but now that it's here I'm kind of freaking out. This is temporary, right? It'll come back, right??? I take 5000mcg Biotin every day. Thinking about doubling up on biotin. Hoping someone will put my mind at ease... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Great! Let's see if we get any more responses and then we'll make a plan.

Anybody in the Houston area interested in starting a meet-up group?

If you're having pain please call your doctor. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the advice LipstickLady! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'll have to work on that. I do feel bad about wasting food. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the tip Bufflehead! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App