Lisa_85

Best Feeling in the world knowing you are in control of your life.

Yes he is very understanding He does know about my surgery and is amazing with it all. 89 pounds in Four Months Friday he just wanted to make me something to eat an I said Oh what about Eggplant not even thinking. When I do go out I make sure its always Healthy!!! I do only order Water when I am out but this was just a first of us having dinner at his place. Next time game on with me bringing my own stuff over. lol

Best Feeling in the world knowing you are in control of your life.

I took 2 days off work this month back to back because I was physical and mental exhausted.

Yes!!! @@1cutiejulie! I backed out of my surgery twice!! I am 3 1/2 months post op an I am down 83 pounds. Best decision of my life this far. I was nervous wheeling down to surgery and once I stated that they put me right out an woke up in my room a couple of hours later.

@@Foxy_lady 50 pounds that is amazing!!

@@Lisa_85 I am amazed with your 83 loss in only 3 1/2 months! That's absolutely incredible - and something you should be very proud of! I will take the bigger nose if I can be that successful! :-)

Bah! You are being way to hard on yourself! You look cute as a button in your fur ushanka hat ( think that is what they are called).

In the mirror, I tend to think I look better than I do *lol* - am so used to seeing myself in the mirror with a huge pot belly and bloated face, that now I think I look pretty in-shape... then I was walking down a city street and caught a look at myself reflected in a plate glass window and was surprised to still see a pretty big guy there!
Mentally though, I focus on the positive changes. I don't expect my body to look like it did at 25, and at 56, my face and hair aren't going to roll all the way back to age 25 either - not realistic. But, I look *much* better now than I did 4 months ago, and I move around a lot better than I used to, much lighter on my feet. I have dropped one medication already. Still a good ways to go yet before I reach my goals, but this has been *big* progress.

@@Lisa_85
You have accomplished so much. Congrats.
Self esteem can take a beating from all the negative message we have received. Changing that inner voice is part of the challenge with weight loss. Learn to love/like yourself in your new body.. Your inner voice is the only validation you need.
With rapid weight loss, your body image can become a bit distorted. Your appearance is a big change. For some of us, we hid from cameras and mirrors before weight loss. It takes time for your mind to catch up.
counseling is an option

So these last couple of days I been pointing out all the negative in my looks instead of saying I just lost 83 pounds 3 1/2 months and feel great.
I feel like I can still lose more weight in my face
My Nose is huge now when I smile
I am aging etc..
Anyone else having or had an issue like this.

Yes!!! @@1cutiejulie! I backed out of my surgery twice!! I am 3 1/2 months post op an I am down 83 pounds. Best decision of my life this far. I was nervous wheeling down to surgery and once I stated that they put me right out an woke up in my room a couple of hours later.

I'm 9 1/2 months out and have lost 151 lbs ... I FEEL AMAZING !
People say I'm wasting away ... lose any more and I'll blow away in a wind ....
But, I don't see it that way ...
I think we all criticize ourselves ... and always will ... I think we're brain washed into thinking we'll never be thin enough ... or this is out of place ...or this sags ... or that is wrinkled ...
But you know what?!
No matter what sags or wrinkles or is out of place .... We're HEALTHIER ... We did a GOOD thing by having WLS ... and working the program ... and making the best out of what God gave us...
I for one would much rather have the sags and wrinkles than the 151 lbs that I've lost ...
Congrats to us ALL !!!!!

Yes!!! @@1cutiejulie! I backed out of my surgery twice!! I am 3 1/2 months post op an I am down 83 pounds. Best decision of my life this far. I was nervous wheeling down to surgery and once I stated that they put me right out an woke up in my room a couple of hours later.

Yes!!! @@1cutiejulie! I backed out of my surgery twice!! I am 3 1/2 months post op an I am down 83 pounds. Best decision of my life this far. I was nervous wheeling down to surgery and once I stated that they put me right out an woke up in my room a couple of hours later.

Yes!!! @@1cutiejulie! I backed out of my surgery twice!! I am 3 1/2 months post op an I am down 83 pounds. Best decision of my life this far. I was nervous wheeling down to surgery and once I stated that they put me right out an woke up in my room a couple of hours later.

So, I don't want to scare you, but you asked. I will preface this by saying I'm not 100% sure I trust the source here. I saw a nutritionalist/dietician as part of my pre opp. She said no gum because you can swallow it and they have to surgically remove it because it doesn't pass on its own. I saw a total of 3 dieticians during my process and they all had different info on everything. So who's right? She was the only one who told me about gum though. I would call your dr just in case. Might be super silly but better safe than sorry?
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But I've nowhere else to turn . And I always appreciate everyone's thoughts and advice here . I haven't gone to the bathroom in over a week now. Been taking my softners daily and I took some milk of magnesia . Nothing! On top of that whenever I'm constipated I'm constantly hungry and wanting to snack to the point where I'm terrified my sleeve is stretching ... Thoughts?

I used to go in the other room and eat a sugar free ice pop. You really need to follow that diet. You may have complications if you don't.

I used to go in the other room and eat a sugar free ice pop. You really need to follow that diet. You may have complications if you don't.

Its so weird because it really isn't a dumping syndrome kind of thing. I asked my nut she says sometimes that happens randomly and once I release the pressure in my chest I am fine. So I don't really know. its always bile and never food and I make myself vomit.

I do that too. My weight is up and down all the time. My nut says Its normal because of Fluid intake.

I went back after two weeks. I milked that shit. lol

Don't fret. 3.5 months is exactly when my hair started to fall out. It only lasted about a month and a half, was never enough for anyone else to notice, and started growing back immediately.

Here's an article that explains what's happening with our hair!
Harvard Health Publications
Telogen Effluvium
What Is It?
At any given time, about 85% to 90% of the hairs on the average person's head are actively growing (the anagen phase) and the others are resting (the telogen phase). Typically, a hair is in the anagen phase for two to four years, then enters the telogen phase, rests for about two to four months, and then falls out and is replaced by a new, growing hair. The average person naturally loses about 100 hairs a day.
In a person with telogen effluvium, some body change or shock pushes more hairs into the telogen phase. Typically in this condition, about 30% of the hairs stop growing and go into the resting phase before falling out. So if you have telogen effluvium, you may lose an average of 300 hairs a day instead of 100.
Telogen effluvium can be triggered by a number of different events, including:
Surgery
Major physical trauma
Major psychological stress
High fever, severe infection or other illness
Extreme weight loss
Extreme change in diet
Abrupt hormonal changes, including those associated with childbirth and menopause
Iron deficiency
Hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism
Some medications
Because hairs that enter the telogen phase rest in place for two to four months before falling out, you may not notice any Hair loss until two to four months after the event that caused the problem. Telogen effluvium rarely lasts longer than six months, although some cases last longer.
Although losing a great number of hairs within a short time can be frightening, the condition is usually temporary. Each hair that is pushed prematurely into the telogen phase is replaced by a new, growing hair, so there is no danger of complete baldness. Because hair on the scalp grows slowly, your hair may feel or look thinner than usual for a time, but fullness will return as the new hairs grow in.
Symptoms
If you have telogen effluvium, you'll notice more hair than usual accumulating on your pillowcase, on the shower or bathroom floor and in your hairbrush. Your scalp hair may feel or look less dense than usual. Often, though, the hair loss is subtle, and other people may not notice anything different about your hair.
Diagnosis
Most cases of telogen effluvium can be diagnosed based on medical history and an examination of the scalp and hair. If the hair loss has been occurring for several months, there may be visible thinning Patches, but often the hair loss is not dramatic enough for a doctor to notice. If you have large bald Patches, you probably don't have telogen effluvium. If the doctor gently tugs on some hairs on your scalp and four or more hairs come out, you probably have telogen effluvium. Also, the hairs will look like hairs in the telogen phase — they will have a white bulb at the end that was in the scalp, and will not have a gel-like covering around that end of the hair.
You may be asked to gather all hairs that fall out of your head over a 24-hour period, and count them to see if the hair loss is truly excessive. Losing fewer than 100 hairs in a day is considered normal. You also may be asked to gather and count lost hairs every one or two weeks to see when the shedding starts to decline.
In some rare cases, if there is reason to doubt the diagnosis, a biopsy of the scalp may be done. In this procedure, a small piece of the scalp that includes several hair follicles is removed and examined under a microscope. Your doctor also may do blood tests to check for conditions such as thyroid abnormalities that may be contributing to hair loss.
Expected Duration
Typically, hair loss begins two to four months after the event that triggered the problem, and lasts approximately six months. New hairs begin growing immediately after the hair falls out, but significant growth may not be noticed for several months.
Prevention
Nothing can be done to prevent most of the types of physical shock that can start telogen effluvium. Some cases may be caused by a poor diet, and these might be prevented by eating a balanced diet that provides enough Protein, Iron and other nutrients.
Treatment
No treatment for active telogen effluvium has been proven effective.
Some causes of the disorder can be corrected. For example, if you have a poor diet, consult a dietitian to help you balance it. If the hair loss began after you started a new medication, talk to your doctor to see if the medication should be discontinued. Many times, however, the cause is a specific event in the past, and you can expect that the hair will grow back. In cases where Hair growth has not returned to a satisfactory level, your doctor may prescribe minoxidil (Rogaine), a lotion applied to the scalp that may stimulate hair growth in some people.
When To Call a Professional
See your doctor if you experience excessive hair loss or obvious thinning patches on your scalp.
Prognosis
The outlook for telogen effluvium is very good. Most cases run their course within six to nine months, and the hair usually grows back. In some cases, the disorder may last longer. In other cases, not all hairs grow back.
External resources
American Academy of Dermatology P.O. Box 4014 Schaumburg, IL 60168-4014 Phone: 847-330-0230 Toll-Free: 1-888-462-3376 Fax: 847-240-1859 http://www.aad.org/
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