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I'm bit over 6 months post op. Did not have any hair loss. If anything, my hair is healthier and thicker. Hope it stays this way.

I drank coffee pre-op, I drunk coffee straight post op, drink a big jug every day, and never had any issues with it. My surgeon advised me not to give up coffee. My first drink in the hospital was with a straw, again no issues with straws. I chew gum at times, and this has been fine also. I gave up all alcohol 9 years ago, and I will not give up my enjoyment of coffee. So, for me no issues with the "controversial" drinks, straws etc. The only thing I haven't tried are carbonated drinks post op. I was never a big soda drinker, so I don't need it and I don't miss it.

Awesome news, Kathy! Yes, 3rd time Lucky! Congratulations, and enjoy your new girls

Thank you! And best wishes to you too

@@northcountyr1 I was sleeved 8th March 2016, so little over 6 months ago. I have been on this regime since I started Soft/Mushy and then solids, so yes, like you I started this 8 weeks post op. All my info is in my signature, but I realise that this does not show up on the App. I have lost 70 Ib (31 kg), and have another 22 Ib (10 kg) to get to my stretch goal. My appetite has slightly increased at 6 months post op, this is why I still measure my food. I'm sure I will have to measure it on maintenance as well, but the amount will probably increase then. God luck in your journey

@@JanessaM Congratulations! You look beautiful and amazing! Totally different person Well done!

This is what my Dietician set up for me: Daily Nutrition Goals Edit Calories 800 Carbohydrates 70 g 35 % Fat 22 g 25 % Protein 80 g 40 % With carbs, my average is 40 g, some days it is 30g, some days 59. 800 calories for me for weight loss, I am often under, 600 or 700 My average Protein is 66-70 I am still in weight-loss phase, and stick to my 1/2 cup meal portions.

@@novemberkilo Were you given any Zofran wafers for nausea? Hope it gets better for you, otherwise call your surgeon. Be careful re dehydration. I ended up getting Hydralyte (electrolyte fluid) for any emergencies, as I got badly dehydrated on day 10 or 12. It was a nasty experience. It felt like I was going into shock! Hydralyte fixed it in 15 minutes. Good luck with your recovery!

That they like their boobage? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App THAT was a major party.... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Yes, it was a massive party! A New Year's Eve party in crew hotel, in Singapore .... I was one of the last 2 standing (or sitting) still awake at 6 am! Those were the days .....

@@Katieisin Very welcome Best wishes for your recovery and weight-loss journey! It doesn't happen overnight, but it does happen!

Wow, we were sleeved almost at the same time. I was sleeved on 8th March 2016, so I am 6 months post op also I was 101 kg, and now I am 70 kg. Just have 5-10 kg more to lose. Glad you are doing well! Congratulations!

@@ovaw8ovathinka Amazing, small world! I moved to the Gold Coast in 2008. We could have passed each other in the shopping centre! Sure, no need to tell where exactly you are. To send me a message, just click on my profile name/photo, then select Private Message. Or, you can go to your own Profile section, find me under your Friends, and click on me there. What I can do is to PM you, so this way it will be easier for you. Yes, it is a huge site, and takes a while to get to know it. I was operated on by dr. Jordaan at Pindarra Private. Anyway, it would be good to keep in touch, especially if you think you may have your surgery on the Gold Coast.

Oh you poor girl! It is tough when everyone smokes around you. I hope you get a good solution from your doctor tomorrow. I remember how in the 1990s I was in LA, sitting in an out-door cafe, having a smoke and how I was treated like a lepper, and looked down and criticised ..... Then I went to New York, and there smoking was OK ..... Anyway, I don't miss smoking at all now. Best wishes for you @@Heatgirl03

@@ineffably_yb I have few surgeries under my belt, and the VSG wasn't so bad for pain. The most noticeable pain I had, was on my left where I had a large drain tube. Not everyone ends up with a drain tube either. Other incision sites were OK. I had a week's supply of oxycodone, and took it as needed. I too braced my abdomen when coughing or sneezing. I felt Water and liquids going down my oesophagus, but it wasn't painful. I was surprised how quickly I felt better. This certainly wasn't the most painful surgery for me, I had others lot worse! Good luck. May everything go well for you

For the first 3 months I was taking chewable Bariatric Multis, plus vit B12 in a spray. Once I finished my BN Multis, I tried regular Multivitamin, and it made me nauseous. I then tried cutting it in half, and taking it twice a day. This worked for me, no more nausea from regular multivitamin. Still take vit B12 in a spray form, powder vit.C, and massive Calcium/D3 now. All good. I am 6 months post op, so now I can tolerate some things better, but still cut my multi into halves, and take it twice a day.

@@Heatgirl03 Have you tried nicotine Patches? Nicorette gum? I used to smoke, I also used to quit many times, but could not stay stopped. Finally last year my thyroid disease made me quit cold turkey, as even one puff was choking me, and I was losing my voice, as I had a lump in my throat. The reason I am mentioning nicotine patches is that they could help till the medication takes effect. So, you still have offices where people smoke? Smoking was banned indoors, here in Australia, many years ago. Anyway, good luck with everything!

Great! Years ago I moved from Sydney to Bribie Island. I live on the Gold Coast now. I'll add you as a Friend, so it will be easier to find each other or PM. If you ever come to the Goldy Coast, please let me know. Margo

Found a Flower one for you No, I did not drink all that booze ........

@@mschan218 Love it! LOL ......

Very welcome, and thank you! Happy to offer support, anytime Yes, the med levels can be a pain ..... For me, since my surgery, I have been needing less and less Thyroxine. I am waiting to get to my goal, and maintenance, so my Thyroxine level should finally stabilise. I wish you good result from your next blood test. You too may need less of your med, further down post op. Many Thyroid sleevers had their doses reduced, after weight-loss. Are you in Australia as well? If yes, what state and city? Cheers

Is a Halo better ? Just for you

Girls Flower Power ?

@@ovaw8ovathinka Type "Thyroid" in the Search button. There are quite few threads on this topic. I have Graves Disease, and even though it helped me to be slim all my life, 2 years ago it turned, and I gained 41kg from 2014-2016 I had to have Radioactive Iodine done and stabilise my thyroid pre-op. This took 9 months, and I finally got sleeved early March this year (instead of July 2015). After RAI, it took 4 months for my thyroid to stop functioning, and I started on Thyroxine 100 mcg January 2016. With continuous weight-loss, the dose got too strong, and I went hyper again. My Thyroxine dose is now halved, at 50 mcg. Also, I was told that at 74 kg I would be deemed a success. Well, I am now 70 kg, and still losing. I plan to get back to 60 kg. I am 6 months post op, lost 30 kg so far, even though I was lower BMI with thyroid disease. I am 165 cm in height. At 101 kg I was obese. Now, I look more like myself again! I am also in my 50s, post menopause (had an earlier one), and had no issues with losing weight. I maybe losing slower than some, but at least I did not lose any hair, and have very little loose skin. Some Surgeons deem a patient success at 60-65 % weight-loss. Many sleevers lose lot more. Good luck!

LOL, in that case, I have to add "Livin' on a Prayer" Bon Jovi ......

"Money (That's what I Want)" by the Beatles ....... while I'm waiting for my investment property to sell ...... or "Money, money, money" by ABBA Sigh ....... hurry up and Sell!