AnnMarie23

I am 20 weeks out and have experienced the symptoms listed below. I would say it's dumping syndrome but I haven't had any sugar. Has anyone experienced this, could it be low blood sugar, I don't think it's anxiety. It comes on without warning. Any thoughts? Symptoms Jittery feeling Sometimes a warm rush Faster heart beat

My hair loss started at 12 weeks out.

Thank you to all, this really helps!!!

HW 328 SW 311 CW 259 Surgery 8/23 I am 12 weeks out and thought I would be fine, I have been taking Biotin religiously. My hair is now starting to really thin out, it's very curly so you can't see it too much but I am taking a bunch out daily. Has anyone else experienced this and what did you do? This is the only side effect I have experienced so far.

8/23 RNY HW in April 328 SW 311 CW 269 59 Pounds since April

I am almost 3 months out and have had no hair loss, I use Biotin

While I am so happy for everyone, this is totally depressing for me. I had surgery on 8/23 at 311, almost 8 weeks out and am at 280 now, that's a total weight loss of only 31 pounds. What am I doing wrong!!!! Any advice?

I am 7 weeks, surgery was 8/23 . I was at 311 for surgery and now I'm at 280, so I am losing at a slower pace also. I feel your frustration because I thought I would have lost more too. I do feel better though, so that's a plus.

Hi Caylyn So good to hear from someone that had their surgery at Highland. I'm curious to know how your experience has been. I had Dr. O'Malley, I haven't had any complications but I feel like it's been a slow process. I guess I just expected the weight to come off quickly, I started at 311 at surgery and am now at 280. How have things been for you? AnnMarie

I had RNY on 8/23, started at 311 and am now down to 280. I get so frustrated because some people have lost like 50 pounds by now, I feel like I'm losing slow also. Are you working out a lot?

Congratulations! I had my surgery on 8/23, started at 311 and am down to 280. I have to admit, it feels slow to me also. What kind of eating plan are you on?

Hi Heather Thanks for responding!!! I actually have good energy, I was most tired until about 2 to 3 weeks out. The supplements are really helping, my surgeon told me to take Flinstones chewables but I switched to an organic vegetable based Vitamin. You may be tired if you are not getting enough fluids in or Protein. I am on the soft food diet now but I've tailored it to meet my own likes, I'm a very fussy eater. My struggle is more mental, I'm of Italian descent and much of my socialization was centered around food so I want things that I can't have right now. And boy would I love a huge Hershey bar right now,LOL What types of things are you experiencing? AnnMarie

I had my surgery on 8/23 and am looking for someone to exchange experiences with. I'm from Rochester NY and there aren't many support groups. Thanks AnnMarie

I had the same concerns because Water is so bland. The second day at the hospital they gave me crystal light with some flavor and I was fine after that. Get something you like to drink(sugar free) and you should be fine.

pizza is Life!!! AnnMarie