kathy Garibay

To be honest I was supposed to be on a 2 week all liquid diet pre op...but didn't follow it much. I worked at a fast pace restaurant and sticking strictly to the diet would have resulted in me have a throbbing headache mid shift and most likely passing out. So I modified it to what I know most people are allowed to do. I'd have one premier Protein shake for Breakfast and have a no carb, high Protein lunch and dinner. In between if I got hungry I'd drink broth, and of course tons of Water. I ended up losing 12 pounds in that amount of time.
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I was on a low carb pre op diet for two weeks. I'm a week out and I'm on a two week liquid diet. Since my pre op diet I've lost 26 lbs.
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It looks like everyone is on a liquid diet for pre-op? Is your liquid diet low carb? My Dr prescribed a low carb (solid food) diet - 30grams of carbs per day. Surgery is on December 1st and I've been on PreOp diet for a week and lost an incredible 12.5lbs in that amount of time.
I'm wondering if anyone else is doing the same thing? I assume this next week won't be as much weight loss?
TIA
-kelly

I had RNY gastric bypass surgery 3 years ago. I did not notice any hair loss. I believe that as your weight loss phase comes to an end and you transition into the maintenance phase, this Hair loss should come to an end and you should experience a regrowth. In my case I transitioned at month 7. Some sleeve patients lose weight at a slower pace and transition up to 2 years after surgery. But this also varies by individual and the amount of weight that someone has to lose. So everyone is different.
I used a supplement called Juvenon for many years before and after surgery. It can be purchased on the internet. I suspect this product helped to keep my hair from falling out. The reason why I say this is because I am now 68 years old and about a decade ago long before my weight loss surgery, I was starting to go bald. I began using this product. This supplement stopped that and also gave a little color back to my hair which was turning white at the time.

I'm 4 months post op and just started tp notice a lot of hair loss :'( I was hoping I was going to be one of the lucky ones that it doesn't seem to be so drastic but I'm beginning to worry already :'( I do very well with my Protein & Vitamin intake daily but I have been reading it just doesn't matter whrn it comes to the Hair loss. My main concern now is how long will this take before it stops falling out? I have read up to a year! There will be NO more hair on my head way before a year :'( I do use Nixon Shampoo & conditioner to help with the regrowth :-)
Any secrets anyone has to help me get through this would be great!!
:-)
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I took off 4 days full time and 5 days part time.
In hindsight, more time off would have helpful as I am still having a hard time getting the 64oz in. I often forget to drink at work. I couldnt take more because of finances and because i am the only person in my department.
Healthwise, i was fine after 5 days.
HW 385 SW 359 CW 335 (50lbs down!) Sleeved 10/5/16

I took 6 weeks off work. When you are deciding what to do, consider the food stages and the constant eating and drinking in addition to the physical recovery itself...
Good luck!

What is everyone's estimated time off of work? I am really stressing about this. I don't want to be off too long. I was thinking a week. I am a retail manager with a good team that requires me little physical work.

Hi!
I'm a 28 yr old female & I just had my a consultation with my surgeon today. Initially I wanted to get the sleeve but after talking to him I am now considering the bypass. He said I could choose either one. I know a few people who have gotten the bypass years ago and they have had complications and have had to have more than one surgery. I would really like to hear from people on both sides on whether they had any issues and if they did have issues if in the end they believe it was worth it...the though of not being able to eat certain foods for the rest of my life is a littler nerve racking but I would like to also do something that I know will be effective as I would like to loose at least 100 pounds. Any feedback is appreciated!
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Has anyone tried the nascobal Vitamin B12 nasal spray? How was it for you?
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oooh Annie819 that is tough. I had Canadian thanksgiving 5 days post surgery. but at that point i was able to make a turkey Soup so I could kind of participate. You can do it though! it is worth it!

I was big with strawberries and Greek yogurt. It didn't cause me any issues with my RNY. The Greek yogurt helped with my Protein levels. Good luck!!
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Just wondering what everyone is eating for fruit after their bypass. I am about 3 months out and I eat about 3-5 strawberries a day sometimes or a apple with about 1 teaspoon of Peanut Butter. Is anyone eating anything like this? It doesn't hurt my stomach or anything.
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I drink Gatorade and avoid food. Don't push yourself to eat if you don't feel good. Your body needs to rest.

HW 341.5 (3/14/16)
SW 311.2 (10/19/16...surgery 10/21/16)
CW 299.2 (10/28)
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Yes. Me too. Was sleeved on 10/19 and my hosp weight was 388. I'm 370 now. 11/2 will be 2 weeks exactly. I did. Cheat at times and was shocked by how hungry I would get. But I am back on track and may extend my liquid diet another week to see if I can get down to 350
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I asked how soon can I go back to the gym and when can I have sex
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I AM VEGAN AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO EAT ANY ANIMAL PRODUCTS TO GET YOUR Vitamins

I'm 3 weeks out and lost 59 pounds
-Ariannuhh❤️

Heidi Kat. ... I have been stressing about not losing anything over the past two weeks and being concerned it would be a marker for after surgery. So glad to see your success. On the the next two weeks of liquids.< /p>
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Hey y'all,I had my sleeve the 25th and had gained because of IV too but dwn by 13 today so lost the 6 I had gained plus 7 more still on Clear Liquids. I am amazed at how little pain and discomfort I have had as well as thankful.
Allie
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Thanks you're making me feel a bit better ... I need to learn to not compare to others
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exactly what KristenLe said! but if it makes you feel better - in the first two weeks I lost...NOTHING not even a tenth of a pound. Now at 4.5months out, I'm down 70lbs. So everyone loses differently but if you follow your plan, you will lose.

@@megnun21 I'll be 2 weeks out tomorrow. I'm not even bothering tracking weight loss at this point - we had a lot of swelling and Water retention from the IVs and weight can fluctuate up and down drastically during this time. Concentrate on getting plenty of fluids (at least 64 ozs) and meeting your Protein goals. Don't restrict foods - eat as your plan suggests! There's no way to compare your progress with anyone else. We all lose at different rates - and have different amounts to lose. Just keep doing what you're supposed to be doing - the weight will come off. It's not a race.

I've only lost 9 pounds in two weeks feeling I'm doing something wrong I physically can't eat any less as I'm still on liquids
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