coletteholm

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Go to a therapist. My doc office requires one. I think you need that sounding board who can help keep you loving you. [emoji171] Do you have a hobby? That helps to keep us busy. Do you have Facebook or email? I can share some recipes with you. I'd love to help remind you of why we chose this path. It would help me to.

So many factors to look at. The weight you start at plays a role in how much you lose in the first months. Another, is what you're eating not just how much. Possibly too many carbs or sugars. My doctor has me on no breads, pasta, rice or junk basically for my first 6 months. I pretty just eat protein. Lots of meat. Also it could be muscle but I don't think it would give a 7 pound gain although water retention could. Are you get enough liquid in? If you are drinking while you eat that would also cause you to eat more at one sitting. Does your doctor give you access to a nutritionist?

Do you weigh your food. I only weigh out 4 ounces. Mostly I can finish it but feel full other times I can't finish it. Are u drinking at the same time you are eating ?

I take mine too but doc said nothing helps.

My doctor recommended me to have the Sleeve.

Thank you! It just made sense to me. [emoji171]

Yes but my doctor said nothing helps. It is what it is. I know there are lots of things people say help but...

Sleeved 12/12/16 down 77.2. Struggling with hair loss [emoji22]

Thanks. I had thick hair so that's saving me for now lol

My process was long too. Started January 2016 had vsg on 12/12/16. You'll get there

It's been 4 months since my surgery. I'm down 77.2 pounds. So far so good, haven't gotten sick or anything. Had a stall right after my 3 month appt. my struggle is the hair loss. I feel at the rate it's coming out I could go bald. Is that possible? I know you can't stop it but I'm concerned for sure.

Had mind on the 12th feel great no pain. Only down thing is I feel like I've lost nothing. Is that even possible on a liquid diet??? I got for first post op tomorrow so I guess I'll know soon enough. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well don't try anything the doctor hasn't said ok too. I can only do Clear Liquids and sugar free Jello and sugar free Popsicles. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm still in some pain too. Keep walking get up as often as you feel you can. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The nerves can get to you. It will be ok. Once you get there a peace comes to you! I'll be praying for you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

First day I feel I can actually function. Minimal pain. And able to sip so much better today. Amazing how nervous we can be just before, but feels great to be on this side of the mountain. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you all! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Nothing left but the surgery now. Set for Dec. 12th. Every day that gets closer I get more nervous. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you @@AC3 I'm very excited about the new me that will emerge Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you all! So many thoughts and emotions right now. But I know all will be well in the end Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm new on the site so how do I add? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Absolutely! Thank you! I am a believer and I am trusting God. I know I can do this it's the future thinking that is getting me at the moment. But you are right I need to put my thoughts on things above. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! How long after the surgery did you feel able to exercise? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Dec. 12. I will need the support too Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App