Missy161

Definitely. The lady checking me I. At the hospital told me I didn't need surgery- I wasn't big enough. Big help (not) made me question it but I don't question it at all now! You'll do great. Good luck! Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 172.8 GW 135

I'm 6 months out and have a lot of long thick hair- it's now falling out in handfuls but I'm told if I use biotin and make sure I'm getting enough protein it will stop. Also I was told today that I should mix my shampoo with apple cider vinegar so I'm going to give it a shot Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 172.8 GW 135

It will return. Everything tastes metallic to me for awhile! Yuck! Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 172.8 GW 135

If we don't face the emotional side of obesity and change the way we eat we will just put the weight back in. No amount of phenteramine will make you successful unless you plan on taking it forever and facing the mindset that got us here. I think it just takes some longer to get there than others or they may not get there at all. I know I've been emotionally eating for a couple of weeks and didn't realize it until a friend mentioned that she hoped I could get my comfort in another way than food. Then the light went on and I realized what I was doing. Thank God I didn't gain any weight back and now I'm trying to plan better snacks and build time to walk into my day to help with the stress. I saw my surgeon yesterday for my 6 month follow up- I asked about stretching the sleeve- the response was that you'd have to eat large meals consistently to stretch it significantly. Bottom line - you have to know yourself and figure out what works for you. Why you sabotage yourself and what will work to end that sabotage. It's not going to be a quick fix. Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 172.8 GW 135

ONLY 40 lbs- I'd say that's great! Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 172.8 GW 135

Protein protein protein! Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 172.8 GW 135

There's a post somewhere on here with the expected monthly weight loss based on your starting weight. My surgeon told me 25 lbs the first month and 8-10 each month after that- so you are right on track. I'm 6 months out and if I average my weight loss since the start I've averaged 2 pounds a week- the dr says that's awesome and I am totally happy with it too. Try to balance your expectations. The weight didn't go on overnight and won't come off overnight. Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 172.8 GW 135

Up until I checked into the hospital I wondered if I could do it on my own or if I had tried hard enough. I am 55 years old. I have dieted my whole life. Once I exercised an hour a day for 6 months lost 30 lbs only to put it all back on plus some. When I got over 200 lbs I started diet pills and tried to fit in exercise. When my health started going down hill too fast I knew I wasn't going to do it in my own or I would have already. This surgery is the best thing I have ever done for myself. My health is better- I feel better than I ever have. It is not the easy way out but was the only way out for me. Wasn't cosmetic, was essential. Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 172.8 GW 135

Yeah, we have bcbs of Virginia but live in Colorado so they didn't even make me do the long diet before hand. I had to have a nutrition consult and a psych consult and that was it. I feel totally blessed!!! I didn't even have any copay. The hospital finance person said she had never seen that before- I got the explanation of benefits and added them all up-more than $46000! So thankful for this new life. Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 172.8 GW 135

You probably need more calories- you body may be saying "heck no im not giving up my stores I need them to live" Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 172.8 GW 135

172.8 Had my 6 month check up yesterday. All is well. Even with all the emotional eating I have been doing. My blood pressure was 103/70 in this super stressful time so I'm pretty happy! Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 172.8 GW 135

Praying for you now. It will get better! You will feel like a new person in a few months. Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 172.8 GW 135

Praying for you now. It will get better! You will feel like a new person in a few months. Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 172.8 GW 135

Same day the dr sent in my file! It was amazing! Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 172.8 GW 135

Take a deep breath and give yourself some grace. Holidays and surgery are the perfect combination for doubts and the blues. You've got this! I'll bet you that you will be so happy in a month (or less!) Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 172.8 GW 135