SouthernBella

1/10/18 252.7 Sent from my VK810 4G using BariatricPal mobile app

The surgery/healing process has been easy for me. I didn't have any pain or nausea and can tolerate any foods. I did go through the dreaded hair loss. It was really bad for about 2 months. Overall I am happy with my progress (notice I didn't say success). I started the journey at 304.9 and I am currently lingering at 259.8 for total lost of 45.1 lbs. I thought I would have lost way more at this point so it's frustrating to keep losing at a snail's pace. I start back working out Monday with my personal trainer for the first time since surgery. Up to this point I have mainly stuck to the treadmill. Hopefully this will shock my body into losing more. I average around 1000 calories. Staying on track with the water goals is a challenge. Some days I simply get tired of going to the bathroom!!!!! Is anyone else losing steroid weight? My drastic weight increase came from longterm prednisone treatments. I would love to know how much affect this has had on the slow losing. Sent from my VK810 4G using BariatricPal mobile app

1/3/18 259.8 Starting the New Year off in a stall!!! I am going to stay positive....this too shall pass!!! Sent from my VK810 4G using BariatricPal mobile app

12/20 259.8 Sent from my VK810 4G using BariatricPal mobile app

I was a selfpay and was sleeved July 17th. I have seen my surgeon once for my 2 week postop appt. and I used the top rated surgeon in my state. I saw a NUT during my preop appt at the hospital. The appt lasted 2 hours and 1.5 hours covered the first 2 weeks postop so 30 minutes covered everything else!!!!! Google and this Forum have been my saving grace. Sent from my VK810 4G using BariatricPal mobile app

I am 5 months out and it has stopped. Sent from my VK810 4G using BariatricPal mobile app

Sorry my eyebrows and lashes are longer and thicker. Sent from my VK810 4G using BariatricPal mobile app

Happy to share this update......the shedding has stopped with some ironic twist. I used Biotin every singleday along with the rest of the vitamin regime. I also used Redken Extreme Anti-Snap which is awesome. I have used the Redken for years when my hair was having issues. So the end result.....I have long hair, after the shedding it is thinner but not noticeable. The irony is my hair is 3 inches longer. My eyebrows and lashes are loner and thicker!!! Go figure!!! Sent from my VK810 4G using BariatricPal mobile app

12/13/17 260.4 Sent from my VK810 4G using BariatricPal mobile app

12/6 260.7 Sent from my VK810 4G using BariatricPal mobile app

I am rowing in the boat with you all!!! LOL I take Biotin faithfully everyday. I am 4.5 months out and just this week I noticed the shedding is slowing down. It started thinning around 2 months out. Thankful for thick hair too!!! Sent from my VK810 4G using BariatricPal mobile app

11/29 260.9 up from 260.1 on 11/22 I guess it could have been worse considering my Birthday and Thanksgiving was the same day!!!!! Sent from my VK810 4G using BariatricPal mobile app

I meant you!!!!! Sent from my VK810 4G using BariatricPal mobile app

Congrats.......Do what makes you comfortable. This is your journey!!!!! You are an inspiration!!! Sent from my VK810 4G using BariatricPal mobile app

Goal Weight: 248 Starting Weight: 263.3 Current Weight: 260.1 11/22 Sent from my VK810 4G using BariatricPal mobile app

I am 4 months out and dealing with a lot of shedding. I have not had any other issues - no nausea, pain and can tolerate any foods. But the hair shedding is making up for it!!!! I am taking Biotin everyday but the jury is still out on whether it actually helps. Sent from my VK810 4G using BariatricPal mobile app

Goal Weight: 248 Current Weight: 263.3 11/13/17 Sent from my VK810 4G using BariatricPal mobile app

I am doing well too!! The process overall has gone gone really smooth...I can eat pretty much anything without any adverse reactions. I am struggling with the water and a consistent workout routine. I am battling the frustration with the scale also. I see the difference in my clothes but the scale is not moving as fast as I thought it would move. When people see me now the comments have changed from....I can't believe how much weight you have gained to WOW you are getting that weight off fast!!!!

I was getting on the scale every morning. I am praying that it was water retention. I decided to stay off the scale for a few days. I have been really fortunate....No pain, no nausea and no gas.

Thanks....I have increased my water and stayed off the scale for a few days. I am praying that it was just water retention.

My surgery was on July 17th. I have been losing slow and steady. But today I weighed and I gained 1.5 pounds. Now I am in full panic mode. Has anyone else experience a weight gain?