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I am two weeks post op and spoke to my Dr the other day. She told me Protein was vital in the early stages to help prevent Hair loss. Additionally I had started taking Biotin in January when I started Keto (prior to WLS) - it took about 6 months for the Biotin to kick in and give me much thicker / healthier hair than I had starting the year. Biotin works, but in my opinion, it takes months to get results and if we're not taking in enough protein early on, we will suffer hair loss.

I had gastric sleeve almost 1 month ago. I have naturally thick, long, wavy hair. Within the last two days, I started having flakes of skin showing up in my hair. Dandruff I assume? I’ve never had dandruff before. EVER! Has anyone else Experienced this?

LOL! Why are the husbands NEVER supportive of their wives getting WLS? I have my own theories.

I had my surgery yesterday. I was sent home today. I packed one pair of yoga pants, a t-shirt, socks and a toothbrush. It was more than enough. PACK LIGHT!

The yoga pants were ok for me however, I probably should have packed something a little bit more loose fitting. Keep that in mind. You don’t want anything hugging your incision sites.

I had my surgery yesterday. I was sent home today. I packed one pair of yoga pants, a t-shirt, socks and a toothbrush. It was more than enough. PACK LIGHT!

The yoga pants were ok for me however, I probably should have packed something a little bit more loose fitting. Keep that in mind. You don’t want anything hugging your incision sites.

I just had my gastric sleeve done a few days ago. The only people that know are my husband and mama. My mama was the first I discussed the issue with.

Her thoughts and feelings were very much aligned with mine. I have a successful marriage, the degrees, the job, the house, the life. I have everything because I worked hard for it. However, my weight has been the bane of my existence. The constant reminder of my one lifelong failure. No matter how hard I tried to lose weight, nothing worked.

If your struggle is anything like mine then your mama knows. Nobody knows you and loves you more and has your best interest at heart and wants nothing but happiness for you than mama. Am I right?

So talk to your mother about it. You don’t have to fake it with her. Be honest. See if she can be supportive. Either way, she is your biggest advocate.

Wow! I am 13 days post-op (gastric sleeve) and I have lost 14 pounds! YES! I was cleared to eat "soft" foods today so I went and bought some chicken salad from a local hot spot that makes it fresh daily! I took 4 VERY SMALL BITES and I am full! It's so weird! I was drinking up to a full cup of liquid per hour and my stomach can only tolerate 4 small bites. Eating out with clients is definitely going to be an issue. I'll have to keep this in mind when I am scheduling lunch appointments. Thank goodness I enjoy soups!
I was also cleared for all activities with the exception of lakes and oceans until my incision sites heal. I'm going to start walking for 30 minutes every day this week and then jump into a cardio routine next week. So excited! I can't wait to be in the 170s.
BW: 202
SW: 196
CW: 188
HT: 5'4"

Wow! I am 13 days post-op (gastric sleeve) and I have lost 14 pounds! YES! I was cleared to eat "soft" foods today so I went and bought some chicken salad from a local hot spot that makes it fresh daily! I took 4 VERY SMALL BITES and I am full! It's so weird! I was drinking up to a full cup of liquid per hour and my stomach can only tolerate 4 small bites. Eating out with clients is definitely going to be an issue. I'll have to keep this in mind when I am scheduling lunch appointments. Thank goodness I enjoy soups!
I was also cleared for all activities with the exception of lakes and oceans until my incision sites heal. I'm going to start walking for 30 minutes every day this week and then jump into a cardio routine next week. So excited! I can't wait to be in the 170s.
BW: 202
SW: 196
CW: 188
HT: 5'4"

Wow, rough crowd. Maybe she is new to this.

Gas pains will pass. I was 2 days post op before I passed gas. 3 days post op before I had my first bowel movement.
My first night after surgery was not good. I had terrible nausea and dry heaving. Don’t be afraid to ask for nausea meds While you are in the hospital. I even asked for a prescription to take home. I haven’t needed it since night two though.
I’m 5 days post op and I feel good.

I had my surgery yesterday. I was sent home today. I packed one pair of yoga pants, a t-shirt, socks and a toothbrush. It was more than enough. PACK LIGHT!

The yoga pants were ok for me however, I probably should have packed something a little bit more loose fitting. Keep that in mind. You don’t want anything hugging your incision sites.

Gas pains will pass. I was 2 days post op before I passed gas. 3 days post op before I had my first bowel movement.
My first night after surgery was not good. I had terrible nausea and dry heaving. Don’t be afraid to ask for nausea meds While you are in the hospital. I even asked for a prescription to take home. I haven’t needed it since night two though.
I’m 5 days post op and I feel good.

Gas pains will pass. I was 2 days post op before I passed gas. 3 days post op before I had my first bowel movement.
My first night after surgery was not good. I had terrible nausea and dry heaving. Don’t be afraid to ask for nausea meds While you are in the hospital. I even asked for a prescription to take home. I haven’t needed it since night two though.
I’m 5 days post op and I feel good.

I just had my gastric sleeve done a few days ago. The only people that know are my husband and mama. My mama was the first I discussed the issue with.

Her thoughts and feelings were very much aligned with mine. I have a successful marriage, the degrees, the job, the house, the life. I have everything because I worked hard for it. However, my weight has been the bane of my existence. The constant reminder of my one lifelong failure. No matter how hard I tried to lose weight, nothing worked.

If your struggle is anything like mine then your mama knows. Nobody knows you and loves you more and has your best interest at heart and wants nothing but happiness for you than mama. Am I right?

So talk to your mother about it. You don’t have to fake it with her. Be honest. See if she can be supportive. Either way, she is your biggest advocate.

I just had my gastric sleeve done a few days ago. The only people that know are my husband and mama. My mama was the first I discussed the issue with.

Her thoughts and feelings were very much aligned with mine. I have a successful marriage, the degrees, the job, the house, the life. I have everything because I worked hard for it. However, my weight has been the bane of my existence. The constant reminder of my one lifelong failure. No matter how hard I tried to lose weight, nothing worked.

If your struggle is anything like mine then your mama knows. Nobody knows you and loves you more and has your best interest at heart and wants nothing but happiness for you than mama. Am I right?

So talk to your mother about it. You don’t have to fake it with her. Be honest. See if she can be supportive. Either way, she is your biggest advocate.

I just had my gastric sleeve done a few days ago. The only people that know are my husband and mama. My mama was the first I discussed the issue with.

Her thoughts and feelings were very much aligned with mine. I have a successful marriage, the degrees, the job, the house, the life. I have everything because I worked hard for it. However, my weight has been the bane of my existence. The constant reminder of my one lifelong failure. No matter how hard I tried to lose weight, nothing worked.

If your struggle is anything like mine then your mama knows. Nobody knows you and loves you more and has your best interest at heart and wants nothing but happiness for you than mama. Am I right?

So talk to your mother about it. You don’t have to fake it with her. Be honest. See if she can be supportive. Either way, she is your biggest advocate.

I had my surgery yesterday. I was sent home today. I packed one pair of yoga pants, a t-shirt, socks and a toothbrush. It was more than enough. PACK LIGHT!

The yoga pants were ok for me however, I probably should have packed something a little bit more loose fitting. Keep that in mind. You don’t want anything hugging your incision sites.

I need to write something similar. Baby steps my friend. We will get there!!

I feel gassy but no gas pains. I’m burping ok. But just haven’t passed gas! I don’t want to have to take any more medicine than what I’ve been prescribed: pain meds, nausea meds, blood thinners, and Multivitamins. I would like to give my body as much time to do its thing....but I’m not opposed to giving it a little boost! Lol!

Also, don’t let The nausea scare you. Again, I am two days post op and my nausea went away completely yesterday. I dry heaved and it felt like the world was ending for like a day. Don’t be afraid to ask your nurse for pain meds and anti-nausea meds. Those will be your friends. Just remember, it’s not forever. It will pass in a day or two!

I am 2 days post op. I past gas for the first time since before the surgery today. Pain is bearable with meds which I haven’t had any pain medication since early this morning so that’s another hurdle crossed. I’m anxiously awaiting my first bowel movement. I’ll feel loads better once that happens. I’m not hungry at all. It’s strange. My husband just cooked himself hamburgers and sausage. It smelled fantastic but I wasn’t hungry for it. Bizarre feeling. The food thing is easier than I thought it would be which is a huge relief.
I was nervous like you as well. Don’t worry. They will give you good meds and as soon as you pass out, you will be awake asking for more of that feel good medicine. It’ll be over before you know it!

I am 2 days post op. I past gas for the first time since before the surgery today. Pain is bearable with meds which I haven’t had any pain medication since early this morning so that’s another hurdle crossed. I’m anxiously awaiting my first bowel movement. I’ll feel loads better once that happens. I’m not hungry at all. It’s strange. My husband just cooked himself hamburgers and sausage. It smelled fantastic but I wasn’t hungry for it. Bizarre feeling. The food thing is easier than I thought it would be which is a huge relief.
I was nervous like you as well. Don’t worry. They will give you good meds and as soon as you pass out, you will be awake asking for more of that feel good medicine. It’ll be over before you know it!

I had my surgery yesterday. I was sent home today. I packed one pair of yoga pants, a t-shirt, socks and a toothbrush. It was more than enough. PACK LIGHT!

The yoga pants were ok for me however, I probably should have packed something a little bit more loose fitting. Keep that in mind. You don’t want anything hugging your incision sites.

Is the gas causing you pain? I didn't pass any until 4-5 days after surgery but, it didn't cause me much pain either.
I took Milk of Magnesia on advice from my DR 5 days post op and had several BM's afterwards lol