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Just thought I'd report back what I know. Doc thinks its pseudogout, since my toe is not red and puffy. I looked it up online, due to calcium crystal deposits and usually underlying medical conditions, I have hypothyroidism. So we did an x-ray & blood work which I will get the results on next week. She did start me on cholchicine which works on any type of crystals in the joints. No relief as yet……

I am 10 mos out and have just developed gout!! It's very painful! Has anyone else had this happen? All the pre-surgery conditions contributed; obesity, high cholesterol, then a low calorie diet now adds to it. I have been trying a natural treatment, herbs and vitamins, but no relief yet. ! I am seeing a rheumatologist tomorrow for some meds.

I am struggling too. I am going through a divorce, and it seems the stress makes it harder to eat the right stuff. I can tolerate veggies, but not meat, so I do that. I always get my protein shakes in, so I make that quota daily. I also do a spin class at least once a week, but I am stuck to where I was right after surgery. I don't want another fill since I can't get much down now. So I guess journaling food intake is the best way to see where we're going wrong. I am trying not to beat myself up with all that I am going through right now, figuring once the stress passes, I can deal with more of the food issues. But it would be nice to see the scale move below 200! I am not where I hoped I would be for the summer bathing suit season!

I had the same problem after surgery. My trainer thought it was blood sugar related also and suggested Gatorade when it hit me. I don’t think it did, just taking a few minutes to recover did. I am 8 mos post-op now and have no problems with it anymore. I think it was some kind of body adjustment to surgery or calorie reduction. Good luck with it!

I am concerned about this too. I had no hunger after 3 fill until about 6 weeks ago. I got a 4th fill to bring me up to 7cc's in a 10cc Realize band. I have some restriction, but still hunger! I really have not lost any weight since the liquid diet post surgery! Even though I started excercising - a Spin class! I have lost some inches, but no weight. I am afraid I will "max out" my band before that happens!

I am 5 mos out now and I think, basically overnight my hair loss has finally slowed! I will cut my hair shorter in the next month in hopes that it will start to grow back and be thicker again!

From day one I have gotten almost 100g of protein and have taken biotin, my hair started falling out 2 mos post-op and I am going on 4 mos post-op and it has not stopped! It is very concerning. I read on the internet it may be tied to low iron, so I am going to have that checked today when I go to to the doc. I am already on thyroid meds and take everything religiously. I am thinking I will have to cut my hair short IF and WHEN it decides to start growing back. So with all the precautions I have taken, it's got to be related to just "surgery". Good luck to everyone!

I was banded on 9/9 and lost 20 pounds in the first two weeks, then nothing for 10 weeks! Even after I fill! I just had a second fill this week, no restriction, but I'm up to 5cc's in a 10cc band, so I hope it will start to do something. It is discouraging, but eating less and loosing inches exercising. Just trying to keep looking forward!

I know the feeling of not losing - I lost 20 pounds the first two weeks post-op and nothing since! I too was discouraged, but read posts that until you reach your sweet spots, it's a slow process. I have only had one fill and noticed no difference. Another fill next week. BUT I have been exercising and am losing inches - so I'll take that! It is a slow process and we are getting healthier, so you have to look at the big picture and celebrate any victories you have! And above all else - I am not gaining weight! LOL!

I was 2 months post-op and my hair started falling out. It has to be the stress of surgery only. I have taken Biotin from day one and get over 90g of protein a day. I am waiting for it to stop, around 4 mos it sounds like! I also just started "hair & nails" vitamins, they help it grow faster I have found, so maybe replacement hair will be sooner! It almost seems to hit us "slow loosers" more! Good luck to everyone! :laugh:

Hi Ladies, My sister is in Kazoo and interested in getting banded too! Can you each tell me who your doctor is and where you go for fills? I told her going to Mexico would be cheapest, but she has questions on the pre-surgery stuff and follow up. thanks,

No inner ear infection that I know of. I guess the fluids sound like a good idea, and gatorade. I will try that - Thxs!

Hi, I am 3 weeks post-op and the last two days I notice I am dizzy at times. When I lay down to sleep, I get the spins or after exercising. Has anyone else had this? I do not have high blood pressure and stopped taking my metaformin, since I barely eat any carbs now. So I don't think it's low blood sugar. I have never had this happen before! Thanks for any help!:cursing:

Congrats! Any secrets to your sucess? I hope to be there one day too!!

I am glad somebody posted this, I was feeling the same! I am between 800-1200 calories on a given day and I've gained two pounds, just adding soft food now! Very depressing! I guess I haven't found the right balance yet! :teeth_smile: