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it's funny, after I wrote that I took a shower, and I swear I had more hair come out when I conditioned then there has been... This is really really scary. Ann, When I went to the doc, he said just my symptoms alone indicated a protein deficeincy.. But I was also "over filled" it's been hard for me especially since (not to sound full of myself) I have always had an AWESOME head of hair... I think my only saving grace is my bangs lol.. but I'm shedding like crazy, and I want to cry about it. I do think I will buck up and get the rogaine this weekend along with the biotin (I started taking this morning) You almost want to laugh and think, hey, I thought I was supposed to be losing weight not my hair!!!! But when I say a fist full of hair this morning,I mean it.. I almost threw up when I saw it.

I had one a few weeks ago, but I've just had this thing about posting for a while, and well I realized that I NEED YOU GUYS!!!!!! So I'm back..... So here are 2 of my NSV's 1- I am able to cross my legs and sit lady-like again. without even realizing I did it. I was on the train going to work, and just sat like normal and then I looked down and saw my legs were crossed, over the knee........ I haven't been able to do that in 2 1/2 years!!!!! also, bringing my knees to my chest when sitting on the bed or the floor, things I'm subconciously doing.... it's a great feeling. #2 is, today, I am wearing a pair of pants I bought 2 years ago, and have never worn before, infact, I had to take the tags off of them. I was sorting through a bag of clothes I'm donating to charity, just to make sure that things (like laundry) weren't tossed in there and I found the pants, I folded them up and put them in my room. this morning, just for kicks, I put them on, they slid up.... I did have to take a deep breath to button them, but they're actually really comfortable. Sorry I flaked on you all for a while, don't worry, I'm back, back on track and back in this whole heartedly.

it was really scary there for a sec. it feels good to EAT AND NOT BE SICK for the past 2 days. here I thought I was doing soo good, just bucking it up you know? not only am I upping the protein, I'm incorporating a little fat back into the diet.. the difference now then before my surgery, I KNOW THE DIffERENCE between "good fat", "bad fat" and un-neccessary stay the hell away from it fat!!!!The protein shakes I'm drinking have 26 grams of protein, and 3 grams of fat, so Then the rest of the day is low carb/cal, low fat.... except for the raw nuts. but thats good fat!!! He also suggested for the hair problem, GNC has vitamins for women that help improve hair, nails & skin. So I'm going to look into it. Basically it's b-12 & omega 3, but I have to find a non-fish based Omega 3 because I'm allergic to Cod, and thats what most of them are made of. So, Ann, there ya go.. GNC :thumbup:

O.k. So it's been a while since I last checked in, and I'm maing up for it big time.... went to my doc yesterday, and had to have .6 cc's removed.. Should have went sooner I know but I thought the restriction would "settle" and the PB'ing and vomiting would stop on it's own. So in 6 weeks apparently I lost 5lbs.... Which he wasn't happy with And like I've stated in a few posts has fluctuated up and down. So he took the fluid out. Also, the reason for for the unfill, was he did some quick work, and Said I was basically starving, and was in "camel mode" for probably at least 3 weeks. My blood pressure was really low, and I've had a migraine for 5 days, My protein levels were also low and my hair has been falling out dramatically for about 3 weeks. So the unfill was neccessary. So with the unfill now, I should be back on track, start losing again, and I have to start drinking the protein shakes again to get my levels back up. at least 2 a day for about 4 weeks. So thats how it's been with me.

My goal is 127lbs. I've been that weight twice in my adult life. That is where I am most comfortable. For my height 4'11 1/2 it is perfect. clothing size wise, that puts me between an 8 and a 10. I'm Bottom heavy. I have a huge behind and thanks to genetics (in my family we call it the Ruben ass, after my great grandmother) and big thighs. When I was little I was very active, I did gymnastics and played soccer, so that left my legs muscular, so I will never have slender legs. When I say an 8 or a 10 it's because I have to compensate for the extra skin that sags in my belly area. My pregnancy with my son destroyed my body, My stomach muscles seperated and left me with the "bottom pouch". When pigs fly or I win the lotto (whichever comes first) I intend to Have a tummy tuck. Not for vanity purposes, but because it is absolutly neccessary in order for me to look "Normal". It's something that I'm completely embarrassed about. 3 years ago when I was fitting into an 8, it was very prominent, and screamed to the world HEY SHE USED TO BE FAT! and that insecurity I believe encouraged me to gain the weight back. for the past few weeks, I haven't gained, I haven't lost a lb, but I'm losing inches, and was extremely discouraged when I had to exchange a pair of size 12 jeans for a 14 because of the "Bottom Pouch", I couldn't button them because of it. I guess this is the reality of this surgery. We'll all "lose" but some of us just can't win.....:biggrin:

My doc is sooo stingey with the fills, and I understand why because it's all about YOU and how YOU do and how much YOU dedicate yourself to your WL success, I get it. This heat is unbearable, in NYC the past week or so. And my biggest issue is, and this may sound like a lame excuse, but I am NOT a morning person whatsoever, and that is the ample time of day for me to excercise. All I know is that I really need to get my Shit together FAST because I'm getting that weird Belly thing, Where my legs are thinning out, my arms are thinning out but the belly is becoming more prominent. So I need to do something STAT! I had fat around my port, that comes and goes with the stubborn 3-4 lbs.... makes it very uncomfortable.

I jumped on the lazy bandwagon in the past 2 weeks, so not cool at all, and I need to be on here more often for motivation, because I am STUCK between 28 & 32lbs down, that 4lbs is just jumping from side to side on the scale- HARDCORE. I hate that when it gets really hot & humid your motivation melts in the heat..... So I'm stuck even after my 2nd Fill. How's everyone else doing?

Well, so far, cheese and crackers have stayed down.... the babybell spreadable swiss cubes (FF) (6) on multi grain crackers (11 of them)

Has anyone else noticed how FUNKY your breath has gotten since you've been banded.... I hate to say this, but it's to the point where I NOTICE IT. Not matter how much you brush your teeth, Have SF mints and try to eat as purely as possible, it's boiled down to purchasing and always carrying the new "wisps" they've come out with (a disposable toothbrush with a sugarfree mint flavored ball that melts with your saliva as you brush). It has also gotten so bad that the taste in my mouth makes me gag.

I've had that the past few days. I had my secondfill 2 weeks ago friday, And suddenly I can not eat anything. I attempted steak that I cooked myself last night. Even chewing until my jaw hurt didn't help. it just seemed like everything I made for dinner, including the noodles came back up, what started as PB'ing simply turned into vomiting, and it's still going on this morning. I didn't know about the stress thing, But during that time of the month I do notice I'm just not hungry. Same thing as Ann, I can not eat until at least 3 hours after I've woken up, I can however drink coffee- SLOWLY.

Thank you!

I guess my second fill has finally "settled" because I've been PB'ing and vomiting almost everything I eat since yesterday. I'm restricted like almost immediatly. It started with lunch yesterday. and so far today (it's only 10:24am) it has happend like 3 times. Last night I thought my stomach and the band were going to come out of my mouth, and the friggan CHEST PAINS that come along with it.... I'm going to give it until tomorrow, sticking with mushies/Liquids for today (so far they're coming up too) There are things I realise, I just don't understand with this band... and "Magic restriction" is one of them.

Hola everyone, Welp I'm in the same boat as suzie, After 2 weeks no losing and my second fill last friday, relieved to say I lost 3 1/2 lbs this week, a little dissapointing considering that after my first fill I lost 6, but you know what, at least the scale is going down, so I really shouldn't be complaining!!! How has everyone been?

Had my 2nd fill last friday, I think I need more in there, he keeps putting only .8ccs in it, and I have like No restriction. it all depends on what I eat thought, but 99% of the time there's non. I know I need more because I have the urge to snack. I'll probably go in 2 weeks if I don't lose anything again this week, because I'm working My ass off and still not losing or gaining, really frustrated, very stressed and agrivated. :smile2:

No loss this week again, But I did get my second fill today ... SO we shall see next week