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My hair was coming out- lots in the shower drain- so I went to my dermatologist. He told me your body goes into a kind of shock from rapid weightloss. To my relief, he informed me I will not go bald. He also said it could be thyroid, so I agree with the above poster.

I have been maintaining for a couple months now. I eat very similar to how I did when I was loosing. I added some good carbs and fat. I also added a snack. I didn't need an unfill to be able to add some calories. You are so close to goal, keep up the good work!

Your body is still healing and adjusting to your new diet. Give it time. I know it's hard to be patient but just know you are doing the right things. Try not to get on the scale more than once a week, the natural flucuations will drive you crazy. Good luck and keep us posted on how your doing.

Wow- your principal is tough! I think your best bet, as already suggested, is to get up earlier and walk. Doesn't sound like a gym will work for you. Start out slow and gradually increase your speed and/or time. You may even build up to going to a jog for a few minutes, then walk for a few minutes. This is called interval training, and is suppossed to burn more fat. You can do this! I hope your union is successful it getting your principal to have more reasonable expectations. Good luck!

I think a warm bath is a great idea- keep you busy and relaxed. It's normal for the band to be tighter in the morning, then loosen up. I eat nuts before bed- very filling. I suggest you eat your designated amount for the day, then brush your teeth. Drinking lots of water will help too. I think you just have to tell yourself it's not an option to eat anymore. Think of how good it feels to see that scale move and your clothes get looser. You don't want to ruin what has been a good day. Hope this helps. Good luck!

You took a huge step! Excersise has too many benefits not to do it. Weight loss is just one of them. Congrats!

If your finding yourself getting a bit hungrier I would talk to your doc. about a fill. Also, changing up your excersise and calorie intake may help. Do different cardio. Eat different calories each day, say 1200 one day, 900 the next et.. Hope the rest of the weight comes off soon!

Hi, Just wanted to check in with fellow Nov. bandsters. How are you doing with eating right and working out? I am doing well. I eat low carb, low fat, high protien. I am working out about 5 days a week cardio and workout with a trainer doing weights 3 times a week. Look forward to hearing from you.

That's great! Hope you feel better soon.

I agee, call your doctor, maybe they didn't take enough out. Or, your trouble could be due to swelling from surgery. I would see what the doc. says.

Are you excersising? If you are,, your metabolism should be increasing. I am glad you have had continued weight loss. Keep up the good work.

I had several sizes in my closet- hardly bought anything until I reached goal. Even then, I didn't buy a ton because I plan on having plastic surgery soon. I did give away clothes a friend gave me. I had resigned myself to the fact I would never be that small, boy am I proud to say I was wrong.

I have swallowed pills since surgery with no problem. You will know if your band slipped because all of a sudden you can't keep anything down- I asked my doc. about it. Good luck on your journey!

I was banded almost a year ago. I have never felt full for more then 3 hours or so. I have always factored in snacks into my daily diet. I lost steadily, now maintaining a 107 pound weight loss. I often eat 6 times a day. I snack on things such as beef jerky, almonds, cheese sticks. Good luck in your journey!

I believe most deppressants take a month before an effect is felt. Sounds like you get your meds from your primary. You may want to think about going to a psychiatrist, hopefully you have insurance. They are experts when it comes to peoples moods. I also think bloodwork is a great idea.

Excersise should help bring it down. Also a low fat diet, the fat you do get should be healthy fat- unsaturated. You get these from things such as nuts and avacado. Hope your numbers get better soon!

You may want to call your doc. and let them know what's going on. Just to be on the safe side.

Hang in there, it gets lots better. Restriction will come and you will love your band. For now, I would focus on eating lowfat, lowcarb even if your portions are larger than they will be once you have restriction. Good luck and keep up posted on how your doing.

How about oatmeal? I do a protein shake for breakfast, I am pretty tight in the morning.

You go girl! Maybe it will be an offer you want to accept next time. Keep it up!

I live in Port St. Lucie. Would love to get together with fellow bandsters. I don't know how to send private messages, but can respond to one. Would love to hear from you.

I get at least 60gms a day. I am maintaining my weight. I eat lots of lean protein- chicken, fish, lean port loin, shrimp. I snack on nuts, cheese sticks, beef jerky.

Hang in there- you should be feeling much better in a few days. Your band is so tight because of swelling, which will subside. Be prepared to get your appetite back. Most people need a few fills to get restriction.

I would call and see if the doc. will do another fill sooner. I wish I had done that. I waited a month inbetween my first and second fills. I just didn't realize coming in sooner would be an option. Good luck!

Awsome! Keep up the good work!