vlp1968

Congrats on your surgery. Glad you are off to such a good start!

Since you are so young, I think you have a chance of your skin bouncing back. I hope so!

I understand your frustration. The band wasn't the tool for me I hoped it would be. However I lost all my excess weight due to sticking with a program, despite lots of hunger. If you've really had it with the band, why not get the fluid removed rather than another surgery. I imagine you would get loose enough to eat chicken and such. Just a thought. Good luck!

When I started loosing some hair I went to the dermatologist. He assured me i wouldn't go bald. He said your body goes into kind of a shock after rapid weight loss and that's why hair falls out. I never tried biotin and a few months later I was back to normal. It started about 5 months postop and ended about 3 months later.

You lost 3 pounds- I think that's great. You just need to be a little more careful about what and how you eat. I think you did fine.

I have to say I disagree with docs who won't do a fill simply because the patient is loosing weight. If you stick to the plan, despite being hungry, you will loose weight. I agree with what was said above about being satisfied with a cup of food for 4 hours or so. If this is not the case for you, talk to your doc. about a fill.

You should be fine. Especially if you are on meds for them, keep an eye on your blood pressure and blood sugar. Too low for either one and you can feel dizzy and even faint. Happened to me due to my blood sugar.

Awsome! You are shrinking! Keep up the good work!

Tough situation. Until you can get restriction back I would focus on eating the right foods, lowcarb/low fat/high protien. Even if your portions are larger then they will be with restriction at least you shouldn't gain. Excersise would be great too, if your doc. gives the ok. I wouldn't do it without checking with the office first. Don't know how working out would affect a slipped band. Good luck!

Finally got my act together and had a good week with eating and excersise. Lost 4 pounds. I have gone back to eating low carb and working out twice a day. Feels great!

I have a trainer and love it! She really keeps me motivated. We recently started doing heavier weights and I am starting to see results. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn all day long. You can do it!

That's great you are watching your carbs, I think it makes all the difference. Also, please try to find some time for excersise. It will wonders to get that scale moving again, never mind all the other many many benefits. You can do it!

I wish my father felt that way. He makes comments out of love and concern. I have tried to tell him they are not helpfull but I think he just can't help himself. He is one of those reformed people that has become judgemental of others who do what he used to do. Don't get me wrong, I love him to death. Just wish he would mind his own bussinesse sometimes.

I have gotten back on track with excersise and eating low carb. My appetite is way down. Some days I've gone to the gym twice- 45 min. on the treadmill each time. 4 days a week I workout with a trainer doing weights. I can't wait to post in a few days that I have had a perfect week- and might need to brag about a scale victory- there's hopeing lol.

Way to go! Keep up the great work.