christina@MIA

I'm in the same boat as what iegal posted. I'm 6mo. out on the 18th and still losing hair everywhere. I take biotin and I do see new growth.

That's wonderful news!!!!! And if I never told you before YOU LOOK GREAT!!!!

Glad I could make you all smile. It's crazy the the things we do to impress our children. Weightloss is great! This weekend I'm going to the Bahamas and even though I don't look that great in my swim suit still, I am thirlled I could buy size medium sun dresses and size 9 mini skirts.

Ok heres my NSV.....the other day my son says my friend can put his legs behind his head......and I said I used to do that too.....and he said do it.......soooo I tried it and I CAN DO IT AGAIN......lol........my daughter and son got a big kick out of it!.....then my husband comes home and they go running up to him to tell him about it.......he says yeah right, let me see you do it.....so I did and he got a silly smile and said WOW! ......Who would have thought at 38 I could do this!

I am so happy you decided to do it! I remember when you first posted that they wanted you to do this several months ago and you were unsure at that time. You are going to help many young people like yourself. AND you look AMAZING!!!!

One word for you Tiff.......FABULOUSITY!

Kathy you look wonderful! I love the new hair style to go with the new body. =) You look 10 years younger! I followed your journey from day 1 on this site and you have been amazing.

Thank you for sharing! I love when people post the beginning to end....well whole 9mos., bc you are not at the end of your journey. I hope you keep posting up dates! I also am fustrated with the slow weight loss. I have 15lbs to go til goal, which I think Im going to change to 135. So make that 25lbs. Anyways in the past few weeks I only lose ounces each week. =( At 9mo out are you still losing hair? Thank you again and congrats!

I would rather someone know the the truth even if they are pissed and negative about my decision. And this is why....Rumors! The next thing you know it will be said that your on Crack, have Aids, have Cancer, or Bulimic. I could careless what people think about my surgery. They dont live in my body. And when and if I ever see my dad and he has a commit, that is just what I will tell him too. Parent or not, don't let him affect your happiness.

My tummy is so embarrassing! It makes weird loud rumbles. Usually it's just my family that hears it, but last night I went to the movies......AND OMG IT WAS LOUD! The lady next to me heard it and I think she thought I was passing gas...lol. When my family hears it they ask if Im hungry, I say no. Even when I drink water I makes these sounds. Hope this doesn't last forever.

Good question! I was wondering about this myself.

Welcome to the site! This is a great place to be. You will find alot of support and love here in addition to your daughters. I will not lie....I am 4mo. out and I still find myself wishing I could eat a big burger and fries or a big chinese meal. But it only crosses my mind for a moment and I remember how much better I feel now. Best wishes to you on your new journey!

If you get a leak while in Mexico it is covered. You have the option with Dr. Almanza to take out the insurance that covers any problems once you get home to return for repairs. From what I remember it will even cover a flight if needed to return. I'm sure most MX docs offer this. I've also read on here where there is a company that offers some type of emergency insurance that would cover care in the US.

Congrats! And at your hight I think your correct not to stress over them 10lbs! Doctors are a little unrealistic sometimes. And Happy Holidays to you too!

Great article. It makes you wonder if the surgery would help over weight alcoholics stop drinking. My husband reads media take out and told me that he read something about Paul Wall, but I just thought it was made up bc most of media take out is bs. I guess they had the facts correct this time.=)

You go girl!!!! Rock that sleeve!

My hair is falling too.It's on my clothes, couch, floor, shower etc.. I'm 4 mo. post op and stressed about hair loss. I've always had very nice hair. I think what is stressing me the most is my aunt lost almost all her hair with Gastric Bypass. I've said on the forums many time that my aunt looks like a bag of bones near death now and my family always points that out to me. Even brings before and after pics of her to my house. No matter how many times I tell them our surgeries are not the same they don't let up. As soon as they notice my hair loss I will never hear the end of it. I take Biotin, but after months of reading hair loss post I truly belive nothing helps or stops the loss. Even people that did everything right still lost hair. All I want for Christmas is my hair loss to stop.....my hair loss to stop...my hair loss to stop!!!

Listen I drink the weak stuff like coconut rum and pineapple juice.......before it would take me 6 , 7 , 8 drinks to feel good.....NOW 2. Great side effect of the VSG!

I'm four mounth out and the only things that seem to always give me problems is rice and french fries. I get the foamies with them and vomit. Even just a little rice or a very very few fries. Can anyone tell me more about the problem with coconut?

Hey Chris, I don't have much to add to the other post, they took most of the words out of my mouth. Like the others it wasn't a problem losing I had, it was keeping it off. I was the type who had to starve myself to lose 25lbs and then as soon as I started eating I'd gain the 25lbs back plus 10. Maybe if you post the two doctors names on here, some people might have info on them. My main reason for getting the VSG was because I didn't wan't to be 50yrs old and weighing 50 to a 100lbs more than I do now at 38. You are doing great with your workouts and that is going to make you a great success with the VSG. It's normal to be nervous and take things as a sign. Keep your head up and push foward!!!

In my case it was acid. So I take an acid reducer right before bed.

I've been having the same problem with carbs. It just seems like we eat the same old things when it comes to protein. Soooo many yummy choices for carbs. =( Guess I can eat the left over turkey and ham all week. Lets check in again in two weeks. Good luck August sleevers!!!!!!!

8/18 44lbs. lost. I tend to lose 1 1/2 to 2 lbs a week.

Just a bunch of haters! You look great! You're not too thin. You have a nice shape going on!!!!! When you want the truth post on here, I will tell you when you need a burger =).

I wasn't there so I don't know the tone he said it in, but I think you might be taking it the wrong way. He might have been meaning it in a good healthy way. My aunt had the gastric bypass and looks like death walking. She is so thin she looks like bones with skin. It has aged her 20 years. I see how bad she looks and our whole family see's it. But she thinks she looks great. She is not the only person I have seen lose to much weight with surgery. I have around 30 - 35 lbs to go and I don't want to be very thin! Now I don't worry about being over weight, I worry about being under weight.