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Hair Loss (Tips & Advice please)
qtdoll replied to greekgoddess2468's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My hair loss happened around month 3 & it was insane BUT I kept up with my vitamins & protein & it stopped after about a month after. I did not need any special hair suppliments or anything like that. Being properly nourished took care of that issue for me. I'm 8 months out & haven't felt with any abnormal hair loss since -
Gastric sleeve post op pain
qtdoll replied to matt917's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I felt pain for about a week after, specifically around the incision next to my belly button since that's where they pulled the stomach out from & the muscle soreness was pretty crazy. I wonder if that's what your feeling? -
Weight stall 7 days PO
mcipanda replied to bellaarrazcaeta's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The same thing happened to me. It was so frustrating. Just remember… you had major surgery, your body is healing and trying to balance everything for homeostasis, and you’re still in the process of rebuilding energy stores around your liver. My stall broke a couple days into week 2 and came back a week later 😭 lol it felt like I couldn’t win, but here I am 24lbs lost and still going with mini stalls every week for a few days or so. Eventually, they break. Remember the science…if you’re taking in less than you burn while resting, you will lose weight. Just remember to get all your protein and water right now. Be easy on yourself! -
Hair Loss (Tips & Advice please)
mcipanda replied to greekgoddess2468's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi there, hair loss can be really scary, especially when you’re already in a fragile state after surgery. Before surgery, I talked to my hairstylist and doctor to understand what was coming and how to deal with it. Here are some of the tips they gave me: 1. Get all of your protein 2. Take your multivitamins religiously 3. Keep your scalp clean and healthy 4. Don’t use harsh shampoos. Use fragrance free, low lather, low chemical shampoos 5. Wear your hair loose. Avoid tight pony tails or braids etc 6. Keep your hair out of the sun to avoid UV damage 7. Use a wide tooth comb to brush your hair, and be gentle. Use natural bristles if using a brush 8. Reduce your overall stress (meditation, relaxation techniques, etc can help). Stress itself is one of the biggest contributors 9. if your hair seems brittle, try coconut oil or olive oil. Just be careful not to over wash afterward (oily hair can perturb some) 10. accelerate new growth with vitamins, biotin, etc. they won’t prevent loss but they can help regrowth I hope some of this was helpful. Good luck to you and remember it’s only temporary! 🍀☺️ -
Gastric sleeve post op pain
mcipanda replied to matt917's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The first week is tough. I was able to get up and walk to the restroom and around the house a little before sitting back down again. By week 2, I could be up and walking for 10-15. Give yourself the downtime you need right now and don’t stress too much. You’ll be up again in no time so long as you don’t go beyond the limits your body is telling you to stay at good luck! -
1st Business Trip Post-op. HELP!
Sigh replied to bob_behn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Encouraged to read these replies- I am traveling to Europe for the entire month of June, so am a bit worried about access to some of the high protein items I currently use to up my protein- im still drinking one shake a day to get my protein in— and am still hovering about 60gP a day. Just can’t eat enough to get there without the shake yet. I feel like London and Paris (not sure why I think that?) will have some options, but am concerned about Amsterdam/Cologne/all of Italy— I haven’t found a powdered shake mix I like yet. Im just at 8 weeks today, and when I leave i will be at 12 weeks. Ive tried a few bars, but ugh. Im not thinking i will starve by any means, but want to be sure i am getting my protein in for sure. Luckily meat/eggs/cheese have been my friend. -
Gastric sleeve post op pain
matt917 replied to matt917's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Nice progress! I’m hoping this coming week goes by quick. -
Gastric sleeve post op pain
CrazyMama907 replied to matt917's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had the surgery 2 weeks ago. The first week was the hardest. After that it got tolerable, and by the 2 week mark I only have tenderness at the incision sites. Last week I started being able to walk about a quarter mile comfortably, so I am getting there. Good luck! -
Pain under your rib means it’s more likely surgical gas. This gas isn’t in your tummy & digestive system (like gas you burp or eventually fart out) but in the abdominal cavity - the space around your organs. It rises up behind your lungs, putting pressure on nerve endings hence the shoulder & likely your pain behind your ribs. It’s then absorbed into the lungs & you breath it out (that’s why walking, marching on the spot, deep breathing, lifting your arms up & down all help you breath more out). It usually takes about a week +/- to fully go.
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May 2023 surgeries
CarolineLittle replied to WVJess2Less's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Welcome aboard @Svet! 1 May - LindsayT, SleeveMeAlone23 2 May - lunababe75, k.e.white, Morenalove 3 May - matt917, LittleRouxenyhood, skeefe 4 May - Laryssa, ajrp001, Judoway 5 May - Sheri 9 May - travelgal, Ana83, flasandollar, theProcess 10 May - CarolineLittle, Jason Jacobson, IAMPERFECTION2 11 May - ElizabethMW, Rhys, la.nena, rosemaryandcedar 12 May - Kimmie77#thinagain, LisaRT. mar19661 16 May - turkaffe 17 May - Teamme2023_, Su Zy, SleevedGyal601 18 May - Caitotornado 20 May - Srxpadillaa, Vacs77 22 May - AmandaD 24 May - Shemleylodge, Cindyptaylor 25 May - uniVee, Svet 29 May - DreaM209 -
It took at least 2 weeks before my swelling started to abate. I found it frustrating at the time. It will come.
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May 2023 surgeries
LittleRouxenyhood replied to WVJess2Less's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Had my RNY on 5/3/23. I won’t sugar coat it, I’ve been in extreme pain. Mainly from my incision sites. Thankfully I haven’t had any nausea and I have been passing the gas fairly well. Took a while though. Like Lindsay said, walking around helps. Also taking a shower helps too. Good luck to everyone -
May 2023 surgeries
CarolineLittle replied to WVJess2Less's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Welcome aboard @Svet! 1 May - LindsayT, SleeveMeAlone23 2 May - lunababe75, k.e.white, Morenalove 3 May - matt917, LittleRouxenyhood, skeefe 4 May - Laryssa, ajrp001, Judoway 5 May - Sheri 9 May - travelgal, Ana83, flasandollar, theProcess 10 May - CarolineLittle, Jason Jacobson, IAMPERFECTION2 11 May - ElizabethMW, Rhys, la.nena, rosemaryandcedar 12 May - Kimmie77#thinagain, LisaRT. mar19661 15 May - AmandaD 16 May - turkaffe 17 May - Teamme2023_, Su Zy, SleevedGyal601 18 May - Caitotornado 20 May - Srxpadillaa, Vacs77 24 May - Shemleylodge 25 May - uniVee, Svet @LindsayT I'm really sorry recovery is being so rough on you. I hope tomorrow is a better day. @ajrp001 great to hear from you! Wishing you a continued great recovery! Lots of us having surgery next week! I'm definitely starting to feel the nerves but am so excited. -
I just want something that tastes good
Tomo replied to LindsayT's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
Yeah, you are way early on. I don't think I thought about food until a few weeks later. Main thing to really work on right now is to stay hydrated. Unfortunately for many, taste buds are often skewed for awhile. The protein and everything else will fall into place as you heal. Feel better soon. Congrats on your surgery. -
Thanks. I'm doing OK, but not great. Everything tastes nasty, the liquid meds are awful, the pain comes and goes, but manageable. It's been a hard week to be honest.
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May 2023 surgeries
CarolineLittle replied to WVJess2Less's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I hope everyone who had surgery this week is doing okay. Been thinking of you all! -
May 2023 surgeries
CarolineLittle replied to WVJess2Less's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Welcome aboard new friends! If anyone is missing from the list please let me know. 1 May - LindsayT, SleeveMeAlone23 2 May - lunababe75, k.e.white, Morenalove 3 May - matt917, LittleRouxenyhood, skeefe 4 May - Laryssa, ajrp001, Judoway 5 May - Sheri 9 May - travelgal, Ana83, flasandollar, theProcess 10 May - CarolineLittle, Jason Jacobson, IAMPERFECTION2 11 May - ElizabethMW, Rhys, la.nena, rosemaryandcedar 12 May - Kimmie77#thinagain, LisaRT. mar19661 15 May - AmandaD 16 May - turkaffe 17 May - Teamme2023_, Su Zy, SleevedGyal601 18 May - Caitotornado 20 May - Srxpadillaa, Vacs77 24 May - Shemleylodge 25 May - uniVee -
I just want something that tastes good
The Greater Fool replied to LindsayT's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
You're still in the throw's of dealing with surgical medications with which they put into you, such as anesthesia. Theis can mess with your taste buds dramatically for a week or two, longer for some folks. Thus, I suggest you keep trying your favorites. You're no worse off than you are now, with a better possibility of success in drinking. Also, pay attention to what you think you may like at the moment, even something for which you never cared. This actually worked for me: For some weird reason I had a sense that something I never liked might taste good, and lo! I gave it a shot and I very much enjoyed it, and it still remains something I drink often. When all else fails, water may be what works. Again, I was never a fan of water as it upset my stomach when I drank water in any appreciable quantity. Post-op, in trying to figure something out, for whatever reason water worked well. No one was more surprised than me. Keep an open mind and keep working at it until all the anesthesia and other drugs leave your system. Fluids may help flushing the stuff out of your system. Hang in there. Good luck, Tek -
I'm 3 days post op and NOTHING tastes good. I dread drinking anything. I'm so miserable.
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Thanks to everyone who has replied. I spoke to the dietician today, who agreed my weigthloss is on the much slower side. I asked what my pre op weight was as I thought it was 21 stone 9 but it was 21 stone 4. This has really hit me hard. After 3 weeks post off when I weighed myself and thinking I hadn’t lost any, I was actually 5lb heavier. So really I have lost 14lb in 11 weeks. It’s just not good enough and my mental health has taken a huge nose dive. I suffer from CPTSD and this really isn’t helping. 14lb in 11 weeks. It’s an absolute joke. I can’t handle another week of looking at the scales and them staying the same. The surgery just doesn’t work for some people and unfortunately I’m in that bracket. I can lose 14lb in 1-2 weeks with my previous methods and what made me gain weight after that was the dreaded cycle of habit and yo yo dieting. At least the surgery has given me the tool to not be able to go back to old habits. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to reply to me. Thank you. Good luck to everyone on your journeys x
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May 2023 surgeries
CarolineLittle replied to WVJess2Less's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Welcome aboard new friends! If anyone is missing from the list please let me know. 1 May - LindsayT, SleeveMeAlone23 2 May - lunababe75, k.e.white, Morenalove 3 May - matt917, LittleRouxenyhood, skeefe 4 May - Laryssa, ajrp001, Judoway 5 May - Sheri 9 May - travelgal, Ana83, flasandollar 10 May - CarolineLittle, Jason Jacobson, IAMPERFECTION2 11 May - ElizabethMW, Rhys, la.nena, rosemaryandcedar 12 May - Kimmie77#thinagain, LisaRT. mar19661 15 May - AmandaD 16 May - turkaffe 17 May - Teamme2023_, Su Zy, SleevedGyal601 18 May - Caitotornado 22 May - Srxpadillaa, Vacs77 24 May - Shemleylodge 25 May - uniVeeOk, good to know! -
Hey all. I'm 3 days post-op and can't feel the difference between trapped gas and being full. What should I be looking for? The trapped gas has improved a lot, but I still have an uncomfortable feeling under my left rib cage. I'm shooting for an ounce of liquid every 10-15 minutes. I also have to use a spoon full of applesauce to get some of my medication down.
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Day 2 of pre-op diet
BypassTheBS replied to BypassTheBS's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
2 weeks of 2 meal replacement protein shakes; 2 low sugar, low fat snacks; 1 healthy choice dinner -
November 2022 surgery support!
NP_WIP replied to feisty one's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Had my blood test done yesterday since my 6 month post op appt is next week and then I'm off to vacation. I can't believe it has been since months already. -
Seems like you are close to goal so your loss might be slowing down. Try changing things around to see if that causes the stall to break: changing exercise, increasing water intake, reviewing protein intake, tracking religiously etc. I feel the restriction depending on the type of food I eat, so you may want to see what you are eating, but like Catwoman7 said, some days I can have 1 egg, another I can have 2 so it all depends.
