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Has anyone suffered a second round of hair loss!? I had the classic first round between approx months 3-7...just as I thought I was going to be completely bald it stopped...new hairs started coming through and I cut my hair short and took a huge sigh of relief I had survived! Lol! Hair much thinner but starting to recover. Now, at almost 14 months out from surgery it seems to have started again I realise that when the hair loss stopped around month 7/8 it stopped completely, I really wasn't losing any hair at all - and I know a certain amount of shed is normal - and now it's started again with a vengeance. I'm pretty sure it's not just a normal amount and I can already see the affects, particularly at the front of my hairline where it was really bad last time. If it carries on for the months it did last time I'm afraid I really will end up bald! Does anyone have any experience of this at this point or further from surgery? I'm getting all my protein/water, taking my vits, recently had bloods done and all good there, and although I still have weight to lose its not coming off at the moment, bee stalled for about 6 weeks.

I feel your pain. I was sleeved 7/12. I lost 18 lbs the first 2 weeks and nothing these last 2 weeks. It's frustrating and makes you wonder if you'll be the 'one' that it just doesn't work for. I'm trying to be patient, but that's not my best personality trait so it's not working out for me so well. I guess we just have to keep hanging in there!

Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App I needed some inspiration to get me through some cravings and a bit of weight gain these last two weeks and this really helped! Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

Hi, I only had to do 3 weeks, pre-op diet and I'm sure there will be plenty you could eat safely, just go and enjoy your holiday, relaxing before your op is important too. Good luck with everything let us know how you get on

I am three weeks out tomorrow and will travel on Thursday. I'm going to be very proactive about finding Snacks I can eat and keeping them in my room, plus packing some for the trip. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I teach, too... College. I went back at two weeks and also had that terrible pain. Compression didn't help me much. Ymmv. A heating pad helped a lot. Good luck! That pain will soon be a memory.

Good luck, mine was a total liquid diet and I way over bought lol by day 3 I was hardly hungry and only doing 2 shakes and chicken broth (which helps with the headaches too)

I saw you mentioned Zumba (with an LOL). I have been doing Zumba 2 - 3 times a week. Is Zumba a good exercise? I have fun doing it and it definitely wears me out. What is everyones thought on ZUMBA as an exercise?

I'm 5 weeks post op and been in a stall since week 3. How long did yours last???

I took off work two weeks. Then did "light duty", no lifting, etc for a couple more.

@@boosh10 Almost the same as you I'm sad to say. I've lost 3 pounds in 3 weeks and I'm at six weeks tomorrow. It's so frustrating. I do see changes and feel them. My clothes have changed I'm down one complete size (well the largest size was stretched to the limit pre-op) and even more than that in some clothes. My face is where it really shows. But the scales are glued in one spot. Oh I take that back they go up a pound and then down a pound. As I've been told over and over, stick with your plan it will come off eventually. Still hard though isn't it??

For me it lasted more than 3 weeks. Then I lost another 10lbs over 3 weeks and hit another stall. The good news is my next couple of stalls only lasted about a week each. It is frustrating!

Pre-surgery I attended Les Mills body pump classes and loved it. I am 3 weeks post op. The next session starts next week. Is it too soon to go back?

Ok, replying toy own thread. LOL! Dropped 5 lbs this week! I will be going on more bike rides ASAP! pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2; 5 month post-op 262.6

Just switched to UHC in early July. The insurance folks at Barix in Groveport submitted my information to UHC for approval. She said it usually takes 1-2 weeks before I hear something. I am keeping my fingers crossed!!! They didn't really tell her what the requirements were, which is kind of the way they were with me on the phone. They just said medically necessary..which I think is BMI > 35. Praying it all comes back for approval with no strings!!!!

I think it is a little early to run 1/2 marathon at that time. You probably won't start running seriously until month 5. That will be august 2013. That leaves you 3 months to go from couch to 1/2 marathon. That seems really ambitious to me but maybe you could do it. Just being realistic about it. I do not know how long it takes to train in order to run 1/2 marathon. Some of the other runners on this board might know.

Hmmm...maybe two weeks is too soon then. Now I am worried. I will call the doc's office I guess I knew I should have taken better notes...lol

It's natural to have stalls and for weeks at a time. You should still be tracking food and calories. Look at that and see the change there. I'm 2 1/2 years out and only get an average of 1100 calories per day and 80 grams of protein. My weight goes up and down from day to day because the amount of water I drink. Yes u will get there just stay strong. As for dumping, the bad food make this happen so you might want to rethink what you are eating.

I purchased chewable vitamins from my Dr's office, building block brand, I had to start taking them I'm iron, and b12 deficiency I'm currently sleeved, but having by-bass Monday 3/21

I’m having so many mixed thoughts swirling around my head. I hesitate to post this today. I am grateful for having gastric bypass to have the tool to combat metabolic disorders and inability to exercise due to disability (post exertional malaise) and I was at the point it was all or nothing. All my fight was getting me nowhere fast. I know I’ve come a long way, I’ve also paid a hefty price physically and am still dealing with many health challenges. But I also know my body could not carry the burden of all that weight. And I will do everything in my power to maintain the weight loss. i reached goal Sometime last month. I overshot it a little. Although based on my height of 5’ I’m within my goal range. I haven’t been actively trying to lose for a few weeks. I raised my calories somewhat but not drastically. I started out at 208lbs with a BMI of 40.6 and today am 102.4 and a BMI of 20. its Funny though, I write my weight on a calendar daily, and write Daily log of my weight, meals, calories and protein to Track and plan what I will eat the best I can based on what’s available in the fridge, freezer, pantry. I haven’t given solid thought to my progress, I’ve just taken it one moment at a time. My weight fluctuates slightly and that’s ok. Other things weigh on my mind though. I hesitate to call it a celebration when even my birthday this month went unmentioned and Covid-19 will be around for the foreseeable future. It’s not impacted my odd daily routines of living with lifelong chronic illness and disability. I’m homebound much of the time as is. It’s risky going to get groceries but a necessity. But It’s had more of an impact on healthcare. i Had an early one year follow up with my surgeon February 11 and discussed continuing severe pain and spasms in left side under ribs along with other symptoms along with my history of ulcers in the remnant stomach and small intestine, they said I needed a double balloon enteroscopy. But I had to see a different doctor for the test. I couldn’t get an appointment until March 12 to see that doctor, I asked if they could schedule the test since it takes a while but no I had to wait to see the doctor first, who of course ordered the test. Which was then scheduled for April 27. And what happened, of course no one called until the last minute and it was then canceled indefinitely. And I’m left in pain, I sent them a message and they tell me I could go to the ER to be evaluated. First of all how is that a good idea? And evaluated for what? That’s why I saw the doctor and he ordered the test (actually both doctors did) I’m at a loss as to what to do and meanwhile I’m just trying to move ahead. i don’t even want to discuss this. I’ve other health issues that I’ve been waiting months to deal with. My doctor gives me attitude. Even things are obviously a problem. I saw my general doctor February after waiting a few weeks. I had sudden severe pain just lightly touching the front of my throat. I had a thyroid ultrasound. I also saw an endocrinologist. I was supposed to go to the hospital for further tests. But this was cancelled indefinitely. I’ve also been having nosebleeds and I don’t know why ... but it’s all been put on hold and none of the doctors care to follow up. I have been making plans about having skin removal surgery. Since it’s the only thing I can manage to do right now. The excess sagging skin is very problematic especially my thighs. A thigh lift, and Having a Belt lipectomy/Butterfly lift to remove excess skin might also help benefit strengthening my core which I can’t do with exercise. I’ve been working on this with Hospital BC that is part of BariatricPal and they are so helpful in the process. I’m trying to think of it as a vacation in Mexico with benefits. I’ll need financing of course. I’m far away from rich. It’s a goal to have a body I haven’t as long as I can remember. I haven’t been this weight as long as I can remember either. I could never reach this goal on my own before even as hard as I tried with strict low carb and calorie counting. I only managed 124lbs and it didn’t stay there long. So taking that last step of getting rid of ugly sagging, rashy problematic skin feels like part of the journey to finish. A crazy thing in times like these. I’ll be pinching pennies as hard as I can. But part of me is determined. And also ... trying to ignore the rest. I had wanted to deal with the other health issues first but looks like that won’t happen so I’m going to try to roll with it and see what happens. maybe it’s dumb for me to write this. I don’t know anymore. I’m exhausted. But I think that I want others to know that if I can do this with my chronic illness and disability And despite how hard it has been for me ... that others can succeed and reach their weight loss goal.

I am super excited and a little nervous. I am trying to plan for next week. Any tips on what to take to the hospital? Or anything to have ready for when I get home?

I totally get what you all are saying. My surgery was May 1, I have lost 55 lbs. I can eat most things, but I try to select responsibly. I have always been a sweets eater and now I still eat a bite and I do mean a bite of cake at birthday parties. I scrape off the icing, and if I need a treat I eat sugar free ice cream. I'm retired and lazy and knew I had to exercise. I have a huge private pool and a beautiful treadmill, but I just couldn't make myself do anything. For me, the solution was to hire a personal trainer 3 times a week and meet him at the gym. If I know someone is counting on me, I'll do it. I always hate the thought of going, but I'm so proud of myself when I do. I hope this helps somewhat.

Going to be getting up around 3:30 or 4 because I have to wash with that soap and be there by 5:30am. Not scared or nervous at all right now just excited and anxious. Wish me luck!

Hello I am right with you I was banded March 2013 and as of today ( went for a full) I gained 22 pounds. I was nervous and embarrassed however my doctor was great gave me a list of no no foods and wants me to do today and tomorrow liquid only and Thursday/Friday mush foods. He wants me back on 4 weeks and said I should make progress, you can do better yet we can do it

Congratulations on your surgery. Most people leave the hospital with few pounds of Water weight from all of the IV fluids they pump into you. I didn't weigh myself right away because I knew this and didn't want to be discouraged. But, when I did a week or so later, I was down 8 lbs and then dropped another 5 in the next couple of days. It is pretty common and you seem to be on the right track. Good luck!