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By ATLGirl, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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blackgirlfat    14

blackgirlfat
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hi everyone. I got sleeved on 8/3. I am down 32.4 lbs since the start of the the pre-op diet. My starting weight was 382.2.

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krr343    38

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@@blackgirlfat Congratulations! I am having surgery in November and our starting weight is about the same so I will be stalking your progress lol. I have a huge concern about losing hair also but I heard taking your Vitamins helps to avoid Hair loss.

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blackgirlfat    14

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@@blackgirlfat How are you feeling? Are you meeting your Fluid and Protein goals?

hey there! I am feeling great. Yesterday I met my Protein goal for the first time after finally finding protein that doesn't taste so bad. I haven't met my Fluid goal yet, but I am working on it. I mainly haven't met the fluid goal because I forget to drink throughout the entire day.

How is your journey going?

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OutsideMatchInside    10,166

OutsideMatchInside
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My weight loss is going great :)

I wrote about it a few weeks ago in this thread http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/372450-361-days-later-my-story/

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blackgirlfat    14

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@@blackgirlfat Congratulations! I am having surgery in November and our starting weight is about the same so I will be stalking your progress lol. I have a huge concern about losing hair also but I heard taking your Vitamins helps to avoid Hair loss.

I hope I don't lose any hair because I installed expensive sisterlocks in February. But I am prepared with a wig already. Good luck with your surgery!

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OutsideMatchInside    10,166

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@@blackgirlfat I'm not sure how your sisterlocks are going to hold up. My friend had them and since they are so small, they can break off at the root easily with healthy hair, when you have hair that is shedding, meh. Good luck.

I wouldn't suggest anyone have braids, sewins etc right after surgery. If anything wigs are best so your hair can rest.

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blackgirlfat    14

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@@blackgirlfat I'm not sure how your sisterlocks are going to hold up. My friend had them and since they are so small, they can break off at the root easily with healthy hair, when you have hair that is shedding, meh. Good luck.

I wouldn't suggest anyone have braids, sewins etc right after surgery. If anything wigs are best so your hair can rest.

Sigh. I will remain hopeful that I am the exception, but I will take a thin body over hair and money any day! By the way, I read your status update in the other thread, and you're amazing! I hope I am as successful.

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OutsideMatchInside    10,166

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@@blackgirlfat

Be really careful with them, they will break off at the edges and the temples, keep them oiled with like coocnut oil or something.

Sisterlocks are so pretty. I'm far too lazy for them though. Wash and go is the life for me.

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rnstudent343    25

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OMG! I just found out I'm approved. However, after reading all these experiences, my own fears, etc....I'm kinda nervous and re-thinking things. This is my first post and I'm relatively new to the forum. I thought I'd share it here first. Thank you for listening <3

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brandnewme2015    217

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OMG! I just found out I'm approved. However, after reading all these experiences, my own fears, etc....I'm kinda nervous and re-thinking things. This is my first post and I'm relatively new to the forum. I thought I'd share it here first. Thank you for listening <3

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It is quite normal to be nervous: this is a life-altering change. What you eat and how much you eat will be drastically different than what you have been used to your entire life- but you know what? You can DO this for a healthier and happier YOU! I'm 18 months post-op and have no regrets- except for not doing it sooner! Good luck on your journey!

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Locsnpearlz    11

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Hey folks! New to the forum and I just got my approval from the insurance company! It took 2 days to get approved! So freakin excited...and anxious. Anybody here from DC?

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