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Hello everyone,

I am almost 15 Weeks out of having my VSG and I'm happy because I have lost in almost 4 months 60 lbs, but I am also paranoid. I feel like I have stretched put my baby tummy because Ican eat a little but more than what I used to and I can eat a little faster. Is this normal? I would sure hate to find out if I have stretched my tummy out even though I don't eat like I used to. I am also a little blue because I feel like I have hit another stall. For 3 weeks I have not lost but 3 lbs. I'm trying not bring myself down too much because I know I have lost weight but I guess I just feel scared that I will gain that weight back and this surgery would be another fail on my life. Anyone out there at 4 months experiencing similar things?

I also have another question. Hair loss has me going bananas! I know it's normal to lose hair but I dwell with all the hair I'm losing I'm gonna end up going bald. When does it stop?

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Hello,

My surgery date was 8/3/11..I have been feeling exactly the same...My hair is falling out at a rapid speed .If my doctor didn't warn me about it I be freaking out more than I,ve been ..I have noticed I can eat more than before and thats been freaking me out..I'm so afraid the weight will come back after this first year.. My weight lose is 53 lbs..I was at a stall for like 3 weeks..but it just started to come off again..I was thinking that was it..,And i don't want to be a failure ..I don't think were any different than each other..It must be the phase were in..Keep in touch

barbara

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Hello Barbara,

Thanks for your reply. It's sad to experience what we are experiencing but I'm glad I'm not alone. How much more are you about to eat? And drink? I used to be able to take sips only before but more I can swallow 2 normal sips without feeling like it's gonna come out. I am also able to eat maybe a cup now compared to the 4 Oz I was able to eat after surgery. I just hope

this tummy doesn't stretch out much. I'm trying so hard not to let that happen. The hair issue, I'm just trying not to stress about it. I just hope I don't end up with bald spots lol

Thanks again for your reply and keep in touch as well. Best of luck to you on your journey! :)

Hello,

My surgery date was 8/3/11..I have been feeling exactly the same...My hair is falling out at a rapid speed .If my doctor didn't warn me about it I be freaking out more than I,ve been ..I have noticed I can eat more than before and thats been freaking me out..I'm so afraid the weight will come back after this first year.. My weight lose is 53 lbs..I was at a stall for like 3 weeks..but it just started to come off again..I was thinking that was it..,And i don't want to be a failure ..I don't think were any different than each other..It must be the phase were in..Keep in touch

barbara

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