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I had my vertical gastric sleeve on July 9, 2012. I have lost 70 lbs since then. I am happier with me than I have been my whole life. However, there's issues I'm dealing with that I am having trouble with. I've plateaued this last month and my hair is falling out like CRAZY!! Anybody have this at 6 months post-op?? I haven't lost a pound!!

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Same here. Sleeved July 11th down 70lbs called plumber twice because of hair in clogged drains. Just had my gallbladder removed. scales have not moved. I do know weight will leave at a slower place until I hit goal for maintence. Keep your chin up and don't give up.

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Same here. Sleeved July 11th down 70lbs called plumber twice because of hair in clogged drains. Just had my gallbladder removed. scales have not moved. I do know weight will leave at a slower place until I hit goal for maintence. Keep your chin up and don't give up.

I still have my gallbladder because I REFUSED to have it removed or take the medication to prevent gallstones since "it's only preventative instead of for reals". I LOVE where I am. I think if I lost anymore I'd look silly. I'd rather sacrifice my life of eating to eat minimally now to be happy with myself for once!!!! After 30 years!!!

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Your hair will stop falling out. I haven't heard of anybody going bald. I think around 8 months is the max. I wish you luck with the gallbladder. I was never offered medication for that. Idk why. Ill find out next week. I had my fair share of kidney stones before WLS and not taking any chance with a gallstone getting stuck. I have 25 more pounds to lose before goal. I am happy where I am, but really pushing for my goal. I should be able to get back to exercising here soon. I wish the best for everybody who has the desire and nerve to undergo this surgery!

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Oh I hear ya. I wanted to lose another at least 20 lbs, but I'm totally okay with where I am now. Love it!! Just wanna lose the skin... :(

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