Thought we could all convene here after our Feb sx so we could stay in touch....

I still am unable to figure out when I'm full... I vomit about 2ce a week. Still learning!! Down 50 lbs ' date='surgery was 2/21 & I can eat about 1/3 cup. So far my hair isn't falling out but I get 80+ protein a day no matter what. I have not felt hungry yet but still get cravings so I have 1 or 2 of what I'm craving n its gone. No more full bag of chips, 1 or 2 is all for me! Ahhh.....doritos I have a newsflash, u can just eat one![/quote']

Sorry to hear you are still throwing up. I still weigh all my food. 2 oz. and I have never had an issue. How do you get so much protien in?

So my post op appt was today I was sleeved on May 1, 2013 and I am 25 lbs down!! So I'm excited! Starting my workout plan in the morning all is well feeling pretty good! Good luck everyone on your weight loss journey!

Am I the only one who has never thrown up?

Am I the only one who has never thrown up?

I came very close to throwing up during my leak test, but I haven't thrown up since my surgery on Valentines day.

Sorry to hear you are still throwing up. I still weigh all my food. 2 oz. and I have never had an issue. How do you get so much protien in?

I have a shake with 28g mixed with milk 9g @ 5am, yogurt that's 14g @8am, protein bar @10 with 19g, cottage cheese 10g@ noon. So that 80 grams at lunch. I pretty much don't eat it if doesn't have protein.... after my daily goal is met its a whatever I want. I don't really count calories yet because when I did it was always below 1000 calories. I eat every two hours to make sure I eat enough, I don't feel hunger so I put myself on a time schedule.

Kudos to you! Really make sure you are getting a lot of protein. Talk to your nut and make sure they know you're losing hair. That shouldn't happen. It's your body's way of letting you know it's in distress and needs more nutrients. Kind of like a plant shedding leaves when the soil lacks nutrients. Best of Luck!

Actually hair loss is a side effect of the surgery. I eat over 100grams of protein a day plus take Biotin. It is just ond of those things.

Am I the only one who has never thrown up?

Nope! Ive never thrown up either but my incisions took sooo long to heal.

Actually hair loss is a side effect of the surgery. I eat over 100grams of protein a day plus take Biotin. It is just ond of those things.

I read that for some people the anesthesia makes their hair fall out. From month 4 out, you would lose hair due to a vitamin deficiency.

Actually hair loss is a side effect of the surgery. I eat over 100grams of protein a day plus take Biotin. It is just ond of those things.

That's awesome that you're able to get all that protein in! Our bodies all absorb bioavailable(consumable) nutrients differently, just so you're aware. I'm a pre-med student, so I've been flooded with all this info. There is always a biological explanation as to why we experience change in our bodies. Nothing is ever just one of those things. With that said, your hair loss could be from the distress that your body is going through or from malabsorption of the protein you are consuming. Keep at it though! Your body will adjust if it's stressed, and if it doesn't you could switch up the types of protein you are consuming and when you're consuming them. Best Wishes :-)

As a side note for the ladies, dont forget to get bra fitting after a significant amount of weight loss. I just had one last week and it just feels amazing when you're lifted properly. My new clothes fit fantastically now and it looks like I've lost more than I actually have! Yeah baby!

Am I the only one who has never thrown up?

I havent either. But my vitamins are starting to make me nauseous. (Weird)

Finally able to get "all" my water in.

If I can only get a handle on PMS. That is the only time I struggle with head hunger.

Happy with my weight loss so far. Started out 1lb a week (no stalls yet, not even the 3rd week), now up to 2lbs a week.

Hey Guys,

Sleeved 2/4 and I am down 70lbs ( pre and post). Been hanging around the same weight for about a week now so I have upped my protein. I also upped it since my hair is falling out. I always got the 60g but now my nut said I can try for 80-100g.

I still can't eat a lot...Duh, reason for the surgery. I can eat 1 oz of protein at a time. This really limits how much protein I can get. Until yesterday. I went to chick fil a and they have grilled nuggets. So yummy, 4 pieces are 80 calories and 17g of protein. I bought 3 bowls today so I can eat them at work the next few days. They are small and really pack an awesome protein punch.

I also mix unflavored whey protein ( isopure or unjury) with water and fruit flavored packets. It's decent and I love that I can change the flavor every time I make it. I haven't been a fan of any fruit protein drinks until I started doing this. ( lemonade is also good)

Just wanted to give some ideas to anyone who might be struggling with protein.

I love hearing about everyone journeys, can't wait to see what the future holds.

That's awesome that you're able to get all that protein in! Our bodies all absorb bioavailable(consumable) nutrients differently, just so you're aware. I'm a pre-med student, so I've been flooded with all this info. There is always a biological explanation as to why we experience change in our bodies. Nothing is ever just one of those things. With that said, your hair loss could be from the distress that your body is going through or from malabsorption of the protein you are consuming. Keep at it though! Your body will adjust if it's stressed, and if it doesn't you could switch up the types of protein you are consuming and when you're consuming them. Best Wishes :-)

Not to be argumentative but it is one of those things. Your hair is essentially dead protein so what you ate three months ago shows up in your hair today. So with the shock of surgery and the lack of protein you don't get in the first few weeks after surgery...three months later you experience hair loss. These boards and the research all show this as a possible side effect. Regardless of what type of protein I eat or etc., it happened and I take it in stride because I knew it was coming.

I can certainly assure you it is not a vitamin deficiency. I am a walking pharmacy with the supplements I take.

Hey all you fabulous February 2013 sleevers! This is the best thread!

Happy to report I've lost 51 lbs as of this morning! I was hoping to reach the 50 lb milestone so the extra lb is a great gift!

Happy Thursday everyone!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4

Not to be argumentative but it is one of those things. Your hair is essentially dead protein so what you ate three months ago shows up in your hair today. So with the shock of surgery and the lack of protein you don't get in the first few weeks after surgery...three months later you experience hair loss. These boards and the research all show this as a possible side effect. Regardless of what type of protein I eat or etc.' date=' it happened and I take it in stride because I knew it was coming.

I can certainly assure you it is not a vitamin deficiency. I am a walking pharmacy with the supplements I take.[/quote']

I'll just leave it at that then. You seem confident in your ability to handle what's going on. I was just offering up some sound medical advice, because you originally inflected worry. Good Luck.