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

Looks like my shower!! Don't let it get you down...it is temporary..remember hair does grow back!

ditto on the hair loss--remember, too, for those of us with long hair it looks like even more than it really is....

ditto on the hair loss--remember' date=' too, for those of us with long hair it looks like even more than it really is....[/quote']

I'm there with you on the hair loss. I chopped my hair off this week because I couldn't take the psychological distress of losing it. It's a great cut and I love it, but I miss my long hair.

I'm there with you on the hair loss. I chopped my hair off this week because I couldn't take the psychological distress of losing it. It's a great cut and I love it' date=' but I miss my long hair.[/quote']

I'm completely bald. It’s less to mow down with Mr. Gillette!

Guess I'm lucky. I haven't had any hair loss so far. I suppose it could still happen.

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274

Damn!! Wow that's cool! Any tips?

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I am carb sensitive- something I never knew until this surgery. I eat carbs but try to stick around 50 grams a day. Also I upped my calories to about 800 as soon as I could. I think those two factors have paid off for my consistent steady loss. Stalls happen but so far I haven't really ever had one. :-)

Sleeved feb 25:

HW: 266

Surgery Weight: 254

Current: 208

Aiming for 199 by July 1

I am having really bad heart burn the last few days. Not sure what had changed

Sleeved feb 25:

HW: 266

Surgery Weight: 254

Current: 208

Aiming for 199 by July 1

I am having really bad heart burn the last few days. Not sure what had changed

Are you taking Pepcid AC or anything? My Dr. wants me to take Pepcid AC for the first year at least. I haven't had any heartburn at all. It cheap to pick up the generic at Costco.

this afternoon is my 3 month post-op appointment...a little nervous! I hope he thinks everything is going well! I see the surgeon, the Nut & the exercise guy today...exercise hasn't been as good as I would like...I need to get my butt in gear!!!

Start weight 228

Surgery weight 216

Today's weight 178

Total of 50 pounds in 3 1/2 months

The only problem is I'm losing too much hair. I'm drinking/ eating all my protein and vitamins. Also taking 10,000 Mg of biotin. Not sure why my hair is falling out so much. I'm so afraid of being bald. However I'm very happy with the weight loss. I'm 27 pounds to my goal. I am able to eat everything I desire so far, minus eggs. I can eat eggs but my sleeve doesn't really like it so I'm staying away from it. I can use some advice on the hair loss, Pls...

this afternoon is my 3 month post-op appointment...a little nervous! I hope he thinks everything is going well! I see the surgeon' date=' the Nut & the exercise guy today...exercise hasn't been as good as I would like...I need to get my butt in gear!!![/quote']

How'd it go? I bet you are doing great!

I was sleeved on Feb 20 so far lost 6 dress sizes from 18 to 12. Weight before surgery 220 highest weight 243 now 170. I'm still having a difficult time eating drinking.

Start weight 228

Surgery weight 216

Today's weight 178

Total of 50 pounds in 3 1/2 months

The only problem is I'm losing too much hair. I'm drinking/ eating all my protein and vitamins. Also taking 10,000 Mg of biotin. Not sure why my hair is falling out so much. I'm so afraid of being bald. However I'm very happy with the weight loss. I'm 27 pounds to my goal. I am able to eat everything I desire so far, minus eggs. I can eat eggs but my sleeve doesn't really like it so I'm staying away from it. I can use some advice on the hair loss, Pls...

I talked to the surgeon & the nut, they both said this is normal. Keep your protein high which will help it slow down, but to expect the hair loss until you stop losing. I am going to get my hair cut shorter to help with the regrowth.

My appointment went well. He said I was slightly under the expected weight loss for 4 months, but I am not quite 4 months yet. The exercise guy didn't even recognize me, he walked right by me not realizing who I was I need to get moving now that I was ok'd by the cardiologist. There is a gym moving very close to my house, can't wait for them to open!

I talked to the surgeon & the nut' date=' they both said this is normal. Keep your protein high which will help it slow down, but to expect the hair loss until you stop losing. I am going to get my hair cut shorter to help with the regrowth.[/quote']

I'm also losing a lot of hair, check o you tube for natural hair regrowth treatment. I started using onions and apple cider vinegar so far I see new regrowth it stinks but worth it. Check it out!