Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🌈 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

Let's Help Each Other On Those Bad Days

LosingItForMe2011

Recommended Posts

pug.twins    26

pug.twins
Posted

Unfortunately, nuts causeway to get constipated

:(. They are an awesome pick me so have to watch how much I eat of them. I increased my protien also. I agree about the new growth, I see it coming back too

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

phoebec    0

phoebec
Posted

Is the Biotin chewable?

I haven't found a chewable, but I guess I was long enough post surgery that I was allowed to swallow a small pill.

My surgery was 2 years ago, and I started taking it about 6 - 8 months post op.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

LosingItForMe2011    320

LosingItForMe2011
Posted

I did see some Biotin that was small gel type pills...but wasn't sure we could take those. I'll have to ask my surgeon if I see my hair falling out.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

pug.twins    26

pug.twins
Posted

I take 5000mcg or mg of Biotin a day. Still falling out.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Neen    3

Neen
Posted

I was told that Hair loss happens between 4-9 months. Going to hope that mine not too bad. I think that's a scary prospect.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

phoebec    0

phoebec
Posted

I haven't found a chewable' date=' but I guess I was long enough post surgery that I was allowed to swallow a small pill.

My surgery was 2 years ago, and I started taking it about 6 - 8 months post op.

[/quote']

It took about 4-6 months before it started growing back in. Be patient. Everyone assured me it would happen, and it did. I know how scary and awful it is when it is happening to you.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

LosingItForMe2011    320

LosingItForMe2011
Posted

When I had my lapband I went through losing hair after about 3 months post op. It slowed down and eventually stopped though. My hair didn't get really thin so I was lucky with that. Seems that it's all grown back after it too.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

pug.twins    26

pug.twins
Posted

Ok, ladies and guys! I am a slump! I have not moved for about 3 weeks. I am fluctuating between 205 to 202. I eat about every 3 to 4 hours. I am getting discouraged. I know I should be excited because of the major accomplishment in the past six month but now I a not moving. I know I able to eat more. But I am stillin eating the same foods. I am also hungry. I am working out by training for this 1/2 marathon. I am averaging 80 carbs and about 100 protien, with 1000 to 1100 calories. I don't want to stretch my pouch. Please help me!!!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

DLCoggin    1,788

DLCoggin
Posted

Losingit has a great idea - see your nutritionist if you're getting discouraged. "Slumps", "stalls", "plateaus" - all part of the process and they will pass. Just keep following the protocol and let the weight take care of itself. Whenever I run into a bump in the road, I commit to staying away from the scales for at least two weeks. The results usually put a smile on my face. I firmly believe that weighing too often can sabotage your commitment. Stay focused, stay active and stay committed - you'll be in "onederland" before you know it!!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

LosingItForMe2011    320

LosingItForMe2011
Posted

DL I agree with you and hope when I'm on the other side of the journey I can keep that in mind as far as staying off the scale all the time. Thanks for that!

DLCoggin reacted to this

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Michelle96    13

Michelle96
Posted

Had a serious lap in judgment today was out with hubby and kids and ate a kids cheeseburger from mcdonalds I am feeling so guilty what was I thinking ugh!

surgery date: 2/18/2012

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Go To Topic Listing Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

      CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KimBaxleyWilson

      KimBaxleyWilson

      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • bellaamey

      bellaamey

      https://alluniqueguide.com/java-burn-coffee-reviews/
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    Bariatric Forums

    For Patients

    Health Professionals

    Search Surgeons

    Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

    ×