August Post Ops

[bloreorbust 286]

It is super freaky to all of a sudden be losing a lot of hair. I freaked out about it a lot more than I thought I would. Mine started at 2 months and has slowed down at 4-5 months. Hopefully it starts filling in soon. My hair was fine but I had A LOT of it before surgery. Had to cut it to my chin so it didn't look so bad.

Side note: Has anyone started to feel hungry yet? I started working out last Monday, and I think what I feel is hunger but not sure. It's different than before and I'm struggling trying to figure out if it is head hunger or I really need to eat.

[mzshay35 215]

Yea i didn't think i would freak out but i did maybe once i get it cut & styled ill feel better again geesh this is hard

[beckyford 57]

Hey all!! Sounds like everyone is doing wonderful!! I haven't been on here in awhile...just thought I'd update...started at 322, day of surgery august 6th weighed 303, today 218!! Feeling wonderful and getting my hair chopped off and colored friday...it is thinning some but I'm just ready for a change because I'm a different person now!!!

[bloreorbust 286]

I seem to be going through a phase of both increased hunger and increased restriction. Not sure what to make of that yet, but goodness I hope it isn't the start of a stricture.

[missysue 127]

Happy Valentines Day! 6 months out today:)

HW:286

SW: 262

Today:170

[pquinn181 21]

you are absolutely beautiful

[Princess Sarah 47]

I also cut my hair because of Hair loss. I've always had long thick curly hair and loved it but it was starting to get so thin at the ends it didn't look good so I got it cut to my shoulders.

I cut my hair short too due to the hair lose. My was always really long like down pass my butt long and extremely thick. I'm sure our hair will come back. Your hair cut looks cute!

[terry1118 1,274]

I also cut my hair because of Hair loss. I've always had long thick curly hair and loved it but it was starting to get so thin at the ends it didn't look good so I got it cut to my shoulders.

The short cut looks good on you! :-)

[Lovelycurves 94]

Hey ladies well I'm at 210lbs and size 12/14 in women. I started at 350lbs back in 2012 and day of surgery 302 lbs . Here's pics from this weekend :-)

[Lovelycurves 94]

Oh and can post skin pic if no one get offended

Edited February 18, 2014 by misswifey21

[beckyford 57]

Old and new!!

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[eyengo 4]

Hey all August peeps~

I was sleeved August 6th, highest weight was 240, at start of pre-op I was 237, day of surgery I was 222 and fast forward to this week I am 160. Went from size 22 down to size 9-10. Feel great for most part. No regrets! Lv my sleeve.

Do have few concerns, weighed myself last Thursday I was 155... Then again on Saturday & I was back up to 160 :/ how the hell did that happen? Also starting to loose a lot of hair . I also have these random dizzy spells, that make me feel close to passing out. Then I get shakes & bad headaches following the dizzy spells. This has been happening on & off for past few months. It's random but when it hits it floors me for few days. Anyone else that is six months out have any of these issues ? I had my six month labs done but don't know results yet, meet with surgeon for six month appointment next week.

Anyone have labs done yet?

Eating around 800-900 cal. Keep things low fat & low sugar high Protein . Sometimes feel depleted . But again I feel so much better then before surgery & would not change it for the world . Six month mark & I'm proud just have few concerns. Any thoughts ?

[Scorpion11 99]

Hello August post-ops!! Congrats to everyone!! Keep up the great job!!

I'm a November WLS. Seeking advise on what worked for you, did you get weak/fatigue and Hair loss, Any suggestions.

My progress:

WLS 11/14/13

SW 266

CW 233

GW 165

I'm averaging 2 lbs per week, no exercise due to knee injury/pain. Doctor is happy with my progress. I'm too, my battle is to have enough energy to function upon getting up to hey ready to drive to work and get through the day.

Issues I've been experiencing feeling tired, fatigue and exhausted. I eat all my water/ meals/proteins/vitamins and average 600 to 900 calories daily, try to eat more to get energy levels up, helps some days.

I'm 3 months as of Friday 2/14/14 and I've stated losing globs of hair especially after I Shampoo. So I'm washing every other day. I was expecting this may happen, but so emotionally distressing and nerve wrecking to see it come out so much so quickly. I'm totally freaked out. Praying it slows down soon.

Anyone else feeling exhausted and losing your hair?? When goes the hair loss stop?? Is it growing back??!

[eyengo 4]

Hello August post-ops!! Congrats to everyone!! Keep up the great job!!<br><br>

I'm a November WLS. Seeking advise on what worked for you, did you get weak/fatigue and Hair loss, Any suggestions. <br><br><br>

My progress: <br>

WLS 11/14/13<br>

SW 266<br>

CW 233<br>

GW 165<br>

I'm averaging 2 lbs per week, no exercise due to knee injury/pain. Doctor is happy with my progress. I'm too, my battle is to have enough energy to function upon getting up to hey ready to drive to work and get through the day. <br><br>

Issues I've been experiencing feeling tired, fatigue and exhausted. I eat all my water/ meals/proteins/vitamins and average 600 to 900 calories daily, try to eat more to get energy levels up, helps some days. <br><br>

I'm 3 months as of Friday 2/14/14 and I've stated losing globs of hair especially after I Shampoo. So I'm washing every other day. I was expecting this may happen, but so emotionally distressing and nerve wrecking to see it come out so much so quickly. I'm totally freaked out. Praying it slows down soon. <br><br>

Anyone else feeling exhausted and losing your hair?? When goes the hair loss stop?? Is it growing back??!

I have been feeling same way for past few months. Also same with the hair. The hair loss started around 5 months out but the fatigue and energy drop was around 3 1/2-4 months out. Not sure why but I also get dizzy spells & headache. Let me know what you come up with. I meet wit Md. Next week.

[mzshay35 215]

My surgery was 8/28 i was at a 2 month stall finally broke ive lost 88lbs since surgery and ive started losing some hair this month .Havent been able to really exercise much cause of weather but hopefully ill be able to do more soon get to my goal