So here I am, almost 8 months out, I have lost about a hundred pounds... Go me, right? I look great, but I don't feel it. I'm starting to wonder if the hair loss will ever stop. Yes I take biotin, I also take magnesium and zinc. I dated for the first time in like 10 years, got my heart broke... But the surprising part is how fragile I am emotionally, and I'm not sure if that is tied to the surgery, weight loss, and all the things that go with it. My last thing is that I'm surprised at how little energy I have. I am getting in all of my protein and staying track on my calories. I am diligent about my vitamins daily, and my blood work is right on track... Anyone else experiencing this?

Congratulations on your weight loss. I did not experience any hair loss as a result of surgery. My stamina which I describe as the ability to perform physical labor has increased substantially. Generally many problems associated with WLS are related to not meeting Fluid, Vitamin and Protein requirements. Since it sounds like your vitamin and protein requirements are being met, how are you doing on fluids?

By any chance do you know if the blood work surgeon does includes Thyroid panel? Only reason I ask is that sometimes surgery can affect thyroid (I think) and it might be worth checking out.

Congrats on your weight loss!

I could use about 10 more oz of fluids per day, but nothing drastic. Also, I'll have my surgeon look at the thyroid.. good idea James.

Are you getting enough exercise? Anesthesia affects your energy for about a year (for major surgery) and it takes a bit to build back up.