Hi All,

Didn't see an October Post Op thread so I figured I'd start one.

I was sleeved on Oct. 17,2017. I had no complications, only pain I dealt with was the gas that was stuck in my rib/chest area for about 4 days. I didn't have any nausea or vomiting and have been doing great. Only frustrating thing is I hit a stall about 10 days ago and the scale hasn't moved yet. How's everyone doing?

11 hours ago, emily712 said:

Hannah83 - You've got this!!! It can be so exhausting trying to be something you have to fake. Definitely get into your doctor as soon as you can. Is the gym a stress reliever or something you feel like you have to do? Maybe you can take an evening off and find some foods that will stay down and taste good to you, prepare for the week, give your mind a rest. Be gentle with yourself. It takes time to find the right balance. Hugs.

Thank you. Yea I am making an emergency call tomorrow morning to get in this week to see my doc for my meds because something has to give. The gym is indeed a stress relief and I do take off days, typically I work out when I don't work, or on the weekend. And it usually helps my mood, but this is a huge chemical shift in my body. 35 pounds in 2 months is a heck of a lot and my brain is going woah boy! It feels like I want to crawl out of my skin and scream if that makes sense. But thanks.

My surgery was on 10/30 and no complications. Since this thread, my experiences are the same as most, the roll-coaster of changes from the rapid weight loss is sometimes overwhelming and I have to take a step back.

Went shopping for clothes yesterday for a cruise vacation, scale not moving but in XL tops and 14 bottoms, that is crazy good to me.

I am going to evaluate my food choices and see if I need to tweak things to get the scale moving too. I did break down and join the gym. My stomach hangs terrible low now, oh well I knew plastic surgery was in the future anyway. I have wrinkles more noticeable as well, can't be 18 again lol!!!!

Congratulations! I know what you mean. My bra size went from a 44 to a 36! I don't think I've had a 36 since high school haha

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Surgery on 10/2. Down 60 pounds total,41 since surgery. Exercise has been tough with the cold winter and started loosing quite a bit of hair a couple weeks though which is tough because I didn’t have a lot to begin with. Hoping it comes back

Thank you. Yea I am making an emergency call tomorrow morning to get in this week to see my doc for my meds because something has to give. The gym is indeed a stress relief and I do take off days, typically I work out when I don't work, or on the weekend. And it usually helps my mood, but this is a huge chemical shift in my body. 35 pounds in 2 months is a heck of a lot and my brain is going woah boy! It feels like I want to crawl out of my skin and scream if that makes sense. But thanks.

Glad to hear you are going to see your doctor. It is good you recognize the stresses in your life and are taking steps to manage it. Hugs...

I love me some 'thigh gap'!!!! These are my daughter Kara's size 12 AE jeans.

wow! Keep going! You have a spark in your eyes now. Keep going [emoji4]

Thank you! Chugging along!


SW 350 (11/15)
BSW 260 (10/17/17)
CW 223 (1/14/18)
RGW 199
GW 175

I had my surgery on 10/02/17 and have lost 90 lbs so far. My closet is almost bare since I put my clothes that don't fit away. I bought two new slacks back in November and they are about to fall off. I started out with a 54 waist and I think I could fit in a 42 now. Thank god for sweats for around the house.

Great job Linus! I find out Wednesday where I am at 3 months out. Scared it isnt enough. Praying it is! I would love to see before and after!


SW 350 (11/15)
BSW 260 (10/17/17)
CW 223 (1/14/18)
RGW 199
GW 175

I had my surgery on October 9th and the end of November had to go to the hospital was on TPN for the month of December, doing better now just find it hard to hydrate myself my hair is falling out does anyone else have any of these issues?

24 minutes ago, Tphillipss said:

does anyone else have any of these issues?

No. Not me.

All clear sailing since Thursday, October 12th.

Today's Monday weigh in is a stall week ... only dropped 200 grams (6.5 ounces since Monday 15th) ... my lowest loss week in 15 Mondays!

I had my surgery on October 9th and the end of November had to go to the hospital was on TPN for the month of December, doing better now just find it hard to hydrate myself my hair is falling out does anyone else have any of these issues?

I started shedding a little more hair than usual in December. So, I decided to do a protective hairstyle, hoping to reduce any tension or unnecessary stress on my hair. After 3 weeks, I take my hair down and I have a full fist of hair. My hair loss seemed to have doubled and now I have noticed sections of my hair thinning, almost bald. I'm almost to the point of calling it quits and purchasing a wig to wear until my hair loss stops and hair it starts growing again.

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My hair is thinning anyway from age <sigh>, but no additional loss yet (crossing fingers and every body part), it usually grows fast - I have taken an extra folic acid for years now, but added the biotin 6 months before surgery, have taken multi and supplements for years, and now massage peppermint oil on my scalp. The peppermint oil is supposed to stimulate the folicles as well as rogaine according to a gov study - take it for what it's worth, I figure it can't hurt at any rate. Also I am a slow loser. If it works, great, if not I did my best to stem the tide.

Mine was already thin, getting thinner. I have been told it does grow back


SW 350 (11/15)
BSW 260 (10/17/17)
CW 223 (1/14/18)
RGW 199
GW 175