virtygirl

Hello everyone ~ I'm about 9 months out now and have just noticed that my hair has become much more finer. My new hair stylist also confirmed that it is thinning. For me, the hair loss has been a very gradual process. Never handfuls or combfuls of hair coming out, just more noticeable shedding. I plan to start taking Biotin soon.

Congratulations. It's such a wonderful feeling isn't it?

Same as some of the others, I started the day before. As embarrassing as it may seem or be, you'll be fine. I too received the mesh panties and pads. It was just awkward using the restroom with the IV, stand and pain, but doable. Good luck!

Congratulations on your approval!

See the one in my signature line.

Awesome job!

You look great and you have such a pretty smile. Awesome job!

Can I have at least 3 inches of your 71"? I am just 5'3". You look great and you've done an awesome job!

Mines would be my husband looking at me from the back in jeans and my making those appreciative male noises. It's so nice to be appreciated!

Your quite welcome!

I really like your answer in addition to Ouroborous. I think that we put undo pressure on ourselves mentally when we are expecting to lose the weight that in many cases took years to put on overnight after surgery or within the first six months by losing x pounds per month. We read what others are stating that they've lost or done, ect. and wonder why that is not happening for us and get mentally and emotionally upset which then affects our behavior towards food and exercise. I am moving towards the train of thought that I (not speaking for others) need to move at my own space and learn to be happy in my own skin. I need to continually modify my eating habits and exercise to stay with the program and to keep working this wonderful tool that I been granted. In saying all of that I lost 55lbs. in 7.5 months and I'm okay with that, because I realize that had I not had VSG, I would not be 55lbs. lighter. I would be miserable and probably still piling up the pounds.

Lessofme2010 ~ once your in myfitnesspal, go to the Tools tab and you will see a window for Fitbit Ultra, click on learn more, once you get to the next screen you will be given the option of purchasing a fitbit or linking one that already own to your account. After that just follow the online prompts and instructions. Good luck!

I see myself as half and half...I've lost 55 lbs so far, but I find that I still avoid full-length mirrors whenever possible. I know that I've lost the weight, I know that I feel better and look better but it's still hard to wrap my head around those facts. A good example was yesterday I accompanied my husband and niece to the Harley Davidson shop. My husband is interested in purchasing a new bike so that I can ride along with him. They actually had to coerce me into getting on the bike behind and trying on a leather jacket. Honestly I was afraid that I would not fit, I would not be able to get my leg up and over or I would be uncomfortable on the bike and in the jacket. So I tried on the jacket and it looked really good. I also got on the bike and we looked good on it. In fact, my husband actually asked me at the shop, what was I afraid of or was I trying to wait until I lost more weight? Hmm, talking about being more in tune to me than realized, very perceptive of him. I finally admitted that I didn't think the jacket would fit and that I would look ridiculous on the back of the bike. Our niece took a picture of us on it and I think I will print it out as a bit of reminder to try new things and to face some of my fears.

It was very well written and a really great idea. I can totally relate the pictures with the kids/family. I have a 16 year old son and I really need to have more pictures made of us together. My mother passed away six years ago and I really wish I had more pictures of her now. But I can still change that and it's now one more goal of mines and has been moved to the top of my list. Thanks so much for sharing!

I've decided to get back on the bandwagon and start getting movement in where ever possible. So I did a search for good exercises to perform in my office (I actually have a door which makes it doable). I came across this article in the Washington Post and thought I would share the link with you all. Here's the link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/health/workout-at-work/ They are not difficult for the most part and they do get your heart rate up and you get the benefit of the extra movement. Give it a try and let me know what you think of them.