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Cutie: Have you been relaxing your hair? I havent relaxed mine since before surgery in October because I am SO scared of it falling out. I have been using Biotin, & so far I havent lost much, but I am just now getting to the time where most people start to see the hair loss.

Sunshine: I am almost 3 months post-op and I definitely feel hungry throughout the day. I also have late night cravings, which is KILLING ME!! When I feel hungry I just try to drink Water until I dont feel the hunger or cravings anymore, but it is getting worse. I feel your pain. Any help or insight on this would be great.

Hang in there Ren!! I am also struggling with getting in my liquids, but I have gone back to drinking Protein shakes and noticed a little bump in my weight loss. Next week I am going to try (and I repeat TRY) to go back to the basics and adopt the mushies, crystal light, and Protein Shakes. I cant go all the way back to the broths tho...ICK! Have you been working out? I have JUST started working out...I'm blaming the holidays...but I am doing 1hr on the bike. I dont have enough energy to do any more than that, so we'll see how this works out. You will be OK Sleeve Sister!

So...I know everyone is enjoying their new lifestyles and new bodies, but I just wanted to check with you all to see how you are doing. Is there anything that you have experienced that you did not see coming? Or something that you expected, but has not happened yet? I miss you guys & gals!!

Seeing the bone structure in your face again & that darn collar bone!! ...and all of those HORRIBLE compliments! It's tough man...really tough!!

Hi everyone! I just wanted to throw this out there because I am struggling BIG TIME with eating & drinking at the same time. I don't really drink much, but I find it really difficult to eat my portions of food without rinsing out my mouth after a few bites. Has anyone else been doing this? I just want to find out how detrimental it is. Thanks!!

Thank you everyone for the responses. It is just extremely hard not to drink something while eating. Especially since I am now eating healthy foods, which I NEVER did before, and am getting used to the way they taste. At this point, I will continue to have a few swallows of Water with each meal. If I see my weight loss stall or stop, I will consider stopping. Thanks again!!

I am currently 6 weeks post op, and I am def struggling with gaining weight during my TOM. I also gained 1lb during Thanksgiving & feel terrible about it. That along with not getting enough Protein or fluids, I feel like I am self-sabotaging. Not a good week for me...

Omg the weird, really vivid dreams! Thank you for posting...I thought I was going crazy!!

You look GREAT!!! Did you all see those legs? Nice!

Hi Sleevers!! Well all of our October friends have been sleeved. Im so happy to read everyone's progress and love that everyone is being honest about their obstacles. I am doing great! Tonight for dinner I had grilled Talapia and creamed spinach...IT WAS MAGNIFICENT!! Feeling so good to actually chew food again. And get this: as of yesterday I weigh........199lbs!!!!! OMG SOOOOO HAPPY TO SEE ONDERLAND! I had a few days where I hated my husband...LOL. Its just, Hes 175lbs and eats WHATEVER he wants, so was feeling incredibly envious. There was one day when I heard him open a can of coke & I just had to go to my bathroom and sit there in silence for a minute. Just to clear my mind & remember why I made this decision for myself. I felt better when I stepped on the scale. :purplebananna: Sorry for venting, but I figured that you all would be the only people who could understand what I'm going through. Talk to you all later! ☮&♥

Hi Forum Family!! I was sleeved on Monday, October 17th and released from the hospital on Tuesday afternoon. Everyday is better than the next. Just wishing I could fast forward to 4 weeks post op. On Monday and Tuesday i definitely had the "Whyyyyy did I dooooo this to myselllllfffff!!" thoughts & feelings. But looking at myself in the mirror, I understand why. And I HAVE NO REGRETS!! The pain is gone, the gas is virtually gone, and I feel like myself again. THE GOOD: I can see the weight loss in my face, fingers, and my bra straps are too big (not the cups)! YESSSSS!! I haven't weighed myself yet, I am trying to wait until 1 week post-op. THE BAD: The blood thinner shots. I apparently didn't do enough research, because I didn't know I would have to do this. Needles freak me out, but like the pain, it gets better from day to day. THE UGLY: My belly. It looks like I am carrying a 5month old fetus!! LMAO! I know that the baby bump is just the swelling & it will go down soon. I just thought this was really funny. I look forward to following your journeys Sleeve Sisters & Brothers. ☮&♥

Hey October Sleeves! I got home from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Everything went smoothly. Just having a hard time with the gas & making sure I am getting enough liquids. I know it will get better, just trying to soldier through this week.

Hey October Sleeves! I got home from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Everything went smoothly. Just having a hard time with the gas & making sure I am getting enough liquids. I know it will get better, just trying to soldier through this week.