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Thank you! Barbie: No real complications, I also had hiatial hernia repair with my surgery and have had no problems. I did notice some hair loss about a month ago, but luckily I have thick hair so it isn't really noticable and it seems to be slowing down. Best of luck to you. I also have 2 friends who have had this same surgery since mine and they are also doing great!

For everyone considering the sleeve surgery I wanted to post my progress and say go for it!!! I was so worried about it and somedays now I forget I had surgery and just go on with my life. I have lost 71 lbs. and feel great. I am off my cholesterol, blood pressure and sugar medications. I exercise every day and feel great doing it. I have 30 or 40 lbs more to go and feel I can do it. I am so thankful for this website and the people who take time to post and help everyone out. It has been so helpful to me Diane

No regrets at all, it isn't always easy but it for sure is worth it!

Hi... My first step was getting the nerve to call the dr.'s office for more info. I thought alot, researched dr.'s in my area and then called. They suggested a seminar and it went from there. Went the the seminar, then made an appt. after the appt. it took me 4 months to make a decision (I was very nervous) once I made the decision everything fell in to place. They helped me coordinate all the testing, saw my family dr. and then scheduled the surgery. Best decision I have ever made! No regrets. Hasn't all been easy, there are rough spots, and no one can tell me I "took the easy way out" but I am so happy I did it. Best of luck to you as you move forward. This board is one of the best spots for information and to get all your questions answered. I know I have counted on it many times Diane

Wow you look great. Congrats to you. Hope to be able to say the same when my year is here. You have done a great job Diane

Yup, I get a big hiccup and my nose gets all stuffy!

Last night I fell (or passed out, I am unsure) when I got up out of bed in the middle of the night. My husband looked over and said "what are you doing" and I realized I was on the ground. I have been getting dizzy alot when I stand . I was on BP medicine and was taken off of it about a month ago and I was thinking that would help but it hasn't. I am going to go in to the dr.s and find out what is going on but good to know others have the same thing going on. Must be the body adjusting or something?

I know that happened alot to me the first few weeks and ten it just went away. Be patient you had major surgery and your body is adjusting to its new stomach Time is the cure!

I took any of my regular medications right from the beginning. As far as vitamins, I took chewables for the first 30 days and then began regular vitamins. Diane

Welcome! You will find alot of what you need here. I know I did. When I had a question pop into my head I always knew I could come here and get it answers and advice anytime I needed it. Even reassurance. It is great place with lots of people willing to help! Good luck on your journey Diane Sleeved 2/8

I have been taking pills since right after surgery with no problems

Thank you so much!!! Actually it is now 62 lbs. just haven't updated my ticker yet. It always confuses me :crying: Diane

I have had an occasional problem since surgery so began using the powder form of fiber sold in the drugstores in my coffee in the am and I also take a few fiber tablets each day. It seems to help Good luck and if it doesn't improve you should definately talk to your dr. Diane

Every day gets better! I am almost 5 months out and notice improvement each and every week/month. Best of luck to you! Diane