KellyL

Sweetie, I'm so sorry to hear about the miscarriage You have done a very good job of losing your weight, I have no doubt that you will reach your goals. Protein first, between 80+ grams a day, plus getting all your fluids in. A lot of people restrict carbs, some say under 30. Some can have more and still lose. I would play around with that to see what works for you. Tracking with myfitnesspal helps to keep track of all this. Good luck, and honestly, you've done so well, I think you should be giving me advise. Hugs!

Congrats! WOOHOO :cheer2:

Not sure, hopefully you didn't do any harm and just overdid things a bit. Just try to take it easy, I know it's difficult when there's so much to do. But you gotta give yourself time to heal. Take care and please update of what you end up doing or what the dr says.

I had a good bit of hair loss beginning at 4 months out, despite getting more than enough protein and I was on Biotin way before my surgery date. So I started making sure I took my multi w/Iron daily and added in Silica, because I read that Iron deficiency could also cause hair loss and silica would help with the hair loss problem too. I am a few days short of being 7 months out now and my hair loss has slowed way down, actually seems to have stopped. I am hoping I am finished losing, because it IS scary no matter how prepared we think we are for this side effect of weight loss surgery. I know we naturally lose around 30 a day with or without surgery, so I am hoping that's the case for me now. I have a lot of new growth coming in. All we can do is make sure we keep our protein, Iron, and other vitamins in check, but most people that I know experience the problem and there's hundreds of posts on these forums about it. I haven't heard of anyone going totally bald yet. *fingers crossed* that I don't go bald lol. Good luck!!

Hi, congrats on being sleeved!! It's great to hear you had such a good experience. I was sleeved by Dr Kelly in TJ and had an awesome experience with Trish as well. She is an angel and took very good care of me, my sis, and my sleeve sisters. It sounds like you had a wonderful experience and you are doing great with your recovery and weight loss. I have heard good things about Dr Ponce De Leon. I'm very happy for you!!

Congrats you have done an amazing job!!! I could totally relate to so much in your post. I love the before/after pics, especially the last one. It's so amazing, you've got this happy and satisfied look on your face that kind of relays/expresses joy at finally coming to a closure with your struggles and long journey. I'm just thrilled for you!!

you look amazing and I love the little red dress!! And the shoes are awesome. I love Zappos also. Congrats sweetie, you're rocking that sleeve! :cheer2:

Congrats on being sleeved!! Sounds like you're doing great!!

i like the pure protein chocolate peanut butter, they have 20 grams of protein, I get them at Walmart. They have a few flavors, but i only like the choc peanut butter.

OMG, that is so amazingly awesome!!! I am soooooooo happy for ya girl. You have rocked that sleeve and then some, and you definitely deserve this. You are such an inspiration!! Congrats sweetie! :cheer2:

Getting back to basics would be a start. Protein first, not eating more than 3-4 oz at a time. Using a food tracker such as myfitnesspal on your computer or phone is the easiest way to track your calories, carbs, protein, etc.

WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!! Congrats, that's so incredible! I am absolutely thrilled for you my friend :cheer2:

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/26853-december-sleevers/ There ya go sweetie!

I love the carriage ride idea too!! How romantic!

I know you're probably feeling nervous, but this is the beginning of your new sleeved life!! You have so many wonderful things in store for you!! I went to MX too. It is by far the very best thing I've ever done for myself!! I'm so happy and excited for you! When you feel up to it, update us and let us know how you're doing. It's very natural to be nervous or afraid, but you will soon have this part behind you, and then on to getting to know your sleeve. We're all here for ya!

Wow!!! Congratulations on your amazing transformation and accomplishment!! Please share any wisdom and secrets you might have! Did you do low carb and/or exercise? I am so happy for you!! :cheer2:

Congrats on your year surgiversary!!! Wow, how can he complain about a size 4 skinny jeans! That's pretty awesome in my book, and as long as you are satisfied and feel great, then I would not worry.

You are doing awesome, and you look absolutely fabulous girl, congrats!!! :cheer2:

Wow, you look awesome!! Congrats on your amazing transformation, it's very inspiring!! :cheer2:

I'm sorry for your disappointment and frustration, and believe me I know exactly what you are feeling and going through, cuz I went through the same thing for years. It wasn't fun at all, I went through a lot of sadness and depression over not being able to have surgery. Income Tax time is just around the corner, is it possible to use a tax refund to pay all or some of the cost? That is actually how I paid for the majority of my surgery. Good luck to you, and please don't give up!

Congrats on the amazing results, you look awesome!!

I saw it too, but can't help but wonder if it's still in a way telling us how easy both gaining and losing really is, and how we could all do this if we really tried. Most of us with weight problems all of our lives, do not have a "normal" persons metabolism, and a lot of times there is a hormonal reason behind our weight issues. Some of us have Diabetes or insulin resistance. We are all different of course. I just feel this is going to turn into a "see how easy it is, now everybody lose weight" kind of lecture for us. Maybe I'm wrong, but I just have a hard time believing that any normal person with a normal metabolism can really relate to our issues. Just my opinion though, and I hope I'm wrong and a lot of positive things come out of it.