Sleeveofsteel

My hair loss started at 3 months and ended at 6 months like clockwork. I'll admit, I lost about 60% of my hair. I had some very thin spots that I just made sure I kept my hair combed in that area. It started growing back around month 7. The thin spots have all filled in and I have about 3 inches of wild re-growth all over! I'm 1 year out now. So, it does grow back, but it will take time. I've been slowing cutting my hair so it meets up with the new hair quicker. My guess is it will take about a year, but at least it's happening. For a while, I was afraid to put my hair in a ponytail because I was afraid it would break off all in one piece! But it won't. It is scary, but knowing that it will come back makes it more tolerable. Make sure you're getting in lots of Protein and Biotin!!!!!

I'm feeling a bit discouraged. I'm 11 months post-op and I've been at the same weight since April. I know I haven't been eating terrible, but I know I haven't been eating great either. I know I need to up my exercise too. Has anyone else stalled for this long and then been able to get back into routine and lose more weight? I've got about 40lbs to go. Just need some encouragement.

Just looked at my hands and realized that my "cabbage patch hands" are gone!! You all know what I'm talking about....how the fat in your hands causes those big dimples in your knuckles....i.e, cabbage patch hands! Lol. Not any more!!

8/6/12 Sw 267 Cw 194 Down 73 lbs I just hit my longest stall (about 5 weeks long), around the holidays, and it was very discouraging. However, the scale is finally moving again! I'm 20 lbs from my docs goal weight for me and 50 lbs from my personal goal. I'm wanting to get there by the 1 year mark.

I'm 6 months out. The first few months I had horrible constipation that landed me in the ER one night. Since then, it's slowly gotten better, but I still experience constipation. Before surgery, it was completely the opposite with my IBS. Not sure which one I'd rather have! Lol. Even though I still battle constipation now, it's manageable. So, it DOES get better!

Husband picked me up for the first time in 15 years! Sounds stupid, but made me teary eyed!

I feel like we all are so much alike and have been through the same things and emotions. I'm 5 months out and never thought I'd feel the way I do now. Down from 267 to 198 today. I worried about "enjoying" food again and, as my username shows, I have a sleeve of steel. You will be able to enjoy potato skins again, just wait until you're on "all foods". I can enjoy anything, just in smaller portions. It took until about month 4 before I felt like I was conquering my food addictions. It's MUCH easier to say no to things now because of the restriction I feel. Soda is my biggest challenge. I haven't had a drop since surgery, but when I'm around it, I still feel like a "popaholic".....but I don't touch the stuff and it IS getting easier to miss. I'm probably not as strict as most on eating nothing but healthy foods, I want to still enjoy life, just in smaller portions. So far, it's working. My body tells me when I've had enough, restriction-wise and carb-wise. Just listen to your body. It gets better, easier, lighter, sassier, happier, wiser, cooler......and again, easier!!! Stay strong and keep a support system around you!

I was the exact same starting weight as you. Sleeves 8/6/12. I hit 199 on Dec. 26th! My goal was Christmas.....one day off still counts for me! I hovered at 202 in a stall for 10 days, it was mentally excruciating!! Then I hate pretty badly on Christmas Eve and Day and boom... Down I went in the scale! Every time I'm in a stall, I up my calories for a couple days and the stall breaks. Everyone might not agree with that, but I discovered it on accident the first time and it continues to work for me. Now I'll drop about 10 lbs. in 2 weeks and stall for a bit again. It's been that way the whole time. Once you hit "Onederland". You'll feel like a different person and be even more motivated! Good luck and hang in there!! Let us know when you reach Onederland!!

I meant "Onederland"! Either way works though! Lol

My goal was to make it to Wonderland by Christmas. Surgery date was Aug. 6th, starting weight was 267.....today, just under 5 months, saw 199 on the scale today! 68 lbs gone and still losing over the holidays! LOVE my sleeve! Wish I would've done it 10 years ago.

No regrets! I truly believe that you can't make a true assessment until your on regular foods. I went through the mourning food phase, but you're right, taste becomes soooo much more important now than quantity. I can eat anything I want in much smaller portions. I'm 4 months out and couldn't be happier. Down 65 lbs. that I never thought I'd lose!

Congrats! I can't wait to join you too! I've been hovering around 204 for a few days. My goal is to see Onederland by Christmas!

The pre-surgery diet from curry is either 1-4 weeks depending on your BMI. Mine was 2 weeks of Medifast. Honestly, I found those 2 weeks the most difficult because my body was going through detox and I was so hungry. But, I lost 14 lbs., so that keeps you motivated. Drink lots of water!

I'm a patient of Dr. Curry. Sleeved 8/6/12, down 60 lbs. and zero complications or food intolerances. Haven't slimed or thrown up once! They are great! He does not do a leak test unless you have problems. Good luck and hang in there. It will change your life.

Two NSV's today...... Had to cut 9 inches off my belt and got called a "skinny ass"! Even though I'm down 60 pounds since surgery and still 67 pounds from my goal, it felt good to hear that! I laughed at my friend that said it and then immediately went to my room to shed a small "happy tear".