Laura9643

I emailed my nut. She said the hair loss was common, and I could take Biotin, but she didn't expect it making a difference, but did go on to say some people swear by it ...then went on to say it might have just been the hair kicking back in and not related tony biotin. Clearly she is not on the pro biotin camp side. But... She did say it was only temporary. I did some searches and found articles that also say the same thing- this one is fairly informative if you'd like e link to read- http://www.slhn.org/docs/pdf/bariatric_surgery_and_hair_loss.designed.pdf I did place a biotin order online for the strawberry dissolvables and also read varda has a new line of shampoo and conditioner hat is supposed to help with growth. Laura

I had my cut chin length and had my hairdresser texturizing it. Gives it more movement and doesn't look sparse. But, I agree, it totally sucks.

Congrats to all of us!!!

I think it might just be the stress on the body from losing so much weight so quickly. Everyone is different though.

When I was in the hospital they had to stick me once for the first IV and then had to relocate it to my other arm the next night (I was in e hospital 3 days) but didn't get it situated until the 3rd or 4th stick. So, I had several large bruises that progressively got darker and suck around for several weeks to a month. The heparin injections in my stomach also left large purple bruises that took a month to go away. I am guessing they're from the blood thinners. Keeping my fingers crossed its not a vitamin deficiency. Laura

I second that!

Had the same issue and even almost 2 weeks post op still running 99 to 99.9 but feel ok. Surgeon said and my pcp said this can be normal for some. But if worried give your surgeon a call!

I am approaching 15 days post op and my Nutritionist said I could have Chike iced coffee mix with milk if I limit it to one a day... And that was starting at ten full liquid stage day 8. That's 20 grams of protein with 2 espresso shots. I was pretty surprised but am going to limit it to a "treat" here and there. It went down fine (sipped it for 2 hours while at work) and i didn't have an upset tummy. Every program is different...that is for sure!

Night before surgery! Anxious and excited. Just trying to drink drink drink so I am not dehydrated tomorrow morning. Congrats to everyone already sleeved and good luck tomorrow 8/14 sleevers!!!! Laura

I wish I could. I even called the dietician and she said no protein. A little juice diluted with water twice a day and a cracker if I feel light headed. They are serious about the no protien... Only a couple more days.... Thanks for the advice though! I was looking at all of the protein shakes and water I have in the fridge for after surgery and wanted to down one so bad.... lol. I was good though and had a Coke Zero instead hoping the caffeine helps! Laura

Hi everyone- I am have been on liquids since Wdnesday morning. And that is clear liquids (not full) so no protein shakes. Water, flavored water, soda, broth, jello and popsiciles. I am having a horrible time and feel tired, weak, shakey, fuzzy, and have headaches. I just brewed a cup of coffee (which we can have, no cream, no sugar). Thank goodness I only have the rest of today and Sunday-Tuesday like this. However, I am EXTEMELY worried about going to work Monday and Tuesday like this. Heck, I am worried about driving in about an hour to go to the chiropractor. Any advice?

I hope it is less than it is now. If not, I feel the restriction aspect of the amount I can eat will also be a great tool. You're right, for some people it does come right back. I remember seeing that from the YouTube videos I have watched of other people's experiences. Thanks for the info!

I agree with Maria. I feel hungry a lot (and not just head hunger) so wanted the benefits of not feeling hungry to help me be more successful. I also did not want malabsorption issues. I went in guns a blazin' though for the band. After talking to my surgeon about my particular struggles with weight loss, he recommended the sleeve. He would have done whatever surgery I wanted, but I knew with the number of surgeries under his belt and his experience, he knew what was better for me than I did. So, I chose the sleeve. Laura

Thanks for creating the book. I downloaded it for my Kindle app on my iPad and have found it very useful! Laura

Awesome! I friended you so we can!