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Thanks, HaddocksEyes. :0)I got sick of all my hair falling out so I cut it off into a pixie! Lol. I am much happier. I don't know why, but I'm not finding near as much hair in the drain now.

I am 4 months out and my hair is falling out like mad. It is noticeably thinner. However, I am not getting all my protein in nor am I taking Biotin. I blame myself.

It's the strangest thing....food doesn't really taste good any more and the thought of some meats make me gag. Like ground beef; I was a fan before sleeve but now it turns my stomach. Honestly, almost all food does. I don't actually get sick but the thought of eating is pretty unappealing. I'm rarely hungry. Anyone else experience this feeling? Maybe it's stomach acid?

I'm almost 2 months post op. When I first started back on solids, food tastes great. Now? Eh. Nothing "sounds" good and not much tastes good ether. Fresh fruit and veg are still my favorites but every thing else -meat, cheese, fish, cottage cheese, etc,- turns my stomach. It's just the oddest thing.

Hi. I'm 5'6 and was 172 the day of survey 6/27/2014. Almost at the end of my 2nd month and I'm 151 lbs. I won't lie......I'm super frustrated. The majority of the weight fell off the first month, and now it simply won't budge....and it makes me want to scream. I had much better results with the Lapband until it slipped and they removed it May 2011. I know weigh loss is slower with lower BMIs but this is ridiculous. I can't eat barely anything, my energy is zapped, my brain feels mushy ( not a good thing when I'm trying to finish my RN program) and still my scale doesn't move. Yes, I drink my water and get most of my protein in most days. I also walk 2-3 times a day at least 2 miles. I don't have the energy to do anything more strenuous than that, unfortunately. Sigh...don't mean to be a downer...just a little depressed about this process. Please don't respond with, "you're down 20lbs! So great!"......I know that's good and much more than I could have done on my own. I know. :0) I just feel like the weight won't budge and I spent almost $5,000 and took out my half my stomach for nothing. --------depressed----------

How many calories? What do you take in daily?

You might be right, Sher.

SherB.... Not really sure. Sometimes 300, sometimes more. Never more than 500. My goal this week is to list everything in fitness pal. I've been lazy in that regard. Maybe I'm getting too little. I tried to get more in but then the scale jumped up 3 lbs and didn't come off for a week. Yes, I freaked out. My education tells me one thing regarding nutrition and how the body works......but experience with my body tells a different story. Again, frustrating.

Krissy, you've lost 44 lbs since June?!?!?!? I hate you. LOL You're doing famously!! Keep it up, girl!!!! :0D What are you doing specifically? Maybe I'm doing something wrong.....

Scrapbasket, how do you combat it? My clinical rotation currently is critical care pts in a step down unit, plus the ED and OR. There's no way I can get a break and as a student nurse, they frown on us bringing in water bottles. I'm on the floor from 6:30 to noon before I get to sit and take in fluid but I can't get enough in me in the allotted lunch break. By 1500, I literally want to push a pt over on their bed, so I can lay down and steal their IV! I don't think that's allowed though.......;@)

Shoud I just stay on liquid protein shakes? Like a medifast program? I still have all of the product.....

Palomarules, Thanks for responding. Really.:0) I'm trying not to get wrapped up in the numbers, I truly am....just need to try harder, I guess. Congratulations on meeting your goal. It's a great feeling and accomplishment!

Everyday. I keep track of my first morning weigh in but then jump on and off that thing all day long. It's an obsession....and not a healthy one.

I add about an oz to an oz and a half of unsweetened real cranberry juice or apple juice to my 48 oz cup of ice water. It's just enough to flavor my water without the added calories. Plus, cranberry juice is really good for your kidneys and urinary system. Though, I doubt I drinking enough to make a difference! Lol Don't be afraid to add a little flavor to your water. Experiment and find what works for you. I wouldn't recommend drinking just the sugar free Gatorade and vitamin waters....your body needs real water. You'll find your magic combination :0)

TMI but it fits the conversation ;0) My breathe and body odors are the same but my BM's are horrid! Very foul. I don't know if its due to the increase in stomach acid or protein, but they are definitely stinky. Also, I'm more prone to eatery stools than anything else. Yep, TMI....;0)

I am also experiencing really bad orthostatic hypotension- I feel very dizzy and sometimes almost faint when I stand up. I naturally have low BP, typically 100/60, and I feel like this surgery made my symptoms worse simply bc I can't eat enough at any one time and nursing does not lend itself to regular meals/snacks. I'm usually pretty optimistic! I swear! Lol This sleeve is throwing me in a big bad funk. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Any one else have a job/profession that makes snacking really hard? What do you do to maintain your energy?

Hi. I'm 5'6 and was 172 the day of survey 6/27/2014. Almost at the end of my 2nd month and I'm 151 lbs. I won't lie......I'm super frustrated. The majority of the weight fell off the first month, and now it simply won't budge....and it makes me want to scream. I had much better results with the Lapband until it slipped and they removed it May 2011. I know weigh loss is slower with lower BMIs but this is ridiculous. I can't eat barely anything, my energy is zapped, my brain feels mushy ( not a good thing when I'm trying to finish my RN program) and still my scale doesn't move. Yes, I drink my Water and get most of my Protein in most days. I also walk 2-3 times a day at least 2 miles. I don't have the energy to do anything more strenuous than that, unfortunately. Sigh...don't mean to be a downer...just a little depressed about this process. Please don't respond with, "you're down 20lbs! So great!"......I know that's good and much more than I could have done on my own. I know. :0) I just feel like the weight won't budge and I spent almost $5,000 and took out my half my stomach for nothing. --------depressed----------

I was sleeved June 27 and have had 3 vomiting episodes in the past 2 weeks. Just ate a little too much, not more than 2 ozs but the tummy rejected it. I had a Lapband for years, very successful until it slipped and I think my body is just used to expelling food when the restriction is too tight. Maybe....I dunno.... Anyway, now I a, scared to death the vomiting caused a leak! How will I know? Every thing thus far is fine. I made sure to go back on full liquids the next day after I vomited and I haven't had any pain or discomfort. Just scared. To. Death. Ay advice? Words of wisdom??

Yep. I stalled, too. It started on the first day of my third week since surgery date. Lasted six days. The scale move a half a pound today but I bet ya, it will be back up tomorrow. So very, very hard to stay motivated.m

I was sleeved 6/27. Seventh day of stall. It's so frustrating! Today, I am making sure I'm getting in all my fluids. I never get all my protein grams for the day but I doubt that would cause a stall. I've only lost 12lbs.....I should be happy but I'm not! Lol

STALL since post op day 9!!!!!!!!!!!! I call party foul!! Trying to keep my spirits up. Not cheating at all, still on fluids. What am I doing wrong??

Hi! Super excited!! I had my band placed in 2003 and was extremely successful until it revolted on me and slipped in 2011. Now I am back up to 170 and the scale keeps rising! I decided to get a gastric sleeve....still apprehensive but I can't gone on like this. My surgery date is June 27. Eeek! So close!! I would love some advice from those of you who have experienced the same. Is the restriction much like the band? How successful is the sleeve compared to the band? Did you have any problems with scar tissue on your stomach that complicated surgery?

I love to see y'all's success with the revision. Gives me hope. Especially after spending oodles of time trying to get dressed this morning. I can't tell you how frustrating it is to go into a closet where nothing fits!!! What does fit looks like crap. I absolutely hate my body. Pure unadulterated hate. And I hate feeling that way. :0(

Laura71, I want Dr Ponce...but can't find the group in which he works with Trish. Who did you book through? Can you give me Trish's contact info?