jane13

I was told to add Zinc. My hair has thinned some, but it had started thinning before the surgery (menopause, I was told was a culprit). My hair use to be thick. I went about two years ago to an endocrinologist looking for answers for first of all about my weight, low energy and the fact that my nails are thin, skin is dry and my hair has changed dramatically. After testing I never really got anywhere with the vitamins I was told to take. Energy didn't take off, weight stayed pretty steady (I use to step backwards up onto the scale!) and my hair, skin & nails have not really improved.

sorry kiddo I am near jacksonville and I don't FB are you post?

I was like browneyedtxgirl. my company wanted paperwork submitted .....I didn't want everyone to know. I took Wednesday the day of surgery off and thru the week following. I was afraid of of being told I couldn't come back because of lifting requirements at work. my younger coworker said he had it and not to worry he would cover it....I never filled out the paperwork. I had it ready but never submitted it. I also got a letter stating I could return to full duties. never missed a beat. my job is a desk job but it can be physical.

head hunger is culprit. drink plenty of water and see if u are still hungry.

my blood work won't be done until mid August. my second appt is sept 8th. surgery was May 6th.

my NPO was midnight. surgery was first thing in the morning. drink water as late as possible!

probably Water retention - may want to look at salt intake if you retain a lot. mine fluctuates 2-3 lbs. Ten pounds seems like a lot unless you are weighing in your birthday after your first trip to the bathroom and your other weigh-ins are fully dressed with shoes and after you have ate and drank water.

I chose the sleeve because I didn't want my stomach re-routed. Reduced down was okay for me. I also am very happy with my new friend (7 weeks plus post-op). I am trying to lose around 100lbs. My goal reads 150 but that's a "dream" goal. 165-170 is the range I am shooting for once I get past 200. There are side effects that you need to think about ex: GERD. I made the decision that was best for me. good luck!

I work at NASJax. how did your surgeries turn out?

I wouldn't want to drink a beer or coke that was flat. I want my sleeve to last quite a while.

congratulations on your date! it will be here before you know it.

funny how our stomachs are...I couldn't stomach the SF popsicles u buy in the store. I wretched each time I tried one. they went straight to the trash. and SF jelly.....yuck! never had isopure but if it smells like canned tarts..... NO THANKS!

I haven't had a carbonated drink since March. I had surgery in May. I have had a small glass of wine.

you are doing great. keep working the guidelines the doctor gave you and you will be ok. expect to stall. it happens.

you look awesome!

think about joining the losers bench and getting your life back. drink as late as possible.

@@Boo_Nikole - mine is chips. I can ignore chocolate 99% of the time but a bag of chips and some salsa or popcorn....yum!

its easier to elevate the headboard than just your body esp if you sleep on your side. I hugged a pillow to lay back on the bed. I did recovery in a 25' RV because I was waiting for the completion of my modular home. getting up was awkward but laying back was more painful. Hubby would lay me back or I would lay to my side then roll to my back

I was told the purpose was to shrink a potentially fatty liver so that the sleeve surgery would go through without a glitch. The NUT & surgical nurse told us that the surgery could be stopped if the liver is too fatty. I didn't want to risk it so I stayed pretty true to the diet. How long is your pre-op diet? Are you required to lose a specific amount?

I am post a little over 7 weeks - just wanted to welcome you to the family keep us posted on your surgery.

SF pudding or SF Jello (yuck). strained FF (low sodium) soups. I loved broccoli & cheese. SF applesauce scrambled eggs (craved them) refried Beans & avocado I was pretty lucky my sleeve has been kind to me...if I could blend it (had no seeds) to mush and it met the criteria for LF, FF, SF, etc I tried it....

yes. if you lay down do not lie flat - prop the head of your bed up a couple of inches - even at night. walk. walk. walk.

@@kmagno I was sleeved on the 6th. I am just ahead of you by about 6 pounds. I didn't weigh myself this morning.

@@Shortlynx2 - Hey neighbor! just south of Jacksonville...

GOOD LUCK everyone you will be on the losers bench watching the fireworks next weekend!