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Sorry to hear that, Dub! Sorry for your Family's loss. Makes us realize that we need to take advantage of this second shot we get after surgery!

Hello All! I also just had the Sleeve in August. I live in Farmington. I had mine through St. John's Oakland. I am on a support group on Facebook and have gone to some of their meetings. Its nice to meet you all.

I recently asked my NUT about the Cal Citrate vs. Cal Carbonate for me since I had the sleeve. I was prompted to ask because I see that carbonate is more redly available in store locally. She explained that even though I have no absorption issues because of the sleeve, the carbonate needs more stomach acid to breakdown properly. Because we have less bile in a smaller stomach than we did before, the carbonate won't be broken down properly thus, not absorbed properly even by us with the sleeve. I am still taking cal citrate chews since my labs indicate everything is good, not high or low.

I recently asked my NUT about the Cal Citrate vs. Cal Carbonate for me since I had the sleeve. I was prompted to ask because I see that carbonate is more redly available in store locally. She explained that even though I have no absorption issues because of the sleeve, the carbonate needs more stomach acid to breakdown properly. Because we have less bile in a smaller stomach than we did before, the carbonate won't be broken down properly thus, not absorbed properly even by us with the sleeve. I am still taking cal citrate chews since my labs indicate everything is good, not high or low.

Here is an update. The pic on the left is from June 24th 2015, and on the right is minus 130lbs. today, March 29th 2016.

Here is an update. The pic on the left is from June 24th 2015, and on the right is minus 130lbs. today, March 29th 2016.

Here is an update. The pic on the left is from June 24th 2015, and on the right is minus 130lbs. today, March 29th 2016.

Here is an update. The pic on the left is from June 24th 2015, and on the right is minus 130lbs. today, March 29th 2016.

Thats a tough decision. On one hand, you could call his bluff and pay for it, hell, pay for all of it if you want. I wonder if there suddenly becomes a different reason as to why he can't do counseling? On the other hand, if he is only committed to the marriage so much that he should only contribute some of the cost (knowing that you don't have means to pay the other half) then you are also dealing with a spouse who likes to use money as a tool for abuse. It might not be physical abuse, but mental and financial abuse like this are still abuse. Again, sorry about your situation. You are seriously in a no win. Unless you ultimately decide to leave and that you and your kids lives are worth more than a couple hundred dollars spent on a counselor. I don't believe he actually wants to go to counseling. And that is sad. You deserve better. You're stronger than that.

More active years with my little girl
More active nights in bed with my wife
More times not feeling scared of booths, shopping malls, shoes coming untied
More opportunities to be included with friends and co workers
Packing for a two day trip in only a carry on
Swimming without a tshirt
Breathing while climbing stairs
In short, living on the outside, the way I feel on the inside.

More active years with my little girl
More active nights in bed with my wife
More times not feeling scared of booths, shopping malls, shoes coming untied
More opportunities to be included with friends and co workers
Packing for a two day trip in only a carry on
Swimming without a tshirt
Breathing while climbing stairs
In short, living on the outside, the way I feel on the inside.

Here is an update. The pic on the left is from June 24th 2015, and on the right is minus 130lbs. today, March 29th 2016.

I am 3.5 months post op. I started the Pre-Op Diet on August 16th, Sleeved on August 26th. Today is 4 months since I was 380lbs. In that 4 months I have lost 95 pounds, about 8 inches off my waist, and gone from a 5xl shirt, to 2-3xl. I could barely walk 2 miles over the course of a day. If I was on my feet too long, I had to sit and elevate them. Now, I run 6mph for 20 minutes on an Elliptical, then 30-35 minutes of Weight Lifting, and that happens before 6am. I am still good to go the rest of the day. Might not look like it yet, but I FEEL like a million bucks!

Here is an update. The pic on the left is from June 24th 2015, and on the right is minus 130lbs. today, March 29th 2016.

Here is an update. The pic on the left is from June 24th 2015, and on the right is minus 130lbs. today, March 29th 2016.

More active years with my little girl
More active nights in bed with my wife
More times not feeling scared of booths, shopping malls, shoes coming untied
More opportunities to be included with friends and co workers
Packing for a two day trip in only a carry on
Swimming without a tshirt
Breathing while climbing stairs
In short, living on the outside, the way I feel on the inside.

More active years with my little girl
More active nights in bed with my wife
More times not feeling scared of booths, shopping malls, shoes coming untied
More opportunities to be included with friends and co workers
Packing for a two day trip in only a carry on
Swimming without a tshirt
Breathing while climbing stairs
In short, living on the outside, the way I feel on the inside.

Here is an update. The pic on the left is from June 24th 2015, and on the right is minus 130lbs. today, March 29th 2016.

7 months in and no hair loss. I take Biotin twice a day, B12, D3, and a chewable Multi-Vitamin. Latest blood work from 2 weeks ago shows everything in normal range.

Tink, side bar. Dude, congrats on your loss! I hope it feels as good as it looks! Keep it up man!
Ok, sorry to sidetrack this thread, back to your previously scheduled program!

Not necessarily a veteran, but I didn't notice any Hair loss. I have short thin hair so you can see in some spots its thinner than in others. I was worried that I would lose or at least thin what little I had, but I can say that my hair stayed and it even looks better now. Not sure if this is really the cause, but I blame it on all the Protein. Now 10 months out and loving life! I was going to try Biotin but never got around to it. Best of luck!

As a male I can tell you I experienced the exact opposite. I didn't have any Hair loss at all on my head or face. In fact I got Hair growth. My body especially my belly and thighs are now covered in hair that wasn't there before I had surgery.

Not necessarily a veteran, but I didn't notice any Hair loss. I have short thin hair so you can see in some spots its thinner than in others. I was worried that I would lose or at least thin what little I had, but I can say that my hair stayed and it even looks better now. Not sure if this is really the cause, but I blame it on all the Protein. Now 10 months out and loving life! I was going to try Biotin but never got around to it. Best of luck!

Last night I actually got carded...and then complimented on how different and awesome I look now. might be time
To go stand in line at the dmv for a new pic.
lol

Here is an update. The pic on the left is from June 24th 2015, and on the right is minus 130lbs. today, March 29th 2016.