Syaniya

I was sleeved last year. I went through St. Elizabeths. How far along are you in your process. I have Tufts so not sure about bcbs though. Good Luck woth everything Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I have to say you look great at your current weight!! Thanks for sharing Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Mine started at around 3 months and stopped around 6 or 7 months. I had hair to my butt and needed 4 elastics to hold it in a ponytail. I now need 1 elastic and can wrap it 3 times. I get about 90 g of protsim a day amd always take my vitamim and biotin. Nothing helped. My surgeon said its just a natural process and will grow back. Now 11 momths out it is growing back, ive cut it halfway up my back so it doesnt look so long and thin. I also didnt dye it that whilevtime because i was worried it would harm it more. It will grow back eventually. Hang in there!! Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Tuna fish in the,packets, normally you can find them on sale for $1.00 and theyre about 16 grams of protein Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgeon recommended the Flimtstones Childrens chewables, and to take 2 a day. Not together, one in morning and one at night. He just recommended tlno gummy vitamins. Also, I buy the Walmart brand, they are 7.99 for 150 in the bottle so it lasts me a little over 2 months, very affordable. Im almost 10 months post vsg and all bloodwork has came back excellent! Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Remember, everyones surgery is different. I also was worried about all the has pains everyone talks about and I had zero gas pains! I was up walking around about 3 hours after surgery. I had no issues whatsoever. I had surgery on Friday and was driving my kids to school on Monday. I wanted to go back to work in a week because i felt that good, but couldnt get a sooner post op appt and my employer required a release from the surgeon for me to return. I also had reflux befpre surgery and rarely have it now, if I do its because I may lay down to soon after eating. Read peoples posts but dont let them get in your head. Go into surgery date with positove vibes and just know that it will be one of the best decisions you made. Good Luck amd keep us posted on how you are doing. [emoji4] Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Who is your surgeon? Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Use a vape with no nicotine. I had to be nicotine free prior to surgery also, 60 days he said. I did it though because I wanted the surgery more than smoking. You can do it!!!! Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes, my surgeon recommended these, and I also buy the knock offs, Walmart brand childrens chewable. One in the morning and one at night. They recommended not taking them both together Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Good Luck!!! Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow 50 lbs. in 2 months is Awesome!!! Seems like its jist a stall, your body getting adjusted to your new habits. Its pretty common. Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Good Luck tomorrow and a speedy recovery [emoji4] Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I only had clear liquids the day before, dont worry your surgeon knows what they are doing. Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Everyones program is different. I went home from the hospital on soft foods. Many surgeo.s have their patients on liquid for a bit, but not mine. When in doubt call your nutritionist or surgeons office. Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

You have to make sure anything you eat is very moist. Soft white fish goes down very easy like haddock or cod. Also, chicken thighs, add some chicken broth to it and it will slide down easier. I lived off cottage cheese and yogurt when i was forst sleeved. Scrambled eggs mamy people eat, but they came right back up for me. Now 9 months out I can get them down sometimes, but not all the time, not sure why. Good luck, just try small bites and youll figure out what works for you, everyone is different . Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

The 6 months most insurances require was a great starting point. My surheon has a requirement thay you lose 5% of your body weight before surgery. He wants to ensure you can make the needed chamges to be successful. When i started felt the 6 months was a lifetime away, but with all the preop appts he scheduled, it was here in no time. Take these 6 months to get ready for your new life. Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Ive also been taking childrens chewables since surgery in March and all my bloodwork has came back great. I normally buy the Walmart childrens chewables and its the same thing. Also, they are pretty inexpensive, I take 2 a day and my doc said plan on those gor life. I dont take calcium because I get much of my protein from dairy for now. Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

You look absolutely fabulous!!! Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

This is one rule that I did not follow. I drank coffee the first day home from the hospital. 2 days after surgery. My doc allowed decaf after 2 weeks, but I couldnt wait. It agreed with me fine, but that doesnt mean it will for anyone else. I also had 0 complications and had no problem getting 2 protein shales down within 2 days after surgery. Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Dr. McCluney, St. Elizabeths in Boston, is where he performs his surgeries, but he has offices in Fall River and Brockton where he sees patients. Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

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I honestly am appalled you would reply that to someone on any forum. Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I use an app monitor your weight its called its pretty easy. Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

i lost mine from 3 to 6 months then it stopped falling out, if it wouldve went on much longer I would be bald. Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app