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My doctor told me that you can't replace the hair you have already lost, but you can stop it from becoming lost, as well as keeping it from breaking by eating more protein. I have found the easiest way to get more protein is to make smoothies using kale and other dark leafy greens, or making a protein shake, adding pb2 as a way to get more protein in drinkable form, there is also a protein packed yogurt that can add more as well, (Oikos, black containers.) I hope this helps! It's definitely made my hair stronger.

Ask your doctor about b12 injections. If more energy is what you are looking for, try that before trying the hormones or diet pills. I hope this helps! sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

I didn't know about the skin on the back of the hand! I remember it now that you mention it, thank you so much for refreshing my memory! We should toast! ** hands you and ice cold cup of water** **clank** or however toasting virtually is supposed to sound! sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

I can answer your dehydration question..not really signs of before, but during and after. I usually get a bad headache, almost migraine esc... it gets better with small sips of water, but if you get to the point where the pain is unbearable and you can't stop throwing up, then to the ER you go. Get fluids, anti-nausea meds, pain meds for the major headach you have just incured. A bit more advise, if the ER isn't familiar with WLS they might try and give you nsaids, and you need to make them aware of the surgery, and which medication you can and can't take. When you go back to your surgeron, ask for a rather large rx of anti-nausea meds because vomiting can harm your new stomach. sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

Agreed, don't be a slave to the scale, or that number. Remember, a number on a scale is only your gravitational pull towards the earth. sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

Also, I don't think that you say terrible things to people on here, you try and help. Some people don't listen, and that is their right, saddens me, but their right. I like the things you say, so keep saying what you're saying! sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

I guess you would have to have lived it. Contact any eating disorder clinic and they will tell you the same thing. Something else interesting, during wwii, pregnant women wouldn't have trouble with their babies gaining weight even though they themselves were starving, and gaining weight, because they were rarely getting food. sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

Yes, totally normal. It took me a full week before I was able get in/hold down the correct amount of liquids. Remember you are adjusting to your new stomach, and its ok of you can't do it all today, try again tomorrow, and keep trying until you succeed. You got this! sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

I am in Tampa, Florida! sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

Ahh, Tehachapi! Best grocery store there ever, I think I met 12 celebrities during my 20 minues escapade! sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

I also meant to say, as soon as I decided to have the surgery, I went back to the NUT, psychiatrist and therapist who all specialize in Eating Disorders. I used to have one, but I am sure eating such a small amount could bring back those feelings. So, now I am ready for them. I have an arsenal of kind and supportive people, who tell me like it is...The worst support system is the one who refuses to call you out on your stuff. That is what we are here for. We lift you up when you do well, and we call you out on your crap because we care. We don't want you to make the same mistakes we did, or others we knew made. sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

I guess I got lucky.. I had my surgery a year ago, and I didn't start feeling hungry until a couple of weeks ago. Prior to that, I would set alarms, weigh my food. If I didn't, I would go hungry without even realizing it. sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

Actually, if you look back, historically, during WWII, many were starving. And when they were able to get food, their body held onto it, because it didn't in fact know where next meal was coming from. You can actually train your body to believe it is in a famine. However counter productive. I personally, have experienced this. Going on "crash diets" and not being able to lose weight. Due to not having enough calories. Not saying anyone has an underlying eating disorder like I do. https://www.prevention.com/weight-loss/not-eating-enough-for-weight-loss/slide/2 Check this out. Interesting stuff. <3

Constipation has been an issue for me, for my whole life. Surgery has only made it worse. We have to break out the big guns. I am on 4 different medications for it. It is painful. The only weird thing I can say about it is, I can usually drop 15 lbs just by going to the bathroom. It's nothing to be proud of, but it's the reality of my situation. sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

It would take you a full week to eat 1/2 a roll! sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

Be careful with the rice. sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

You are looking great! You are your own warrior! You got this, keep up the good work! I am not going to lie and say it gets easier, prior to last month I didn't 'get hungry' and now I get that feeling so I had to be careful before, with alarms for medication and food, and now less food alarms and more exercise alarms. sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

Also, eating too little can cause weight gain, especially if your body thinks it's starving, and isn't going to get any more food any time soon. This 'diet' we are supposed to be doing is not supposed to be a starvation diet. It's supposed to be a more healthful diet. I am currently seeing a nutritionist who specializes in eating disorders and well versed in wls, to ensure I am doing this correctly. My recommendation is to do this as well, even if you've never had an eating disorder. You will need someone to be there for you when your body starts to change and you don't notice when you look in the mirror. If you need a recommendation, pm me and I will do my best to point you in the right direction in your state! Everyone deserves a chance! sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

I don't like prunes either. My doctor has me on some thing called Lactose. An undigestable sugar for me. sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

My doctor used glue. Worked perfectly. sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

I am one year out as of November 28th, and hair loss is a product of not enough protien. Add more protien into your diet and your hair, nails and eyes will become stronger than ever. sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

Mine are almost gone, thank you cocco butter! I had 5 total, and now I only have 1 major one that I can find. sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

Agreed! If you need to talk, or have references, let me know! Also, something I forgot to mention on my previous post, I am pretty much an open book, but if you need more info about my story, I would be happy to provide it, I was just trying to get the gist without any triggering anything. It's also amazing that you are recognizing even the slightest blip on your radar! I, as a child didn't see it until I was caught by middle school science teacher! Your thought process is pretty sound. Realizing that you may have a problem is the first step and the second is reaching out is the second. You can beat this and anything else. @dreamingsmall I didn't mean to piggyback off of your post, I just forgot to say some stuff, and I loved what you had to say! sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213

I am about a year out from my surgery and worry about this daily. I even see a therapist, nutritionist who specializes in eating disorders and a psychiatrist who also specializes. When I was younger, (7th grade) in order to take back some kind of life control, I spiraled into an anorexic eating disorder. I was counting my calories and was nearly 88 lbs, and for a 7th grader at 5'2, it wasn't what I wanted to be, but I couldn't help it. My father punished me for it by saying I had "no upper body strength" and since he had military experience, he would then be my drill instructor. I was doing push-ups, burpees, riding the spin bike, and hiding rolls of quarters in my hair for weigh-ins, it was utterly sad. After I moved out and was no longer living with him, I considered all exercise to be punishment. It also didn't help that my thyroid wasn't working correctly, I felt like gained so much, replacing my exercising and food calorie counting addiction to eating all my feelings and refusing to workout due to much anxiety and flashbacks. Soon there after, I found out that it wasn't my fault entirely, Lyme disease, a few sleep disorders, anxiety, and major depression played huge rolls in how I got to this page in my life. I am doing much better now. I still see the doctors and nutritionist and therapists, because I am trying not to fall back into old habits, it would be so easy to. So I must protect myself.

Good luck today! you got this! I am a year out from my surgery and my hope is that I see you on the other side...if you are really nervous, ask your anesthesiologist for versed before heading into the room, if will make you less nervous seeing all those people and also help you not remember if god forbid you accidently metabolize the anaesthesia too quickly. Versed is your friend, as long as you aren't allergic pf course. Keep us posted, and let us know how it goes! We are rooting for you! sw: 334 pre-op: 314 cw: 213