pharmD_vsg

Omg, I’m exactly in the same situation. I’m 9 months post-op and my highest was at 263lbs and on surgery day I was at 249... I’m now at 181lb and I have been stuck between 184-179 since July 30th. I work out at least 4-5 days a week ( mostly cardio ) and I try my best to keep up with my protein, water intake as well. It is so frustrating cause I’m still 36lbs away from my goal weight. [emoji24]

Picture from January 2017 : 231lbs Picture from July 2017: 183lbs Goal weight : 139lbs

A little background about me VSG on 12/30/16 HW: 263 SW:249 CW:199.5 I have been stuck on 199 pretty much since the beginning of may, I keep bouncing between 197-200lbs. It's so frustrating and depressing when you are doing everything you should be doing and still no result based on the scale. I have been eating mostly proteins and trying to get all my fluids in. My carbs consumption is max of 15g, if that. I walk/jog or do elliptical at least for 4 miles a day. So I don't know what else to do. On top of all that I have lost 1/3 of my hair, definitely noticeable amount of hair and still shedding like crazy which I wouldn't care if I was seeing results ( on scale). Size wise, I can definitely see that I have been shrinking, even in the past month that scale has been going up and down. What worries me is when I have to go back to see my surgeon, he didn't take measurements of my body, he will only see the number on the scale and I don't want him to think I'm not following my diet and exercise correctly. What am I doing wrong ??? Please help!

I don't want to jinx it but I too feel like my hair loss has slowed down a bit. Still losing but not as much as before. I went to my PCP and I asked her to put me spironolactone which will also help my hair grow back.

Hair loss I have my VSG on 12/30/16 and I Have lost TONS of hair. Totally noticeable thinning hair, all over my head. I have lost total of 68lbs so far. I have been taking my vitamins and just started using this scalp spray called " PHYTO SPECIFIC " hoping it will it helps my hair grow back quicker. I know the shedding can't really be stopped but as long as I see some new growth, I'll be happy. I'm also going to see my PCP to see if I can get on Sprinolatcone. It is potassium sparing/aldosterone antagonist that is used for high blood pressure and can cause hair growth . Also, those hair fibers are for real saving me from a breakdown. They are good for covering the bald spots

I have my VSG on 12/30/16 and I Have lost TONS of hair. Totally noticeable thinning hair, all over my head. I have lost total of 68lbs so far. I have been taking my vitamins and just started using this scalp spray called " PHYTO SPECIFIC " hoping it will it helps my hair grow back quicker. I know the shedding can't really be stopped but as long as I see some new growth, I'll be happy. I'm also going to see my PCP to see if I can get on Sprinolatcone. It is potassium sparing/aldosterone antagonist that is used for high blood pressure and can cause hair growth.

Zoloft is one of the safest meds for depression/panic attacks. I would ask your PCP to see if that's a good choice for you or not. Also weight gain is not a concern with Zoloft but there are other adverse events such as insomnia, dry mouth, Steven-Johnson syndrome, depression exacerbation, bleeding..... but again those are not very common side effects. Most people experience insomnia tho. As the natural product OTC goes, there is not a strong evidence that Mg citrate can help with depression/anxiety but it doesn't hurt to try but as long as you are not taking too much of it cause hypermagnesimia has very serious consequences. And just as a reference, I studying medicine and I am doctor of pharmacy. Good luck and I hope this helps

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I'm in the same boat, mine started about 3 months after my surgery. My surgery was on 12/30/16 and I have lost TONS of hair! You can definitely see my scalp. It's so scary and depressing. I have been taking all vitamins and otc stuff for hair which as a pharmacist I know half of them don't work but still to make myself feel better I take them. I had to buy those hair fibers to spray on my scalp to hide the bald spots. I still love my sleeve and if I had to go back I would still get the sleeve cause it was the best thing I could have ever done. I still pray everyday that my hair comes back or stop shedding so much.

I really hope this is temporary.

I am almost at 5 months post op as well.. 4.5 months to be exact. I have lost 1/3 of my hair.. it's visibly thin, you can see my scalp( it's that thin [emoji30]), I have been taking my multivitamins and I just started taking another vitamin capsule that's for hair and nail and skin ( it has zinc and biotin and Vit A and copper) hoping that would help lessen the shedding. I wouldn't worry about my hair falling as long as I saw new baby hair but I haven't yet. I hope that it grows back. I have been using hair fiber spray to kinda hide the bald spots. It definitely sucks but the more you stress about the more hair falls out... I keep telling myself that this is just part of the process and IT WILL GROW BACK ( hoping so [emoji1317]) . So keep positive!

Sleeved on 12/30/16 HW: 263 SW:249 And this is today!!! Yay

I got sleeved on 12/30/16 and lost total of 61lbs from my heaviest and 47lbs since my surgery. About a month ago I noticed that my hair started shedding like crazy. I can definitely tell that my hair has thinned out ALOT! I'm so scared it won't come back. I even cut my hair short so I wouldn't see as much hair coming out but it was no help. It is still falling out like there is no tomorrow. I have been taking all my vitamins but I invested in a Hairmax laser comb which is FDA cleared for improving thinned out hair. I just stated using it about a week ago so I can't tell if it is gonna work or not. Have you tried anything? Please let me know if you find anything helpful for your hair loss cause I would like to try it as well.

Sleeved on 12/30/16 ... HW: 263 SW:250 CW:201.6 ..had many stalls so far but I'm still happy with how much I have lost in less than 4 months

I feel the same way. I have lost 47lbs from my highest weight and 33lbs since the surgery. Mine was on 12/30. I have had couple of stalls and the most recent one took 2 weeks. I feel like I'm not losing as much as I should. I feel full real quick so I know for fact that I'm not eating as much as I should. I have been walking everyday at least 5 miles a day so I'm hoping that would help the weight come off faster but not really..

So I would definitely ask your PCP or surgeon before starting any kinda potassium supplements

As a pharmacist student, I wouldn't recommend taking any kinda of OTC potassium supplements. This is literal off my book that I'm pasting here: ( the handbook of OTC medications) Potassium •General counseling points •Avoid recommending over-the-counter supplements •Caution: Salt substitutes •Watch or arrhythmias •Drug interactions with drugs that increase potassium: ACEIs, ARBs, potassium-sparing diuretics

I had mine on 12/30, I have lost 28lbs since surgery. I had couple of stalls that lasted a week or so each but the past 2 weeks has been really good. Lost over about 7.5 lbs since February 1st. I know I'm not eating near what I should be eating calorie wise but I have been trying to mostly consume protein and try to stay hydrated. Are you active?! I have been walking almost everyday, average of 4.5 miles a day which I think it has been helping me.

I'm 4 weeks post op as well. I had a stall last week that took 4 days Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Great job... you are killing it ... way to go ???????????????? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes! Yes! Yes! Up protein, drink more water, and exercise! Stalls suck! I just came off of a stall too! Banded 2010 weight:327 Sleeved 12/28/16 weight:253 CW: 230 GW: 155 Heather in Texas I have the same issue.. sleeved on 12/30/16. Lost 19 since surgery and been stuck on 230 for the last couple of days. I'm not eating much but what I eat is mostly protein. I drink water but not as much as I should I guess, and I'm PMSing too Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 26 days post-op. I have lost 19lbs since the surgery but total of 33lbs from my highest weight. I was supposed to have my period around the 20th but I still haven't gotten it yet but I feel very bloated and I have cravings for chocolate like before my surgery. Has anybody else experience something similar?! What to do about the cravings ?! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Makes sense. Cholesterol is the precursors a lot hormones, including sex hormones. So you burn fat and cholesterol is released and get used up to make more hormones.... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow ... amazing job. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Great job..keep it up. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App