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Gamma98

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  1. I already had very thin hair before surgery. I always perm my hair to add volume. I am 5 months out and have been losing hair for the last month. Has anybody permed their hair during this phase?
  2. I’m a few weeks shy of being a year out from my surgery and I dealing with arthritis pain and tmj. Everything I’m reading says I can’t use voltaren cream for my arthritis. Will we ever be able to use some form of nsaids for certain medical conditions? Some things I read say some can be used some time after vsg (def not recommended within the first 30 days) but then even more studies say never again. the tmj I’m dealing with so far without medication. sorry just had a moment of blah.
  3. Gamma98

    Arthritis medicine after vsg

    I go back to my surgeon in June and that’s number one on my list to ask.
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    Arthritis medicine after vsg

    I had no idea!! My surgeon is anti-nsaids. I honestly feel if taken with food; they wouldn’t be less likely to do harm but what do I know. Interesting read. Thank you!!
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    Hair loss and perming hair

    I swear I should just buy stock into the hair spray lately lol
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    Hair loss and perming hair

    What kind of shampoo are you using?
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    Hair loss and perming hair

    Yeah I have healthy hair other than the falling out from surgery. I’m due for my regular perm so won’t be doing it sooner than normal. Guess I am just worried if the chemicals would do anything in this phase. I hated my thinning hair before surgery. Lol
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    Vitamins

    I was instructed to take 1 One A Day vitamin plus my vitamin D. I am just worried that’s not enough. Just curious to what others take on a daily basis.
  9. When did you start eating salads again?? I have been craving a salad for weeks. Just a plain old house salad. My dr suggests patients wait for 3 months and start with shredded lettuce. You guys; I just want a salad! 😔
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    Salads

    I had my first cucumber and tomato this week. Absolutely delicious lol So thankful to finally be on regular foods.
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    Salads

    Never tried butter lettuce. Usually romaine or iceberg. Will def try romaine first to round.
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    Salads

    I have been lucky in that aspect as well. Knock on wood.
  13. Gamma98

    Salads

    I’m 6.5 weeks post op and have been wanting a salad since day one. I may tempt a few bites this weekend just to satisfy the craving.
  14. Gamma98

    I joined the gym.

    Today was my first day! I walked 2 miles. I was shocked how fast I walked it. When I looked at my steps I was like holy cow. Tomorrow I will tackle some of the machines. Tuesday and Thursday’s I have decided will be my walking days.
  15. I have severe social anxiety and this was so out of my comfort zone but I did it. I signed up today and will start Monday.
  16. Gamma98

    I joined the gym.

    Thanks!!!
  17. Gamma98

    What fears did you have?

    I whole heartedly agree. I was relieved when I found this forum. I would never suggest to anybody that they check out Facebook groups.
  18. I am 4.5 weeks out from surgery. I am down a lousy 13 pounds since then. Why am I not losing anything? I thought I would see more movement on the scale. I am open to any tips or suggestions please.
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    What am I doing wrong?

    Thank you all. I appreciate the encouragement.
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    What am I doing wrong?

    lol I’m thinking you are right!!!
  21. Gamma98

    What fears did you have?

    I didn't have many fears prior to surgery except the normal surgery fear of something going wrong. Where I messed up was joining facebook groups after surgery and reading all the horror stories of people. It caused so many anxiety attacks my first week until I had to leave all the groups.
  22. Mine lasted not even a week. It scared me so I called my dr, he said to drink room temperature liquids until it passed. I was finally able to drink ice cold water at about 2 weeks with no issues.
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    What am I doing wrong?

    Thank you. I am on the soft food stage finally and it is a lot easier to get my proteins in now. I struggled my first couple weeks I was worried because you see so many with higher weight loss and didn’t know what I was doing wrong.
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    Cooking

    Mexican here as well.
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    Heart rate

    Mine did that the first two weeks. My dr said it was my anxiety because I was so worked up after surgery. I haven’t had any issues since. I would def call your dr just to be safe.

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