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I'm also losing so much hair! I had a TON of hair to begin with and I've noticed it really start falling about about 3 weeks ago. I got my hair colored today and even my hairdresser seemed a little freaked out. I guess I have plenty to lose, but I'm fearful that this will continue too long! It's been 3 weeks of significant hair loss, how long does this continue?? Loved the article that was posted. It was very helpful, I will be adding some suppliments to my diet from here on out. Hopefully I had enough hair to start with to ride this out... we'll see.

I am 9 weeks out and find that when I drink right after I eat it seems to just sit there and it feels like the food just swells up or something. So now I am learning to just set my drink aside until later. I used to always have a drink while I eat, but it just doesn't seem worth it anymore. I keep trying and I am slowly learning that it isn't working for me to do drink and eat together.

So with every little sip I feel like I swallowed a meatball whole. I was told it might be stomach spasms? And a result of having such a swollen stomach. Anyone else feel this? How quickly did it go away?

I hear a lot of people mention they have a hard time getting their liquids in etc. post op. Is it becaue it is painful? Does it hurt to swallow or something? After surgery, where is the pain felt? And for how long was pain/soreness and issure for you? I am having surgery in August right before my kids head back to school and I know I am supposed to take it easy and while I don't have to be at a "job" all day, Starting a week post op I need to at least get the kids to school. I wish I could have scheduled a week earlier but it didn't work out for that week. I've read the posts about the scars tissue causing some pain a couple weeks out etc. What are your stories on what you were able to tolerate as far as activity etc. and when did it get better?

Maybe I'll see you down there! I'll be there until the 8th.

I am scheduled for Aug 5th with Dr. Aceves.. Getting close. I can't wait. I only told my parents, no other family. No need to get people trying to talk me out of it. I've already made up my mind. Good luck to everyone out there!

Thanks guys.. I'm so excited! I go in for surgery in two weeks!

Thanks so much for the input guys. It has helped to relieve some of the anxiety about the pain. I can't wait to hear what more people have to say!

So I feel a little guilty for doing surgery. My BMi has never been higher than 33 and I will probably be right under right before surgery. I'm just tired of the yo yo diets and I haven't been able to get this "healthy lifestyle" started on my own. I want to do surgery before my BMI gets even higher and while I am still young. My biggest worry is not doing it now and waiting until I am even bigger, wishing I had done it sooner. I am schedule on 8/4/10

First of all, let me thank everyone for your support & encouragement. I am very excited to start my journey. To EmilyGrace: I complete understand where you are coming from, but what I think finalized my decision was this thought: Everyday probably millions of people around the world have elective cosmetic surgery such as breast implants, tummy tucks, and face lifts (where they put staples in your head!) No one ever dies from having small boobs, extra skin hanging from their midsection or wrinkles! But there are so many problems that come along with obesity. After struggling with weight over the last 10-15 years and being on the losing end of the battle, I've had enough. So this is my elective cosmetic surgery that may end up actually saving my life. I've been through two c-sections which is a much more serious surgery imo. And getting my life back and actually feeling proud to be in pictures with my 4 children instead of hiding behind the camera is WELL worth the risk I will be taking! Not to mention I have very high confidence in the surgeon I have selected. I've heard nothing but postive things about him and I feel confident that I am in skilled, trustworthy hand. Thank you so much for your concern, but I for sure feel ready to do this. That doesn't mean of course that I'm not nervous, I'd be crazy not to, but it comes from a good place. Wish me luck everyone! My date is 8/5/10.