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Oh, thanks...same to you :)

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hello all iwas sleeved October 17 2011 don't worry about Hair loss ihave yet to lose my hair meaning edges or huge clumps it's more common to lose hair with gastric bypass since all your nutrients aren't absorbed

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Glad to hear u haven't had problems.

PEvette good luck on Friday. My prayers are with you.

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I am 5 months out today and started noticing hair loss about a month ago. I don't think it's noticeable to others, but I can tell. I am natural and wear my hair in a loose, curly fro. I can imagine that it would have been very noticeable if I was wearing it straight. The back has thinned to me so I've been pinning it up or wearing it in a large afro puff on top of my head. Hopefully, it will stop soon. But I'm down 75 lbs and look and feel SO good! It's worrisome, but I've been looking on the bright side of things.

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So i saw this post and had to jump in and say hello to everyone....so HI lol [=

-d'andra

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Ok so I see a lot on loose skin, how many AA sleevers ages 30-50 have loose skin. Im 3¿ (hmmmm) and I have ugly arms and I pray they snap back a lil bit!

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Ok so I see a lot on loose skin' date=' how many AA sleevers ages 30-50 have loose skin. Im 3¿ (hmmmm) and I have ugly arms and I pray they snap back a lil bit![/quote']

You are not alone I was sleeved 12/13/11 so I'm 6 months out and 10lbs from goal and 31 years old. I have tons of loose skin my doctor says at least a few pounds worth. I'm working on the toning aspect of my journey now so I too am praying some of it will snap back accordingly.

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You are not alone I was sleeved 12/13/11 so I'm 6 months out and 10lbs from goal and 31 years old. I have tons of loose skin my doctor says at least a few pounds worth. I'm working on the toning aspect of my journey now so I too am praying some of it will snap back accordingly.

What are your worst spots mine are tummy n arms

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What are your worst spots mine are tummy n arms

My inner thighs and my lower belly most arms a little bit.

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Thank you for the prayers and well wishes...I had my surgery on Monday morning, I was released from the hospital on Wedensday...

again thank you!

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Yaay! How are you feeling? Glad to hear you are at home.

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I'm achy....I feel better each day that passes...

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It does get better. I am three weeks out today and I feel great now. Keep me posted on your progress.

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Just wanted to wish Pevette and Almostthere34 good luck as you begin your journey tomorrow. My prayers are with you both.

Thanks Pinky14 I am sitting in a wheelchair leaving the hospital today. Woohoo I am Official now.

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