I'm stalled, but expected it

keepaloozen · May 18, 2011

I'm 4 weeks postop, and I hit the stall. Didn't lose an ounce since last week. Gratefully, I expected it, because I have read about everyone else. So I'm not going to freak. I start my mushy foods this week, and I find it a bit harder to determine what to eat. If anyone has some ideas, I'd appreciate it. Also, could someone tell me when my hair will begin to thin, so I can try to prepare myself mentally. This really freaks me out. Thanks my friends.

To Be Thin 2011 · May 18, 2011

Hello!

I have seen many post that said around the 3 month mark they notice the Hair loss.< /span>

I am almost at 6 month mark - I was assigned 70 grms Protein intake daily and I have never once been under that mark, typically getting my protein in around the 90's. I heard the hair loss is common, but if you meet your protien intake and take Biotin you have less chance of losing... so far, I have noticed no difference in loss of hair.

Biotin is from the B vitimin family... I ordered soft gel caps over the net 5000mg.. and I take 2 daily...they are very easy to swallow being gel caps Everyone is different in the way their bodys handle WLS, for me, the hair loss is nothing... and I feel my protein intake and Biotin is the reason I am not seeing it yet. - try it

Rev Me Up! · May 18, 2011

Yep, the stall stinks. It could last up to 2 weeks, so stay strong!!

As far as Hair loss, I haven't experienced it yet. From what I have read, it happens around the 3 month mark. Happens to some people, but not all. It doesn't seem to matter if you eat all the right things or not - it may be more of a reaction to anesthesia and surgery.

Good luck--

Lara

Amanda131 · May 19, 2011

Hey Keepaloozen-

First, I LOVE your screen name. It cracks me up!

I have already started loosing hair. It's not fun but it is what it is. I will say it's a hell of a lot easier to deal with when you're 50 lbs. lighter!

Amanda