May sleevers! How much have you lost so far?

[tigerbelle 328]

wow...everyone is doing great from the last several posts...bravo! the weight loss has been very slow for me...it didn't help that I was on a cruise all last week and was off my plan...I gained about 3 pounds but was bloated so I think there was some Water weight...I am down one of those pounds since I've been back....I am right at about 50 pounds in a little over 5 months...I am not totally pleased but I am accepting where I am at...I am not going to give up!

on a different note: a question for my fellow May sleevers--have you experienced noticeable hair loss? how bad and when did it start and/or end in the process? about a month ago, it started for me and has been worse the last couple of weeks...I had thought I had "escaped" it once I was past 4 months but apparently not

[Mighty Mo 6]

Sleeved on may 20, 2013 and SW was 271 and now I've been bouncing from 206-210 bc of low caloric intake. Hopefully by upping my Protein and calories will help me start losing again.

[piercedqt78 658]

I had surgery may 8th, and I have lost 63 pounds. I am now a healthy BMI, and only 8 pounds from goal. I was a lap band revision.

[k8ee 131]

wow...everyone is doing great from the last several posts...bravo! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> the weight loss has been very slow for me...it didn't help that I was on a cruise all last week and was off my plan...I gained about 3 pounds but was bloated so I think there was some Water weight...I am down one of those pounds since I've been back....I am right at about 50 pounds in a little over 5 months...I am not totally pleased but I am accepting where I am at...I am not going to give up!

on a different note: a question for my fellow May sleevers--have you experienced noticeable hair loss? how bad and when did it start and/or end in the process? about a month ago' date=' it started for me and has been worse the last couple of weeks...I had thought I had "escaped" it once I was past 4 months but apparently not[/quote']

Hi tigerbelle! Congratulations on your WL so far. I'm a slow loser too. I've lost 44lbs since may 7.

I too, thought I'd escaped the Hair loss but late sept my hair started breaking and splitting and is now falling out A Lot! Everyone says it grows back but I already have extremely fine thin hair and you can see my scalp easily now. I'm not happy about it but there's not too much I can do about it.

[tigerbelle 328]

hi, K8ee...of course, I don't wish Hair loss on anyone, but at least the two of us know we aren't alone in this...your experience sounds almost just like mine...I hope both of us get at least some of our hair loss back!

[leanintoit 32]

wow...everyone is doing great from the last several posts...bravo! the weight loss has been very slow for me...it didn't help that I was on a cruise all last week and was off my plan...I gained about 3 pounds but was bloated so I think there was some Water weight...I am down one of those pounds since I've been back....I am right at about 50 pounds in a little over 5 months...I am not totally pleased but I am accepting where I am at...I am not going to give up!

on a different note: a question for my fellow May sleevers--have you experienced noticeable hair loss? how bad and when did it start and/or end in the process? about a month ago, it started for me and has been worse the last couple of weeks...I had thought I had "escaped" it once I was past 4 months but apparently not

hi Tigerbelle! Glad to hear you are well. On hair loss: yes, I began losing drastically last month. While being thinner is a boost, my scalp showing is a bummer and makes me look and feel older. Certainly worth it, but still disheartening. My friend recommended "Toppik Hair Fibers" available at Sally Beauty online and in store. I haven't yet tried it but am def going to. It is pricey but really works according to my friend and her hair stylist. If you try it, please let me know your thoughts.

[discoveringme 31]

Reading about all this hair loss for others makes me feel a little bit better i think ? I thought i had escaped it also and at 4 months on the nose i think it started really coming out - by 5 months i was getting handfuls when i showered!! Freaked me out so bad i got it cut to a shoulder length from mid back thinking it would be "less weight" on my head blah blah lol it still is coming out but as slowed down a little bit i think. I started taking Biotin and my hairdresser said to be really sure i was getting my Iron levels checked and where they should be. She has seen a lot of women for many reasons losing hair and often it came down to Iron levels as well? Interesting and worth a try anyway.

I'm really happy with this weight loss but freaked out about the Hair loss and also this big stall i am in!! I got to 159 then actually gained??? a couple of pounds back to 161. I watch every thing i put in my mouth on my fitness pal and use a fitbit to monitor exercise etc... Until now i had never actually gained a lb - maybe got stuck but gaining 2 lbs is really not fun. Makes me think of all the times i dieted lost big then gained it all back again.... I thought maybe i was not getting enough calories in? i was averaging 800 net calories of 600 with walking everyday and Protein at about 60 to 70 gms a day. The last 4 days i have tried to bump calories up to 1000 and my Protein to 80gms. It feels very scary to bump up my calories and i worry i will gain even more??

Does anyone have advice or thoughts on calories for 5 to 6 months out? What should we be eating to keep the weight loss going?? I knew it would slow as i got closer to goal - but hoping i'm just not done?? I am 24 lbs from goal :-( help.....

[skittlejessi 18]

Down 80 pounds since my 2 week pre op diet SD may 23rd, I have alot of hair so when it started falling out I wasn't worried, however I was tired of cleaning it up so I chopped it all off. From mid back to pixie cut. I really like the new do and really feel and look like a new person. It is still falling out but not as much hopefully with the frequent cutting it will slow down.

[SleevePrincess13 2]

Hello. Wow congrats to all of you on your successful weight loss. I am currently about a week away from 6 months post op. I am down 62 lbs from starting weight. I am a little sad its not more but I'll take 62 pounds less anyday. I am however struggling with the Hair loss. That hair of mine has been falling out drastically for the past 3 1/2 months. To the point were I have to wear hair extensions. Has anyone found a good solution (vitamins, hair products, ect.) for this problem? Please help.

[leanintoit 32]

Hello. Wow congrats to all of you on your successful weight loss. I am currently about a week away from 6 months post op. I am down 62 lbs from starting weight. I am a little sad its not more but I'll take 62 pounds less anyday. I am however struggling with the hair loss. That hair of mine has been falling out drastically for the past 3 1/2 months. To the point were I have to wear hair extensions. Has anyone found a good solution (vitamins, hair products, ect.) for this problem? Please help.

SleevePrincess13 and others who are suffering with hair loss: I am too! So discouraging. I have found two things that help but nothing will cure it until we stabilize.

1. "Follicure" Shampoo and conditioner used when you wash hair. But reduce the frequency of washing and use a dry shampoo in between.

2. Once hair has dried (an subsequent days) use "Toppik" to reduce the appearance of thinning. It is colored keratin Protein fibers. I have been very happy with this product, but look forward to not needing it. It is a bit pricey, but worth it. You can get it from Amazon or Sally Beauty.

[Firëfly 39]

SD 5/23 and I'm down 90 pounds today. My hair started falling out in September and the only thing that has worked to slow it down for me was cutting it off. Hormones seem to play the biggest role in when it will start a massive spiral of coming out (I'm on the Depo shot and when I get close to the next shot it starts falling out badly). I'm just taking it as it comes because there's not much else that seems to help. I fit into a size 14 the other day in jeans so I'm pretty happy overall. I may not have hair but I'm starting to get a rocking body.

[misslady 130]

Surgery was 05/21 Started at 240 now 177. Been stuck for almost 2 months. Lost most of it in first 3 months.

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[Fixerupper 335]

Surgery was 05/21 Started at 240 now 177. Been stuck for almost 2 months. Lost most of it in first 3 months.

Same starting weight and basically stuck at same current weight. But you look much slimmer than I do. Mind if I ask what height you are and what size you're in? I just wonder if my mind is playing games with me?

[misslady 130]

Same starting weight and basically stuck at same current weight. But you look much slimmer than I do. Mind if I ask what height you are and what size you're in? I just wonder if my mind is playing games with me?

I'm 5'8 and I wear a ladies 10 and juniors 13 bottom. Tops S/M.

[Mimistar 78]

Feeling great!

Down to 179!!!!

SW:250 -May 17th

Today:179

Down 71 lbs!!!

Sooooooooo Frickinnnnn Excited!!!!