Fabulous February Post-Op's

[Cecilia 201]

My hair is falling out BIG TIME. I'm trying not to let it bother me but it still does.

I'm down from HW 344 to 248. My goal weight range is between 187-157 so I still have a ways to go. Been a bit stalled for the last few weeks but noticing positive changes in my clothes so trying to focus on that. So thankful to this forum because it helps me stay focused on the positives.

At the blood drive I went to tonight two really awesome things happened: 1. My resting heart rate had dropped 30bpm and 2. They used a regular sized blood pressure cuff.

Plus, one of the ladies there told me that she just loves talking to me because I have such a positive aura. The last few years have been really tough in my life but it all started to turn around in August 2011 and hasn't stopped. This is the best my life has been in years and I am trying to stay focused on it getting even better!

This is very cool! I've been told my personality has changed as well: people see me as more confident!

[babs963 201]

Soooo, next month I decided to go to my high school alumni cheerleading reunion (yes I was a cheerleader). This is something I never would have gone to before... I didn't even go to my 30th high school reunion (yes, I'm 50). Even though I'm not at my goal weight, I have gained so much confidence. I'm excited to go! Yay!

[ECUJenn 116]

So you know how I said a few days ago that I was trying not to let my hair falling out bother me? Well, today I was at my moms house and saw the back of my head for the first time since all this started and I have a bald spot...well, not really, but you can definitely tell the hair is thinning. I know this is somewhat normal, but I am kinda freaking out about it. Is anyone else seeing this?

HW 344, DOS 320, Surgery Date 2/20/13, CW 263 Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

[aayers88 31]

So you know how I said a few days ago that I was trying not to let my hair falling out bother me? Well' date=' today I was at my moms house and saw the back of my head for the first time since all this started and I have a bald spot...well, not really, but you can definitely tell the hair is thinning. I know this is somewhat normal, but I am kinda freaking out about it. Is anyone else seeing this?

HW 344, DOS 320, Surgery Date 2/20/13, CW 263 Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk[/quote']

Oh yes. The top of my head has thinned VERY much and I also have a spot on the back of my head that is pretty thin. I'm freaking out cause I've always had thick hair and I don't like seeing my scalp through my hair when it's wet. I called the Dr. and they said even though I'm getting the normal amount of Protein a day (50-60g) I need to try and get like 10-20 more grams on top of that. So I'm trying to do that now. It just sucks.

HW 332; CW 242; SD 02/28/2013; GW 175

[Cecilia 201]

what keeps me going is this graph. If you don't use MyFitnessPal I would recommend it on the basis of this feature alone. Even when the weight loss seems impossibly slow, I look at the graph and it helps. Plateaus disappear and you see the overall trend!

[shershrinking 53]

Does anybody's hair turn gray after surgery? Just asking ...

[padlrd 183]

I collar mine to cover it but I just doesn't seem to last seems like revert 3 weeks need to redo it

[gerrykayred 13]

I have lost almost half of my hair. Getting a short cut tomorrow. My hairdresser said I can probably grow it out after a year or so. It sucks, but I knew it would happen. I even take Biotin, to no avail.

[ECUJenn 116]

I have lost almost half of my hair. Getting a short cut tomorrow. My hairdresser said I can probably grow it out after a year or so. It sucks' date=' but I knew it would happen. I even take Biotin, to no avail.[/quote']

Awww...my hair is falling out massively too. Not quite that bad, but it can be hard to stomach. I decided to grow mine out when I got the surgery and I am trying to stick with it. My hair was always my favorite feature, but I am trying to focus on new things about myself that I like

HW 344, DOS 320, Surgery Date 2/20/13, CW 247 Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

[krista1020 14]

I have a question for all of you:

How far along are you in your weight loss? I don't want to know exact number of pounds lost, but I just noticed that it seems like most of us are about half-way to our goal weight. Some are closer to 2/3 of the way there, some are lagging a bit behind...

Would you mind sharing?

Cecilia (half-way there)

My goal was to lose 85 and I am down 64...So I guess I am about 3/4 of the way there...but it has really slowed down.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

STRESSED!!!! As a PA I have to retake my boards (to keep my medical license) every 6 years, my test is this Friday. I'm exhausted, spending every spare minute studying, not sleeping, not exercising at all, pretty 'meh' with the diet (although NOTHING like I would have been pre-RNY), hair falling out ridiculously....I want a cookie. I cannot wait for this to be over so I can get back to my regular life. So, understandably, my weight is at a standstill (mediocre diet + no exercise = no weight loss), thank goodness I can't be In a constant stress induced binge or I would have gained 10 pounds already.

Don't whining, thanks for listening

[Cecilia 201]

I don't know what to say other than I have a huge new respect for PAs. As far as I know, no other medical profession had to retake their boards periodically. Sending you "smart" vibes!!!

[Cecilia 201]

... On the plus side, it only tales half as long to dry my hair these days... *Sigh!*

[Kellyk2511 282]

So all of a sudden I feel like I've been able to eat more. In the last 3 weeks I'd say. I know it's more important to count protein/watch carbs, but I'm curious....how many calories & carbs are you guys eating a day? I feel like I'm between 900-1200. I feel like that's too many.

[aayers88 31]

I'm getting within that range. I haven't been counting my carb intake though. I've just been really focusing on my Protein and calories. I upped my protein to be between 60-80 grams a day. I've been plateaued for like the last month.

HW 332; CW 242; SD 02/28/2013; GW 175