OCTOBER 2014

[Beni 1,484]

Hair loss has started for me too. I am taking Biotin as well but I can see a little thinning on the front, where my natural part is. I bought something this week I have wanted to for years, a wig. It's a hoot and I love it. I have a pixie haircut and the wig I purchased is the same color as my hair but about shoulder length. I can put it on and look amazing in 5 seconds. My natural hair is curly and I usually blow dry it and straighten it. Of course, it's a chore. This wig is such a treat. I just did it for fun and you should have seen the look on my husband's face when I got home. I wish I had recorded it. It was worth buying the wig just for that. It took him two days to realize it was a wig. Men! SO my hair grew 10 inches between Breakfast and dinner? Right! My youngest said, I guess I never realized you hair was that long, lol. The entire family was shocked but not one realized it was a wig. Silly boys.

[Samantha Ann 46]

My hair has been coming out, but I have noticed when I have my Protein for the day, or do more than I have been, its just normal. Regularly, we lose almost 100 hairs a day. However we're not regular anymore Mine isnt so much where I have to clean out that trap daily, but also I dont wash my hair daily. Keep up the good work!!

[Luna222 246]

My hair has good days and bad days I guess. The last few I've noticed more hair on my hands in the shower. I've also been feeling kind of blah too. Like not nauseous or that kind of thing, but my energy levels are super low. I'm so pale to begin with and lately I've been looking sickly pale, with super dark circles. Even with makeup on, people are asking if I'm ok. I know I'm Vitamin D deficient and I am anemic, but I've been trying to stay on top of taking supplements. it sucks :-/ I'm just super tired. Maybe it will get better now that the holiday stress is passing lol.

Do any of you find target to be depressing when trying on clothes?? I do! I was fine, I was feeling good about myself last week, I felt like I was smaller etc...I go to target to try on bras and a few shirts and omg I relapsed!!! I was looking at myself in the mirror like ew I'm so fat, I'm so ugly, nothing fits me, this isn't going to work for me, I want to crawl in a hole and never come out. I went home feeling sooo low and depressed. The next day I tried again, at kohl's. And I felt awesome again! I tried on some xl shirts, size 18 pants that were big on me, I got some xl pj's too. All of those sizes at target were so tight I felt like a stuffed crab! I love to shop at target, but I will not try clothes on there again for a while!

[amylynns 802]

Hair loss has started for me too. I am taking Biotin as well but I can see a little thinning on the front, where my natural part is. I bought something this week I have wanted to for years, a wig. It's a hoot and I love it. I have a pixie haircut and the wig I purchased is the same color as my hair but about shoulder length. I can put it on and look amazing in 5 seconds. My natural hair is curly and I usually blow dry it and straighten it. Of course, it's a chore. This wig is such a treat. I just did it for fun and you should have seen the look on my husband's face when I got home. I wish I had recorded it. It was worth buying the wig just for that. It took him two days to realize it was a wig. Men! SO my hair grew 10 inches between breakfast and dinner? Right! My youngest said, I guess I never realized you hair was that long, lol. The entire family was shocked but not one realized it was a wig. Silly boys.

Funny reaction from your youngest!! I'd love to see a picture of you with it! :-)

[amylynns 802]

@Luna222--That's exactly how I've been feeling too. I look like crap, LOL. The one Vitamin I've done well keeping up on is my Vit D (I take 2000u a day) My head feels like I'm half drunk, or under Water or something. I don't know how to describe it. I was worried I was dehydrated again, but I really don't want to make a trip to my Dr. to find out for sure. I'm too busy, lol. Thursday I didn't even pee the whole day at work. Friday I made a good effort to drink more and peed once. To walk upstairs to the bathroom feels like my legs just did a major workout. Burning by the time I get up there and exhausted. But my nausea has been better the last few days. As long as I don't eat that one bite too much and eat really slow.

I'm attempting a salad right now. I've been craving one SO bad. We'll see how it goes. Does anyone know the reasoning behind them saying beware of it?

Major lazy day at home today! My brother and his family are coming for a 5 day visit from Indiana today! I'm so excited! They'll be going to my parents house, then their kids will come stay with me once my kids get home from their dad's tomorrow. So I guess I'll have to at least shower at some point today!

Better go at least get some laundry done!

[amylynns 802]

Oh, on the hair loss. I've noticed there's been more in my hand when I wash it, but nothing noticeable. I've been taking some Biotin tablets too.

[Luna222 246]

@@amylynns yes! That's how I feel, like I'm underwater or like I'm dizzy...sort of hard to focus on one thing for too long because I lose my concentration. My Vitamin d level was 15 when she checked it last, so she wanted me to take a high dose once a week...but 3 times now they never sent it to the pharmacy, so I've just been taking my own 2000 a day as well. I think they say no salad or raw veggies for 3 months is because of the digestion. I've been eating pickles and cucumbers, red peppers, carrots chewed really good...and I've been fine...I even had a little bit of lettuce on a little blt the other day

[amylynns 802]

@Luna222--Yes!! That's what it feels like!! What the heck is that?? I haven't had my Vit D levels checked. Nor any others, except my labs to see if I was dehydrated a while back. Ugh, I wonder if I should just call into my Dr's office.

I've had a history of low Vit D. levels. I was taking 4000u a day for 6 months at one point. My level was 10 that time.

I got about 4 bites of the salad in, then started getting a little nauseous. I had added some sweet yellow, orange, red peppers--some black olives, mozzarella cheese, an oz. of turkey and an oz. of ham, and a sprinkle of a nut mixture I made. Those 4 bites were amazing.

[CRMMFW 69]

@@tacycakes have u tried a water bottle with fruit infuser ? I just ordered one from Amazon to try since the crystal lights etc are still too sweet pre surg I could easily drink 80 oz now barely 32 oz I feel ya can't wait to try the fruit infused Water bottle!

[Beni 1,484]

Luna and Amy, you sound like your Iron and or Vitamin D level maybe down. I had those exact symptoms when I was anemic a year ago. Are you making sure to take your multi Vitamins everyday? I take two horse size Centrum complete daily. One in the morning and one in the evening. I feel amazing. I have more energy then I have in years. I mention this because Bypass has that side effect for many of us. But at the 3 month visit you'll have a complete lab work done. That's when your doctor or RN will adjust any supplements.

[joankrie 126]

@auri, thanks for the chart! Thats a great guideline. Im glad we're losing at a steady snd reasonable manner. I didn't want to lose too fast. Sounds like you're on target!! Good job!!

I can't wait to squeeeezzze into a 10 and feel healthy and look good. That's my goal. I want my curves.

What's your goal.

[joankrie 126]

@tacycakes.. LOL! I did the exact same thing regarding my BIPAP. I havent used it either. I feel better when I wake up. Although, I have a sleep appt in Jan 2015, im going to ask them to recheck for sleep apnea. Cross your fingers that our sleep apnea is gone!!

[joankrie 126]

@@smiley! Congratulations! That really is a milestone to no longer be obese!!! You go girl! Keep it up!

[joankrie 126]

@@AmyLynn, inwas so worried about Hair loss. Im taking an extra folic acid, and it has strengthen my nails which I have always had brittle nails. Now they're strong and longer. I use a Protein conditioner about x4 week to maintain my hair. I bought this product from Visible Changes. I dont know if you have this salon by you, but I know you can buy it online at their website.

[joankrie 126]

@@layknee, you look great! What a perfect gift! Im going to Google it, so I can buy myself one!!