August Sleevers-How are you doing??

[46w4kds 177]

I have the same issues with Hair loss, but luckily I have (had) very thick hair. Now its just limp and thinner, and i want it back!! When will this end?

[FabBy55 46]

Update- just had my five month check up with surgeon.

1. He was thrilled with 60 lb loss (started at 247). So I guess I’m not such a slow loser.

2. He said I could cut back to one multi (non chewable), and Iron. He said the one thing I will never be able to give up is the B Vitamins. That will be for life (I am sleeved). Cool. I can do that!

3. hair loss- will probably continue at this rate until one year surgiversary. What?!? He recommended rogaine in the mean time.

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I had to buy some size medium underwear this weekend. MEDIUM. Jeezo beezo.

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18 hours ago, LaLaDee said:

I’m less invisible now and I don’t know how I feel about that. It defies laws of science, but the bigger you are - the less people see you. When I walk into a shop, suddenly the service is so much better. Is this in my head? Why should it bother me? I’m no different (inside) than I was 6 months ago.

This all feels 100% true to me.

[FabBy55 46]

I had to buy some size medium underwear this weekend. MEDIUM. Jeezo beezo.

WOW! I still wear all my original unders! But the jeans... I have an entire box of jeans I can no longer wear.

[KateBruin 344]

I had to buy some size medium underwear this weekend. MEDIUM. Jeezo beezo.

I had to buy mediums and now they’re too big so I’ve bought smalls. SMALLS!! And I also bought tank tops in small and XS. Even if it’s vanity sizing, that’s still a M or L in non-vanity sizing. It’s mind blowing!

[KateBruin 344]

Anyone have people make well meaning but kind of rude or insulting comments? I’ve had numerous people say I’m melting away, disappearing, and I’m half a person. I respond much better to stuff like you look fantastic! Or comments on how quickly I’m building and showing muscle.

Half a person? No, I’m a whole person...just smaller!

[FabBy55 46]

Anyone have people make well meaning but kind of rude or insulting comments? I’ve had numerous people say I’m melting away, disappearing, and I’m half a person. I respond much better to stuff like you look fantastic! Or comments on how quickly I’m building and showing muscle.

Half a person? No, I’m a whole person...just smaller!

At least people say something. Last weekend for the first time I ran into someone and they said “you look great!” First. Time Ever. Really? Do I not look that different?

[dreamynow 136]

Hair loss seems to be slowing down finally. I had a bunionectomy 6 weeks ago. So nervous I’d gain weight cuz no cardio. BUT I LOST 7 pounds. Woohoo. Down 64 pounds since end of August! I’m in designer jeans from years ago - Sz 32. And even bought a skinny pair-Hudson! Hoping I can get back to spinning soon- see foot dr today. Wish me luck[emoji1317]


HW. 289
SW. 284
Height. 5’8

[soready17 167]

hair loss seems to be slowing down finally. I had a bunionectomy 6 weeks ago. So nervous I’d gain weight cuz no cardio. BUT I LOST 7 pounds. Woohoo. Down 64 pounds since end of August! I’m in designer jeans from years ago - Sz 32. And even bought a skinny pair-Hudson! Hoping I can get back to spinning soon- see foot dr today. Wish me luck[emoji1317]


HW. 289
SW. 284
Height. 5’8

My Hair loss seems to be speeding up... it's the worse. I'm wondering when it will stop. This is my worst month yet of hair loss since surgery

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[Janet610 76]

Mine is still going on too. I’m blessed that I started with long, thick hair but it’s driving me crazy!!!! Wondering when it will stop. Not sure what will make it better

[HDScarlett 85]

On 1/27/2018 at 8:56 PM, LaLaDee said:

I’m still taking my Vitamins but I’m suffering insane hair loss so I’ll try anything!

Sleeved 8/25. I have seriously lost half my hair (it is waist length), but it is slowing down. Im talking long strands like from the roots, not breakage. My sister in law had this happen after surgery too and told me it will stop, but as to when, everyone is different. I still get a brush full every morning, but FINALLY it is less when I run my hands thru it. I am taking 10,000mcg Biotin every day, spraying my head with Nutri Ox and using Nutri Ox Shampoo. I tried Keranique but Nutri is cheaper and I can get it locally at Sally Beauty. I do have a halo extension piece I can wear too.

[HDScarlett 85]

1 hour ago, Janet610 said:

Mine is still going on too. I’m blessed that I started with long, thick hair but it’s driving me crazy!!!! Wondering when it will stop. Not sure what will make it better

Sleeved 8/25. I have seriously lost half my hair (it is waist length), but it is slowing down. Im talking long strands like from the roots, not breakage. My sister in law had this happen after surgery too and told me it will stop, but as to when, everyone is different. I still get a brush full every morning, but FINALLY it is less when I run my hands thru it. I am taking 10,000mcg Biotin every day, spraying my head with Nutri Ox and using Nutri Ox Shampoo. I tried Keranique but Nutri is cheaper and I can get it locally at Sally Beauty. I do have a halo extension piece I can wear too.

[Allie589 171]

All of a sudden I am getting horrible stomach aches post acidic foods, even lemon in my Water is upsetting my stomach. I had a half of banana and and was in such pain, that acidic stomach ache, and I didn’t even think they were that acidic. I’m now running around with Rolaids in my mouth like my grandmother used to when I was a kid. I never was prescribed an antacid like Pepcid other than when I had to take steroids for 5 days about 10 weeks out in October. I have several bottles of Rx strength Pepcid left over, maybe I should start taking it. Anyone else having similar issues?


Sleeved 8/7/17 HW: 256 SW: 248
CW: 197 on 1/3/18 5'7" GW: 150

[Amy1234 37]

How much exercise is everyone doing ?