lorena090 42 Posted April 9, 2019 I’m going to try to get into seeing a dr ASAP I just don’t have medical insurance yet 1 1 FluffyChix and SeattleLady reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeattleLady 277 Posted April 9, 2019 I’m going to try to get into seeing a dr ASAP I just don’t have medical insurance yetUntil then continue to reach out. It takes our minds alot longer to get the weight loss and gain piece. Speaking for myself, I am learning to deal with the increased attention weight loss brings. It takes time to get a costumed to our new bodies! Sent from my SM-J727T1 using BariatricPal mobile app 1 FluffyChix reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTealael 25,439 Posted April 9, 2019 (edited) Do you have any complications (besides hair loss) ? Edited April 9, 2019 by GreenTealael 1 FluffyChix reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lorena090 42 Posted April 9, 2019 (edited) No besides the fact that I’m weak but I’m guessing that’s because I lost half of my body Edited April 9, 2019 by lorena090 1 1 FluffyChix and Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTealael 25,439 Posted April 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, lorena090 said: No besides the fact that I’m weak but I’m guessing that’s because I lost half of my body And are likely low on Vitamins? Change that and see how you feel about everything. Good luck, but count your blessings that you aren't struggling to lose or crazy sick with complications 💜 3 1 FluffyChix, Losingit2018, elcee and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcee 3,341 Posted April 9, 2019 Not taking your Vitamins can cause all sorts of severe deficiencies some of which are non reversible. You need to start taking them again now. Losing 12lb in a week at this point of your weight loss journey and when you are already a healthy BMI is very strange and unexpected. Were you sick, did you have a stomach bug, we’re you deliberately not eating? 1 FluffyChix reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froufrou 678 Posted April 11, 2019 B12 deficiency in particular can cause weakness, fatigue, anxiety, depression and nerve damage (tingling tongue, tingling feet, etc) and that's just the B12 - it's likely you are deficient in everything. If you haven't kept up with Vitamins then you are going to be feeling really dreadful. I hope that you can get started on some soon and start to feel better 2 Frustr8 and FluffyChix reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lzucks 232 Posted April 11, 2019 Can you call your surgeon/nutritionist even though you’ve moved? Seems like they should be able to give you some advice over the phone. Hopefully you’re taking Multi-Vitamin, Calcium, etc? 3 JessLess, FluffyChix and Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greensleevie 451 Posted April 11, 2019 As someone who is much farther out from surgery than most are here, I can safely say you have absolutely nothing to worry about as far as “being too thin”. I’ve yet to see someone starve to death from weight loss surgery. As a matter of fact, in another couple of years statistically you will probably gain 5-10% of your body weight back. What I have seen? Dangerous Vitamin deficiencies from not taking your Vitamins and eating the correct amount of Protein. Take those vitamins and make sure you’re getting at least 80 grams of protein, missy! I’m thinking it will make you feel and look so much better if you can get some bloodwork done and get on the correct vitamins. Good luck! 2 1 FluffyChix, Frustr8 and Tallymom reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gundy 139 Posted April 11, 2019 Dear Lorena, The reason you feel awful is the lack of Vitamins. This is also caused no your Hair loss. If you can’t keep down the Multivitamin, just use the Patches. They are extremely effective...I have the lab work to prove it. It is hard for me to understand how you’ve been to appointments, and they haven’t checked your levels. Seems like malpractice to me. 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gundy 139 Posted April 11, 2019 I’m assuming your Iron levels are extremely low and you’re anemic which would make your skin ashen and terrible looking. Start the Multivitamin Patches immediately if you can’t get to your doctor. Also, add the iron patches. 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted April 11, 2019 Girl, you do need see someone even if a free or nearly free clinic. You're gonna end up in the hospital I did for malnourishment and Protein anemia. Ended up being fed 12 hours a day through an arm vein even after I went home, 3 months until it was discontinued. Grateful I'm still alive but what a path I have traveled! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
undeadDharma 26 Posted April 11, 2019 Vegan gainz brand is a good choice. Not as hard on your stomach and will only help you build muscle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites