I am asking for help and or ideas to help my friend. She has had a lap band for years. She did not lose enough weight, or regained. Preparing to have the band removed and considering either sleeve...

Relax, you are doing the right thing. Take the biotin for your hair. Listen to and follow your doctors instructions. you will do great!!!! good luck!

Kellie, WHAT A WONDERFUL STORY!!! I think it brought us all to tears because we have all been there, we all have our own stories. Thank you for sharing. May you have many more amazing experiences...

When I first had my surgery I was told I could not take medication in capsule form. Now almost 2 years later, does anyone take meds in capsule form. Has anyone tried and had a problem?

Pre op and post op procedures seem to be different for each doctor and in some cases insurance dictates. Go to your trusted private doctor. Ask him or her what they would tests they recommend for...

I certainly can't speak on long term effects, I had my surgery January 2012. I am 5'1", and weighted 218. I now weigh 136. I lost 99% of the weight the first year. I now can eat anything I want,...

Good Luck! Had my surgery January 2012. Was age 55. Best thing I ever did!

Hi Michelle,
Remember the sleeve is a tool not a fool proof solution. There is no signature on your post that shows how much weight you have lost, so it hard to say that maybe you are at the right...

I am glad you are feeling better. Remember to try to stay hydrated and try to get the protein in. There is a clear liquid protein you can get at a health food store, also broth, jello, ices... You...

It is difficult to guess without knowing if you have any pertinent medical history. Do you have a history of cardiac or pulmonary problems? I would rule out panic attacks because you are fine when...

I survived this stage with ice pops & crystal light. You should be starting full liquids this includes yogurt, cream soups, protein shakes & puddings. The first 2 months are difficult. Just...

Dear Waiting2bthin,
Stop eating!! Get back on your food plan. You went through all that work to have the sleeve, now you are sabotaging your success. Go back to your doctor, your nutritionist or...

From the post on this web site every doctor seems to have very different post op instructions.
I was on clear liquids for the first 3 days. Then advanced to full liquids for 4 weeks, Then next...

I was off coffee for maybe 6 weeks post op, and l have a Starbucks protein smoothie with a shot of expresso almost every morning!! You will be back to your cup of coffee. Good luck!

Good luck with the job search. The hope the weight loss will bring more opportunities.
For myself, thinking back to a year ago and it is not a bad problem to have. I have shopped on ebay, bought...

I am 11 months out today. I am 10 lbs from my goal. I can relate to a lot of what you shared. Congratulations, You have had wonderful success. Thanks for sharing.

You just had surgery, and your hunger may be more emotional or you are dehydrated. Make sure you get in all your liquids, crystal light, sugar free ice pops, takes small amounts frequently. Make...

It is more about how close you are getting to your goal, how much exercise you are getting and your food choices.

WLS makes you feel better about yourself. You won't tolerate your partner not treating you with respect, where before surgery you didn't feel like you deserved better treatment.
If you have a...

Congratulations!!!! That is wonderful!!!!!

Oh my goodness!!!
Things will get better. You will enjoy eating again. But not like before surgery. Not out of control eating.

First of all, there are a lot of people on medically supervised...

Think of your old stomach as pear shaped, now its banana shaped. There is no pouch as in by pass surgery. Our sleeve is narrow. Eating in small slow bites allows food to slowly enter the stomach...

Constipation is a common problem for some of us, especially in the begining.
Once you finally go, my gastroenterologist recommended that I take milk of mag, once a day.
Started doing that, and...

Don't let the comments get to you! You did not or should not have had the surgery for them. You had it for you!!! Your opinion is the only one that truly matters!!!

I am taking biotin 5000, once a day. Only started it 6 months post op. My hair was just starting to fall out... No problem before that. Since I started taking it, I have seen a great improvement...