Thanks for the tip! Just ordered the Biosil & the Clear shampoo/conditioner.

Has the doc run any blood tests on you to check your iron, vitamin d, etc levels? Low iron could be a factor for your hair loss. I am going through the hair loss now but am fortunate to have thick...

I turned in my paperwork in October of last year and was told that it would take about 4 weeks especially because of the holidays. I called back near the end of December to my doc's office and they...

Excellent decision! So happy for you! Very happy about your quitting smoking too. I did it 5 years ago after almost 20 years of smoking and although I miss the habit sometimes - I have never...

I am a little over 11 weeks out and know how you feel about your arms. I have issues with my shoulders and wrists so I don't want to push the issue by lifting weights. I have just started swimming...

I am not sure if everyone is the same but I had my first "sick" feeling the night of my surgery. I had not eaten for over 24 hours and my surgery had been postponed because of emergencies that day. ...

End of May & I actually accomplished most of my goals.
Starting weight is 259
Goals:

1. Work out at least 3 times a week. - Mostly twice a week.
2. Get more water in. - ...

Don't beat yourself up about it! We have all done dumb things since having surgery =) You will get it!

Mine told me that caffeine could cause dehydration so I had to go cold turkey on Pepsi & Starbucks Caramel Fraps. I did just order some Click Espresso Protein ...I know it has caffeine but, hey, I...

Me too! Me too! I have a couple of websites I hit when I am bored with the same old stuff and always looking for new stuff! Please =)

The throwing up won't cause a leak but my surgeon said he has had someone come back in at 16 weeks post-op with a leak. I am sure it's just the fact that your tummy is still healing.

Congrats on your upcoming surgery! You are just down the road from me (New Kent, VA here) =)

You can add protein to any of the liquids that you drink or eat. I put it in my chicken broth, chicken noodle soup (blended when on the full liquid diet), yogurt, etc. It may not taste extremely...

Walking is the key! I was walking all around the bariatric ward just a few hours after surgery. I won't say it was fun but the drugs helped. I was able to work from home so I took 1 real week off...

After surgery they have to make sure you don't have any leaks. That's why you have to drink it again. I had two different kinds of white chalky crap to drink one was supposed to peppermint, not. ...

That's almost sweet! You guys are sleeve buddies!!! She will understand what you are going through & vice versa. I think that's wonderful!!! Good lucky to both of you.

You get to drink more that yucky stuff after surgery too! Gross isn't it? I am so happy I didn't throw it up. I have been Prilosec for 5 years due to high acid reflux. The surgeon put me on a...

First time doing this so hopefully it goes well!
Starting weight is 259
Goals:

1. Work out at least 3 times a week.
2. Get more water in.
3. Go to bed at a reasonable hour! (before 1 am)...

Was there anything you loved to do before the surgery? Swim, bike, hike, etc. I would do something that you love or if there's anything you wanted to try and didn't because of the weight so if it's...

I cried when I got my letter and then starting hyperventilating! I went through all the happy thoughts & the scary thoughts up until they knocked me out. Just remember why you wanted to do this &...

Good luck! I am sure you will do great!

I understand your fear. I was also very scared & nervous because this was my first major surgery. The best way to fight that fear is knowledge. Reading the experiences from other people that have...

I just joined the Y because of the pool! I used to love to swim and cannot wait to start again. I am also walking and starting very slowly on Zumba. If you like dancing it's so much fun!!

Did your doctor give you anything for the nausea/stomach cramps before surgery or while you were in the hospital to take home with you? I had a bought with nausea in the hospital but didn't throw...

Poor thing! I understand the pain you are in. Before surgery sometimes I would forget to get another thing of prilosec and after a day I would be in hell! I would definitely talk to your doc about...