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  1. Thread: For Hair Loss

    by Dena
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    Re: For Hair Loss

    I did the iron, biotin and all that stuff as an insurance policy but I really believe the trick is keeping that protein intake up from the very start. I made sure I was getting in as much protein as...
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    Re: hair today gone tomorrow!!!!!

    I agree that keeping protein high from the very beginning is the key to keeping that hair. I was 6 months out of surgery before a single bite of food that wasn't proteint went into my mouth. I...
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    Re: nervously ready for surgery

    You will do great. Reach out to the people on this forum. They are so helpful and supportive and there is NOTHING through this process you will experience that someone on here hasn't experienced...
  4. Re: Am I really going to attempt this post-sleeve? YES!!!!!

    That's one of the things on my post sleeve bucket list too! Have an awesome time!
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    Re: Hope I haven't messed up too bad

    This is about learning to live your life not learning to be on a lifelong diet. There is nothing wrong with enjoying food. It's all about balance and moderation. Have an awesome vacation!
  6. Thread: Bowel gone wild

    by Dena
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    Re: Bowel gone wild

    Very common. I went through this several weeks after surgery. Once you are eating more normally your BMs will become much more normal. Hang in there!
  7. Thread: Support anyone?

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    Re: Support anyone?

    There's tons of support on this site. People here are so willing to help and answer questions. Good luck to you.
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    Re: I need help finding a protein drink please.

    My favorite is Isopure Low Carb Dutch Chocolate. I mix it with water and a little bite of Torani SF Chocolate Syrup. The yummiest one I've found! One scoop is 25 grams of protein. 9 months out...
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    Re: Am i doing something wrong?

    Yea at this stage it's not that you "can't" eat it's that you "shouldn't". Your sleeve needs time to heal. You are at risk of a leak for the first 6 weeks so stop trying to test things and just...
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    Re: I think I need anxiety meds. What do you take?

    Absolutely don't start and stop these types of meds on your own. You definitely need to discuss with your doctor. I had never had anxiety issues until last year when my son was in Afghanistan for 8...
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    Re: A little confused about eating...pureed vs not

    I would say be careful at this stage. Just because you CAN eat something doesn't mean you SHOULD. You are at risk for a leak until 6 weeks out so you should be carefuly to follow your docs orders...
  12. Re: Pondering if this is what i really want to do........

    Well I'll make this recommendation first. Get on this site and read, read, read! I spent countless hours reading months worth of posts on here and other WLS sites. Huge wealth of information. As...
  13. Re: can any 1 tell me about hair loss, can it be avoided...

    My surgery was 9 months ago and I have had almost no hair loss. I lost a little for about 3 weeks in month 4 then that's it. I've taken Biotin since day 1. No unwanted hair growth. I was also...
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    Re: First Week Post-Op Diet

    In the first week warm went down much better for me than cold. Hot decaf tea was my lifesaver.
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    Re: Do Eggs ever get easier to eat?

    Eggs have always given me great restriction. I started out eating on 1/4 of one. Now at 9 month out I can heat 1 egg scrambled with a little cheese and it fills me up.
  16. Thread: scared

    by Dena
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    Re: scared

    You can stretch it out some if you're not careful but it will never stretch back to the size it is now. The most serious complication with the sleeve is a leak. Choose a well respected, experienced...
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    Re: Your Thoughts on Starting Weight

    I put my highest weight. I wanted to look at that ticker and see every single hard fought lost pound!
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    Re: Lets ask the experts

    I started seeing a therapist who specializes in women with food issues right after surgery and it has been amazingly helpful. I brought up my bordom eating thing with her. She told me to consider...
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    Re: curious & frightened

    Is it the doc's approval you're waiting on? My doc can get you from first visit t surgery in 2 weeks if you are able to make yourself available for all the testing. How much time is it taking?
  20. Thread: Update

    by Dena
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    Re: Update

    My doc says no beer because of the carbonation. It'll stretch out your sleeve.
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    Re: My thoughts on the 2 wk liver shrink diet

    Great job! I did 2 weeks of liquids only before surgery and it was a great time to get my mind and body prepared for the difficult days and weeks following the surgery. Keep up the good work and...
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    Re: Sipping and eating...why? (great video)

    That was a great visual aid. Not sure if you were being sarcastic or not but no, it wouldn't help to drink if you are eating something high calorie. The calories you take in would be the same and...
  23. Re: What facts to consider for ME when choosing a healthy goal weight?

    Just shows you how different everyone is. Angiej and I are the same height. I weigh 25 pounds less but wear a larger clothing size. I am not a woman of color but I have basically the same goal...
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    Re: What's in my head vs what I can do....

    The fluids thing is very difficult in the beginning but so crucial. Just keep doing what you're doing and it will get easier with each passing day. I'm 9 months out now and I can take 2 or 3 fairly...
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    Re: Protein Protein Calories

    Docs say no rice because it expands so much in your tummy. I'm 9 months out and eat a little rice occasionally now but stayed away from it in those first months.
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