I'm not sure if the biotin has helped. I've been taking it since surgery. I do think it is helping my nails though!

I think I will try the coconut oil... That sounds healing! Thanks for the...

Hi All!

Well as expected the hair loss began right on schedule... 4 months out. It is steady but not too noticeable at this point. I have had alopecia in the past from some strong medications I...

I remembering feeling the same. It can be very frustrating when you feel that more weight should be coming off quicker. I think my weight loss has been slower than yours..? Regardless,it sounds and...

Hi Butch,

Welcome! Glad you are on the mend. I bet you are happy to be getting past the complications.

Hang in there. You are gonna be fine:)

Tomorrow is Turkey Day and during previous years I overate, felt icky, and wondered if I really enjoyed it. I know I enjoyed early in the day. I love to cook and being busy in the kitchen and with...

Omg, you have been through soooooooo much. I wish you nothing but good and improving health everyday from now on!

Good Luck!! I hope bcbs comes through for you. Fight it if you have to!

Hi All!

Just a check-in of sorts. I am a bit frustrated, but think I maybe just being impatient. I went to a Nutrition group this past week and found that I had lost 8 pounds over the past 4...

Sometimes you just have to let others have their opinions. And then you decide who knows what they are talking about and start gathering facts. Family can be toxic, critical, negative and irrational....

I am 6 weeks out too. At 2 weeks I started soft solids and it was a challenge. Everything felt stuck, but over the past 4 weeks it has gotten much better. I think it will get better for you too! Just...

I agree, we can do this! One day at a time. Thats all I have on my mind, doing today.

I quit smoking quite a while ago and the smell really bothers me now. So, I'm one of those ultra sensitive...

Hi All,

Felt like just venting a little bit...

I am 10 days post op and following all the things I was told to do and not do. But it just occurred to me for the like the 10th time that I am...

Hi and Thanks:)

I had surgery 4 days ago and everyday I feel quite a bit better. I'm on only clear and full liquids until a week from Tuesday, but there is not hunger so it is a lot easier that...

Just what to say Hello and introduce myself.

I'm very excited about having the sleeve and things are going well. Good luck Everyone!