Thanks for the help...hopefully it won't get too bad! I'm really slacking in the protein department so I need to get back on 'track.' I have a family member that had the lap-band and I talked to...

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I knew going into this that hair loss was a side effect of the surgery. I've always had long thick hair and now when I clean out my brush (daily) I am pulling full handfulls out. ...

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When I first considered weight loss surgery I was met with opposition as well. I'm 27 and on 3 different blood pressure meds, my dad's father died due to complications of diabeties and...

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I was sleeved 2/18 and was cleared for cardio at my 2 week follow up and started cardio week 3. I have since added in the weight circuit which has an abs machine. I set the machine to 90...

Hey there! I was sleeved 2/18 (6 weeks out) and as of this morning I'm down 42 pounds. Right now the hardest part is trying out new foods to see what I can and can't eat...I get so frustrated at...

No, he used staples for my actual stomach but he used stitches where he cut my abdominal muscles to make the opening to bring my stomach through. That was more painful than the incision itself!!!

Hey guys! I guess I'm one of the fortunate ones. I was up walking that night and had very little pain meds. Something that did catch me by surprise was the pain I experienced when I pulled an...

I found that I was taking GasEx twice a day when I first got home from the hospital...I took it for a few weeks and the gas issue seemed to work itself out. I'm 6 weeks out and I find that I do have...

Thanks! I used to eat mainly chicken so not eating it has been an adjustment. I love the Y, I want to loose more before I start breaking out the bathing suit though!

Congrats on your weight loss...

Thanks! I didn't go through any depression. I knew ahead of time that my life was going to change and that the change was going to be for the good. My grandparents came into town exactly one week...

Thanks for posting this....I thought it was just me! I have never had a yeast infection until a month or so ago and I think I'm working on another one! This has to end, can't keep doing this every...

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I was terrified too! I think I broke down crying whenever I talked to anyone for the 'last time' before surgery. I think it's normal to be concerned, you're going through a surgery that...

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I was sleeved 2/18. I spent the night in the hospital walking the hallway to get the air bubble from surgery to go away and then started walking my neighborhood 2 days after I was...

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Just wanted to check in to see how everyone was doing and let you guys know how I'm doing. I am now 6 weeks out and down 40 pounds and have lost 4 inches. I have so much more...

I know my doctor said no fruit until a few months out and then only 4 ounces a day due to the natual sugar in it. They also said that Tropical Smoothie is out of the question even if it was made...

Hi, I know everyone's journey is different but here is what I'm experiencing at 4 days.

Right after surgery I thought I had lost my mind and wondered why I had done this. I did nothing but...

My sleeve was the 18th and I still have the gurgles. Kinda freaked me out at first but my doctor too said it was normal. GasEX helps with it a little if it's really bothering you, at least it's...

That could be it, I've been drinking cold liquids and it's painful. Called the doctor and he said it could be the cold drink hitting the staple line that's causing pain since it isn't healed yet.
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I've been experiencing pain when drinking fluids and when taking small pills. Is this normal since the procedure was only done a few days ago? It's really hard to get the...

Hey everyone! My date is Feb 18th and I'm TERRIFIED! I know it's what I need to do but the unknown scares me. I am getting concerned about the pre-op diet some of you guys are talking about. I'll...

Thanks for the encouragement Michael and Big Momma, it really is what I need right now! I'm scared enough without the negative comments, but I'm also scared that without the surgery my life span...

Hi Everyone! I just got my surgery date today and it's scheduled for 2/18. I'm having the same problems with support. My husband was with me when the doctor told me that the lap band won't help me...