Post Date: 9/5/08 12:50 pm
Topic: RE: Hair loss
Hi, my hair was thin to begin with.  My dietitian recommends 60 - 80 grams of protein a day plus 1500 - 3000 mcg of biotin per day.  I am 9 months out and my hair is now re-growing.  Hair loss is a natural side effect of by-pass surgery and rapid weight loss.  This is something that should have been explained to you at the very start.  While I was a little shocked at how much hair I was losing at one point - I  knew to expect it and I also knew that it would stop. 

I have a great health team. 

CathyJ

Post Date: 8/28/08 12:36 pm
Topic: RE: Aug weigh in..
Hi Cathy:

I had my surgery the same day as you!  What a wild ride, huh?  I've gone from 251 to 155 and a size 26 to a size 10.  Life is amazing! 

Post Date: 8/23/08 3:23 am
Topic: RE: Aug weigh in..
Hi! I am Becky.  I had my surgery on November 21st.  I started at 315 and am now at 196.  I have lost 119 pounds so far.  I hit a plateau for the month of July, but am loosing again.  I am so much healthier and loving life!

Post Date: 8/21/08 4:33 pm
Topic: RE: Aug weigh in..
Hello, my name is Tammy I had surgery November 28th, 2007 my starting weight was 281 pounds and I currently weigh 166 a total loss of 115 pounds. I still want to lose at least another 16-21 pounds to reach my goal. My life has also changed so much, I have so much more confidence and I can't begin to describe how much better I feel. I also can relate about the 12s! I think I was a freshman in high school the last time I wore a size 12! I currently am having some back problems but hopefully they will get resolved soon, I can't imagine how much worse it would be if I was still carrying around that extra 115 pounds!!?? But aside from that life is so much better than I could have imagined just 9 months ago!!

Post Date: 8/19/08 5:07 pm
Topic: RE: Aug weigh in..
I had my 9 month follow-up appt with my nurse clinician today, and all is great. I started back into the wls process at 286, weighed 268 on November 20, when I went into surgery. Today, I weighed in at 169! My goal is 150, so I entirely believe I can lose 19lbs by my surgiversary, though the rate of loss has slowed down. I'm wearing size large, and size 10/12 clothing. It has been a great journey! I feel so good, have had a few moments along the way, but everything has been completely worth it! I'm eating around 1,000 calories a day, 3 meals plus a snack. At my meals, i am eating about 3/4 of a cup of food, sometimes more and sometimes less, depending on the food. The feeling of hunger has returned. Some days I don't really feel it, I guess that's when I am totally on track. Other days it about eats me alive. I've also regained my ability to burp, so the farting prob isn't much of a prob anymore. Thank God for that one! I hate the sagging skin, and the unhappy breasts, but I keep reminding myself that there is a lot of shrinking time ahead of me yet. I'm not sure if I would want plastic surgery. Wait and see I guess. I'm going home for a visit next month, where people know I had the surgery, but haven't seen me since my highest weight. I can't wait! I have this odd desire to buy a great dress and get completely dolled up for my arrival. show off the new curves that are replaces the old lumps and bumps! Hope everybody else is well. Would love to hear your stories!

Post Date: 8/17/08 12:06 pm
Topic: RE: Aug weigh in..
Hi I am Christine. I had my surgery on Nov. 20 and started at 227 at my first visit. The week before surgery I was 213. Today I am 135-137 pounds. My goal was 144(given to me by the doctor). I am in a size 8/10 pants and small/medium shirts. I know how you feel about the 12s. I was in that size when I graduated from hs 16 years ago. I am actually smaller now than I was then. I am off all meds too except my vitamins. I am so glad I chose to have the surgery, I couldnt have done it without surgery. My energy level is great. I walk every morning and evening. Glad to hear you are doing so well. Christine

Post Date: 8/13/08 9:14 pm
Topic: Aug weigh in..
Hello All I'm cathy and had surgury Nov 7th and I have been doing fine except a hernia that has shown up but it is repairable.. thank goodness I'm now at 168 from my start wgt of 285.. size 12 pants Unreal huh I haven't been in 12s since forever.. My life is so much changed to not being tired all the time to no meds daily anymore.. except vitamins ..I have a little ways to get to goal but I can't tell you how blessed I feel .. let me hear from some of you Nov 07's thanks Cathy

Post Date: 8/10/08 8:50 am
Topic: Ulcers
For the past month or so I have had serious nausea, to the point where Im waking myself up in the middle of the night gagging. I called my dr and he put me on Carafate for stomach and intestine ulcers. I however still do not feel any better. If I eat I get nauseas and if I drink colder liquids I get severe stomach cramps. It is so awful. I dont know what it is, hoping someone else has had this and gotten over it. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Post Date: 7/23/08 6:22 am
Topic: RE: Onederland woo hoo I made it
Congrats! I hope to be joining you soon. My body seems to be stuck at 203. Ugh!!

Post Date: 7/16/08 12:25 pm
Topic: Onederland woo hoo I made it
This morning 199 woo hoo!!!!

Post Date: 7/12/08 5:37 pm
Topic: July weight and almost to onederland!!!
I have been on vacation for a couple of weeks and I lost 8 pounds while i was gone. I was weighed at w w today and I was 201!!!!! Got to work extra hard this week I want that onderland!!!! Have a great weekend all!!!!

Post Date: 7/9/08 6:59 am
Topic: RE: bad gas and able to eat more ,any body else?
I find that I have more gas when I eat carbs and drink any liquid too soon. I went from 286 to 174 and then hit a plateau. I joined Curves and it made all the difference. I went from 174 to 136, my goal. I hate to exercise, but I have to recommend Curves. The movement from one station to another every 35 sec helps with the boredom and you will soon make friends to talk to as you move around the circuit.

Post Date: 7/8/08 7:10 pm
Topic: RE: June Monthly Weigh-In
Hello All I had surg. 11/7/07 and was 295 now 170 feeling pretty good except some depression ha**** me. but have been having a hard time with work. I need a change I think.. you all are doing wonderful keep it up..

Post Date: 7/7/08 10:23 am
Topic: RE: How many calories do you eat??
Thanks so much Shirley for