Hi Red,

I had VSG in Toronto in November 2018 but had lost quite a bit of weight pre-surgery just from changing my eating habits. I am still losing and am very happy with the surgery up to this point....I have had no complications and can eat any foods without issues so if you follow the program I'm sure this would be a great option for you.

Best of luck!

For sure. Here's what I roughly eat every day. I aim for about 100-115 grams per day. Often I will not be able to eat all meals, which is why I land at about 90 grams daily. For example, I do not always drink 2 shakes a day, but if I have a big workout/am more hungry, I always keep a second handy just in case. Hope this helps.

Bkfst - Weekday Skyr yogurt + berries w/ coffee ~8-10 grams

Weekend eggs + 1 chicken/turkey bacon w/coffee ~8-10 grams

Snack - protein shake ~30 grams

Lunch - salad or some veg stirfry w/ chicken ~12-15 grams

Snack - if I'm still hungry, protein shake ~30 grams

Dinner - seafood (shrimp/fish) or chicken w/ vegetables ~12-15 grams

Dessert - every few days I have halo top/greek yogurt popsicle from Costco ~5 grams

So it took several months for this to start? I've been told and read that it is inevitable - a side effect of the surgeries. Dreading it. I've got pretty thick hair but it is also quite long . I know part of the issue is not enough protein - which is a problem for me as I struggle to get in even the minimum. I started taking Bioten about a month ago (you have to let your doctor know as Bioten can impact blood results). Although I hadn't at that point started to lose. Noticed yesterday after washing it and brushing it out that is DEFINITELY thicker - but not sure what will happen once it starts to fall out!

Congratulations! Do we ALL feel as if we lose slower? I guess we all focus on that apparent minority of people who lose TONS ... when if we all feel that way, maybe that's the common way? I feel the same way - struggling mightily to get protein in, hell, to get food in - mine was June 11 - and at this point not sure what weight I am! Been dealing with a sick mum - so the last two plus weeks been a blur.

Past couple of months I've noticed my thick hair becoming thin. Whenever I run my hands through my hair there are always some in my hand and washing it results in a large amount going down the drain. I'm just getting to 10 months post op and hoping it will stop thinning and some new roots will start to grow. Even my hairstylist noticed, so we decided to go with a short bob to help lift and give a fuller look.

I've tried to search about it and see mention Biotin supplements and Castrol oil. I am doing my vitamins and my last blood work looked good. Ideas?

Thanks, Sunny