Toni4321 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Horrific hair loss! - I am just under 5 months post op and my hair started falling out at 2 months. I have now lost over half of my hair and have actual bald spots. If I touch my hair it falls out.  I...

Toni4321 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
4 months out and stomach pain - I had an ulcer a month after surgery but they treated for two months and it healed.  The last 3 nights I have lay suffering through the night with stomach pain.  It wakes me up if ...

Toni4321 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
3 months out - I had two strictures and a hospital stay due to very low potassium.  I am only down 55 pounds, 15 were pre surgery.  I had hit a plateau for one entire month, and now I'm only losi...

Toni4321 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Discouraged - I am almost 9 weeks post surgery.  I have had two strictures reopened and had very low potassium and was readmitted to the hospital for several days.  I gained 12 1/2 pounds water ...

Toni4321 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
How long? - I gained over 12 pounds during a recent stay at the hospital from ivs.  How long does ir take to lose it? I am 4 days out from the stay and on water pills that the dr prescribed. ...

Toni4321 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Red rash on face - Is it possible to get hives on my face due to rapidweight loss?  It is red and bumpy

Toni4321 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Frustrated - I am almost 8 weeks post surgery and I have yet to eat solids, let alone most soft foods. A week ago they finally did the scope and found I had a stricture almost 90% closed. Bac...

Toni4321 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
How hard is Maintenance? - I am only seven weeks out but worry how difficulty maintenance will be. A few years back I lost 72 pounds, only to gain most of it back. Since we may begin to feel hungry by then...

Toni4321 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Swelling - I am 7 weeks out and down 45 pounds.  The past week I have had terrible swelling in my left leg and ankle.  I am drinking over 60 ounces a day.  Does anyone know what this possibly...

Toni4321 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Week 4 and today hard to eat and drink - I have not had problems with cottage cheese and chicken spread and soup until today. All 3 meals have been painful.  I was able to get 40 oz of water down before dinner. Once I a...

Toni4321 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Liquid calcium citrate - The only liquid I could find is Calcium Citrate with Magnesium Is this ok to take?

Toni4321 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Incision scars - Hi, I am still healing from surgery but is there something I could put on my incision scabs or on the scars afterwards that would help them fade? Thanks

Toni4321 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Still thirsty - Hi, I am drinking 64 ounces a day of water but I'm still thirsty and have continuous dry mouth. Is this normal, and will it always be like this?

Toni4321 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Pain around intestines - Today I noticed tenderness below my belly button on the right side.  Kind of bothersome since I've had no issue there since surgery 12 days ago.  While taking my walk today it beca...

Toni4321 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 12 months ago
Plumbing issue - I am 8 days post op have not yet had a movement.  I took 2 Tblps of MOM but nothing.  I am drinking 50 ounces a day now.  Any suggestions please?

Toni4321 posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
6 days out and tired - I had lots of energy before today but now have hit a wall.  So tired I can hardly walk. Did this happen to you and how did you get by iy? Thanks
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