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After I had surgery my hair loss subsided after the 6th month and my doc told me that is about right. it got back to my regular thickness after a year, but I am still getting grey but my doc said that has nothing to do with the surgery. Oh well. LOL!!! Tom :cool:

Hi Grandma Millie, If jello does't do the trick try 2 or 3 oz of lunch meat like turkey or chicken, is should satisfy any hunger and if it is just boredome eating, it is high in protien and should matabalize quickly. :cool: Tom

Hi Tina, I am 3 years out now from trh RnY but I do remember how it was the first few months. Keep trying different shakes there are so many to choose from. I like one called ChocoRite, it does not have that aftertaste that I wa sgetting from some of the otherones, there is another called unjury...

I am so glad you are feeling much better. Things do get better it is just a wave emotions for a while so hang in there, your're doing great. :cool: Tom

Hi Sinshine. You Can Do It!!! You're Awsome!!! We are all here for you cheering you on!!!! :cool: Tom

Hi JeepGirl. You are overthinking it but that's ok we all did at least I did, I was on an emotional rollercoaster from the day I set my surgery date until they rolled me into the operating room and told me to count backward starting from 100. I know it is difficult but try to relax and take...

My thoughts and prayers are with you. You will do fine. :cool: Tom

Hi Rhonda, My thoughts and prayers are with you. You will do fine. :cool: Tom

Hi Renie. You should be in your room right now and getting used to not being hungry, let us know how you are doing when you feel better. My thoughts and prayers are with you. :cool: Tom

Hi Dragonfly. I am glad everything is ok. It takes time to get used to this new lifestyle and relearning ho wtho eat. I know how difficult it can be to eat when your not hungry, it happened to me too. For the first year I had to remind myself to eat before I got light headed and weak, I had a...

Hi Melinda. Did you go see your surgeon about the side pain, sometimes the pouch can staples can come undone, it is not common but can happen so please make sure to see get in to make sure that everything is still intact in there. Let us know what you find out. Tom

Hi, Sky and PJB, Plateaus are normal and happen when our bodies are adjusting to the weight loss and muscle gain where we start to equalize the amount of muscles gained and fat lost, which is goiod because that will help speed up our matabolism allowing us to burn calories more efficientl. I do...

Dragonfly, I know how you feel I was out for a little more than a month due to the arduous nature of my proffesion, I would suggest you follow your doctors origonal advice and spend the 3rd week walking or going to the gym if you are member, and getting plenty of naps in. For me I think it was...

Hi fkrebs, god to hear from you:D Well you pointed out some of your issues so that is a great start and as Pat suggested I too think it would be good to find a live support group to have some good sit down time and face to face discussions. I may be able to help out out with some suggestions...

Hi Julia, Welcome. We are all different when it comes to the when some have even come home weighing more but it was water weight from the IV fluids and comes off quick. You should notice some weight loss after the first week but it is different for all of us, and men tend to lose weight quicker...

Hi mrgee, Welcome. I had the RnY bypass, I don't recall many loose bowel movements, it seemed to be quite the opisite for me. How long has this been going on? Have you talked to your bariatric docs about this? I would be most concerned about dehydration. If you havent talked to your doctor about...

Congratulations on your surgery date!!! :cool: Tom

Hi KLS, Welcome. It os ok to have all the feeling of fear you are not alone in this, most of us have had the same fears you have described, myself included.. Looking at your weight loss you are doing just fine on your pre op diet so keep doing your best and don't worry. You don't sound crazy...

Hi Kim. I hope everything is ok but judging by the question you are facing a challenging time right now, my thoughts and prayers are with you. You Bariatric surgeon or nurse should be able to answer that question for you. Please let us know how you are doing. :cool: Tom

Hi Angie. That's wonderful news, your doing great!:D Getting off all those medications is such a huge milestone. Keep doing what your doing. :cool: Tom