had surgery june 24th

had my surgery june 24th at st.vincents went from 220 to 185 and from an 18 couldn't get snaped to a 14 lose so far its my 6-7th wk and i am starting to slow down and i think my hair is breaking off is that what they mean by loseing it i can't eat hurts when i eat and drink sometimes i throw up can't go to the bathroom either and my back is killing me from that rib spreader they used had roux-en-y gastric bypass i'd do it all over though its worth going from 30 meds a day to 0 any suggestions on the eating thing ;angel;

I was wondering how much protein you are getting. I had my surgery on 6-30 and actually started to plateau. Upon further inspection, I realized I was only getting about 30 oz. of protein a day. Once I increased my protein tot he recommended 60, the weight started to come off again. I also had to increase my water (fluids). I am only drinking about 36-50 oz. a day. Since we basically pee out our fat, drinking water is key. Other than that, I would check with the doc if you are having pain and can't go to the bathroom. Something may be blocked...Better safe than sorry. Hope that helps!

I also went june 24 and i had a 2 week plateau i was out of my mind, i just knew this wouldnt work for me, but it started again. I wasnt getting enough protein and water and i wasnt eating enough(how ironic)but thats what happened i upped everything weather i liked it or not and i started to ecercise and im ok for now again im happy, up everything i think is the key. When we can take a full pill, like solid, im gonna take biotin so i keep my hair, im in a wedding in oct, that wouldnt be pretty, at least i wont look like a whale in the brides maid dress,,,, good luck..Pammy 370/321/185

Hi Brenda, Because your back is hurting, I would call the Doctor. I'm one that would wait and wait, but the back pain is something you shouldn't mess with. You may have a blockage that could make you very sick. As far as your weight loss, you've lost 35 lbs in 7 weeks!! Think about that.. That's not easy to do!! Keep up the great work, but call your Doc, ASAP, even tonight.. Steph 6-29-04 Lab Ryn 253/216.5/135