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on 11/3/07 4:51 am - San Antonio, TX
Topic: RE: Blood work
I just had 12 tubes of blood drawn yesterday and should have this results this coming week. I'm definitely curious to see the numbers, especially cholesterol because I was borderline high before.
Michelle M.
on 11/2/07 9:23 pm
Topic: RE: Are you a lurker?
Ok you got me!! I have been lurking on several message boards since my sugery August 2nd. Thanks for outing me Although I haven't posted before, just reading everyone elses is comforting. BTW, down 49lbs!!
GodsSongbird74
on 11/2/07 2:31 pm - Florissant, MO
Topic: RE: Weekly Weigh In Time! - Week of October 29th
High: 321 Pre Op: 307 Surgery date of 288.5 Current: 259.5 Post op loss : 29 Total loss: 49
brenmatt65
on 11/2/07 10:24 am - Powell, WY
Topic: RE: hairloss
Hi Maribel! I have been experiencing some hairloss (not as much as I expected though) for about the past 2-3 weeks also. I was told to expect it at about 3-6 months out from surgery. I'm taking fish oil and it seems to help with dry skin, but not so much with the hair. I'm going to start taking what Happy's taking and see if the Biotin will help me as well. Thanks for the info, Happy! I hope your weight loss is BIG and your hairloss is SMALL from here on out!! God bless! Brenda
brenmatt65
on 11/2/07 10:18 am - Powell, WY
Topic: RE: Blood work
Hi Ruth! My first set came back all normal, and that was during the time I wasn't able to eat much because of my esophagus being restricted. I just worked really hard at making sure the food I WAS able to get down was protein. I also never missed my vitamins and supplements. I just had my three month check-up today! I will know the results of those tests sometime next week. I got a clean bill of health from my surgeon, nutritionist and my nurse educator. During this process I've exercised on a regular basis and it's proven to be a very wise decision. My lean body mass has not dropped much at all even with all the eating problems I had between week 2 and week 9. What they all told me today is that I've lost loads of fat and very little lean muscle mass. WOOOOHOOOOO!! I guess I'll keep doing what I'm doing and life will be good. LOL. Keep us posted on your results ok? God bless! Brenda
Iced Latte
on 11/2/07 5:52 am - Northeastern, LA
Topic: RE: hairloss
I take Biotin supplements. My hair and my nails are so healthy! I notice that the color in my hair is lasting so much longer. That being said...if I lost hair, I probably wouldn't notice. I have really thick hair. In fact, hair loss might be good. It looks like you have thick hair too.
Iced Latte
on 11/2/07 5:50 am - Northeastern, LA
Topic: RE: Blood work
I just went for my second round. Will get the results on Monday. My first round, my protein was low, but I read up on the test for pre-albumin and it only measures what you have eaten in the past day or so, and well the day prior to my test I threw up all day. My other levels are all good.
maribelm
on 11/2/07 4:11 am - San Mateo, CA
Topic: hairloss
Happy Friday! So i am almost 3 months post op and for the last 4 weeks have been experiencing hair loss. is there any thing to take like some vit or supplement?
the1ruth2000
on 11/2/07 3:21 am - sumter, SC
Topic: Blood work
Hey, Has anyone had any blood work done and if so what were your results? I just had blood work done yesterday and am curiously and anxiously waiting for my results. Just wanted someone else's to compare mine to. Thanks in advance.
brenmatt65
on 11/1/07 1:30 pm - Powell, WY
Topic: RE: eating too much-
Hi TJC! Congratulations on your weight loss so far! As for how much you're eating, I wouldn't worry too much with 4-5 oz of steak-- 4 oz is a half a cup which is about what we're supposed to be eating at this stage. And 7 oz of chili, considering that it's fairly fluid isn't bad either. If you're very worried, you might talk to your surgeon and express your concerns and see what he/she has to say. I know one thing, if I eat the slightest bit too much I dump and am miserable for a couple hours. I'm not sure if I've helped much. I hope your surgeon can put your mind at ease. Let me know what you find out if you do talk to your doctor ok? Welcome and God bless!! Brenda
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