Sad, bald and bummed

Sorry I've been MIA, I've been at an absolute standstill for weeks. Not a lb lost. I'm 4 months post op, down 55 lbs. My hair is thinning and it comes out in the shower. I can literally run my hands through my hair and get ¼ cup. It's pretty gross. I can see why WLS patients get discouraged at this point. Hair is falling out, not losing weight, feeling like I will be at this weight for life. Any words of wisdom? I'm doing everything I should with protein, fat, carbs, calories and fluids.

Just keep on keeping on. The plateau will budge sooner or later. I am on the plateau from.....well, you know where! I have been stalled for five weeks and while I hate it I know that this too shall pass. My hair is thinned out up on top too. I don't like that at all. I think mine is because I had been wearing it up in a pony tail for about 20 hours a day for the past 7 months or so. I finally got it all lopped off so maybe that will help. We will see. Try not to get discouraged and kudos to you on your fantastic loss thus far! Eileen

Paula, Try not to get too discouraged. The plateaus come and go at different stages in the game. It is hard and frustrating, but the next thing you know you'll be down more pounds and inches and wearing smaller sizes. Wish I could say the same about the hair loss. It does start to slow down and eventually will stop. As long as you are doing what you're supposed to do, you'll be just fine. Chin up, it will all pass soon, Maggie

Take a deep breath and wait for another 6 months. There is alot more difference yet to come. The only hing you need now is..... time for it to happen. Peter

Hi Paula, We had our surgery on the same day. I have the same hair issue. I keep mine relatively shorter now (just above my shoulders) and it does look a lot better. I get really nervous whenever I see all that hair in my hands when I wa**** so I know how you feel. I think we need to just keep plugging away. 55 pounds is a HUGE weight loss (my 6 year old weighs 50 pounds and I keep looking at her thinking that you lost more than she weighs). And she's a big kid! Keep it in perspective. I've been on a plateau for 3 weeks now, but we have a lifetime of good and healthy living ahead of us. There is no race. Email me if you need to vent!!! Love, Tammy

You guys are the best. Thnnks for the perspective, sometimes I think I just need a smack upside the head! I'm still on my bugs bunny chewables. When we graduate to regular vitamins do we still take 2 a day? Thanks for all the good advice.

PAULA I WENT THROUGH THE SAME, DONT GET DISCOURAGED MY HAIR WAS ALWAYS IN THE DRAIN FOR 3 WKS. THEN IT STOPPED THE DOCTOR SAID DOUBLE UP ON YOUR VITAMINS AND EAT MORE PROTEIN AND IT STOPPED .THANK GOD.GOOD LUCK!