White Dove, thank you for the product suggestion. I'm putting that on my list of helpful tips just in case, but it sounds like it's likely that I will have some hair loss, good to know.

Honestly it's so helpful to have responses from people who are now or have been on the same path. The nutritionist is helpful too, but you all are the real deal, appreciate your help!

Hair loss after surgery is called telogen effluvium. It happens about three months after surgery and lasts about six months. It varies from person to person. My hair thinned out very much on the top. I was using a powder to cover the bald spots and thinking about buying a hairpiece.

I finally had very good results with Nexium shampoo and treatments. For some people it is minor and not noticeable to others.

So....I am finally settled on having the sleeve, but my hair is already thinning some, and has been that way for a year as a result of some of my medications. NOW I need to get an idea if I might have more hair loss or anything else that I should be watching for when I have the surgery. Not that I am going to change my mind, but hoping to not have huge surprises.

Are there certain known side effects of VSG that most people have or can some have them and some won't? Did some of you have no negatives?

Too early to start worrying! I do sympathize - I felt the same - lost almost not weight on the pre-surgery fasting - was discouraged arriving there and talking to other patients scheduled for surgery same day that they literally lost 3 times what I had even BEFOREHAND. After it took me close to a month, then I started losing steadily. To date, still around 45 lbs from goal but down 97 - had my surgery June/2019. Feel like a new woman! Energy levels are up, WAY WAY more active, and feel SO much better. Hang in and give yourself time!

I know the battle. I would consult with your doctor. If not your surgeon, with your regular doctor and have a full blood panel run - including Thyroid and all of it's parts T4 and all that. Also check vitamin levels. Your body will hold on to nutrition if you are lacking in key resources. Having said that, for me who is 10 years out and had a 40 pound (out of 140 pounds) re gain, psychologically and physically and everything else I needed to (at age 64) go slow and steady and figure out exactly what I need to eat to feel healthy, and what I need to do to lose weight and to keep it off. I can't look at huge poundage goals. It was/is too overwhelming for me. I made a goal of losing 20 pounds in a year, and secretly would have been thrilled to lose 10 ! I have just started month 14 and have lost 43 pounds. About 3 pounds a month. Some months 4, some 2. Our bodies change and we have to change our eating too.

I also really can relate to feeling like I didn't know what to eat or how, or what would work for ME. Spend some time getting to yourself again ! Much luck !!!