Hi all,
I was sleeved on 13th May 2026. Im roughly at the six week mark, but my hair has started to fall out in large clumps. I’m taking a multivitamin everyday, but this is distressing.

Does anyone have any tips or tricks to preserve hair/ prevent hair loss? I have waist length hair so I’m devastated it’s falling out at the rate it is.

I am 49 year old female who dealt with like many , obesity my entire life.but within the last 5 years since I have been wfh. I had vsg last year which I thought it was the answer to everything but unfortunately I have disappointed myself. My full signal is gone and losing weight has come to a halt. Overall I only lost 60-70 lbs. i have no energy to do nothing. I feel like a failure.

I genuinely don’t care about her opinion or anyone’s that deter me from getting VSG, but I’m trying to understand why she said the things she did. She said that she has friends who had complications down the road and regretted it, which I don’t believe. Also when I said I’m morbidly obese she was saying “no you’re not,” “you look great,” “you don’t need to lose weight.” It was the strangest thing to me. I am 5”2, 230 pounds, and she’s trying to tell me I’m fine and I look fine. She is very skinny mind you. What would cause someone to respond this way?

Regardless, my bariatric team says they will probably schedule a date by end of July and I could not be more excited!

How many months from surgery were you when you could eat a regular diet? Do you are to progress through all the stages before you do that?

On day 2 post-op, I shared that I was experiencing what felt like severe esophageal spasms. Some people responded with kindness and encouragement. Others told me to “suck it up” or to push through.

Fast forward to today.

I reached a point where I couldn’t sleep comfortably in any position and had barely been able to get enough nutrition or fluids. My instincts told me something wasn’t right, so I went to the emergency department.

After a CT scan with contrast and X-rays, I was diagnosed with mesenteric vein thrombosis (blood clots in the veins that drain the intestines), inflammation of my colon, and severe malnutrition. I’m now hooked up to a blood thinner via IV 24 seven around the clock, antibiotics and other medications as needed.

I followed my discharge instructions to the best of my ability. Sometimes complications happen despite doing everything you’re supposed to do.

I’m sharing this because every recovery is different. If I had continued to ignore my symptoms or simply “pushed through,” my outcome could have been much worse.

Please don’t let anyone convince you to dismiss persistent or worsening symptoms. Listen to your body, communicate with your surgical team, and seek medical attention when something doesn’t feel right. It’s always better to be evaluated than to wonder if you waited too long.

To those who offered compassion and encouragement, thank you. Your kindness matters more than you know.

Prayers that my treatment continues to help the clot resolve, my nutrition improves, and I’m able to recover without further complications so I can be here with my family & friends. May we all experience a steady and uneventful healing.

So, I'm a bit out of pocket for a full Pic post and update but can at least give this update.

I had my surgery on July 7th 2025 at a weight of 343.

I reached my low weight of 184 on April 23rd.

I have been between 185-189 ever since.

It is completely possible. It's the best decision I've made. I make mistakes and I try to do better day to day, but I eat pretty normally, just a lot less.

I've had alcohol.

I've had cake.

I've had cookies.

I just don't live there.

Live in good. Vacation in fun.

Much love, hope everyone had a good Independence Day, for those who celebrate.

I’ve been taking half of a 37.5 , this is my 4th day and so far I’ve gotten horrible cotton mouth 😅 and random bursts of energy , here and there elevated heart rate but nothing crazy at all. But it’s not really curving my hunger much , my dr said do 2 weeks of half a pill. Is this normal? Will it start working better once I take the whole pill? I’m not acting on the hunger much but kinda making me be hungrier if that makes sense lol I’m being mindful of the food noise but sometimes it’s like I take the pill and my hunger comes intensely out of nowhere. im not a breakfast eater but I’ve been wanting breakfast like 30 minutes after I take the half of pill. Maybe it’s all in my head? I don’t know lol but hopefully the whole pill kicks in better

Finally under 300 pounds, started at 352. Now between 297-299. Since I’m European the real celebration will be when I’m under 100kg (220lbs). I got sleeved 31/3. I feel like I’m loosing the weight slow but I guess slow and steady wins the race? Ask me any questions you might have about gastric sleeve surgery I’ll be happy to share my experience.

Hey 👋 I am 3 months post-op, and everything is going well. I am 30 M and down 50 pounds since my pre-op liquid diet. :) One thing I haven't done because I am too nervous of ridicule, judgement, or being told "no" is to order off the kids' menu at restaurants.

Part of me wants to because the portions are better, and I am prepared for my explanation (that feels like an excuse) that I had bariatric surgery, so kid sizes are more appropriate for me. But I am afraid of the rejection or the disbelief or judgement. I think part of it is that most places say "12 or under only" or something along those lines, and that usually immediately makes me push the idea of ordering away, and I will just get the normal menu. (Don't get me wrong. I have NO problem ordering off the adult menu and having leftovers. This is just an area I want to explore but have not.)

Has anyone had and issues buying off the kids menu? Is this something you have done? What are your experiences?

Edit: Thanks for your help everyone. I am definitely a leftovers person. I just wanted to know other people's experiences. I appreciate them! :)

hi everyone,

i was wondering if anyone could give me some input as to what i could be doing wrong. For context, I was on Ozempic for about 1yr and a half, and lost roughly 70 pounds - 280lbs to 210lbs (still obese).
I then proceeded to stop losing weight, and decided to switch to compounded Tirzepatide bc everyone says it’s even better than Semaglutide.
It’s been 3 months, and I have not lost any more weight. I haven’t felt the effects of the meds in months. I feel like halfway through my treatment with Ozempic I stopped feeling any differences. But now it’s back at full force. I still have food noise, cravings are just as intense, and I can still eat a LOT. I’m starting to gain back the weight I lost and I’m desperate. Im even considering getting weight loss surgery. Should I go for surgery? I’m just so scared of failing that too.

Hi everyone! I am two weeks away from being three months post op and I’m a bit worried I will not hit the 100 lbs goal my doctor set. I have lost 48 lbs thus far. I know I’m am early but I hear everyone say if you don’t lose it in the first year— you won’t be able lose it. I’m only losing like .5 lbs or less a day. I walk everyday and have introduced some hiking. I plan to strength train now that I’m cleared. Am I panicking for no reason or am I valid?