soggyharley
New Member
Hi,
I am new to this forum but am 18 months post op sleeve and am in maintainance.
I am very happy with my current weight but I am having some problems with my sleeve and when comparing myself to other sleeve patients am a little bit worried!
Unlike most I feel hungry (a lot), I have virtually no restriction so I have to rely on will power (never was my strong suit!). My portion sizes are similar to a 'normal' person. I am never sick and can eat a full chicken breast, 4 new potatoes and veg, no problem!
Although my bloods show things are ok, my hair is still falling out and is terribly thin (to the point I have had to have it cut into a long bob and tie it back all the time). I can no longer grow my nails as they peel away or snap low down. I also have low haemoglobin, so have been on iron for months (but it is not rising).
I read other posts about forgetting to eat, the food diaries seem like tiny portions to me that would never satisfy me at all. Other posts show ppl saying their hair stopped falling out early on and has grown back. I also rarely see sleeve patients with very problematic defiancies.
I just wondered how others are going on? Does anyone else have any of these difficulties? I am feeling a bit out of the ordinary in terms of the wls community as I have had a completely different experience to others. (dont get me wrong, I am thrilled with my results and do not want to lose any more, equally do not want to regain! Any advice or experiences would be really appreciated)
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I am new to this forum but am 18 months post op sleeve and am in maintainance.
I am very happy with my current weight but I am having some problems with my sleeve and when comparing myself to other sleeve patients am a little bit worried!
Unlike most I feel hungry (a lot), I have virtually no restriction so I have to rely on will power (never was my strong suit!). My portion sizes are similar to a 'normal' person. I am never sick and can eat a full chicken breast, 4 new potatoes and veg, no problem!
Although my bloods show things are ok, my hair is still falling out and is terribly thin (to the point I have had to have it cut into a long bob and tie it back all the time). I can no longer grow my nails as they peel away or snap low down. I also have low haemoglobin, so have been on iron for months (but it is not rising).
I read other posts about forgetting to eat, the food diaries seem like tiny portions to me that would never satisfy me at all. Other posts show ppl saying their hair stopped falling out early on and has grown back. I also rarely see sleeve patients with very problematic defiancies.
I just wondered how others are going on? Does anyone else have any of these difficulties? I am feeling a bit out of the ordinary in terms of the wls community as I have had a completely different experience to others. (dont get me wrong, I am thrilled with my results and do not want to lose any more, equally do not want to regain! Any advice or experiences would be really appreciated)
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