3.5 Months Post Op

Hair Fall is still steady. I have more options food wise and am enjoying it. Loosing inches on the go. Clothes are getting loose...WOW

Nothing much to add. Sleep is better, Apnea cured completely and i have also gotten rid of my migranes as of now.

Hair Loss - 3 Months Out

Well i have had really thick and heavy hair and a good growth. Pre Surgery i had to get a haircut every 15-20 days (i like them short). Post Surgery the growth slowed and slowed considerably. First haircut 1.5 months post surgery and the 2nd one just under 2 months from surgery. 
Today the haircut was scary, while massaging the scalp bunch of hair came out and the barber kept saying you are loosing too much hair what has happened.

Per my Doc I should incorporate Zinc supplement to control hair loss. Will give it a try.

The blogs that i visit on VSG also suggested that hairloss is normal 3 months out and continues till month 5-6 before it starts growing back up. 

Too worried i would look horrifying if i had to shave off my head.

Does Coffee Dehydrate 

Recent paper:

One of the biggest findings has come out this year from a studyconducted by researchers at the University of Birmingham in the UK. Scientists studied 50 men who were regular coffee drinkers to compare the hydrating effects of coffee to water. Participants drank approximately 27 ounces of coffee each day for three days in a row. Next, they would drink about 27 ounces of water for 3 days in a row, and no coffee. "Scientists controlled for physical activity, food, other fluids, etc. They also tested a wide range of hydration factors including body weight, urine volume, blood values, kidney function, and total amount of water in the body. Researchers concluded that “coffee … provides similar hydrating qualities to water.”

Week 11 Post Op

Well Missed week 10 as i was going through a weight stall. Continued the routine and didnt change anything at all. I realised i was loosing inches if not weight which was as good. Diet remains the same. 1 protein shake, 2 cups of tea, 1 green tea, 1 lemon juice with honey, 1 vegetable juice, 1 soup, 1 fruit and 1 meal (daal or paneer or palak).

I was having itchy skin and it was very flaky (like dandruff). My friends on Obesityhelp stated that low water intake can be the reason hence stepped up my water intake to 2 bottles (8 glasses) a day. These are independent of other liquids that i take. 

Clothes have started falling off now which is a good sign. Still off smoking and loving it. Below is the recent picture.

I will be starting recipe blog soon.

Week 9

Well week 9 has been more or less like week 8 no changes in diet. I did add Calcium Citrate which i believe my Doc / Nutritionist forgot to add. 
Loosing inches and weight as well.
Down to 356 Lbs lost 3 Lbs this week which is decent.

Recent Picture

Next update 24th February 2014.

Post Op Week 8

Well nothing much has changed. Just 1 pound loss. Seems stall continues. Calorie intake still under 700 (closer to 600). Diet remains as is. More greens and less juices. Trying smoothies.

Week 8 Picture.

Very disappointed with the Post Op clinical support. Absolutely no followups or inputs.

Current weight is 359 Lbs losing inches though.
Next update 17th February 2014

Week 7 Post Op

Well this week has been a Hit and Miss week. Tried few recipes some worked some didnt. Liked yogurt for a change. Attended a wedding and remained under control. No alcohol No smoke No eating binges. Infact didnt put of weight at all though didnt drop much either. 

Only disappointment has been post op followups from Clinical standpoint. No followup at all which is very disheartening. 

Anyways this is how i look now at week 7

Currently weight is down to 360 Lbs and lost just a pound. Lost inches this time though.

Next update 10th Feb 2014.

Week 6 Post Op

Well the scale finally moved. Irationalised my diet a bit and it moved. So I made some changes to the  diet plan shared earlier. 2 meals 4 oz (under 100 gms ) and Soup to end the day. 2 cups of tea, i cup of milk and a small bowl of fresh food. I am using Double Toned Milk from Mother Diary / Amul. will try Soya Milk from next week.

I have increased water intake and also ensure that i have one vegetable juice a day (home made) So all the while that i am not eating i am drinking water. Ensure that a water bottle is always within reach and you keep sipping. Needless to say ensure that you don't drink water or fluids 30 mins pre and post food. 

Getrim protein is fine and is better than the others that i have tried and has lesser after smell. Below is my 6th week picture.

Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Attending a wedding function this week was a challenge. Everyone wanted to know why am I not eating. So in my most polite manner i had to answer (almost all the relatives) why was i avoiding fat food. Self control is of essence specially in these places. Paneer might look tempting but avoid. Being winter soup and tea/coffee are your best friends. Another wedding (to be read as gyan session by relatives) this week again. I guess wedding and restaurants will be litmus tests from now on.

Weight at the end of week 6 is 361 Lbs. So lost 5 pounds this week which is better than hitting stall last week.

Next Update 3rd February 2014