Question:
Losing weight too fast?

I am just over 1 month post-op and have lost 52 pounds as of this morning. I had a BMI of 44 when I started and I'm worried that there might be complications such as massive hair loss, etc. from losing so much weight so quickly. Any thoughts?    — Michael N. (posted on June 6, 2002)

June 6, 2002
First of all, you are male, men lose weight faster. Second, I have a friend who lost 44 pounds the first and second months, (female) and she is doing great! Yes, you will lose some hair, almost everyone with RNY does, BUT--it is temporary. Congratulations! You're doing great!I only HOPE I can drop a bunch of weight quickly after my surgery (Tuesday, June 11th.)
   — eahutchins