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Gayle A.
on 6/21/05 7:39 am - Aurora, CO

Thanks so much for your reply. I do still think about it but I am trying to concentrate on excercise and eating right. You are right. My nutrionist did tell me that she was glad I was worried about it. That way I should not over eat!! Thanks again. Have a great day

Stephani 6.
on 6/21/05 5:29 am - Bruin, PA

RNY on 02/03/05

Topic: RE: hair loss????

Cory, I too have been losing hair, lots of it. My hair is naturally VERY thick, but lately it is looking limp. My ponytail is half it's normal thgickness. I talked to my surgeon about this when I saw himj last week. He told me to do three things. #1 increase protein to 75+g a day, #2 take 1 zinc tablet daily, #3 take 1 biotin tablet daily. He also said that the loss will stop in 3-4 months, but that taking these extra vitamins/nutrients will decrease it. I hope this helps. Steph

Robin D.
on 6/21/05 5:22 am - Nor Cal, CA

RNY on 02/03/05

Topic: RE: hair loss????

I used to have super thick hair, and now it is like a normal persons. I lost it in clumps a week ago, and I freaked out a bit. I used a trick that I have used since I was a kid. I visuallized my scalp closing tightly around the hair, and holding it in. It seems to be working because I haven't lost any (well, no more than normal) hair loss this week. It's worth a try for you. Mind over body GL2U Robin 315/226/160

BlessedOne
on 6/21/05 5:20 am - Somewhere in Sunny, CA

RNY on 02/14/05

Topic: RE: hair loss????

Corina, I have been experiencing thinning of my hair recently. I am told that it happens to all of us and that after about 6 months it will slow down and the hair will grow back...I hope so!

corywingate
on 6/21/05 5:03 am - Wauchula, FL

Topic: hair loss????

Has anyone started to loose any hair yet? I have started to get a lot come out in my hands when I shampoo or brush my hair. I'm a hair dresser so when I say I am losing hair I'm not exaggerating

Cory

Connie D.
on 6/21/05 4:22 am - Cedarburg, WI

RNY on 02/07/05

Topic: RE: Stretch your pouch

I don't think you could have stretched your stomach that much in such a short time. I think you should focus more on your life-long changes like excercise for more results. Also, I'm not sure if it is realistic to think you will continue to lose 20 pounds a month. From my readings 10-12 ounds is more realistic. You may want to check with your doctor about your expectations. Good Luck!

Connie D.
on 6/21/05 4:18 am - Cedarburg, WI

RNY on 02/07/05

Topic: RE: grouchie pouchie...

You beat me to posting this question. I too still have a hard time eatting. It seems like my pouch only wants to handle food every two out of three times. Like you, I had a stricture that was dialated twice around the same time. Please let me know if you've done anything that works well for you.

Connie D.
on 6/21/05 4:09 am - Cedarburg, WI

RNY on 02/07/05

Topic: RE: Help!!!

Hang in there. I think we've all been there. It will change. I like to watch the scale too becuase it gives me more black and white re****s. So when it isn't changing I go to the measuring tape for those black and white results. How many inches have you lost recently?