Awaiting insurance approval!

My name is Cynthia and I am new to the site. I will know by Wednesday if I will be approved for the roux-en-Y gastric bypass. If I am I will have it in as little as three weeks. I was looking for any info you can give me pre-and post-op..... I am a little nervice and exited all at once. Also, what is the diffrence in this surgery and the DS? Please I am very concered about hair loss and looking older fast??????

Cynthia it is very common to lose hair in the front part of your head. I was recommended to use Biotin. I heard too that the hair will grow back after six months but will be thinner and not as full. I went to a support group on Thursday about hair loss, and they recommend extensions if worse came to worse. I also heard there is a shampoo called Folicure that is sold at your local beauty supply store. You may want to start using that right after your procedure. Goodluck.

Good luck with insurance. I hope you get approved. I just had my surgery last Thursday, and came home yesterday (Saturday). Feeling okay overall as long as I take my pain meds regularly. No gas pains since I walked and walked and walked while I was still in the hospital. I can try to help with any questions about RNY. Sandi

Congrats on a blessed day. I wish you all the success in the world. Is there any advice you can give me or tricks?

I think my biggest fear besides the death thing, is that I will feel hungry and not be able to eat.... Did anyone have this problem?