My problem is the opposite of anything I've ever experienced before: I need to make myself eat! I get hungry, and I think something would be good, but I just don't have much interest in actually eating. I'm making myself now, because I hit a plateau because I was only getting about 250 calories a day. So now I'm journaling everything to make sure I get 900. I've religiously been getting my protein through drinks, so that's not a problem. I've found that I can eat just about anything without problems (unless I eat too fast), and sometimes I can eat more than I think I should be able to! Not often, though. I'm such a cheap date - we went out for brunch and I ordered an english muffin and a breakfast side of ham, and ate one bite of the muffin and half of the small slice of ham. Ruth 435/334/healthy

My surgery date was 4/11/05, so I am just now hitting the 5 month out mark. My hair is growing faster and healthier than ever before. Even people around me are commenting on it and have even said, I thought you were supposed to loose your hair with the weight. I don't know why I haven't. I eat tuna almost every day because of its high protein content, I don't know if that is what is making it do that. I was glad to see the comment about "wet" foods. I have noticed the same problem, but never said anything out loud, because I thought that it sounded odd. Glad to know that I am not alone. Heather

I know it's hard, but thy to stay calm. Do some deep breathing of meditation. If you are anxious, you might stress yourself it making it worse. Saying a prayer and sending out healthy and healing vibes...

There is no product, protein or supplement you can take that will stop the loss and no shortage of companies willing to sell you products and promises. What is happening is called telogen effuvium. Causes of telogen effuvium include extreme rapid weight loss and surgery among others. This usually resolves in several months. My dermatologist assures me that women don't go bald and it won't all fall out. I have purchased a wig.

i too am losing hair by the handfuls everyday... ugh it amkes me crazy! i am going to go get my hair cut this morning i also wante dot say that they have this stuff in salons called noxion... something or other and thats suppose to help too! Danielle