http://5daypouchtest.com/ I found this on the July 2006 surgery board and found it quite interesting. I'm not sure if we are too early post-op to try this or not. But I'm guessing not. At least there is a guideline of how to do the plan. I am at a plateau and was searching around for a little extra help. Let me know your thoughts on this plan. Thanks, Kim

That is great news!!! Fantastic job! Heidi

I've been noticing more and more hair in the shower, sink, floor, comb, etc. It's driving my nutz, but I knew about it before surgery, and I'd still do it all over again if I had to. My surgeon told me that my hair is going to thin and fall out. He said no doubt about it.....he told me "you're having major surgery and your body will go through major changes, and there's not much you can do about it. It'll pass after a few months, so just deal with it the best you can!" I'm praying that my hair doesn't thin too much in the front, but also see short strands here and there, so maybe that's new growth and signs of the end of pulling out clumps. I sure hope so! I hear 6 months is the stopping point where protein and body chemicals start to level out and bounce back from the shock! The post bariatric vitamin that I take 4x daily already contains biotin, and I don't want anymore hair where it shouldn't be (chin, sideburns, belly and chest), so I'm avoiding taking more.

What an inspiration to us all! Congrats!!!! Big hugs, LisaMom

I had a glass of water instead of a can of ginger ale last night! You have STEELY determination! citracal chew and crystal light over bailey's!!! I'm impressed!