Hi Fran, I also am finding it rough to start doing something I haven't done in over 20 years, once I got a car walking was in and out of the grocery store or a resturant. I went to the library today and checked out a few books for motivational walking, hopefully it will get me moving too.

Hi, all, I didn't realize this board existed either. My surgery was 9/9/03 and I've lost 80 pounds since surgery, plus 18 pounds before that. Of course, I get impatient, too, but they keep telling me in my surgeon's office that I am way ahead of the curve. I just bought a scale a couple of weeks ago and I'm kind of sorry I did! I didn't have one before because I started out at 379 pounds. I only bought it because I only go to my surgeon's office once a month now. But before I had the scale, I was just weighing once a week, rather than getting on it every day. I do know that keeping my protein up, drinking plenty of water and walking helps my weight loss. Did you also know that not getting enough sleep will slow down your loss??? I've read it a couple of places now (can't remember where. sorry) that you have to get adequate sleep in order to lose weight. I didn't get nearly enough sleep all last week and lost nothing so I'm making the effort to get plenty of sleep. I haven't had any hair loss to date and I am so glad because I have very thin, baby fine hair to begin with! I'm pretty sure it's the protein. I had an infection in my wound so it had to be opened up and heal from the inside out so I had to really push my protein. I still try to get in at least 100 grams of protein a day. The most important thing to me is trying to do what they tell me to do at my surgeon's office. I don't always do it and think I would lose even faster if I were more diligent. But hey, we're all losing weight every month and could never have lost it this fast without this surgery! Ruth

Hi There, for hair loss, you can buy a special shampoo at the Beauty Supply made by Nexxus. It has Biotin in it and works great!! Also, you can buy Biotin at any Pharmacy, it is very reasonable. then take it along with your other supplements. I take 600 mgs. per day. I could take more, but there is some Biotin in my Multi-Vitamin as it is. You are losing very good! I was Sept. 2nd, and am at 58 lbs. loss, so cheer up, you are ahead of me!! Also, and most important, do lots of PROTEIN!!! This will help in hair loss tremendously. I have lost very little thanks to my regimen. I use Pro-complex (55grams of protein) for my breakfast shake every day. God Bless.

Denise, Hello, Thank you very much. It also sounds like you are doing great also. And you keep up the great work also. Well be big time loser's before it's all over. I just think about it and it is just wonderful. Hugs and best wishes Debbie Moya Dr. Baker 9/22/03 354/230/147

Hi Debbie! I had my surgery on 9/25/03.....I weighed 353!!! I now weigh 266, you are doing fabulous!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!! Denise