I will be spending the month in hawaii in November, let me know exactly when and where you will be and I will visit you in the hospital.....................I will keep my lap top with me while I am  there....also I get the month bus pass so I can get around....cheap.....lol...   good luck and you will do good. and be very happy...............
Lois

Hi Jen,
Wow!  You've been on quite a journey!  It's been my experience that looking at this process as a journey works really well.  There are days I do really well, eat the right things and exercise, and others, well...I don't do the above.  My goal is to turn the good days into every day, and this will take some time.  You've already made some really good changes and it will help you in this transition.  Try to remember to be gentle and forgiving to yourself.  This is one of the hardest things that we go through.  If you aren't already, I highly recommend keeping a journal.  It will really help you get your feelings, fears, hopes, and dreams out in front of you and help you commit to your health.

I've used several different protein powders.  Nectar is pretty good and Unjury, which has to be ordered.  You'll need some that are clear for the day before surgery and a couple of days post.  Several of the Nectar flavors fill that criteria.  If you know of anyone else who has had WLS, ask them if they would give you some samples for you to try.  When you go to Oahu, Mary (one of the nutritionists at Castle) will go over everything with you and will also have some samples for you.  She'll be able to make suggestions for you so you can start stocking up.  

Use this website as much as you want because we are all going through the same things you are.  You aren't alone and this is such an important thing to know.  

Take care and keep us posted.

Aloha,
Barb

well i guess im lucky 'cause i had thick hair GOD i hope it stops soon. Are you taking your protien?

Thanks LAURA

Aloha Laura!
Congrats on the great weight loss!!!
I understand what you're going through with the hair loss.  I've been taking Biotin, Fish Oil, Q10 and zinc for a couple of months now and it doesn't seem to be helping.  I had thin hair before surgery and now I can see my scalp where my part is on the top of my head  I'm afaid I'll be bald soon if it doesn't stop.  I've been told it should start getting better after about 6months.  So, another month for the both of us.    Let's hope so because my scalp will start getting a sunburn in these months to come.......

Aloha~
viki

I have been loosing alot of hair i always take my vit and protin and now i just started Biotin. Will it all fall out help. Oh by the way i started at 260 and now am at 180 Yeah!!!

Aloha Laura

when i figure out how to upload pics on this thing i will