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Hello Everyone,

I am new to the site and am having a bit of trouble setting up my account.  Not sure why my photos are okay to add to the albums section, but too large for the avatar - so if anyone knows what I need to do to shrink them, please help me out!

I was referred last June and had my consult in April 2011 - my surgery is scheduled for July 18 (RNY) with Dr. Hardy.  Have to complete a sleep disorder study this Friday night to determine whether or not I have sleep apnea.  If I do, Andrea said they will have to move my surgery date to September 2011.  I hope not.

I just wondered if we are supposed to start taking the vitamin supplements when we begin our Medi-trim two weeks before the surgery?  I don't remember this being discussed with the nutritionist. 

Also, I wondered if many of you experienced excessive hair loss after surgery?  I ask because my hair is already very thin and fine.  I purchased a product today that I had read about on-line called Eqyss Megatek Cell Rebuilder.  Hoping it will help.

Thank you for your help.

Lynn

Welcome to the forum! I've received lots of helpful information and advice from these lovely ladies.

I know there is a program on the internet that will help you shrink your photos. I can't remember the name of it. WAY back, (probably in January or February posts) somebody posted the site on this forum. If you type in "free program to shrink my photos" into google, you may be able to find it.

As for the vitamin supplements, I wish I could help you. I haven' met with Laura yet (she's so backed up that I can't get in to see her until mid-August).

Good luck! I will cross my fingers for you that you can have your July 18th surgery date!!

Thank you!  I'll give it a try.

Lynn

Welcome to the form Lynn,

I stopped taking my vitamins when I started the pre op, then started up after surgery.
I'm worried about the hair loss also, I have thin hair. I took Biotin and Silica 6 mths before the surgery. I don't take anything for it now because from what I've been reading, not much seems to help. Not everyone does have hair loss so I will keep my fingers crossed.
But if I don't lose any maybe the Biotin did work lol, who knows.
Shan

Thanks Shan - I will look into those products as well.  I'm going to try the picture thing now.

Lynn

Hello Lynn

Welcolm to the BEST FORUM OF LADIES!!

Hairloss.....check out my pictures.

Michelle

Whoa - that's scary Michelle!  My hair is so thin to begin with too - Oh well - my little sister is a hairdresser and told me she would do extensions for me for free if I need them - lol!  Always gotta think positive!

Have you tried any products to prevent hair loss?

Lynn

Welcome!! Congrats on getting a date.
My hair is falling out. I hope that others don't notice it as much as I do. It is getting VERY thin around my hairline.

Thanks Michelle - I guess it sounds like it will be an inevitable side effect - I better prepare for it.