Out of Hiding!

Hi all!  I have not been on the boards for quite a while.  No particular reason, just busy with family and work.  I have read some posts from time to time, but this thing called life tries to take over!  On the weight loss front, I am plugging along just fine.  I need to figure out how to update my ticker, but I am down 70 lbs in about 4 months.  I feel great, just battling the hair loss monster!  I have short hair already, so I need to try to hang on to all I have!  LOL   I had a scope done about a month ago due to some problems  I was having and the Doc found 3 ulcers that I am treating now.  Other than that, I love my RYN and all the healthy changes it has brought my way.  This board continues to be so helpful and I thank each and everyone that posts ideas, suggestions and advice.

Until next time, 
Susan  :) 

Susan,

Welcome Back!  I am glad that you are doing well.  As for the hair loss, try upping your protein and possibly adding a hair/skin/nails vitamin in.  The one I take is from Walmart and works great.  I never went thru the hairloss part, thankfully.  I wish you all the best!

Susan - you are doing FABULOUS!  we haved missed you. I hear you on being busy!  things are crazy with school back in session!  sorry to hear about the ulcers, but so very glad they found them and are treating you.  Keep in touch! (i'm fighing the hair loss monster as well, i've been taking biotin for about a month) ....lys

Welcome back. I have been wondering how you are doing. Sounds like wonderful. Nice to see you here!

Hi, Susan:  We've missed you!  Sounds like you are doing well...great weight loss!  I'm glad they identified the ulcers and are taking care of them for you.  As far as the hair -- I had the same thing happen and made sure I took Biotin (still do), kept my protein way up there (again, still do), kept my hair short (okay, getting redundant, but it is still short...working on that!) and started using Nioxin shampoo/conditioner/scalp treatiment (don't any more).  The combination really helped.  Hang in there with it...you'll be surprised one day to see some "baby hairs" showing up...it's so exciting!  :D 

Hey there!  You've been missing.  Great progress so far!  So glad you nipped the ulcers in the bud and are working on treating that with your doctor.  My hair loss started to slow down about a month or so ago (about 7-8 months post op).  I hope your's will slow down too.  :)  HUGS!

My story sounds just like yours. I have not been around much. I think I've gotten a "life" now. And the  hair loss is terrible. What little I have left is so damaged and dry. I hate it.

Well enough about me. Glad to see you posting now. And congratulations on the weight loss. Take care of those ulcers.

Penny

Hi Susan,

Great to hear from you for sure! Congrats on 70 lb thus far! What a WONDERFUL accomplishment. :) You might consider Biotin to help with the hair loss. It comes in pill form and you can get it at Vitamin Shoppe. Sorry to hear about the ulcers! Mean buggers they are! I've dealt with them and thankfully gotten through it as well. Keep us posted on how you're doing. Pop in more often!

All best!

Sounds like you are doing great Susan!  Keep it up!!!  Don't be a stranger.