What can I tell you. I had significant hair loss that didn't stop for 9 mos. My hair got so thin you could see straight through it. My daughter who had bariatric surgery had no hair loss at all. My doctor says you have to take in at least 66 grams of protein to prevent this. So I started with the shakes and everything. Hair has thickened up and is doing fine now. Don't know if the protein helped or it was just time for it to grow back but if I had it to do all over again I would start with high protein.

I love your name! That is my daughters name. I will tell you I had the biggest panic attack on my first attempt at wls (I walked out right before they took me to the or) and the 2nd time I went to have wls they were ready for me. Good luck with your journey! Annette Open VBG 8-13-04 303/208 -95lbs

Hi Latonia, Please don't give up!!! You are still well within the time that you can lose a lot of weight. Do your best to keep a positive attitude cause that will serve you very well and keep you on the right track. Sometimes I eat things I "shouldn't" but I don't beat myself up. I just vow to do better at the next meal or snack. Take it one meal or snack at a time. To make big plans to never do it again isn't gonna work for most people. It doesn't work for me anyway If you do slip up just take a walk or do an extra workout that week to make up for it. Exercise is the key to long term success. This is a process and no one changes overnight...if it were that easy we wouldn't be overweight. So don't beat yourself up! Stay positive! You can do this!!!!!!!!! If you ever need encouragement or support please feel free to email me any time Big hugs, Sara 356/266/175

Hello everyone I am scheduled to have the vsg on 4/22/05 I am wondering if any others have had this surgery and are familiar with the recovery and weight loss capabilities is it more, less or equally effective as traditional vbg in the opinion of others that are familiar with it. any info from others or questions that I may not be thinking of for the surgeon would be helpful at this time. Just want to cover all bases before going in......Thank You Dee

I saw your post and thought WOW looks like something I would ask! I have always had problems with metal allergies... in fact I am allergic to almost everything (except food) To make this short and sweet, I had open VBG on 8-13-04 and I have not had any problems at all! Good luck I hope I have helped you even just a little Annette Open VBG 8-13-04 303/208 -95lbs