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Just a tidbit of insight from my experience. I had open rny 1/13/00. I have lost 62 pounds so far. I have been having terrible hair loss. I have been eating protein and taking supplements, taking Biotin, a hair formula from GNC, vits, calcium, B12, zinc, etc. I also have hypothyroidism and take Synthroid. I was really concerned that my levels were off. I had my 4 month post op check up this week and asked to have my blood checked. Needless to say, I was within normal range of all findings, protein was excellent, thyroid was ok,etc. The only thing on thelow side of normal was my iron so I'll boost the intake. My point is that we are probably gonna loose hair anyway. My protein level is perfect but I'm loosing gobs of hair. My doc says some folks have it worse than others and it's not neccessarily due to protein intake. So, folks eat your protein, but expect hair loss. He says my weight loss should slow down around 6 months and I should notice new hair growth. I only have 30 pounds to reach goal. Anyway, I'm still happy with my decision and glad I started out with alot of hair,lol. Lou Ann    — Lou Ann J. (posted on May 19, 2000)

May 19, 2000
Lou Ann: I agree whole heatedly; I heard Utra NourishHair (with Biotin & Silica) from GNC I took that, also used all sorts of topical protein treatments. My Surgeon's office suggested Zebac.. Well, I noticed at the 2nd to 4th month lots of hair loss (I mean lots) Now at 5th month it has slowed down somewhat and so has the weight loss. The first four months it was over 25 pounds a month weigh loss. Now I'm doing 10-15 pounds.. I expect that to drop as well, the closer I get to goal. Then maybe my hair will grow back..But to be honest I'll take the hair loss over loosing weight any day.. I had to stop the Ultra NourishHair because of hives after taking it for three months, I uped the dosage noticed every time I took two caplets at a time, I got hives.. Just because one is working two does not make it better *Smile* Like you, I had a lot of hair. But I still can tell I have lost A LOT.... <p> Open Divided Proximal RNY 12/8/99: Beginning weight 367 as of last week 260. Please check out my profile page for more information, links and recipes.
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