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Hey! Thanks for the info. My hair loss is starting to slow down-it's been 7 mos too. I've lost 39 lbs so far and hoping I will lose a lot more!! How much have you lost? I wonder if we are really going to get to the goal weights the doc mentioned. I haven't been working out though AND unable to attend the support group meetings-both are vital to good success. Do you still go to the meetings?

Well.....I'm not sure. My hairstylist swears is due to low fat diet and rapid weight loss. She says she saw similar issues in the 80's with the Low Fat diet craze. Because we don't eat much and most is protein, we don't really eat a lot of FAT anymore. I started taking Fish Oil/Flax seed oil combo and it seemed to help. I don't know if it was just coincidental or not. I've heard biotin and fish oil. I did both. My hair is really thick so I didn't mind some of it coming out. My hair loss started to "slow down" about a month after my weight loss slowed downed at 6-7 months post-op. I hope you are doing well. How's the weight loss?

Hey Linda! I just logged on here b/c my hair is falling out REALLY BAD! Do you know about how long this will last? IT'S REALLY BAD I'm been eating more protein and taking Zinc and Biotin. Do you have any other tips?

Hi!

I'm doing great. Horribly busy, rarely on VSG anymore - just don't have the time lately. Just a few pounds from goal, working out hard at the gym, but not making great food choices so probably why I'm not AT goal. Most importantly, I'm living life the way I want, and still slowly losing weight. Now more interestingly, how are you managing post-op? How much weight loss so far? Are you handling "real" food okay? Are you lovin' your sleeve?

Linda

I am just rocking along. I have sort of stalled, but am at a really good place. I am right at 150, and my goal is 145, so I am getting there. 150 seems to be my stumbling block. I am 48ish pounds down. Woo-hoo! I feel better than I have in years. The only thing I notice is I seem more gassy - still well worth it... How are you doing? I am so bad to not get on here as often as I should too. Looking forward to hearing from you and hearing about your loss!

Barb, how are you doing? I was just logging on real quick! I need to get on more often!

Hi Linda! How are you doing???

14 days - you are golden, girl. The worst is definitely behind you now. Take it easy and it is smooth sailing! I am doing splendid. This week I had a great moment. One of my pre-surgery "bad" days was when I had went into the Gap and I couldn't fit in a pair of their jeans. The 14's were too tight, and they did not have a 16. So I left realizing I had become too big to shop at a "normal," non-plus size spot. Yesterday, I bought a size 8! Size 8! I am wearing a size 8 jeans tomorrow on casual Friday - does that rock or what! You are gonna be right there too, before you know it!

Hi Melissa!

Congratulations on your surgery. How is everything going? Sorry I've been AWOL for awhile. Work has been crazy, home has been crazier. We leave for Disneyworld this Thursday, I need a break. I currently use MyPlate (livestrong.com). Another good one is Myfitnesspal.com. I think Tiffany uses that one as do others. The new version of myplate and myfitnesspal are pretty similar.

Hey cutie-pa-tootie! How are things going in Austin? How are you coming along?

You were right--I did feel like crap the first week! Thanks for your honesty Tomorrow is my 14th day post op!

Hi Linda! How are you?? Tomorrow is my my 14th day post op! Wow! I still am in shock I did it! I will hop on the scale in the AM.

I wanted to ask you what tracker you use for monitoring your food? I was thinking of writing Ann Mercado w/ Dr Nick's to ask about that "realize" website she mentioned at the support group...

Talk soon!

Great to meet you the other night!

Hi Jeanette-Yes, so good to meet you too! The diet is going good, but my health isn't! I have a right ear infection and sinusitis! On antibiotics for both, so praying I get better and that they don't have to cancel my surgery. When will you start your pre-op diet? I know your surgery is in March...