wishingonastar

congrats and good luck!

Ok, I am interested too. What kind of Protein drinks are good? I don't like the chalky taste. $$$ really isn't an issue... but I want it to be yummy!

strong magnets?

I've always been obese. In fact, I don't remember the day I was under 200 lbs. Maybe in elementary school. When I was 16, I begin to date a very skinny and tall guy. We have been together ever since. He is a foot taller than I am and is about ~170 now. In fact, they worried he had some kind of disease because he had trouble gaining weight. But that changed in college with pizza and booze. So he's gained a bit. Throughout our whole relationship, he has been very supportive and told me how gorgeous I am, etc. We moved in together against my Christian faith but financially it was better. Unlike many young couples, we moved into our rooms and slept in them. It seems like he has completely changed. No more compliments. And every time I diet, (I haven't had LB yet) he rolls his eyes or comments against it. When I eat rabbit food and little portions, I swear he has to eat 4x what he normally eats. If I go to the gym, he does nothing but be unsupportive. This hurts me because I want him to be so supportive but lately... he's just a grump. What would you guys do?

I know I have said this before but use Biotin!! Take it daily with a full glass of Water. It must be taken daily as it is a continous supplement... take at least 5000 mcg. Start with 2 capsules and trust me within a months time you will notice a much shinier, thicker scalp... plus thicker nails. :wink: But it works with how well your hair grows, so if your hair is slow like mine.. it may take a while! My urologist recommended this after he lost all his hair due to a deadly bacteria disease he caught in South America. Now he has a beatiful head of hair.

Hang in there! I am balding in the bang area.. and of course, everytime I see it, I wanna cry! It's like right there looking at me in the mirror. Others tell me not to worry about it but of course, it isn't them! I have looked at wigs and what not. Beautytrends.com has a lot of interesting ones and usually some good deals. I also like Tony Brattan's hair on HSN. I have a "Tony pony" and it is really, really cute! Good luck girls, it is just so hard!

My aunt, who I can't really call my aunt because she is just newly married.. Anyway, this lady that claims to be married to my Uncle for a second time was looking at old pictures of our family. My cousin, who has up and down weight loss and thinks she is better than everyone. (we all have those in the family) Well this lady states "wow, you have lost a lot of weight in this picture. you are so skinny now" And then there's this awkward silence and I know it must be a picture of me. "When were you this skinny? Several years ago?" I knew she meant to say man, you have gained weight! Of course, my mother heard this and in my defense said, "I'd rather be heavy than look like an old lady like you!" Needless to say, Thanksgiving wasn't very much for my emotions. Sometimes I really hate people!

I use an over-the-counter medicine called "Prelief". Take it before eating anything acidic and you won't have the heartburn. Also, ibuprofen is very acidic. If you are in need of a pain reliever that isn't acidic ask your Dr. for prescription Tramadol (generic Ultram).

I had a similiar experience. I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis in my hometown and I received information from a doctor in the town I go to to school at for IC help. I was stunned. How do they know all of this? Somehow lifelock.com seems so much better now.

First off, sorry. This is such a horrible thing to go through. Secondly, I am in the same boat and have been there. I'm 23 and was diagnosed last May with interstitial cystitis. I had beautiful, curly and fine hair. Well after I started taking this really potent medicine, it went downhill from there. My hair is much thinner especially in the bang area. I began to take Biotin as well. I take Biotin 5000 mcg every morning. Make sure to take it daily as it is a supplement that will go through your body. Also, do not use elastic when pulling your hair back.. use hair clips. They cause less stress to the follicles. Since I have been dealing with this for almost a year, I have went through endless bottles of hair products that claim to thicken, etc. Well the shampoo/conditioner combo that has worked for me cost less than $2 each. I use Suave Strengthening Shampoo and Conditioner. It is in a dark blue bottle with a gray lid. It says that it is good as Redken and I believe it. Don't forget to the buy the leave in conditioner as that will give an instant thick feeling. I hope this helps and is somewhat less costly than many products you might have used.

Congrats! I have the same problem with thinning hair. I have IC and the medicine they give me is so potent my hair falls out. But I use Biotin and looove it. I also rock a wig now and then but I find biotin helps your hair keep healthy under the wig too. Good luck!