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Guy here..just wondering for my loc'd sisters are you experiencing any thinning or fall out.

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My hair started thinning since week 2 post op surg. I started Biotin 5000mg from Sam's n I promise it made a difference after a week of using it. As of today my hair is not thinning and the the thinned parts has filed In. Biotin is really good.

I'm definitely going back on biotin! I stopped taking it because the Vitamins my doctor gave me had about 5000 mcg. But I HATE the vitamins... They make me feel ill, and I haven't been able to get them down at all since the surgery.

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Hola!
Just a quick introduction. Like many of you, Ive struggled with my weight; yoyo dieting, diet pills (off the shelf and prescription) numerous weight loss clinics, etc. Now that I am a little older, I find it even harder to lose weight, and stay healthy (my knees hurt, I'm tired all of the time). Im tired of losing 40, gaining 60. I honestly believe I have totally screwed up my metabolism from all of the torture i have put my body through.

I contacted the my local bariatric physican, attended the seminars, did all of the insurance requirements, and ended up paying 100s of dollar in copays and uncovered medical expenses just for the insurance company to deny me. (BCBSIl - no proof of trying to manage high blood pressure.)

Anyway, i received 2 quotes for self pay; 1 for $17,000 and the other for $19,000. I can't swing that.

Mexico it is.

*Nic*

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Shout out to @@nona1414 in Mexico doing good after her surgery!! :)

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Guy here..just wondering for my loc'd sisters are you experiencing any thinning or fall out.

I'm not loc'd but my friend is. She didn't notice any Hair loss.

I'm natural, wear a fro. I didn't have loss but my Hair growth stunted for a few months.

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Still new to the area but I love in DC! Not sure how far that is from Richmond though. I was sleeved 12/19/13. Congrats on your upcoming procedure!

It would be nice to meet fellow sleevers in the area!

DC is about 1.5 hours. .. Not far at all. After I pass Quantico, I'm there!!!

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I'm not loc'd but my friend is. She didn't notice any Hair loss. I'm natural, wear a fro. I didn't have loss but my Hair growth stunted for a few months.

thank you for the info...I would go nuts..love my locs and had to fight hard to wear them at work!

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I'm not loc'd but my friend is. She didn't notice any Hair loss. I'm natural, wear a fro. I didn't have loss but my Hair growth stunted for a few months.

thanks, I love my locs and would freak out if there were to thin or fall out.

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DC is about 1.5 hours. .. Not far at all. After I pass Quantico, I'm there!!!

Hey ladies. I live In MD 10 minutes outside of DC. If you all get together please let me know!

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Guy here..just wondering for my loc'd sisters are you experiencing any thinning or fall out.

Hey not having any issue with mine but I am taking Vitamins for hair and nails just in case!!!!

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<p>Greetings from sunny Florida!! I am scheduled to be sleeved on April 8 in Mexico with Dr. Garcia. Im happy to be a part of such a wonderful community.</p> <p> </p> <p>*nic*</p>

We will be there the same time are you staying at the Marriott?

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<p>Greetings from sunny Florida!! I am scheduled to be sleeved on April 8 in Mexico with Dr. Garcia. Im happy to be a part of such a wonderful community.</p> <p> </p> <p>*nic*</p>

We will be there the same time are you staying at the Marriott?

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<p>Greetings from sunny Florida!! I am scheduled to be sleeved on April 8 in Mexico with Dr. Garcia. Im happy to be a part of such a wonderful community.</p> <p> </p> <p>*nic*</p>

What part of florida you in?

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Greetings from sunny Florida!! I am scheduled to be sleeved on April 8 in Mexico with Dr. Garcia. Im happy to be a part of such a wonderful community.

*nic*

What part of florida you in?

Orlando

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<p>Greetings from sunny Florida!! I am scheduled to be sleeved on April 8 in Mexico with Dr. Garcia. Im happy to be a part of such a wonderful community.</p> <p> </p> <p>*nic*</p>

What part of florida are you in?

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