African American Sleevers & Hair Loss

[1920-Zeta 64]

I am almost 15 weeks out' date=' have always struggled with getting in enough Protein and Vitamins. I decided to go natural three weeks after surgery and after my last relaxer. I have not had any hair loss yet. I will say though the flexi-rod sets that I've been getting during this transition phase is really hard on my hair. It gets so tangled. I have no idea on what others styles to try (other than braids, locks, and the big chop) during my transition phase. I only have about 3 inches of new growth do growing it out go s comfortable length before cutting it will take me a while. Any suggestions?[/quote']

Protein is the key. I just went natural again. I take Biotin and I use african royale hot six thick and long. Its a protein treatment conditioner.

Ain't no stoppin us now,were on the move !!!!!!<br />Sincerely<br /> Zeta

[prisytomboy 24]

awww sorry to hear you had it rough there for a while but glad things are getting better for you. right now it may be rough but a few months from now it will all be a memory and you will be looking slim and trim! WATCH OUT NOW! my surgery is on the 18th so i am expecting the worst. hang in there they say it get better everyday.

i'm thinking about you, praying for you! sending positive thoughts!

confession...i was cracking up at your pouring the Isopure down the drain, writing on your sheet yourself. LOL #TOOFUNNY

[1920-Zeta 64]

awww sorry to hear you had it rough there for a while but glad things are getting better for you. right now it may be rough but a few months from now it will all be a memory and you will be looking slim and trim! WATCH OUT NOW! my surgery is on the 18th so i am expecting the worst. hang in there they say it get better everyday.

i'm thinking about you' date=' praying for you! sending positive thoughts!

confession...i was cracking up at your pouring the Isopure down the drain, writing on your sheet yourself. LOL #TOOFUNNY[/quote']

Thanks

[prisytomboy 24]

Wow!!! i know they charge for every little thing but the prices are outrageous! i can't remember now but i remember I found out how much a tylenol cost...i almost passed out!

i was a little worried about my out of pocket, i have uhc (90/10%)...so i had in my mind....worst case scenario i would be looking at at paying $2,000 out of pocket. called my insurance co today and found out the max i will have to pay is a little over $1,400. my out of pocket max is $1,500. i was too happy!

i personally get heated when talking about insurance companies because I think they are a bunch of rip off companies that the government should regulate more. *walking around my soapbox* baaaahahahaha

You are #HILAR

your posts have me cracking up! final exit = BAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA

[MrzSongbird 53]

Get you a really nice see-in or quick-weave. I am natural but will throw one of those in, in a heart beat. I hope my Hair loss isn't significant.

[1920-Zeta 64]

Wow!!! i know they charge for every little thing but the prices are outrageous! i can't remember now but i remember I found out how much a tylenol cost...i almost passed out!

i was a little worried about my out of pocket' date=' i have uhc (90/10%)...so i had in my mind....worst case scenario i would be looking at at paying 2,000 out of pocket. called my insurance co today and found out the max i will have to pay is a little over 1,400. my out of pocket max is 1,500. i was too happy!

i personally get heated when talking about insurance companies because I think they are a bunch of rip off companies that the government should regulate more. *walking around my soapbox* baaaahahahaha

You are #HILAR

your posts have me cracking up! final exit = BAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA[/quote']

I have United Health care too.

[prisytomboy 24]

yea i've only paid $37 towards my deductible that's why it went from $1,500 to $14xx. lol lol i don't even know when i paid that or what i paid it for. she said my co-pays don't apply towards my deductible because I paid MANY $40 along this process!

reading your post reminded me...last month i was stressing about being on while going through the surgery and shortly after. I think i'm safe I think i will just be going off. Lawd knows i feel like i'm dying while i'm on my cycle so if i had my cycle and the surgery...girl, i'd choke myself to death with my bare hands (impossible but i'd do it!) lol I can only imagine what you were going through...that's horrible. but its over and you're doing great!

i don't have to pay for pre-surgical classes? what is that? also no money is wanted up front. I was calling them trying to get estimate they told me to calm down and wait on my EOB. lol i just wanted to pay for everything the day of surgery to get it out the way. and i've been going through a nesting stage so i've been spending like crazy...replacing furniture, painting, rearranging, etc. people are looking at me with the side eye. baaaaahahahaha

praying for you a super speedy recovery! ((hugs))

[Phillipsweightloss 4]

Well after a Protein treatment my hair not shedding as much anymore still lose hair when take the tangle out of my hair. Noticed that I need to do more treatments on my hair because not as shiny anymore. Plus a little dry so I am going to steam my hair and deep condition for the next month no heat for about 3 months to get it back in shape.

[1920-Zeta 64]

yea i've only paid 37 towards my deductible that's why it went from 1' date='500 to 14xx. lol lol i don't even know when i paid that or what i paid it for. she said my co-pays don't apply towards my deductible because I paid MANY 40 along this process!

reading your post reminded me...last month i was stressing about being on while going through the surgery and shortly after. I think i'm safe I think i will just be going off. Lawd knows i feel like i'm dying while i'm on my cycle so if i had my cycle and the surgery...girl, i'd choke myself to death with my bare hands (impossible but i'd do it!) lol I can only imagine what you were going through...that's horrible. but its over and you're doing great!

i don't have to pay for pre-surgical classes? what is that? also no money is wanted up front. I was calling them trying to get estimate they told me to calm down and wait on my EOB. lol i just wanted to pay for everything the day of surgery to get it out the way. and i've been going through a nesting stage so i've been spending like crazy...replacing furniture, painting, rearranging, etc. people are looking at me with the side eye. baaaaahahahaha

praying for you a super speedy recovery! ((hugs))[/quote']

The pre surgical class explains everything. They give you a book which helps too. The lady went over what to eat and what not to eat. She explained what takes place in the hospital. It was so funny the lady was saying we could not have cheese cake anymore and why. This man behind me said what no more cheese cake lol. He was getting his lap band removed. He was getting bypass. At the end of class I heard him tell the teacher he did not know if he could do it lol. He had 2 be on a two week liquid diet before surgery bc of his BMI. I was on a liquid diet for a week. I still ate regular food lol. Your liver can't shrink that fast. I ate the Monday before .No one is perfect. people that claim they do everything right before....still have issues after. I don't listen 2 a lot of people on here. I was listening before and I was scared. Experience is the best teacher. I don't have a desire for food now.

The lady in the office tried to scare people by saying the doctor had to close this lady up bc she don't follow her liquid diet. Please . They got your money. They will not stop.

I thank God for all the prayers. Prayer works. My cycle has gotten better.

Yes, my doc office wanted that money before surgery lol. U don't have 2 pay your copay beforehand? Hospital part.

You will be ok.

Ain't no stoppin us now,were on the move !!!!!!<br />Sincerely<br /> Zeta

[1920-Zeta 64]

Well after a Protein treatment my hair not shedding as much anymore still lose hair when take the tangle out of my hair. Noticed that I need to do more treatments on my hair because not as shiny anymore. Plus a little dry so I am going to steam my hair and deep condition for the next month no heat for about 3 months to get it back in shape.

I used the B &B olive oil. Along with Protein pack. I got my hair cut shorter. I cut my color out. I will going back black.

Ain't no stoppin us now,were on the move !!!!!!<br />Sincerely<br /> Zeta

[prisytomboy 24]

The pre surgical class explains everything. They give you a book which helps too. The lady went over what to eat and what not to eat. She explained what takes place in the hospital. It was so funny the lady was saying we could not have cheese cake anymore and why. This man behind me said what no more cheese cake lol. He was getting his lap band removed. He was getting bypass. At the end of class I heard him tell the teacher he did not know if he could do it lol. He had 2 be on a two week liquid diet before surgery bc of his BMI. I was on a liquid diet for a week. I still ate regular food lol. Your liver can't shrink that fast. I ate the Monday before .No one is perfect. people that claim they do everything right before....still have issues after. I don't listen 2 a lot of people on here. I was listening before and I was scared. Experience is the best teacher. I don't have a desire for food now.

The lady in the office tried to scare people by saying the doctor had to close this lady up bc she don't follow her liquid diet. Please . They got your money. They will not stop.

I thank God for all the prayers. Prayer works. My cycle has gotten better.

Yes, my doc office wanted that money before surgery lol. U don't have 2 pay your copay beforehand? Hospital part.

You will be ok.

Ain't no stoppin us now,were on the move !!!!!!<br />Sincerely<br /> Zeta

no i don't have to pay before hand...no fight here ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

girl, i can read your post all day for a good laugh! i don't have a liduid diet, they do recommend a 1400 calorie diet to help your liver shrink. i tell you what...they open me up for nothing its going to be some problems!!! but like you said i think they are trying to scare people more than likely. it's funny i didn't have to go to classes i had the normal appt with the NUT, Psych, Dietician, surgeon and then the last visit was last Wed with the surgeon's nurse. At most i have to pay $40 for my co-pay for the specialist visit but that's it. maybe its included with the surgeon's portion and they didn't break it out. during my visit with the surgeon's nurse she was explaing everything from the time we arrive at the hospital and she told a few people because they had gained weight there was a good chance their surgery would be canceled. i can see if they gain a tremedous amount of weight but i think that's partially a scare tactic as well. i've been working out like a dog, my eating habits are better but can be a lot better and i'm sure will have to be a lot better afterwards. that cheese cake man had me on the floor. now that was super funny!

[1920-Zeta 64]

no i don't have to pay before hand...no fight here ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

girl' date=' i can read your post all day for a good laugh! i don't have a liduid diet, they do recommend a 1400 calorie diet to help your liver shrink. i tell you what...they open me up for nothing its going to be some problems!!! but like you said i think they are trying to scare people more than likely. it's funny i didn't have to go to classes i had the normal appt with the NUT, Psych, Dietician, surgeon and then the last visit was last Wed with the surgeon's nurse. At most i have to pay 40 for my co-pay for the specialist visit but that's it. maybe its included with the surgeon's portion and they didn't break it out. during my visit with the surgeon's nurse she was explaing everything from the time we arrive at the hospital and she told a few people because they had gained weight there was a good chance their surgery would be canceled. i can see if they gain a tremedous amount of weight but i think that's partially a scare tactic as well. i've been working out like a dog, my eating habits are better but can be a lot better and i'm sure will have to be a lot better afterwards. that cheese cake man had me on the floor. now that was super funny![/quote']

My hospital attire was way 2 big. Like my granny use to say I should have gotten a house coat. I had all the wrong things.

I've been drinking my Water since 8 am. I get full fast. I have to take breaks. I fill like I need to throw up. I got me some nausea medication from cvs.

[1920-Zeta 64]

no i don't have to pay before hand...no fight here ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

girl' date=' i can read your post all day for a good laugh! i don't have a liduid diet, they do recommend a 1400 calorie diet to help your liver shrink. i tell you what...they open me up for nothing its going to be some problems!!! but like you said i think they are trying to scare people more than likely. it's funny i didn't have to go to classes i had the normal appt with the NUT, Psych, Dietician, surgeon and then the last visit was last Wed with the surgeon's nurse. At most i have to pay 40 for my co-pay for the specialist visit but that's it. maybe its included with the surgeon's portion and they didn't break it out. during my visit with the surgeon's nurse she was explaing everything from the time we arrive at the hospital and she told a few people because they had gained weight there was a good chance their surgery would be canceled. i can see if they gain a tremedous amount of weight but i think that's partially a scare tactic as well. i've been working out like a dog, my eating habits are better but can be a lot better and i'm sure will have to be a lot better afterwards. that cheese cake man had me on the floor. now that was super funny![/quote']

No bbq this year. I had to turn down dinners. What I look like coming I can't eat. I don't want people asking me ...why im not eating all day.I hate when people say girl I will fix you a plate. All this good food girl u better eat lol. I will be on this Vitamin Water, crystal light, Water, pudding without sugar and the muscle milk Protein powder shake.

I don't miss eating like a fat pig any more. Too many people I know are having strokes and heart attacks . They are not even 35 yet. I will not let food kill me. I don't cook. We use to eat out all the time. Or my hubby will cook. I said im go buy me a healthy cook book. Learn. I have Pat and Gina Neleys cookbook. Nothing healthy in that book.

[prisytomboy 24]

So far as hair loss...i'm not big on hair, i can take it or leave it but promised my g-ma i would not cut my hair while she was still living. i am a member of a hair forum and i take good care of my hair. i am relaxed but i stretch them as much as possible cuz i have 4z hair. baaaaahahahahaha #TRUESTORY anyway i have come up with a complete list of supplements and a hair regime in hope to minimize the loss. although i can do without hair the fact remain IF i got to have long hair i definitely want it strong, shiny & healthy! #BOOM

normally i co-wash my hair once a week...henna probably every 1 1/2 months...relax every 2 months...just got my last relaxer at the end of June...plan on not getting another until about 6 months out>>>maybe. Sweet Baby Jesus is sho gone have to help me! i got that disrespectful/talk back to ya hair!

first let me explain the extra supplements because my nurse told me i will only need a Multivitamin for the rest of my life, however usually there a 3-6 month delay for your hair to react to your diet. so because immediately after surgery you lacking EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so immediately after surgery i want to try to give my body SOME of the things it will be lacking. i think supplements are taking too late. IMO

here are my plans...

Iron

boitin (5,000)

Vitamins (of course)

silica

fish oil

Vitamin E

Protein (of course...wish there was some injections i'd do that! )

1 x week

Aphogee 2 min. (soft protein)

ORS replenishing pak (protein & moisture)

1 x week

Joico KPak (hard Protein - def needs to be followed by moisture!)

??? (extreme moisture)

I haven't decided how i will wear my hair but as less manipulation as possible.

[prisytomboy 24]

My hospital attire was way 2 big. Like my granny use to say I should have gotten a house coat. I had all the wrong things.

I've been drinking my Water since 8 am. I get full fast. I have to take breaks. I fill like I need to throw up. I got me some nausea medication from cvs. Its a helps.

I never got much sleep in the hospital. People come in and out all night. The head nurse would tell me to rest. I said how can I people come in all night and I was bleeding too. The beds are not the best. I went from the bed to the chair. I hate those things they put on your legs for blood clots. It felt like someone was kicking me. I pull those off one night and unhooked my self and the male help caught me. He said my friend I could help you. He said u could fall. I said sir I prefer a woman. Again I did not want him seeing my friend back side lol plus I was bleeding. That's why Im drinking my a off.

What's ur date again? I plan 2 swim 3 times a week. I do walk. Its hot in Texas im still getting use 2 the 104 temp.. iv been here almost 6 years. im able to swim all year indoor.

I can't wait 2 get in my smaller clothes again. I have a pair of leather pants I had when I was a size 10. I plan 2 get in them. Lol. I don't care if its 80 degrees in the winter. Lol. I will me like the guy on waiting to exhale with leather on in 100 degrees . I know that I have made it, when I can get in my 10. I can't wait 2 go back home and show off my new body. I will have 2 go out that night. I use to drink wine and tequila all the time. It will be different going out with friends and not being able to drink or eat what they eat.

That Evaluation was a joke. It was a waste of time and money. It was over fast. The doctor charged my insurance for hour. A nurse called me today from united healthcare . She was asking me how everything went.

Ain't no stoppin us now,were on the move !!!!!!<br />Sincerely<br /> Zeta

ok so give me some tips...

all the wrong things...

all the right things...

what kind of nausea med from cvs? my surgeon's nurse said they are not going to give use nothing for nausea but tell us to go take a walk.

i wonder if they put those on everyone's legs. girl you're a mess...talm bout the man caught you. i can just imagine the look on your face.

i have my surgery on 7/18/12 at 2:30. they told me don't eat after midnight...i told the nurse y'all won't have to do the surgery cuz i'mma dead from starvation! i don't know how i'm going to pull that off.

swimming is a very good workout. i wish i knew how to swim...city girl! lol i fell out reading about your leather pants...girl stop! please don't be like him...he looked too hot and sweaty...lol

yes it will be different but you will be so happy and excite you will comply and after a while it will be a piece of cake. i think the biggest part is getting pass the mental stage of it all...cuz we're guilty of eating when we're not hungry, bored, etc. also you're friends/family will be understanding and supportive. YOU'LL DO GREAT!!!!! CHANGE IS GOOD!!!!

girl out of all my appointment she was the one i wanted to smack the most...why did i have to answer 564 true or false questions?!!! i was livid! i didn't have time for that! it took forever! she's the one that should have been answering the questions...not me.

hey do you know you're total out of pocket? what are your starting stats if you don't mind me asking. you can always pm.

Edited July 3, 2012 by prisytomboy