Shorties...

[Sade326 43]

Thank you so much!! Yea I lost a lot of the thickness of my hair. It started at about 8 months out. I was taking Biotin and only washed my hair once per week' date=' didn't help. It wasn't falling out from the scalp, so I didn't have bald spots, but the ends were shedding like crazy. I cut about 10inches off. It's growing back thick & healthy now. I think it's because I'm eating more.[/quote']

Hey,

I don't want to have to go through the Hair loss phase. I love my hair and will kill myself if it falls out. Lol. What suggestions would you have to help prevent hair loss.

[Jolie_KeMi 345]

Hey' date='

I don't want to have to go through the hair loss phase. I love my hair and will kill myself if it falls out. Lol. What suggestions would you have to help prevent hair loss.[/quote']

I don't have any, that's why I just cut mine off. LOL! But this is just my experience. I heard of some people using Biotin Shampoo or crushing up the Biotin pills and mixing them with their shampoo. I would say search the forum for Hair loss prevention to see what you can find. Sorry I can't be much help in this dept.

I will say tho, that the way I feel about my body made the hair loss a minor thing. I got it cut to a cute pixie & had it dyed a funky red color. That made me feel better about the hair coming out. It was like, I took control of it and just chopped it. *shrugs*

[Rena312 3]

Thank you so much!! Yea I lost a lot of the thickness of my hair. It started at about 8 months out. I was taking Biotin and only washed my hair once per week' date=' didn't help. It wasn't falling out from the scalp, so I didn't have bald spots, but the ends were shedding like crazy. I cut about 10inches off. It's growing back thick & healthy now. I think it's because I'm eating more.[/quote']

Glad to hear that you were able to get your hair back on track. Any regrets about having the surgery? Surgery scheduled for the 26th of December. My Christmas gift to myself. Debated too long about my decision. Keep up the good work!!!????

[Jolie_KeMi 345]

Glad to hear that you were able to get your hair back on track. Any regrets about having the surgery? Surgery scheduled for the 26th of December. My Christmas gift to myself. Debated too long about my decision. Keep up the good work!!!?de0a

No regrets at all. I saved my own life and regained my confidence. I'm so happy! Just be aware that there WILL be stalls, food mourning, days in that first month when you hate the surgery & probably yourself for doing it, and most likely there will be Hair loss. Just don't stress about any of this because it all will pass. Be accountable for what you put in your mouth and how much you are willing to get off the couch. (Getting off the couch has been my biggest challenge).

Good luck my Shorties! Y'all got this.

[asherje 81]

So was in trouble for my weight gain today at doctors office, though nurse wasn't surprised since in the last 3months I had gotten off phentramine, stopped smoking and had my lap band unfilled.

Good news is he still started me on my 1 wk preop and still doing the surgery Dec 10th

[Sade326 43]

Hey ladies and gentlemen(if there any here),

I just paid my deposit for my surgery with Dr. Garcia.

[920amy 409]

Yay for the shorties!! I am 5'3" (5'2 and 1/2 but I round up). My pre op weight was 265, day of surgery I was 248.5, this morning I am 223. I was sleeved 11/03 in Tijuana Mexico by Dr. Alejandro Lopez, I could not have been happier with my choice and I am LOVING how I feel with this weight just dropping off!! I can't wait to be as small as I was before. I had a bad first marriage and gained more than 100 lbs. in 2 months at one point. All of you are doing GREAT! Keep it up!!

[mommy794 119]

5'0" started at 205 currently 145 surgery was 2-6-12 highest weight of 215. I now wear a 6 Pants and a medium shirt. . No problems other than i also had Hair loss. Started 3 mo out and stopped 6 mo out. My hair was thin to begin with so it's still recouping! I pretty much eat whatever I'm hungry for just much smaller portions than before and I really haven't exercised at all but I plan to after the holidays. It's been a great experience !

[carstanger 346]

5'0" started at 205 currently 145 surgery was 2-6-12 highest weight of 215. I now wear a 6 Pants and a medium shirt. . No problems other than i also had hair loss. Started 3 mo out and stopped 6 mo out. My hair was thin to begin with so it's still recouping! I pretty much eat whatever I'm hungry for just much smaller portions than before and I really haven't exercised at all but I plan to after the holidays. It's been a great experience !

I was sleeved Nov 12th. Starting weight 225.5 and now 204.5. Stalled but glad to add soft Proteins this week!!! 5 ft 2and 65. Need to exercise more!

[fletcherette 203]

I'm 5'3 and 195. I'm not being sleeved until march but am so looking forward to it! Being overweight and short is difficult -not much body space for the extra weight! Loved reading through this thread, yay shorties!

[enuff_is_enuff 126]

5'2 and 285 lbs. Waiting on insurance approval! (Submitted 11/30) File is in review as we speak! Good luck to everyone whether awaiting approval or already sleeved!

[lakobe00 63]

Hey ladies' date=' I'm 5' 241lbs have not yet been sleeved. Still considering/ researching and saving money most likely I'm going to MX because my insurance doesn't cover. Hopefully it won't take to long for me to get things together. Because I'm ready for this change. And right now just need support and advice because only one person I know is really on my side and that because she gets sleeved in jan.[/quote']

Just be patient I've been wanting/ needing surgery for years...I will have surgery on Dec....our God will make a way.....you might want to check your insurance plan for 2013....my old plan from my last job didn't cover but because of some of the changes our wonderful yet handsome President Obama has made with health reform they will ne covering it....Check it out feel free to inbox me.....No now can be Yes later...I coped that from sleevednbeautiful.

[lakobe00 63]

Hey' date='

I don't want to have to go through the hair loss phase. I love my hair and will kill myself if it falls out. Lol. What suggestions would you have to help prevent hair loss.[/quote']

Long hair don't care.....LOL.. I wear a short pixie cut anyway.....but with as fabulous as your body will be....you can always add to it..extensions and they can be so sexy and dramatical....My hair is my major accessory!!

[lakobe00 63]

I am 5'2 SW 238......I'm 226 as of last Tuesday....Surgery Date Dec. 10..

Size 18....

[Jolie_KeMi 345]

Long hair don't care.....LOL.. I wear a short pixie cut anyway.....but with as fabulous as your body will be....you can always add to it..extensions and they can be so sexy and dramatical....My hair is my major accessory!!

Yaaaassss Lakobe! I could care less about some hair. I just want my body to look right. I can get some hair sewn or clipped in. Hahaha!