January Bandsters???

[sheilamj1fan 2]

The air rises!!!! When I did it, I was hoping no one would walk in on me!!!:faint: But, it worked for me! Let me know if it worked for you so it can be official! It is also an old wives tale for the gas pains that my grandmother has always told me about. She called it "petho position". Petho meaning fart position! So, I grew up on it! I never thought I'd be doing it now and telling others about granny's cures for gas!

Maybe the laughing while doing it too helped! LOL:clap2:

Audree you are awesome!! You have so many ideas, remedies, tips and info...thanks girl!!!

Be BLESSED!

[juno610 1]

Hey everyone! I'm back and banded! Whoo-hooo!!!!

Everything went really well, and I'm feeling pretty good. My back is freakin' killing me, but the heating pad seems to be working. No incision pain so far, but it is hard to take a deep breath and stand up straight. I'm in for 2 weeks of full liquids, but man --- it is really hard to get past the mental block of just having few sips at a time!

One funny thing... My surgery went so fast (45 mins) that when the doc came out to talk to DH and my mom, they freaked out thinking something was wrong! Turns out I have "great anatomy" (LOL!), which I guess made it easy to do.

Did anyone else get pictures of their insides? My doc gave me two pics -- one that shows the band in place and another that shows one of the sutures around the band. I'll post them next week if anyone is interested. It's kinda neat.

I'm at my mom's for a few days, so I probably won't be on as much as usual. I'll try to keep up. Can't wait to hear from my date twins!

Maria

[BabyGotBack 0]

Audree,

How funny. I'll have to tell my husband that one. He is Mexican, I wonder if he already knows it but never shared! Well, only two more days until Band Day. I've gotten over my nervousness. I'm actually getting excited. I got all of the last minute tests done and faxed to my doctor in San Francisco. I am staying at my daughter's overnight after the surgery. I better remember to lock the bedroom door if I need to get in the "Petho Position". I would hate to have my son-in-law walk in on me.

Edie

208/208/120

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1:rofl: :lock1:

[BabyGotBack 0]

Audree you are awesome!! You have so many ideas, remedies, tips and info...thanks girl!!!

Be BLESSED!

Thanks!!! You guys are all awesome too!!!

Butts in the air, unite against gas!!!!!!!!!!:faint:

[BabyGotBack 0]

Hey everyone! I'm back and banded! Whoo-hooo!!!!

Everything went really well, and I'm feeling pretty good. My back is freakin' killing me, but the heating pad seems to be working. No incision pain so far, but it is hard to take a deep breath and stand up straight. I'm in for 2 weeks of full liquids, but man --- it is really hard to get past the mental block of just having few sips at a time!

One funny thing... My surgery went so fast (45 mins) that when the doc came out to talk to DH and my mom, they freaked out thinking something was wrong! Turns out I have "great anatomy" (LOL!), which I guess made it easy to do.

Did anyone else get pictures of their insides? My doc gave me two pics -- one that shows the band in place and another that shows one of the sutures around the band. I'll post them next week if anyone is interested. It's kinda neat.

I'm at my mom's for a few days, so I probably won't be on as much as usual. I'll try to keep up. Can't wait to hear from my date twins!

Maria

Wow, that is cool! I'd like to see! I am glad you are doing so well!!!:clap2:

[rsbg1 0]

Hi all, Just got back from our cruise to Mexico. My wife and I tryed to be good with all the food, but you know how that go's:hungry: . I gained 5 pounds for the whole trip, but lost it since Saturday when the cruise ended. I'm just counting the days now, its only 8 more day till my band "Fred" or what ever I name him:rolleyes: . We fly out next Tuesday for Mexico, and when we get there I have to do my pre-op tests for the banding on Wed. I'm glad too here that you all are doing good and started to lose weight..I really like the old but in the air gas trick :clap2: ..LOL..Keep up all the good work people..Ted

[BabyGotBack 0]

Changes in diet can sometimes lead to hair loss

Tuesday, September 13, 2005

By Tara Parker-Pope, The Wall Street Journal

Dieters hoping to lose weight are discovering they're losing something else -- their hair.

The little-talked-about secret of the dieting industry is that a successful diet can also trigger Hair loss. As Americans struggle with obesity and tackle countless fad diets, some dermatologists say they are increasingly hearing complaints from perplexed dieters about thinning hair.

After Esther Sokol, a New York City records manager, lost nine pounds on the Atkins diet a few years ago, her hairdresser noticed her usually thick hair was beginning to thin. It was only after talking with doctors and hair experts that she learned her diet was the likely culprit.

"Diet was the only major change I'd made," says Ms. Sokol.

Hair loss can be triggered by a variety of factors including pregnancy, stress, surgery and age-related hormonal changes, to name a few. But few people realize that weight loss can also cause hair to shed, likely due to a nutritional deficiency. Although Iron deficiency is often associated with diet-related hair loss, a range of nutrient deficiencies can result in thinning hair, dermatologists say. Changes in levels of zinc, magnesium, Protein, essential fatty acids and Vitamins D, B and A can all trigger episodes of shedding hair. The problem affects both men and women, but women are more likely to notice it and seek treatment, say doctors.

The fact that so many different nutrients can be the culprit in hair loss means any diet can take a toll on the tresses.

The threat of thinning hair shouldn't discourage patients from losing weight, but it should convince them to avoid fad, quick-reduction diets, says Wilma Bergfeld, head of clinical research for the department of dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic. Such diets often lack proper nutrition, and rapid weight loss in itself is a stress on the body and can also trigger metabolism changes that affect Hair growth.

For hair health, doctors say the best weight-loss plans are reduced-calorie diets that promote gradual weight loss with healthful foods from all of the food groups. Diets low in Protein and Iron, such as vegetarian diets and very-low-fat diets, often result in deficiencies. But high-protein diets like Atkins that initially discourage fruits and vegetables can also trigger hair loss, says Dr. Bergfeld. The typical patient complains of thinning hair after losing about 20 pounds in a relatively short period of time, she says.

"We see it all the time," says Dr. Bergfeld. "If you start eating only one thing and you're not well balanced, you get into trouble."

A spokesman for Atkins referred questions to the company's Web site, which addresses hair loss in its frequently asked questions section, noting that any weight-loss plan can trigger hair loss. The site contends the Atkins diet is the "least likely" to cause hair loss. However, dermatologists say no scientific study has ever determined whether certain diets are more or less likely to cause hair loss.

In a healthy person, hair typically grows about an inch every two months. Hair has a three-phase life cycle -- the growing phase can last two to five years. A second, less-active phase lasts only about six weeks. A final resting phase lasts three to five months, before the hair falls out and new hair grows in. About 15 percent of hair follicles are in the resting phase at a time.

Abrupt changes in nutrition can disrupt the hair-growth cycle, causing hair follicles in the growing phase to convert to the resting phase too soon. This can mean a 20 percent to 30 percent or more increase in the number of daily hairs shed.

For many people, diet-related hair loss is temporary and may last only about two to six months. Once a person starts eating a more balanced diet, hair eventually comes back. In some people it may take one to two years to regain a full head of hair, dermatologists say.

Some dieters aren't even that lucky. A hair-shedding episode triggered by dieting may become a chronic problem if the dieter has a genetic predisposition for thinning hair, says Dr. Bergfeld and other doctors. In addition, hair loss triggered by dieting can be exacerbated by hormonal changes, stress or medications -- sending patients into a chronic cycle of hair shedding.

Ms. Sokol says she stopped the diet and has since regained the weight -- but her hair has never recovered. She says that if she had been aware of the link between weight loss and hair loss she probably wouldn't have tried the diet.

Dermatologists say they often advise dieters to take a Multivitamin with iron and keep weight loss to a pace of one to two pounds a week. Dieters with a family history of thinning hair or baldness should be especially careful about proper nutrition and slow weight loss. Patients considering obesity surgery, which often results in rapid weight loss, should also talk to their doctor about ways to protect their hair.

In addition to nutrition supplements, patients who experience thinning hair after dieting or for other reasons are advised to avoid chemical treatments like bleach or permanents that weaken hair. Minoxidil, the active ingredient in the topical treatment Rogaine, is often recommended for chronic hair loss, although it doesn't work for everyone and has to be used consistently or the hair shedding will return, notes Brooklyn dermatologist Morris Westfried, medical director of the New York Hair Loss Center who published one of the first reports on minoxidil. For men, the oral medication Propecia may also help improve thinning hair. Hair extensions and transplants are also an option, but they can be expensive.

[BabyGotBack 0]

Jojoba Oil

If you are predisposed to seborrhea, eczema, psoriasis, or dandruff, you could consider using jojoba oil. Mexicans and southwestern Native American nations have used jojoba oil traditionally for centuries to promote Hair growth and the control of dandruff. Jojoba oil is great for hypoallergenic skin because it is a great moisturizer and mimics the scalp's own sebum.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera has been used by Native Americans, Indians and many in the Caribbean to promote healthy hair and prevent Hair loss. Aloe's can help the scalp by healing it and balancing the pH level of the scalp while cleansing the pores. A common preparation of Aloe Vera gel with a small amount of wheat germ oil and coconut milk is used as a Shampoo and has traditionally shown great benefit.

[rms78645 0]

Oh man. I thought it was the lack of Protein that caused Hair loss. I am not interested in losing my hair!

I did babygotbacks pletho position last night at home and it worked. But now I am at work and am having gas issues. Needless to say, I can't do it here!

What is with the gas?? Does this ever go away?

[Deb-Texas 0]

Deb-Texas banded 1-19-2007

Dr Spivak Houston Texas

[5jacks 0]

I hope the gas goes away....that's my only problem right now! I've come up with a less "exposed" way of getting in that position....

We have a recliner that lays all the way back, you know the ones that when the kids jump on you it falls backwards! I've been laying in it for the last hour with my feet up in the air, definitely can feel a difference.

Good luck to everyone having surgery today.....thoughts and prayers are with you!

[rms78645 0]

I am 11 days post op and I am having gas issues again. I thought I was done but I wasn't drinking much and I am really trying hard to drink more. I am assuming that is why I am having such a hard time with gas again.

[BabyGotBack 0]

Oh man. I thought it was the lack of Protein that caused Hair loss. I am not interested in losing my hair!

I did babygotbacks pletho position last night at home and it worked. But now I am at work and am having gas issues. Needless to say, I can't do it here!

What is with the gas?? Does this ever go away?

Glad to hear it worked!!! You can always lock your door!!! Maybe some Gas X

[BabyGotBack 0]

Deb-Texas banded 1-19-2007

Dr Spivak Houston Texas

Congrats!!!! How are you doing?:clap2:

[juno610 1]

Audree - thanks for the Hair loss aricle! Very interesting. I want to try that aloe vera Shampoo too!