Let's Help Each Other On Those Bad Days

[pug.twins 26]

Unfortunately, nuts causeway to get constipated

. They are an awesome pick me so have to watch how much I eat of them. I increased my protien also. I agree about the new growth, I see it coming back too

[phoebec 0]

Someone told me to take Biotin, which seemed to help, as my hair is now better than before surgery. Good luck.

[LosingItForMe2011 320]

Is the Biotin chewable?

[phoebec 0]

Is the Biotin chewable?

I haven't found a chewable, but I guess I was long enough post surgery that I was allowed to swallow a small pill.

My surgery was 2 years ago, and I started taking it about 6 - 8 months post op.

[LosingItForMe2011 320]

I did see some Biotin that was small gel type pills...but wasn't sure we could take those. I'll have to ask my surgeon if I see my hair falling out.

[pug.twins 26]

I take 5000mcg or mg of Biotin a day. Still falling out.

[stephane0603 2]

I take GNC's hair skin and nails in a chewable. It's like a starburst. I am only 5 weeks out but I haven't experienced any Hair loss. I take two chewables a day. Hope this helps.

[Neen 3]

I was told that Hair loss happens between 4-9 months. Going to hope that mine not too bad. I think that's a scary prospect.

[phoebec 0]

I haven't found a chewable' date=' but I guess I was long enough post surgery that I was allowed to swallow a small pill.

My surgery was 2 years ago, and I started taking it about 6 - 8 months post op.

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It took about 4-6 months before it started growing back in. Be patient. Everyone assured me it would happen, and it did. I know how scary and awful it is when it is happening to you.

[LosingItForMe2011 320]

When I had my lapband I went through losing hair after about 3 months post op. It slowed down and eventually stopped though. My hair didn't get really thin so I was lucky with that. Seems that it's all grown back after it too.

[pug.twins 26]

Ok, ladies and guys! I am a slump! I have not moved for about 3 weeks. I am fluctuating between 205 to 202. I eat about every 3 to 4 hours. I am getting discouraged. I know I should be excited because of the major accomplishment in the past six month but now I a not moving. I know I able to eat more. But I am stillin eating the same foods. I am also hungry. I am working out by training for this 1/2 marathon. I am averaging 80 carbs and about 100 protien, with 1000 to 1100 calories. I don't want to stretch my pouch. Please help me!!!

[DLCoggin 1,788]

Losingit has a great idea - see your nutritionist if you're getting discouraged. "Slumps", "stalls", "plateaus" - all part of the process and they will pass. Just keep following the protocol and let the weight take care of itself. Whenever I run into a bump in the road, I commit to staying away from the scales for at least two weeks. The results usually put a smile on my face. I firmly believe that weighing too often can sabotage your commitment. Stay focused, stay active and stay committed - you'll be in "onederland" before you know it!!

[LosingItForMe2011 320]

DL I agree with you and hope when I'm on the other side of the journey I can keep that in mind as far as staying off the scale all the time. Thanks for that!

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Stay off the scale is the best thing i did

[Michelle96 13]

Had a serious lap in judgment today was out with hubby and kids and ate a kids cheeseburger from mcdonalds I am feeling so guilty what was I thinking ugh!

surgery date: 2/18/2012