Biotin

[oceanbreeze 17]

Hi - one month out from getting Sleeved and down 32 pounds!!! Reading about Hair loss and gallbladder issues. Any successes taking Biotin?

Any thoughts on the pricey Gallbladder prevention meds? Thank u!!!!

[SherB 220]

My gallbladder had already been removed but it is super common with sudden weight loss to get gallstones even without WLS. As for the Biotin I am only 3 weeks out but I am taking it and crossing my fingers but really I think that only helps with re-growth of hair. I don't think it will keep you from losing hair.

[snochick2005 172]

I needed my gallbladder out at 7 months post op. I ask my dr why he didn't have his patients use a gallstone preventative after surgery. He said because the chances are really very low that they would be needed (he gave me the actual statistic, but I can't remember) and when they did prescribe them in the past most people don't take them anyways... I was just super unlucky!

Personally after experiencing gallstones, I wish I had done some sort of preventative. It was the WORST pain in my life! Waking up from surgery was a cake walk compared to the gallstones... (I've never given birth, so I'm not comparing to that!)

I do take Biotin. I've still lost a lot of hair, but it is growing back quickly. Also my hair is a lot stronger and faster then it used to. I'm blond, so my hair is naturally very thin. Bonus: your nails are stronger too :-)

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

The dr. should give you a scrip for Actigall or something similar, ins. most likely will cover it, mine did.

As far as hair loss, it's inevitable, but can be minimized by getting all your Protein in. In the beginning that is difficult, just do your best and do not fill space in you new tiny tummy with anything NOT high in Protein. My tummy was so tiny, that I had NOTHING besides protein for 18 months, No veggies, salad, fruits, and especially not bread/pasta/potatoes/rice, still rarely, maybe 1 or 2 times a month will I have potatoes/pasta/rice or bread