Newbie Here :)

[nyxn 19]

Hi Canyon. My nutritionist says hair loss is a result of Protein and Vitamin deficiency so if I am constant with my Protein and Vitamin intake then there should be little to no Hair loss. I've purchased all of the Vitamins and minerals recommended post surgery - includes taking one prenatal vitamin, so I guess we'll see! The recommended protein per day is 69 grams I think (have to double check) and so as long as I maintain that minimum I should be fine.

My surgery is on Monday (can't believe how fast it has come up). Excited but kind of freaking out right now.

[DWordGuy 2]

I am new to this world and support you on your journey. I will be having my Sleeve 20 May 2015.

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

Oh, Bless your heart! Just think of it as the beginning of your new life!!! And it is! You should do fine, you've been doing great with your pre-op stuff. My NUT has said that the stress of the surgery (this I CAN'T figure out, because I've had 22 surgeries to date, and NONE prior to this made me lose hair!) combined with the starvation mode puts us into the hair loss situation. I, too, have followed (to the T) my Protein and Vitamin (have to for other serious illnesses I 've had) regime, from day one. But I still have loss, although I can officially say it has lessened up considerably since I started the Nioxin Shampoo. I figure I have lost about 1/3 of my hair, but I'm ok with it as I had a lot of hair to start with, even though it is fine, but there is still a lot on my head. I can't say for sure it is the Nioxin that fixed it, because I also changed my thyroid meds and that usually helps me a lot with Hair loss.< /p>

Anyway, I'll be praying for your recovery and let me know how you are doing! All the best.....

[DWordGuy 2]

Thanks a million!

I am trying to find some photos reflecting my size to post and will keep everyone posted. Just need to be pushed every once in a while. DWordGuy

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

@@DWordGuy

Good luck to you on your surgery, keep us posted! Pictures are great!

[nyxn 19]

@@DWordGuy

Good luck with your surgery and your journey! My surgery is this coming Monday. I went for my last weigh-in today before surgery and I lost a total of 9.5 lbs since 01 Apr. when I started the liquid diet. I had hoped for more, but I'll take what I can get!

Edited April 18, 2015 by nyxn