Hair Loss

Have you researched or asked your Dr/surgeon about the possibility of stretching your sleeve? From what I have been told from my surgeon, your new stomach is akin to a wallet. Yes, you can stuff it and it will stretch a tiny bit, but really not much at all.

The fundus has been removed and that is the stretchy part what distends when we used to gorge ourselves. That is gone now, so ...

It was explained to me the reason not to drink carbonated bevs was that it takes up space that should be saved for "real" liquids and food. There are dozens of reasons for gassyness. Too much sugar or other fermentable foods. I wouldn't worry about stretching your stomach, but I would discontinue carbonated bevs. Stick to your surgeon's program and all will be well.

Thank you so much no more carbonated drinks for me I have been paying for it!!!

How much hair do you think you are loosing? I started losing mine between 3 and 4 months post op. By 5 months post op I was scared, I could see my scalp all over my head. When I showered, there was hair in the tub when I got out, when I slept, there was hair on my pillow when I got up, when I blew my hair dry, there was hair in the sink! There was hair everywhere but on my head! (I have a LOT more sympathy for men with comb overs than I used to have!) I spent hours in front of the mirror, trying to cover the balding spots before I went to work. I finally gave up, and bought a wig. And since the hair loss kept up, I finally decided to shave my head. I now have five wigs, all different styles, but still similar. All are slightly different color, but close to the color my hair has been for the last few years. I love my wigs and I love how I look in them, especially with my new (thinner) body! I think the wigs look very natural, and I don't think anybody that I work with even suspects that I am wearing a wig. So far, my hair has grown out to about a half to 3/4 inch in length, but it is still to short to tell how much is growing back. Am drinking protein supplements, taking multiple vitamins, Biotin. B vitamins, using Nioxin and Minoxidil, and trying to eat as healthy as possible. Am hoping for the best with re-growth of my hair. BUT if worse comes to worse, I will continue to wear my wigs and be happy. I would rather be thin with a wig than fat and hairy!!!