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Hi Melissa,
Congratulations on your amazing success! Regarding thinning hair, I would highly recommend taking Biotin. Someone told me you can get it in liquid form, but I buy the 5,000 mcg capsules. I just open the capsule and put it in pudding. It takes a little while to see a difference (probably at least a few weeks), but after some time you should notice an improvement in your hair... and nails. I first tried it when I was losing hair on Atkins and it worked great.

If you have thinning hair try Nioxin and definitely the Biotin, they have liquid and pills that dissolve.

2 friends of mine, 1 male 1 female have used Nioxin and swear by it. They weren't having thinning hair troubles due to weight loss but I don't think it really matters, they saw a major improvement. My male friend noticed premature thinning and my female friend suffered from over plucking-eyebrow-itis lol, her brows hadn't grown right in years. But after using it for maybe a few months his hair got thicker and her brows grew in.
it's pricey but they seem to think it was worth it. You can find it online and in salons.

For dry skin, Aveeno in shower oil is amazing, it's not greasy like others can be and has a nice almondy scent to it. I had really bad poison ivy all over my body a few years ago and once it cleared I was left with really bad scaly skin. After about a week of using it I was softer than I ever was before. Now it's a staple in my shower. Their line of lotions are pretty great too, I like their oil lotion, it's moisturizing, not greasy and smells so good. I get very dry in the winter and it makes my skin feel like silk.

I also use Jergens ultra healing lotion, which in my opinion is probably the best lotion I've ever used (and I've used ALOT of products) I usually recommend this to people because there's no scent so it's great if you are sensitive to fragrances. Recently I tried St. Ives soothing oatmeal and Shea butter lotion, I love it, and it smells so yummy.

Hope this helps, good luck!

Hi Melissa - prior to having LB surgery in October 2009, my hair was thin and brittle. After surgery, I started drinking protein shakes every morning, and my hair is very healthy and a little fuller than what it was before. I mix Jillian Michaels' whey protein mix with Muscle Milk and regular milk, and drink it every morning! It taste good, makes me feel good, and keeps my hair healthy. Hope this helps! Good luck!

Hello! My name is Melissa- 28 from Cleveland, Ohio. I Had LB surgery on July 14th, 2009 in Detroit, Mi. I was self pay and Dr. Webber at Harper Hospital was the cheapest with an excellent background I went in at 303 lbs and am now around 185 (depending on the scale, grrr)

My whole entire journey has been excellent! I wouldn't change one thing! There's nothing like being able to play tag with my kids or hide and seek and hide anywhere! =)

I'm looking for new ideas for diet- MY hair (very thin) and my skin (very dry) I'm also interested in hearing opinions and personal experiences of Panniculectomy procedures
(don't hold it against me if I posted wrong! Still trying to figure this site out =)

Hi all,
My name is Amy. I am 34 years old. I was banded on 08/09. I have had a really tough year and have lost no wieght. I was doing the overnight shift at my job and I had gotten very ill after my surgery. I thought going into surgery would solve everything but really does not. When they tell you it is a life style change it really is. I have struggled with my wieght for my whole life. I thought my first year after being banded I would be half the wieght I am but it didnt. I think I gave up on myself. But you really shouldn't do that . As of this past monday I made a choice to get thin if it kills me! lol.... I went back to my surgeron because I got so mad that over the summer I had them take out all of the 7cc adjustments out of the band. I got sick on steak and I was so pissed off! It is very upsetting to have to throw up outside of the resturant when your out to dinner with your loved ones. I deceided to follow to the food plan this time. I am made a effort to go back to my nuturtionist. And my surgeron is very happy that I haven't given up... I can tell you that it is a minute by minute struggle with my wieght. I have lost 9 pounds since monday. But I started at 336 and I am only down to 323. Monday I was 332. Its rough but its get better. Make sure you have the support of your family and loved ones and get as much help as needed from your surgeon. Don't let them give up on you! And if you have sleep apena get a machine before you have your surgery or you will come out will a sever lung infection.
If anyone needs someone to talk to my email is amymwayne@gmail.com. I love to meet a new friend who has the same struggles as me !