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hair loss is terrible! I was on phen-fen many years ago and my hair was to my elbows and it fell out over a month's time. I had to cut it down to about 1 inch in lengh to not look like a cancer patient. It came out in clumps, when I went to a dermo they said from stress but that didn't make sense. then I researched and it was due to dramatic weight loss. I fear this happening again if I do weight loss surgery

I don't lose weight with diet and excersize, I have been on synthroid, metformin (generic of what you are talking about), and number of other meds. Metformin side effects go away after a w eek at the least, month at the most for most people. I have IBS and I can't take most meds since they really mess me up and feared taking Metformin. I was ok, first 2 weeks it did the same number on my stomach as ant-biotics do. I didn't lose any weight on it and got off of it since I hate taking more meds if I don't need to.

Hi, I have a question. I am back and forth between the band and VG. My main concern are those staples, it freaks me out, the band can come out but I also don't want the problems that can happen with the band or a chance I just can't handle it in me, I am self pay so I have to be sure. Extra skin hanging isn't a concern of mine since I only need to drop 70 pounds and I work out, I don't think it is a big deal for me. Is there a site/message board that lists complications with VG ? I am curious to read people that have had those with this surgery as well as the band. They have to be out there, most all swear by the surgery on OBH.com I also have problems with Acid, the stomach growling all the time, etc. and I suffer from IBS big time. I am seeing my Gastro this Wed and plan to ask him is opinion as well about all of this. thanks!:help: