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I have fine hair but lots of it and yes I have lost hair at the top of my head. It is noticable to me, as you can see more of my scalp, but I am sure no one else notices. I am 8.75 months out and I don't think that it has started to grow back yet. I too have done all the pre-measures: bitoin, vitamins, lots of protein but to no avail...............................

Maybe you can ask Dr Wizman for patient referrals to find out their experience. You also have your parents to speak to about their experience, sounded like you did not know anyone who used him.

Your Dad really has no idea what it is like in Tijuana. I had my surgery with Dr Fernando Garcia in Tijuana and it was extremely safe and clean: just like a city in the U.S. What is the difference with Guadalhara? His price also is very reasonable and he is an amazingly skilled surgeon. Have a look at posts about him, you won't be disappointed.

All I can say is..............GROSS

Okay let's see, eating chips, Cookies, crackers, mac and cheese, chocolate, milkshakes, french fries, donuts, cakes, ice cream........................................................ the list can go on.

OMG thank you for this post. Some of the questions are ridiculous and I swear they don't even to attempt to search the forum for the answer: that has already probably been posted 100 times!!

Yes what are you eating, how much are you eating? I have yet to have solid beef and I am over 8 months, eat softer foods in small amounts.

Hang in there you can do it!!

Fat is an important part of your diet, I say if you have to have milk, go for the 2%, the calorie difference is nominal, it tastes better, and the little bit of extra fat is good for you.

I doubt that you will find many here who will admit to it. It definitely would require constantly eating high calorie food; a conscious choice for sure.

Tell your NUT and I am sure she will say that you are fine. No worries.

Just to add my two cents.................okay a nickle Everyone on this forum has a right to voice there opinion. Maybe in the OP's experience she knows what she is saying.............none of us knows what our future will hold when it comes to our weight loss and the sleeve, but going into the surgery prepared and following all the guidelines can only help us to be successful well into the future. I don't think that drinking, eating out, no exercise in the long run will keep our weight off. For most of us this is what brought us to weight loss surgery in the first place. We have all heard it before, healthy eating, exercise, no smoking, drinking in moderation too lose weight; and you know what, THEY all were right!! I think the OP has her heart in the right place she just wants us ALL to be successful, I know that I do. Cheers

In my opinion go for the bypass. This surgery is very helpful if you are a sugar addict. This is a food product that we don't need to eat so for some, not being able to without getting sick is a selling factor. One of my doctors had this surgery for this reason and is extremely happy and has lost alot of weight. With either surgery you can gain weight back; it is all about choices.

Wow you look fantastic!! Hot, Hot, Hot!!!!

Removing 85% is the normal in the U.S. and Mexico, not the exception. So we are right on track with what they do in Australia. I think YOUR doctor is the exception, taking only 70% is not the norm.

Agree with others that you should have more snacks: nuts, cheese and fruit, protein, veggies. Have a protein shake with fruit. There are many ways to add healthy calories, you can do it.

No issues with this size at all. In fact I am doing fantastic, below goal and loving life!!

Well for me if I stick to my eating plan during weight loss, yes, I could continue to lose weight. I find that I have to eat more food, some times higher calorie to prevent this. To the one poster that wants a BMI of 22, that seems to be a low weight have you thought you may be too skinny at this weight? For me right now my BMI is just under 25(normal) and I have very little fat and I do have loose skin, it is what it is as they say. As you get closer to your goal you may change what you want to weigh.

I have not waited for any of my surgeries and have had excellent results. They say to go with 20 pounds of your goal because if you are having excess skin removed will result in a weight loss and also you may need the fat to move into another part of your body(think: into your butt). I say go for it you won't regret it!!

It could be related to hair loss but also dry skin. With the low amount of food that we eat I think it also drys our skin. I do take biotin but I still have itchy skin: tummy, head, arms. I use alot of creams too!

I stayed at the Marriott September 2012 and did not have to pay a deposit. Who is saying that you have to pay one?

Try to eat when it is not meal time, at night, grab a protien bar and put it in your pocket. I am not sure if you may have to disclose your surgery too them. I doubt that they could discriminate against you because of it. Good Luck

Tell her that you prefer to see her loveliness in more feminine attire and compliment her when she does. Maybe she will stop wanting to look all frumpy in your big old clothes.

Foods that you can eat more of and typically make you want to eat more of them: potato chips crackers popcorn cookies cake high sodium/fat/sugar can all be contributors to this.

Congratulations and welcome to the losers bench!! I had my surgery on September 10, 2012,with Dr Garcia and it was the best, life-changing decision I could have made! All the best to you!!