jamill527

My starting weight was 303 and my cw is 231 I'm current 5 months post op.

Yeah that's when I started losing my hair but now it seems to be shedding more. I'm with u about having a healthy body. I can always buy me some hair. Lol

Ok... Dollar General has a better deal. Its half the price of GNC. Ten dollars for 120 tabs of 3000mcg (that is two bottles). The thing that sucks is you have to take 3 tabs and they are pretty big. I am going to research to see if there are smaller tabs with higher strength. I will provide feedback if I find something better.

they actually sell that same brand 'hair skin nails' at Dollar General. 5 bucks a bottle.

Go to GNC.com they have a pill for your hair, skin, nail...they have it on sale right now for 3 bottle for 24.99 each bottle has 120 caplets
http://www.gnc.com/GNC-Hair-Skin-Nails-Formula/product.jsp?productId=3943821

FYI: You must take at least 10,000 mcg of Biotin for it to even be effective. BTW: My MD said it is a problem first year post op... It will grow back.

Increase your Protein

My starting weight was 303 and my cw is 231 I'm current 5 months post op.

Keep up updated and let us know if it helps by eating more protein.....maybe try to eat a boil egg on top of your usual Protein and see if that helps..I know a lot of us don't like eggs...but once I have my surgery I think I will cut my hair off to my shoulders maybe that will help someoe

My nutritionist advised me to keep track of Protein consumed. I started to havea bit of hair loss and when I upped my Protein intake it luckily stoppped. Not sure if it will help you.

Most times there really isn't much we can do to stop it, sadly. You can combat it by taking daily doses of Biotin. It will help your hair grow back thicker and faster.
When you have weight loss surgery our bodies go into a state of shock (healing from) from surgery and a massive decrease in all the many nutrients our bodies need daily to survive. The most logical response for our bodies is to send all those lacking nutrients to our wounds to heal as well as the necessary functions to stay alive. Our brains, our heart, our lungs... etc. When this happens we no longer receive "extra" nutrients that supply our hair. Then it falls out.
I hope this helps.

5'3"
HW 227
SW 210
CW 150
GW 135
Presurgical Size 16/18
Current Size 6
Goal Size 2-4

Starting 235
Now 173
5ft 10
From size 18 to size 10

Starting 395
Surgery 341
Now 180s
12-26-12

Before/ during : 7 months post op

Today it has been exactly four months and nine days since my Sleeve on June 5, 2013. I have lost 88 lbs., 12 Pants Sizes, 2 Shirt Sizes, 1 full Shoe Size and 14 pills! I am so very happy I made this decision. I am amazed at the transformation not just of my body but of the abilities I now have and the goals I have reached.
BS (Before Sleeve)
I was using a walker to do any walking at all. I could not shower without a shower chair, I could not go shopping in stores without automatic carts, I only left my house to go to the Dr. I could not stand up long enough to cook meals anymore, I had a full time caretaker, I could not clean or do laundry, I didn't drive unless I had too, I could not hold my Grandson because I had no lap, I would not have sexual relations with my husband because it was too un-comfortable and I felt to ugly, I didn't ever have the desire to go visit people, I could not go to parties or out with my friends to socialize at all. I stayed home and moped and honestly just waited for death to come and get me.
AS (After Sleeve)
I now go to the Mall with my daughter, I go out to lunch with friends, on dates with hubby, I shop, I cook, I clean, I even am working an area for a garden next year. I no longer need a caregiver and was just released from the program yesterday. I no long use a walker or automatic carts, or a shower chair! I only take 3 medications a day. I love to go visit and go to thrift stores and play with and hold my Grandson! I have sex on a semi-regular basis. (I know TMI)
The point is... If you are thinking of having this surgery, Stop Thinking!!!! & Start doing!!!
It took me over 2 1/2 years to get approval so get on it now and then do your thinking while you are in the process. You can always opt out later. I would never take it back, because honestly I never thought I would be a real person again and I had all but given up on life. I am however, a whole person again, a real person, with a real life, and real friends. I am even considering finally going back to work after six years of disability.
I hope this helps anyone in making up their minds and I hope it inspires everyone who reads it.
Blessings to all,
Candie
Before
Day of Surgery
Day after Surgery
Yesterday

Almost 8 months out exactly, and I have hit my goal weight! Woo hooooo!!! This is just the beginning, I know, but it feels GREAT! I love this little sleeve of mine! It truly has been a journey, and at times rather challenging, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. It has been the best decision I ever made for my health and my life.
Thanks to all you out there in forum land for all the posts and advice and support. Couldn't have done this without you. Cheers!
Keep on keepin' on, sleevers!

Thanks girly! : )

Today makes 4 months that this journey started and I'm happy to say I'm down 77lbs. I've been experiencing hair loss which I'm not happy about but the good thing is I have thick hair. Still struggling to get in enough Protein but I'm working on it. Overall I'm happy and everyone around me has been supportive. Here's a few pics.

Today makes 4 months that this journey started and I'm happy to say I'm down 77lbs. I've been experiencing hair loss which I'm not happy about but the good thing is I have thick hair. Still struggling to get in enough Protein but I'm working on it. Overall I'm happy and everyone around me has been supportive. Here's a few pics.

Today makes 4 months that this journey started and I'm happy to say I'm down 77lbs. I've been experiencing hair loss which I'm not happy about but the good thing is I have thick hair. Still struggling to get in enough Protein but I'm working on it. Overall I'm happy and everyone around me has been supportive. Here's a few pics.

Sandee thank you my dear. I'm about to check that out right nowwwww. Girl you got me over here doing my little dance I do when my boys The Steelers make a touchdown that's how excited I am you was able to find this site.

Jamill I tried going to the pimkcurvzeboutiwue website but nothing would come up. I need a smokin hot dress for valentines day and hoping to find one there

You look fabulous!!!

Wowzer! Fabulous!