nctadpole

Pre surgery I had a BMI of around 36. This week marks 6 months post surgery for me. It has been a truly wonderful experience. I have lost 53 lbs so far. My whole life until surgery I felt like I was battling against weight gain. I fought to stay at the weight I was at...I'd hate to think where I would be had I given up the fight. The surgery was just part of my journey to be healthy. Best of luck to you!!

As of this week I am 6 months post op. I have lost a good bit of hair, but I am the only one that seems to notice. My husband and mother both swear they cannot tell a thing. I do not have any bare spots or anything, just an overall thinning. I have long hair and cut it a few inches about a month ago, which has really helped it not look so stringy. I tried the Aveda shampoo for hair loss which I did not care for. The smell of the product is not great and it made my hair tangly and course. A couple weeks ago I bought a wonderful shampoo, conditioner & mousse....it is Kerastase for fine hair. It is expensive but to me, worth it. It has really helped give me volume. I am still losing some hair but it has slowed quite a bit. My nutritionist said that at this point as long as I am getting in my protein and my vitamins, the hair loss should be stopping. Honestly I am not great at getting in protein all the time but I try!! I think the hair loss is individual to each patient. Some experience more than others. Best of luck!