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Samteer

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    Samteer reacted to catwoman7 in Extreme thin hair/hair loss 2 years post OP   
    get your labs done. This far out it's a lot more likely to be a vitamin/mineral deficiency than a side effect of the surgery.
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    Samteer reacted to Creekimp13 in Extreme thin hair/hair loss 2 years post OP   
    Iron deficiency can cause Hair loss and dry brittle hair. Sometimes it will NOT show up as anemia. It is VERY common in bariatric surgery patients, particularly women who menstruate. (or are vegetarian, or give blood regularly)
    Make SURE your doctor is testing your Ferritin level and not just your hemoglobin. You can be incredibly low on available iron and not be anemic. Non-anemic iron deficiency could explain your hair loss.
    And make sure you're taking your iron supplements separate from your Calcium. Also, taking it with Vitamin C helps.
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    Samteer got a reaction from Jaelzion in Extreme thin hair/hair loss 2 years post OP   
    My doctor hasn't said much about the situation besides try and stick to the prescribed Vitamins. They are not of much help now as well, due to Covid-19.
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    Samteer got a reaction from Recidivist in Clogged/Plugged ears?   
    Like wise, glad to hear I'm not the only one! Got an appointment here the 19th of this month, hopefully I'll be able to find out what it might be.
    You might be on to something about blood pressure. I did notice if I squat down for a few minutes, or tilt my head down, I'll get dizzy when I get back up for 3-5 seconds.
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    Samteer got a reaction from FluffyChix in Issues with solids. Plz help me!!!   
    From my experience. These foods tend to be hard to swallow/digest; Rice, Pasta and bread. If I'm out, and there isn't anything to order that doesn't have bread or something that might irritate me, I usually just order plain meat or the burger (Take out the patty) then just eat it by itself.
    - I always have this in mind. Just because your food in-take might be restricted, doesn't mean you can't enjoy what others are enjoying on a day out, you just have to be creative ☺️
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    Samteer reacted to Arabesque in Clogged/Plugged ears?   
    I’ve always related my blocked ears to when my blood pressure would drop. I’ve had instances over years before my surgery but since my surgery in May my BP is low all the time & I have had blocked ears many, many times. I can’t pop them (yawning, drinking, chewing,...don't work). I just have to wait for it to pass. Interested to hear how common this is.
    My GP got me to have a brain scan to make sure there was nothing sinister this week but all good. Thank gracious.
    Hair loss is very common. Mine’s been falling out for 4 months now & I’ve lost almost 50%. Very sad. There are lots of posts about this with suggestions on how to lessen the impact but nothing’s slowed mine yet. My surgeon warned me it would happen. In his words: ‘You’re body has better things to do with the reduced nutrients you take in on your new diet than grow hair.’ He wasn’t wrong.
    My surgeon & dietician told me I’d have to take Multi Vitamins for the rest of my life. I have blood tests every 3 months for my Bariatric team & my GP has had me get one in between. They’re tracking & monitoring even slight changes. I’m sorry your GP is not being supportive of your journey. They are your primary care giver & someone who you should be able to trust & depend upon for your health & well being.
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    Samteer reacted to Recidivist in Clogged/Plugged ears?   
    OMG, I could have written that! I had my surgery in March, and I know exactly what you are talking about. I can hear my own voice in my head when I'm talking and it drives me crazy. It's much worse in the right ear, but often in both. I can "pop" my ears and it's temporarily better, but it comes right back. I've seen a doctor about it and they thought it might be sinus congestion, but that's not the issue--I never had this before surgery.
    I had not noticed that it gets worse during/after exercise, but I'll pay attention next time.
    I'm so happy to see your post and know I'm not the only one!

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