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Donalee

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  1. :cry Hello Photonut. I wish mine would stop. Maybe something else is going one. I can see my scalp now.
  2. Hello all, I still have a tough time of keeping, even small bites down. I started at 238 lbs. with hypertension, diabetes, fibromyalgia, osteo arthritis, and other problems related to obesity. I have lost only 40 lbs so far. Started 9 months ago. Donalee
  3. Hello Photonut... A reduction... a fill ... or restriction. My doctor calls it a reduction. I have had 4 so far, in Dallas, TX. Dr. Provost. How long has it been thin (hair I mean)? Donalee
  4. That is what it means.... a fill. My doctor calls it a reduction. I have had 4 so far. I that what causes the hair to fall out or is it lack of Protein? Donalee
  5. Thank you for your suggestions, I will do that! donalee I still cannot help upchucking after the first few bites of any meal. Darn!!! Donalee
  6. Thank for your suggestions. I will do that!:rant: donalee I still cannot help upchucking after the first few bites of any meal. Darn!!! Donalee
  7. Maybe I am not getting enough protein... maybe soy drinks would be good. Thank you for the info. donalee
  8. Reduction is what my doctor calls, injecting solution into the band to tighten it. donalee
  9. Reduction is when they inject solution to close up the band, making it harder to eat as much. donalee:)
  10. Hello everyone, I am new to the group and have a couple of questions, hoping you can help. I had my procedure in 04, but didn't have a reduction until late 05. I started losing my hair shortly after the operation. Can you relate?:nervous

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