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Thanks for the photo comment. I do have some loose skin under my neck since the fat is gone, but it's not any worse than other women our age. My tummy is almost flat now, but after two C-sections, a hysterectomy, a lap-band, then this past surgery (lap-band out, hernia repair, gall bladder out, then sleeved) I'm not exactly in the run for being a swimsuit model - ha! I could use a mini-tummy tuck, but can't afford it nor want more abdominal surgery unless necessary. I don't have a huge flap of skin hanging down and can fit in a sz 10 pant, so at my age I'm happy with how I look (and so is my husband). So far, I've not had any issues with hair loss - either with the band or the sleeve. But I've always had tons of hair anyway. Maybe the thinner your hair is before surgery the harder it might be to hold on to it after, but I don't know. I just know you have to keep at that protein and not get behind. Good luck with your surgery - I'm sure you'll do great!