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I am wondering if anyone has experienced this?

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I read somewhere that the gherlin that makes us hungry also helps with our memory. So when we lose the gherlin, we might lose some of our memory. I'm not sure where I found the article. It might be worth googling gherlin and memory.

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I read that it was because of Vitamin deficiency. As long as we take our Vitamin meds regularly, I dont think it would be a problem. But I'm going to ask my doc about this during my next visit. I'm scared now! :(

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/03/070312161244.htm

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Let me know what the doctor says.

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I would really like to get more feedback on this topic.

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The question was for preop people of three years or more and if they have noticed any memory changes...since grehlin is very linked to memory....the surgery gets rid of the biggest grehlin producer of the body so i imagine that would be tied to memory loss.

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I read that it was because of Vitamin deficiency. As long as we take our Vitamin meds regularly, I dont think it would be a problem. But I'm going to ask my doc about this during my next visit. I'm scared now! :(

http://www.scienceda...70312161244.htm

I found this article while researching Vitamins and are moods

Nutrient, food & Mood Links

Think about this nutrient depletion.................Might cause some common symptoms

Sodium

Confusion and poor memory

Potassium

Apathy and confusion

Chromium

Depression

Confusion, lethargy, and difficulty learning

Magnesium

Depression, confusion, and change in personality

Maganese

Seizures

Selenium

Anxiety and depression

Zinc

Mood changes

Vitamin B1

Mental confusion, personality change, poor appetite, memory loss, mood swings, short attention span, irritability, depression, and fatigue

Vitamin B2

Depression

Niacin, Vitamin B6

Mood swings, depression, sleeplessness, restlessness, disorientation, and irritability

Vitamin B12

Memory loss, confusion, and senility

Folic acid

Irritability and depression

Choline

Memory loss

Vitamin E

Lethargy and depression

Essential fatty acids

Lethargy, irritability, and depression

Amino Acids (protein)

Mood changes

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well if I lose my memory, I hope its the bad stuff...

But I think if we keep our Vitamin levels in check, everything will balance out...

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What was the question????? :) Kathe

*wink* I am with ya, Kathe :)

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I am wondering if anyone has experienced this?

Read the research and statistics section on this site. There is a year and a half old link called gherlin and learning. It should answer all your questions.

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What was the question????? :) Kathe

Does this mean yes?? Lol

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How did you get the weight ticker on the bottom? I have looked through my account settings & can't find it.

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How did you get the weight ticker on the bottom? I have looked through my account settings & can't find it.

You go to tickerfactory.com and build a ticker. Then go to settings; signature and copy the line from tickerfactory.com that says bbcode into your signature. Good luck!

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