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Getting Sleeved In Mx!

Hey everyone! I'm 20 and getting sleeved in TJ, Mexico on December 13 by Dr.Lopez & Dr.Osuna. I was wondering if anyone here has experienced hair loss after being sleeved...I love my hair :o lol! Or even if anyone has any general tips or advice for me being a pre-opper??

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hey girly im sara 21 jus got sleeved back in sep the 26th i started at 286 in march 272 b4 liver diet n now a month later im 242 i also had my surgery in mx i had mine n puerto vallarta it was wonderfull awsome.... as for advice i had no probs was up n walking couple hours later with no pains but for eating advice to take it slow i ate applesauce about 4/5 days after i was so hungry that i think i ate to fast n i felt it sit n my sleeve like a huge not i can eat meat now started this week but only a few bites cuz it fills me up fats n oh YESS on the hairloss my hair falls out in wods thanxs to the lord jesus christ i have a massive head of hair n u cant tell but it is rather frustrateing b scary n im takeing a shower but jus how them strands of hair come off so do them unwanted belly rolls n lbs lol

I'm 9 weeks out and no hair loss yet but I'm sure it's coming. I have been slacking on my Vitamins so thinking about going to get a pre-natal at GNC that has Biotin in it. Just remember how awesome my hair and nails were when pregnant taking those prenatals. I'm not eating very well either so I need my vitamins for sure.

Anyway, good luck. My experience is Mexico was good so I don't have too much pre-op advice other than get your stitches taken out when they tell you too.

I loved/ love my hair also. I have used Biotin & silica to try to keep it and boost its growth. I am still losing my hair though. I have heard it passes ( the hair loss ) after 7-9 months. So right now I just try to focus less on the hair and more on the clothing size I drop each month and wear a lot of ponytails. :)

Im going to be sleeved in TJ MX in feb/mar, but I has started taking my Vitamins already, Biotin, D3 and 2 multi gummies. I also have started walking a lot, just to get used to the routine.

I am excited too, not so much worried about the hair loss, that comes back. More excited to lose the fat that won't. :)

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hey girly im sara 21 jus got sleeved back in sep the 26th i started at 286 in march 272 b4 liver diet n now a month later im 242 i also had my surgery in mx i had mine n puerto vallarta it was wonderfull awsome.... as for advice i had no probs was up n walking couple hours later with no pains but for eating advice to take it slow i ate applesauce about 4/5 days after i was so hungry that i think i ate to fast n i felt it sit n my sleeve like a huge not i can eat meat now started this week but only a few bites cuz it fills me up fats n oh YESS on the hairloss my hair falls out in wods thanxs to the lord jesus christ i have a massive head of hair n u cant tell but it is rather frustrateing b scary n im takeing a shower but jus how them strands of hair come off so do them unwanted belly rolls n lbs lol

Congrats on the weight loss saritawillslim, That's great! I can't wait for mine to be melting off too lol. Applesauce sounds like a good idea, maybe I can bring some unsweetened ones or something :) yikes! I hope my hair doesn't come out wads! Hahaha that last part is so true, and as far as I've researched, the hair comes back! So it's a small price to pay temporarily :)

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I'm 9 weeks out and no hair loss yet but I'm sure it's coming. I have been slacking on my Vitamins so thinking about going to get a pre-natal at GNC that has Biotin in it. Just remember how awesome my hair and nails were when pregnant taking those prenatals. I'm not eating very well either so I need my vitamins for sure.

Anyway' date=' good luck. My experience is Mexico was good so I don't have too much pre-op advice other than get your stitches taken out when they tell you too.[/quote']

Thanks! I had no idea of what form to get biotin in, but I'll look for it in pre-natal supplements too :) good to hear that your experience went well, there are definitely different opinions on the Mexico route on this website lol! How long after surgery were you advised to get your stitches out? Good luck on your weight loss :D

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I loved/ love my hair also. I have used Biotin & silica to try to keep it and boost its growth. I am still losing my hair though. I have heard it passes ( the hair loss ) after 7-9 months. So right now I just try to focus less on the hair and more on the clothing size I drop each month and wear a lot of ponytails. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Is it enough to notice bald Patches? Or is it a less focused hair loss and just thinning? I think I could handle the thinning, but not the patches!! That's completely true, everyone keeps saying that it isn't a permanent thing. If you don't mind me asking, what form do you take biotin in? Are there any odd side effects from it?! Can't wait to be shedding the clothing sizes either. Happy losing :P

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Im going to be sleeved in TJ MX in feb/mar' date=' but I has started taking my Vitamins already, Biotin, D3 and 2 multi gummies. I also have started walking a lot, just to get used to the routine.

I am excited too, not so much worried about the hair loss, that comes back. More excited to lose the fat that won't. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />[/quote']

I agree 100%! I am so excited for the weight to just fall off. I like the idea of taking the vitamins before and walking, just to get your body used to the routine. I'm definitely going to start that here soon too :)

It is more of a thinning, I used to have very thick hair. I just buy my Biotin at Target 1000 mg that I take daily plus I noticed a smaller dose included in my multi Vitamin. No side effects from anything. I take a multi, Calcium, Omega 3, B12, milkthistle,prilosec and of course Biotin everyday. I also had my surgery in MX. You will be fine. Good Luck :)

Is it enough to notice bald Patches? Or is it a less focused hair loss and just thinning? I think I could handle the thinning, but not the patches!! That's completely true, everyone keeps saying that it isn't a permanent thing. If you don't mind me asking, what form do you take biotin in? Are there any odd side effects from it?! Can't wait to be shedding the clothing sizes either. Happy losing :P

Is it enough to notice bald patches? Or is it a less focused hair loss and just thinning? I think I could handle the thinning, but not the patches!! That's completely true, everyone keeps saying that it isn't a permanent thing. If you don't mind me asking, what form do you take biotin in? Are there any odd side effects from it?! Can't wait to be shedding the clothing sizes either. Happy losing :P

I am 20 also and did experience hair loss. About 2-3 months post-op I started getting nervous when my hair fell out in chunks. My shower drain would get clogged so bad. I started increasing my calories a little and that seemed to help. However, I never had any bald spots and no one could ever tell my hair thinned except me. But now I'm 8 months post-op and it seems that all my hair is all back again just like before surgery, if not healthier! :)

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Tomorrow ill be 4 weeks post op. I was sleeved October 31st. I'm 23 from Cali.

I'm scared about the hair loss especially because I have thick hair. I'm taking Biotin and using shampoo/conditioner with biotin in it.

My hair just started falling out last week...everyday there is a clump of hair in the shower drain ugh :( Got some viatmins w/ biotin and a juicer to start getting more nutrition to see if that helps...pray for me. I don't like this part :(

I have really curly hair and comb it with conditioner I bit in the shower, haven't noticed an increased loss yet but I'm nervous about it

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My hair just started falling out last week...everyday there is a clump of hair in the shower drain ugh :( Got some viatmins w/ Biotin and a juicer to start getting more nutrition to see if that helps...pray for me. I don't like this part :(

Yikes! That would be very hard to deal with. But like ksue said, the hair seems to grow back after a while! Hold in there girl, I'm sure your hair will come back soon :)

Hey ladies just wanna let you know on Facebook I made a secret group called vsg in your 20's. if your interested just add me and I'll add you to it www.facebook.com/livebyfaith26

Hope to see ya there :)

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