1. Does everyone lose thier hair after having this surgery? I'm so afraid of this!

2. Has anyone gained the weight back after having the surgery?

3. Has anyone suffered major complications after having this surgery?

1. It is very common to lose hair, to keep it minimal, keep up on your protein!

2. I'm about 9 months out, and my scale has gone down for the post part. I did hit my personal goal a couple of months ago, and the scale has remained. I have never had a case in the past 2 years (I was banded prior to sleeve), I've always maintained what I've lost. I won't lie and say I don't step on that scale every 2 days just to make sure!!

3. While my band was being removed the doctor did fix a hernia. And through no fault of the surgeon/clinic it was discovered the next morning I had a tear in my spleen. They still can't figure out how it tore. And despite both those 'complications', I came out feelig good and had a good recovery (other than being pale forever after losing 4 pints of blood).

Of course we all differently and no one can say what you'll experience. From what i've read online and at the surgeons office, the most common thing that happens is discovering a hernia that needs repair.

You'll be fine always keep positive thoughts in your head.

1. I am losing my hair right now. I'm not going bald, my hair is just thinner. It comes out in the mass however, so it's a serious pain more then anything else.

2. I am still losing. But I heard it's possible, but really, really hard to do.

3. I had a stricture in my esophagus. A real pain, both figuratively and literally! I waited it out, now it's almost gone. However, I may have to have my gallbladder removed soon. But I knew that was a distinct possibility going in.

I'm also scared about losing my hair... My hair is thick and down to my butt, it would really be a sad moment for me :-(. However, the good news I heard is that even if you do lose hair, it will all come back. It isn't a permanent hair loss.