Hey everyone that is active so far on this website. I'd love to start a thread under the Surgery Support area so I started a thread. I thought it would be nice to help each other through those "bad" days. If we can't offer exact advice we can still support one another and offer friendship to get through the day.

I haven't had my surgery yet but, I have been through WLS before so will help anyway I can. Anyone else in?

Someone told me to take biotin, which seemed to help, as my hair is now better than before surgery. Good luck.

Is the biotin chewable?

Is the Biotin chewable?

I haven't found a chewable, but I guess I was long enough post surgery that I was allowed to swallow a small pill.

My surgery was 2 years ago, and I started taking it about 6 - 8 months post op.

I did see some biotin that was small gel type pills...but wasn't sure we could take those. I'll have to ask my surgeon if I see my hair falling out.

I take 5000mcg or mg of biotin a day. Still falling out.

I take GNC's hair skin and nails in a chewable. It's like a starburst. I am only 5 weeks out but I haven't experienced any hair loss. I take two chewables a day. Hope this helps.

I was told that hair loss happens between 4-9 months. Going to hope that mine not too bad. I think that's a scary prospect.

I haven't found a chewable' date=' but I guess I was long enough post surgery that I was allowed to swallow a small pill.

My surgery was 2 years ago, and I started taking it about 6 - 8 months post op.

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It took about 4-6 months before it started growing back in. Be patient. Everyone assured me it would happen, and it did. I know how scary and awful it is when it is happening to you.

When I had my lapband I went through losing hair after about 3 months post op. It slowed down and eventually stopped though. My hair didn't get really thin so I was lucky with that. Seems that it's all grown back after it too.

Ok, ladies and guys! I am a slump! I have not moved for about 3 weeks. I am fluctuating between 205 to 202. I eat about every 3 to 4 hours. I am getting discouraged. I know I should be excited because of the major accomplishment in the past six month but now I a not moving. I know I able to eat more. But I am stillin eating the same foods. I am also hungry. I am working out by training for this 1/2 marathon. I am averaging 80 carbs and about 100 protien, with 1000 to 1100 calories. I don't want to stretch my pouch. Please help me!!!

Losingit has a great idea - see your nutritionist if you're getting discouraged. "Slumps", "stalls", "plateaus" - all part of the process and they will pass. Just keep following the protocol and let the weight take care of itself. Whenever I run into a bump in the road, I commit to staying away from the scales for at least two weeks. The results usually put a smile on my face. I firmly believe that weighing too often can sabotage your commitment. Stay focused, stay active and stay committed - you'll be in "onederland" before you know it!!

DL I agree with you and hope when I'm on the other side of the journey I can keep that in mind as far as staying off the scale all the time. Thanks for that!

Stay off the scale is the best thing i did

Had a serious lap in judgment today was out with hubby and kids and ate a kids cheeseburger from mcdonalds I am feeling so guilty what was I thinking ugh!

surgery date: 2/18/2012

Did anyone recovery take longer than they thought? I'm still waiting for my first good day since the surgery. The surgery pain is getting better but I have a kidney infection that is killing me. I can't take pill antiobitics and this liquid stuff is super disgusting! I'm still in search for my protein shakes that I can drink or smell. I've bought five so far and not lucky.