STill going through the insurance process! Hopefully will be banded in September or October. Anybody have advice for me? Anything will be great! Thanks! <3

My advice would be to read as many posts as you can. You will learn that many people are doing things differently because every surgeon requires something different. It is mind boggling sometimes. Be prepared for probable hair loss. You can research stalls, hair loss, and anything else here that you read about, since there are thousands of previous posts. Welcome here, you will learn that Bariatric Pal will be your new best friend! Best wishes!

I think one of the best pieces of advice I got and I can give is to try your best to stay organized. If you're anything like me, you'll have alot of questions on alot of different issues. Also you'll be going to quite a few appointments, as I'm sure you've already started since you're going through the process. I received alot of documentation, as well as did alot of research...it may be good to get a folder or a binder to keep everything in one place.

Another bit of advice would be to get the MyFitnessPal app, and join the community....you'll meet alot of great folks, and it's a good way to keep your food and exercise organized!!

Congrats, and wish you the best in your journey!!

Hair loss!!!! That is something I didn't know!!

Thank you both for the advice! Wish you all the best also!!

hair loss!!!! That is something I didn't know!!

There are a lot of posts here, you can search through. I thought Biotin prevented hair loss, and found out at 5 months post op it is supposed to help re-growth. I can see nothing it has done for me. I have been losing hair at 5 months post op to the present, 8 months. I have very blonde hair. I have had to buy a wig. Better to be informed and I sincerely hope you have better luck than I have.