I bought the book about Gastric Bypass that is all over this website. It was a no nonsense type of book and immediately after reading the whole book, I wouldn't to jump out and say, "Nope, not doing it". I had experienced this "back out syndrome" before and knew it was my fear building up inside.

I decided to look at all the negatives I was facing in life to rid myself of those thoughts. The constant GERD and reflux, the sleep apnea and breathing machine every night, the ache of my back from a heavy middle and the ache of my knees and feet. I keep these all in my mind knowing that every time I think of all these negatives, I will be brought back to the real reality of what morbid obesity is.. I even despise that word, it seems to carry such a negative presentation with it.

Anyhow, I just want to know is it inevitable that I will lose my hair? Will I lose all or some...will it grow back or no. Could this be a product of not taking Vitamins and supplements? I asked my Nut and she said "you can certainly try a liquid Biotin to try and take which could provide you with healthy hair and nails". Somehow, the thought of being nauseous, sore and in pain along with being bald, petrifies me. I know somewhere in my heart all of this will be worth it's weight in gold but right now, I'm just seeing the forest and trees with no "sunlight" shining through.

How do you get yourself over this hump to realize that better days and better thoughts will be right around the corner after surgery.

Thanks for listening!

@@msmisaacs I am in Hyde Park, right near Dedham.

I don't think the shampoo really makes your hair thicker, it just FEELS like it! It's awesome. I would try the Biotin for sure though. I don't think there is any downside to taking that.

Where did you have your surgery? I had mine at St. Elizabeth's in Brighton. We have a support group at the hospital twice a month as well if you are ever looking for a group. I don't know if it's just for people who had the surgery there but I could find out if you were interested. Though you have to be prepared for the group--it's mostly about food addiction and not everyone is ready to hear those words.

Thank you! I really appreciate that. I had my surgery at Winchester Hospital. It's really close to home which seemed important since I wanted to make sure I stayed involved with my doctor and our support groups. I used the same surgeon who removed my gall bladder last year, mainly because he is really tough and expects strict compliance, and I knew I needed a bit of a drill sargeant. I researched and went to an info. session at MGH but the program just wasn't for me, even though I know it's a great one.

Love the recommendation for Texas Tea - I am a girlie girl who loves Sephora so any excuse to buy some cosmetics to treat myself works for me.

It is awesome to see so many Boston or close to it on this board. I'm scheduled for the Beth Israel in late May so I haven't had my RNY a yet. Just trying to gather as many facts as possible.

Thank you all for helping

Hi there - I just had RNY on 2/23, so Im not too far ahead yet but am happy to act as a resource and answer any questions you might have. I am only a week out but I am so glad I did this. It's hard work for sure, but I know it will be something that helps me make the changes I have needed to make (and tried to) for a long time.

I bought fast-dissolve Biotin from GNC and it's by far the tastiest and easiest medication that I take. I'm pretty sure it's this one. http://m.gnc.com/Healthy-Natural-Systems-TriSorb-Biotin-Delicious-Cherry-Flavor/product.jsp?productId=18437916

Is this pretty effective for you?

I definitely notice a difference. Biotin won't prevent hair loss, but it'll promote growth and regrowth. I haven't hit the typical hair loss window yet, but I started taking biotin right away to hedge my bets. Now, when I pull my hair into a ponytail at the gym, I see a little bitty halo of new hairs surrounding my face. They're too short for the ponytail, so very noticeable. I've been watching them come in and start to grow out over the past 6 weeks. While I've done everything possible to prevent hair loss (and there isn't much to be done), I can at least take comfort in all the new hair growing to take its place if needed. My nails are nice and strong too.

msmisaacs;

I am in Revere! Right outside of Melrose~~always there for many reasons...LOL

One would be a groupon for Sweet Spot! Nice to see you on here..glad everything went so well. I am going to Beth Israel in Boston for mine.

esskay77;

Sounds like you are on the South Shore! Nice to talk to you also~~been to that Mall before and loveeee Sephora!

I started to go to Beth Israel but then changed my mind. They do have some good doctors and a good program. I just didn't like their NUT and nurse! And the parking there was way too expensive! lol. But they are a good program and will take very good care of you. I know several people who had their surgery there and are extremely happy that they went there.

Biotin 10,000 and Coromega 3 squeeze packets is the magical combo. It will halt hair loss

Biotin 10,000 and Coromega 3 squeeze packets is the magical combo. It will halt hair loss

Is this an all in one squeeze packet? Or is the biotin separate?

Biotin 10,000 and Coromega 3 squeeze packets is the magical combo. It will halt hair loss

Where do you get these?

I don't know about the squeeze packets but Biotin is sold pretty much anywhere that vitamins are sold. I've bought it at Shaw's Supermarket, CVS, and Walgreen's.

The squeeze packet is once a day. The orange tastes like a dreamsicle. I got them off amazon. I'm almost 4 months post op and they work amazing with the biotin!

Biotin is separate, sold anywhere they sell vitamins

I have biotin in tablet form - is yours liquid or do you crush the tablets?

I still get chewables but it comes in other formats.

My biotin is a gel cap which is fine because I'm 4 mo post op. If your still on crushables Id stick with those

Hi it i great meeting people from MA. I kins wish I still lived in Lynn cause there seem to be more support groups back home.

I live in Northmpton now. It is about 7 miles south of UMASS Amherst. It's like Marblehead.

I am 22 months out and i did loose a lot of hair. it wa my fault cause I did not take vitamins very seriously. I learned my lesson. Maybe the next time I go back home to visit my mom and dad and sister, we could all meet up and swap stories.

Good luck