Ok...

So my hair isn't really long or luscious but it's all I've got. It's very fine but I've got quite a bit of it. So what can I expect post surgery? From what I've been reading hair loss happens about 4 months out. Are we talking chunks falling out and bald spots to cover? I'm just trying to wrap my head around it.

First appointment with surgeon: 8/26

Psych evaluation: 8/29

Upper GI: 9/2

Nutrition Class: 9/6

Final Psych appointment: 9/16 - cleared

Metabolic and Exercise Test: scheduled for 9/27

No surgery date yet

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I've got long luscious locks. Had them before surgery. Had then during. Have them after. And no, I did NOT use a special shampoo. I just tried hard (and failed) to get in my Protein and fluids. No room for carbs at all for the first 6-8 months. (Or veggies!!) Took my regular Vitamins most days. I think the key is getting in not only your protein, but a lot of healthy fat. Olive oil, nut butters, avocado...

During the process...




Last year...

@@LipstickLady You look fantastic!

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@@LipstickLady You look fantastic!

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Awwww... Thanks!!! My hair was wet in the recent pic, it's normally MUCH fuller.

Eat your guacamole!! It's good for you.

You look great! My hair is nice too. If I start losing it I will be sad. I remember losing a lot about 6 months post partum, but it all came back. I hope that's the same for this.

Mine thinned a bit, but that's something that happened every time I lost weight quickly through EVERY diet plan, WWs, JC, LAWL, Atkins. My nails would break like a mofo, too. My skin would be so dry it made the Sahara look like a rainforest...

This time around was no different, but I did have acrylic nails so that was better. And I moisturized the heck out of my body. Especially once I could reach all of it.

My pony tail is 1/2 the thickness it was- grateful now for the curly, thick Italian hair I was born with- the same hair that took me an hour to dry now takes all of 10 min. My blessing is that no one can tell except me- and my stylist. Looking forward to it behaving now that I've hit 6 months.

And @LipstickLady- yep!! Looking hot mama!!!

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