Hi All,

My surgery date is 4/17 and I can't wait. I've been spending a lot of time looking through threads to see what kind of side effects I might expect after my surgery. Beside the whole eating life style change, I've noticed that Hairloss is a good possiblity. Then there is the Heartburn. In one of my support group meeting it was suggested that you may want to take heartburn drugs (Prilosec) for the first year. Is this good advice? :confused2:

Wondering what other side effects are out there?

My doctor tells all of his patients to take Prilosec OTC for six months after surgery. The best option is always to follow your specific doctor's guidelines. He/She has your history and knows what is best in your circumstances. I can't take the OTC variety so I take the generic capsules. I have taken them for years. I have not had any heartburn problems since surgery. I had a lot even with the prilosec before surgery.

About the hair loss. I am six weeks out and haven't noticed any hair loss although I have noticed a few gray hairs that were not there two months ago. I wonder if that is related.

Good luck. The band is a great tool. I kind of enjoyed having to go back to the closet to look for something else to wear a couple of times this morning. Everything is too big.