Hi all,

I am 4 months out and just want to give an update on my progress and issues.

Hair- thinning a lot. Taking Biotin and using biotin shampoo and conditioner and Vitamins, not sure if it is helping but I am doing all that I can.

Protein- use whey Protein bullets 42 gram 1/2 in the morning and the other half in the afternoon

Fill- I have a 10cc band and had my first fill of 1cc on 10-17-08. I had surgery on 6-18-08.

Health- overall I feel great no problems. I have developed heartburn, so if I eat at least 3 hours before bed and lye down, in two hours I am up and in A LOT of pain. So I quickly learned not to do that.

Exercise- I work out 3 to 4 times a week mainly walking.

Eating- I can probably eat about 1 to 1.5 cups of food per meal. I do not have problems with any foods, getting stuck or slimming. No vomiting or anything. I do sometimes eat and drink but not often and the drink is a sip ( sometimes if the food is a little dry).

Weightloss- I have lost 40 lbs since surgery and just received my first fill.

Overall- I am glad that I have my band, I use it as a tool as it was meant to be. I do not always make healthy food choice but 80% of the time, I do. I hope this post helps others that are thinking about getting their band or people that have just started their journey and what what they might have look forward to in the future.

Good Luck Bandsters!!

Sounds like you're doing well. I'm glad things are working out okay for you.

I do have a question.

I've noticed mentions of hair loss on this site and others but I haven't seen anything specifically about why. I don't doubt the info is out there, i just don't know where to look I suppose. Would you mind telling me what the possible cause of the hair loss is?

Thanks.

My doctor stated hair loss is attributed to fewer calories and not getting enough protien in. I am not banded yet, but I am trying very hard to track protien intake, so I can make it a healthy habit.

Congrats on your surgery date.

Yeah the hair loss is quite alarming but it is thinning more than falling out and shortening. I am doing all that I can but for me it is a small price to pay for my weight loss. I wear wigs from time to time and in the winter they keep your head nice and warm!