My best friend had RNY a few years back and she swears by this shampoo.  She said she saw a difference within a week of using it.  

Here is the link.  Some salons also sell it.

http://www.nioxin.com/en/home.aspx

Hope this helps.
Amy

YEAH!  So glad to hear!!!!  I will be having surgery in May,  and I like to hear when its not so bad for some!!!

Can't wait to read about your progress and success!  Congrats!
Amy

I am about 6 weeks from surgery - today I got in the mail the book "Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummies"  Bought it from amazon... and had it in 2 days.

My NUT recommended this book,  said alot of their patients like the recipes in this book.  Also,  the world according to eggface blog has some really good recipes,  and Pouch party too.  Here are their links.

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/
http://pouchparty.blogspot.com/

Hope this helps.  I look forward to reading about your success and your journey!
Good luck!
Amy

So happy for you and can totally relate to what you are feeling!!!

A couple of days ago,  I wrote a list of things I want to do post op.  The last thing on my list was "To be an active participant in my life and no longer a spectator"

I only wish I had done it when my kids were younger too.  Mine are 21 and 12.  I guess its never too late though to give them a healthy mom!!!

Cheers to you!  I enjoy reading your posts!
Amy

Hi!  I recently went back to college last fall at 40.  I too,  had a vocation that paid well with the government, and didnt' need a college education for that.  After about 15 years in that position, and moving around with my husbands Naval career for the last 20 years,  I realized that my job didn't give me what I needed, other than a paycheck.

I knew I always wanted to go back to college - but cir****tances never were right for me to start.  Last summer, my husband retired from the Navy and we settled down in Southern California.   I figured now would be the best time for me to go back.  I can count on my husband to be home and not deploy - and we would be staying in one location.

I knew what I wanted to pursue.  Before married life, and kids at an early age,  I wanted to go to school and get my MFA in Ceramics so I could teach at the college level.  

So,  here I am 22 years later, at age 40 an  a freshman in college along side kids that are younger than my oldest son.  (He is 21).  I was terrified - and thoughts of failure ran through my mind.  I had severe doubts and those evil little voices in my head almost changed my mind.  

I can tell you two semesters later, and maintaining a 4.0 average,  I am loving my experience at school.  It is so rewarding to me - and it is such a sense of accomplishment for ME.  Beyond wife, mother, employee, etc.  

I realize that this is where I am supposed to be RIGHT NOW in this phase of my life.  All of my experiences leading up to this point have been learning experiences that just help my learning in the classroom.  I have several kids that have followed me from one class to another to be in the same class as me, because they like the point of view I bring to discussions, etc.  (And I am like a surrogate mom to many of them!)  

Everything I thought I would have trouble with school have been completely false.  I relate to most of my professors on a personal level, and have learned so much in such a short time.   I say DO IT!!!!   You will not regret it.

If you are interested in a certain field,  take a class or two.  You don't have to figure it out the first year or so anyways......do what intrests you!  You might surprise yourself!

Good luck!  If you have any questions or need any support, let me know!  You can do this!
Amy

Hi all!  The last box I need to check off is the psych eval.   The doc that my clinic uses doesn't accept tricare.  I have gone on the triwest website to try and find one who specializes in this. 

Have any of you used a psych in San Diego or the surrounding area who accepts tricare?  

Appreciate the help!
Amy

I am awaiting surgery but i had to share a story with you....

My best friend had surgery about 7 years ago.  She called me after she had lost about 80 pounds and was crying on the phone.  When I asked her what was wrong she said she had a lump in her pelvis area and was seeing the doc the next day.   She went to the doc certain she had some type of female cancer or something.  The doc laughed at her and said,  thats not a lump,  thats your pelvic bone!  LOL.   She never in her life knew the feeling of a pelvic bone.

I can't wait to feel my bones too!  Way to go and great job!
Amy

I love love love this, and eat it now (pre op).  So glad to know I can eat it later down the road!!!!!   So excited!

WOW!  Thanks for sharing that amazing accomplishment with me!  I would have wanted to high five everyone in the room!  LOL!

The flying part sounds wonderful to me too!  We have flown alot,  and overseas alot,  lots of 18-20 plus hour fights.  My worst fear is flying uncomfortable in those seats......  I just want to fly comfortable from now on!

I enjoyed what you said about shopping in a smaller size. I have a friend that is 7 years out, and she said that was the hardest thing for her too.  She still holds up clothes that are way too big for her thinking they fit.  

Thanks for the support,  and your response!  I can't wait to experience these things like normal people!

Have a great day!
Amy

 Oh I can't wait for those days!  What freedom is right!  You go girl!  

Thanks girl!  I can so relate.  My husband just recently retired from the Navy after 25 years.  While, I wouldn't have traded the amazing friends I met along the way who have now become family,  it would have been easier to transition each time thinner - more confident!

I have my dietician appt tomorrow,  then my psych eval next week, then I can meet with my surgeon.  This has been a 6 year decision in the making for me - as we lived overseas, and gastric surgery wasn't an option until we moved back mainland.

Have been overweight my entire life.  Last year I completed the Susan Komen 3 day 60 mile walk.  It changed my life.  My husband runs marathons and half marathons, and I would one day love to run beside him instead of being the fat chearleader on the sidelines.

Way to go training for the 5K!  That is such a huge success!  I can't wait until I can join you!  Amazing job.  

I too am starting this journey close to 300 pounds.  292 to be exact.  Can't wait to be healthy.

Thanks for your response!  Glad to hear from another military spouse!
Amy

Thanks for the great quote and wonderful reminder!

Hugs and blessings to you!
Amy

Thanks, Sarah for the info!  I have been anemic all my life - due to female issues also,  and the surgeon did say after surgery I may have to have iron infusions also.

How often do you have to have them?  Are there any side effects from the infusions?

I am with you - if I have to have iron infusions for the rest of my life, it is worth the added health the surgery will bring!   

Thanks so much for the insight.
Amy