Good evening AMOS friends! A year ago today ... I was taking laps around the nurses station after my Lap RNY. Today ... I am 107 pounds lighter ... and much healthier! I figure I have about 25 more pounds to go until I hit my goal (BMI of 24). I wear a size 12/14 ... and never thought in my wildest dreams I would see clothing that size (it's been a good 25 years since I wore a 14). Yes ... my hair fell out between four and six months ... but it did stop. I tried everything on the market, to no avail. My suggestion ... just don't stress about it. It WILL stop! Like many WLS patients, my doctor prescribed Actigal to help prevent the formation of gallstones. Lucky me ... I was allergic. So ... next Monday ... October 1 ... the gallbladder comes out! From what I understand, I'll be in the hospital about four hours ... then home to recuperate! Although I'm not thrilled about more surgery ... I'll be happy to bid this organ adieu! I don't think many things rival a gallbladder attack! As for plateaus ... I hit one at about eight months. It lasted until I kicked myself in the butt. My solution? Head back to Weight Watchers! It was a great answer for me ... I like being accountable to someone or something (their scale)! It's a great ego booster ... going every week and losing weight! Let me tell you, prior to surgery I never was a "constant loser!" I do the program a little differently than the rest of the members ... but I do manage to eat the points in my range! Bottom line ... would I have Lap RNY again? Most definitely ... in a heartbeat!!! The setbacks have been minor and relatively short-lived! I've never had a dumping episode, eat pretty much what strikes my fancy and haven't vomited once. I am, however, lactose intolerant. Cheese and yogurt don't cause me a problem ... but milk turns me every which way but loose! No problem ... soy milk does the trick for me! Where there's a will ... there's a way! Good luck to all the pre- and post-ops on your journey to a healthier you! Jennifer