I just wanted to let you all know I got engaged on Christmas Eve! I know a few of you have asked me when it was gonna happen and it finally did!! The story and a pic of my ring are on my profile if you wanna check it out! We have not yet set a date but are hoping to tie the knot in the spring/summer of 2008. I hope everyone is having a great holiday season! I know I am, and not just because of the engagement, but I also reached my goal weight about two days before Christmas!! Although I have been very tempted by cookies and pie, I have managed to stay put at 135 for the past week, I'm hoping its here to stay! Happy New Year!! gen

morning ... are you getting enough protein? the hair thinning that late out sounds as tho you are having a protein deficiency...I had thin hair and lost a lot but it's now healthy and shiney - I stopped losing hair somewhere around the 6 month mark... maybe you should get a blood test and have your surgeon check your protein levels! hope other than that you're doing well... Happy New Year! Linda

Congratulations!!! this surgery is a wonderful thing!!!

In my family we are firm believers of how you spend your New Years Eve is how you will spend your year. This year I will be spending the day with family and friends with food and games and laughter and I will be growing a child. I got my mortgage payment ready to send out today so that I will always have that payment ready to go next year, and have a home to keep my heart in. I am going to spend the day eating wise healthy choices so that next year only good things will nourish me I will spend the day being thankful for even the smallest blessings I have so that next year I will remember to thank the lord for everything he had brought into my life no matter how great or small. I will borrow a penny and pay it back to remind me that all wealth be it money or love should be asked for without fear and returned with gratitude. I'm going to clean my house, so that next year I will remember to remove the crap that does me no good out of my life making room for good and kind and loving things. I am going to let my friends and family know how much they truly mean to me , so that next year I am reminded not to wait for a tragedy or death or a missed opportunity to wish I had said what I felt. And most of I am going to spend 1 hour meditating to remind myself next year that not anyone or anything is worthy of letting my life get unglued and out of order to point it is harmful to me. Yes I may be weird and wacky and sometimes too outspoken(okay I am off line anyway) But I am a truly beautiful human being , and I can say that honestly and without vanity because I believe We are a reflection of each and every person to ever touch our lives , including the person reading this right this very moment. Love and blessing And a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR ! Shelly

OK girls, I started with thinner, fine hair and it didn't start falling out until about 5 months out but I lost a lot and it continued to fall out until about 13 months out. I have to pull my hair back in a clip everyday because it so fine and flyaway that it's horrible. I can see new growth in my bang area and the back of my neck but it's hard to see the top of your head. I'd like to hear from others who started with thinner hair and see how they are doing and how long it's taking to fill back in. Two girls I work with had the surgery about the same time and their hair looks great but they had thick hair to begin with. I do take Centrum chewable twice a day and a special Hair vitamin I ordered off HSN twice a day. The hair I have left seems very dry and a totally different texture than before. I know I don't drink enough water and am wondering if that is making matters worse. HELP!!!!