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Topic: RE: Hair loss and Protein
I always shed, but for the first 6 months I REALLY was loosing hair. I'm lucky that my hair has always been really thick, so I didn't get bald spots, but my pony tail thinned out A LOT. I do protein bars (ones made by premier nutrition have 30-31g of protien in 1 bar & are delicious) and get my protien in the food I eat. Hormel's Turkey chili w/o beans has 24g of protien in 1/2 a can. I have found now that I am finally able to get in 70g of protien a day at least that the hair loss has started to subside.
Topic: RE: Hair loss and Protein
Okay ladies - here is the problem. From what I am learning, we only are able to utilize about 30% of the grams on PILLS because they don't stay in the tiny tummy long enough. Protein in food form - either bars or shakes or just plain meat - is IMPORTANT so that you get the benefit of ALL of the grams you ingest. I did add soy isoflavones to my lunch meal, but with the knowledge that I am only using a small percentage of it.
My hair fell out so bad I was getting scared, but it has just about stopped now. I did use the biotin-based shampoos and scalp treatments just to help, and I do take biotin in my vitamins. That pill protein isn't going to help a whole lot if that's all the protein you are taking. Remember, you are NOT getting the grams the label says you are.
I can see some of the shorter new hair growing in ~ good thing I have a layered cut!
Topic: RE: 100 Gone Forever!!!!!
Good job!!! that must be a great feeling, can't wait to get there.Keep up the good work
Good job!!! that must be a great feeling, can't wait to get there.Keep up the good work 
Topic: RE: 100 Gone Forever!!!!!
congrats on reaching the century club. 
keep up the great work.
mark g.
keep up the great work.
mark g. 
Topic: RE: I have gained
Are you exercising? Your eating plan seems close to mine- minus the protein drink- and I work out 1 hour every day with a mix of 40min circuit training, sit-ups for 5 minutes, and stationary bike for 15 min. I lose about 10-12 lbs each month with this plan. Maybe just get moving if you're not exercising? You know what they say, the "honeymoon" is now over and now the real world is here.
Best wishes!
Celeste
303/172/143goal
Topic: RE: Hair loss and Protein
I lost a ton of hair. Not balding but a ton. I upped my protein and started taking 2 biotin with each meal. It has slowed down. I have not had any hair growth but according to my doc that usually about your 6 month is when you start to notice it really bad. I had it at 2 and 3 months out because of my stricture and it taking so long to get a diagnosis. I was starved. Good luck!
Topic: 100 Gone Forever!!!!!
On Saturday, July 10th 2004 I finally reached the 100 pound loss mark. That's just 8 months & 6 days post-op.I was so excited, I called everyone I could possibly think of!! It is certainly a great feeling to know that I am headed in the right direction for a healthier life style. The other day I had to buy a dress for a funeral, my husband and I went to JC Penney. I came out of there with a new dress, a bathing suit, and a new Hawiian shirt for a luau we will be attending this weekend. I told my husband that for once it was a painless shopping trip, before I could only find clothes to fit myself in the Roamans or Lane Bryant catalog.
Topic: I have gained
Hello to all!
I gained 7lbs in the past 2 weeks. I have been drinking atleast 64 oz of water and 20+ other non caffinated beverages....
diet consists of...
pure protein shake each morning 35 grams protein 3 net carbs
1/2 cup cottage cheese 1/4 cup pineapple
Lunchable meal for lunch 20 grams protein 20 carbs
chicken, shrimp or beef 3 oz
1/4 cup of veggie
snack varies SF cheese cake, sf pudding, sf popcicles
can you see anything different than what you are doing? or am I eating way to much food?
HELP
Nealy
rny 11/10/03
266/161/135
Topic: Hair loss and Protein
Is anyone else having hair loss issues? I am loosing hair by the handful. I am trying a protein pill instead of drinking it. Has anyone tried this? I am also using a hair care line called Nixoin. It is for thinning hair. I have gotten positive feedback on this hair care line from people in the same situation. I am also taking maxi-hair.
Does anyone have anything to say about any of this? Has anyone had a hair loss issue and gotten hair to grow back? I'd love to hear what anyone has to say.
Heidi
Topic: RE: HELP GALLBADDER PROBLEMS
I had gallbladder issues earlier this year. I must have blocked out my wls pain because i thought I would die from having my gallbladder removed. They took it up lap, so the insicion (sp?) wasn't' even that big, I must be a baby.
The dr said it was from the rapid weight loss.
Get yourself some frozen veggies to rest on your surgery spot, that was the advice they gave me and it worked.
Good luck
Heidi
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