Hi Jean, I also lost a LOT of hair, to the point that I bought a wig, just in case. I have now stabilized, and I attribute that to making sure I had enough protein and also when I checked with my doctor, he recommended some blood tests for zinc levels and B-vitamin levels. I was a little low on both, so I now take a B12 supplement, and also a zinc supplement (60 mg). My hairdresser also recommended Nioxin shampoo and conditioning treatments, which I alternate daily with Pantene reconstructive shampoo and conditioner. I have never had to wear the wig (I'll gladly send it to you if you send me your email... ) and now my hair is coming back. Patience was not in my vocabulary, but that's the advice I got from everyone. Good luck! Diane C.

Thanks Jennifer, You look fantastic!! Diane

Hi, Just a quick (ha ha) question here. I have had the "foamies" (kind of vomiting foam.. after eating...) probably happens every 3-4 days. At first, I blamed it on gall bladder problems, or eating too fast, or the wrong things. I had my GB out 3 weeks ago, and it has subsided somewhat. My doc says everything is OK (doesn't happen often enough to warrant a scope), and other times I just feel fine. Does any one else get this? Am I just eating too fast? I have lost about 85 lbs. so far, and do not regret this surgery at all. Other than this problem, I feel fantastic! Just looking for other's situations. DianeC.

Jean; Unfortunately this is one of the situations where everyone is different and we can only guess what the outcome will be. I've always had very thick hair. I started losing a lot of hair at 5 weeks post-op. I've pretty much stabilized now. From January through April was the only time in my life that my hairdresser hasn't had to use the thinning shears on me. I have a friend who had DS in summer 1999. She always had thin hair to the point, she wore wigs in situations where she might be photographed (for instance, my wedding). When she had her surgery, she lost even more hair and it's never come back. I now haven't seen her without a wig since October 1999. The quick weight loss messes with our hormones, which in turn can also cause hair loss. Every time my SIL has another child, she goes through a six month period where she loses tons of hair. After 4 kids, most of her hair has come back, but she has to keep her hair a certain style so the places where it didn't come back don't show. Sorry there isn't a stock answer for you. Just keep your protein intake high and your vitamin regimine in place and at least then you know you'll be a thinner, healthier person even if you have to wear a wig. Blessings, Jennifer 253 / 169 / 137

Hi Jen.......167 here this morning June 1 st.....its exciting isnt it...?.....i need help with a pic to if you dont mind .....let me know...........happy loosing...hugs Darlene