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Topic: RE: VSG & Hair loss
Yes, you can take all the biotin you want, but it is going to happen, your hair loss, but please don't let this change your mind on the surgery. Hair loss is the best health problems to have.
As I get on the scale each morning, I use to get all excited about loosing one lb, but now it is disturbing. Before I get on the scale, I clean out the shower drain, hold the hair in my hand, get back on the scale, and I have found my one lbs weight loss.
I hope you know that I sometime (not always) stretch the truth, but honestly, you will lose some hair, but it will grow back, unless you are as old as me. I don't know if it is the surgery that is causing me to lose hair, or just old age creeping up on me...John
As I get on the scale each morning, I use to get all excited about loosing one lb, but now it is disturbing. Before I get on the scale, I clean out the shower drain, hold the hair in my hand, get back on the scale, and I have found my one lbs weight loss.
I hope you know that I sometime (not always) stretch the truth, but honestly, you will lose some hair, but it will grow back, unless you are as old as me. I don't know if it is the surgery that is causing me to lose hair, or just old age creeping up on me...John
Don't blame me. I voted for Sarah......
Topic: RE: what a difference a year makes...surgiversary!
im so happy for you...a year goes by so fast and you have done an amazing job...
looking forward to what the future holds...
sandy m.
hw-330 sw-320 cw-210gw-159
sandy m.
hw-330 sw-320 cw-210gw-159
Topic: RE: Fresh out of surgery
WELCOME!!!!! well i had gastric bypass so my story and advise really wouldnt be too helpful but i can tell you that we all go through the same fears and struggles but remember to keep the faith..this is the best thing that has ever happened for me ...:)
looking forward to what the future holds...
sandy m.
hw-330 sw-320 cw-210gw-159
sandy m.
hw-330 sw-320 cw-210gw-159
Topic: RE: XPOST: Hello from an older Bandster and a story about a slip (w/ pics)!
Becka, What a difference a year can make. 
The good thing is I look the same as when you saw me in Chicago. The bad thing is I shouldn't. Regarding Cincinnatti, I will be free of most of my obligations in August so I will try to work it into my plans. Had not heard about it. Sorry to say, I have issues with the whole facebook idea so I'm staying on the porch. So glad you checked in. You have my e-mail and Dawn has my cell. Just like my weight, nothing has changed with me. LOL Please keep in touch every now and then.
Z
With 
I will succeed.
HW: 280 - LW: 190 - GW - 180
Unfilled 8/15/11 - WT: 209
1st Fill 11/29/11 - WT: 215.5 - 3cc
2/20/12 - New Goal - Get n Onederland
2nd Fill 4/26/12 - WT: 224.0 - 3cc
Z
Topic: Fresh out of surgery
I am new to this forum and I just wanted to introduce myself.
My name is Gulie and I am a 22 yr old female.
I had lap band surgery less than a week ago and so far everything is going very well except for some soreness.
I only know one other person that has had WLS and I was wondering if any of you could share your stories with me? ex. what is in store for me in the next few weeks/months.
Thanks.
My name is Gulie and I am a 22 yr old female.
I had lap band surgery less than a week ago and so far everything is going very well except for some soreness.
I only know one other person that has had WLS and I was wondering if any of you could share your stories with me? ex. what is in store for me in the next few weeks/months.
Thanks.
Topic: RE: XPOST: Hello from an older Bandster and a story about a slip (w/ pics)!
Great seeing you on here and glad you are doing better!
Leslie
Leslie
Topic: RE: XPOST: Hello from an older Bandster and a story about a slip (w/ pics)!
Hey Becca!
Glad to hear that your slip "fixed" itself! I have signed up for the OH event in Cincy in August...hope to see you there...I don't get to the support group @ Norton much...just too darn busy! I did have my arm reduction surgery on April 1st....and am recovering...didn't have much problems with it & am very happy I had it done. My "bat wings" had bothered me for years! Take care & be easy with Sibyl....
Pat
Glad to hear that your slip "fixed" itself! I have signed up for the OH event in Cincy in August...hope to see you there...I don't get to the support group @ Norton much...just too darn busy! I did have my arm reduction surgery on April 1st....and am recovering...didn't have much problems with it & am very happy I had it done. My "bat wings" had bothered me for years! Take care & be easy with Sibyl....
Pat Topic: RE: Curious about clothes
do you know where white castle is well is is right across the street just might be a block down new circle road
B J 
Topic: RE: Curious about clothes
I'm pretty new to Lex still and had been wondering where is the Salvation Army here?
SW268/CW162/GW125/LW135
Topic: RE: XPOST: Hello from an older Bandster and a story about a slip (w/ pics)!
Z!!!!
We miss you!! Did you know that there is an OH thingy in Cinncinati in August? Many of us are planning on going. Any chance you could too?
I'm the same way concerning the pounds.....about 30 pounds away from my goal right now. I was within 7 pounds of it once....alas, that was about a year ago though.
OK, the swallow study looks like it would be about 700 (the test itself and then the radiologist fee for reading the report) if not for my insurance. My insurance doesn't cover bariatrics so it's kind of a gray area here but so far they have paid for things like the scope and upper GI. They won't pay for my direct fills and office visits though (although every once in a while the goofy office staff submit it and it gets paid!)
What kind of issues are you having? Maybe your surgeons office would alllow a payment plan?
It's a good thing Sybil decided to straighten up on her own because had she not she would have been coming out and gotten replaced with a sleeve (VSG). I love my band but being self-pay I simply wasn't willing to put a second apparatus in my body with the same potential to slip.
So, when are you coming over to facebook???
We miss you!! Did you know that there is an OH thingy in Cinncinati in August? Many of us are planning on going. Any chance you could too?
I'm the same way concerning the pounds.....about 30 pounds away from my goal right now. I was within 7 pounds of it once....alas, that was about a year ago though.
OK, the swallow study looks like it would be about 700 (the test itself and then the radiologist fee for reading the report) if not for my insurance. My insurance doesn't cover bariatrics so it's kind of a gray area here but so far they have paid for things like the scope and upper GI. They won't pay for my direct fills and office visits though (although every once in a while the goofy office staff submit it and it gets paid!)
What kind of issues are you having? Maybe your surgeons office would alllow a payment plan?
It's a good thing Sybil decided to straighten up on her own because had she not she would have been coming out and gotten replaced with a sleeve (VSG). I love my band but being self-pay I simply wasn't willing to put a second apparatus in my body with the same potential to slip.
So, when are you coming over to facebook???
~BECKA~ Start - 254 / Current - 172.6 / Goal - 160
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