Hi I just started my classes and everything is so overwhelming I don't understand a lot of the terminology used on here but it seems like everyone is really supportive and that's what I'm looking for any knowledge about the lap band will be helpful

Hello Everyone:

Are there any patients in here that were sleeved in CHICAGO, IL..... and if so, did you have AETNA insurance? Were you approved quickly, or was it a hassle?

I'm so nervous about being approved. I definitely qualify based on the existing criteria.... but you just never know with this new OBAMACARE stuff that has suddenly kicked in.... Hoping for a February surgery date.

I found this post because I'm currently going through hair loss. I'm almost 3 months out and I would say mine started 3 weeks ago. It comes out from the root and is especially noticeable on wash day. I'm natural but I wear my hair straight. I've started taking 1 Hairfinity a day (didn't like taking 2) plus I'm really trying to get in all my protein. I will be monitoring to see if it subsides at all. 

I'm really sad because I big chopped 3 years ago and have spent a lot of time and effort ensuring I have healthy hair. To have it come out now really blows. I hope you don't have to go through this as well. Good luck!

Well for starters I am about 5 months post op and I am losing some hair. I had to stop getting relaxers and I stopped getting my quick weaves done. I have gone natural and I had to get my hair cut. I didn't have to do a big chop but its def shorter than where it was 5 months ago. I have been told to take several different kinds of vit and im using shampoo that cancer patients use. hopefully this works