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Mine started falling out around month 6. Some folks' did sooner - some didn't at all. I don't really know if there is anything you can do to stop it... It does lessen as you become further out from surgery. Some folks cut their hair short so it wasn't as noticeable... I have always had thick hair so when I lost mine it wasn't noticeable.
Some folks take Biotin but found hair growing in places they didn't want it to grow ;)
There are several theories out there on why your hair falls out.... some say the aftereffects of anesthesia (I don't buy that one mainly because I've had a LOT of surgeries over the years and never had it fall out before). Could be the rapid weight loss.... could be a deficiency in the diet, etc.
Good luck and hopefully it will slow down soon!!
HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"
Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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When I had my surgery my first thought was losing weight and my health. As the weight came off I was beginning to like the skinnier "me". Of course clothes became important, etc. Then the "loose skin" issue... but I know I will ALWAYS have a body image issue. I zero in on the parts of me I don't like (like my thighs, etc). Of course the smaller body came better self confidence.
Your body WILL change - how you accept the changes will be up to you. I did have PS to get rid of a few of my body image "issues" which I'm glad I did but will need to learn to live with the places on me that I don't feel are "perfect" ;) It's all in your mindset....
Congrats on researching and learning about the VSG. Good luck on your journey!
HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"
Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
Hi 
Hope everyone is well. My hair is falling out. I knew that this would happen. Even soooo... 
I am hoping for some tips that may help.
Wishing everyone a great day!!
Thanks
VSG:10/18/16, HW:229, SW:217, GW:130, Height 5'6''
Also, iron won't be absorbed properly if taken with calcium, so they should be timed at least 2 hours apart.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
The reason is because most multi vitamins already have calcium and your body can only absorb about 500 mg of calcium at a time and flushes the rest out. So you should wait and take additional 500 mg at another time, at least 2 hours later.
Good morning 
I heard that your not suppose to take your calcium and multi-vitamin together because of the way that calcium and iron is absorbed by your body. How much time should a person wait between taking them? Does anyone have any advice where taking vitamins is concerned?
VSG:10/18/16, HW:229, SW:217, GW:130, Height 5'6''
Hello! I've been here a while searching and researching. I have all comorbidities, a small body frame, but huge and extended around the middle. I want to have the vsg due to my stats. I don't want to worry about my body image but sometimes I do. Please don't get me wrong, getting rid of my comorbidities will always be my first choice for getting the surgery. I just wondered if anyone else is/was in my shoes.
Pre-sleeve on another diet, I asked about popcorn. The (bariatric) doctor looked at me and said "You realize that farmers use corn to fatten up the livestock, right?" I think of that now whenever I get a popcorn craving. It is all carbs, no protein, no real food value. The kernels and hull can test your new digestive system. Yes it's 'low fat' but that doesn't make it a good choice for sleevers.
WARNING TO SELF AND TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN!!! AVOID 'BAD' CARBS AT ALL COSTS!!! THEY ARE ADDICTING!! THEY WILL SLOW DOWN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS DURING THE LOSING STAGE (and you won't even notice)!! THEY WILL MAKE THE SCALE GO UP AFTER THE HONEYMOON PERIOD IS OVER.
Success in Maintenance starts with GOOD CHOICES during the Honeymoon Period.
I feel I need to repeat this: I am a FIRM believer in Good Whey Protein Drinks!!!!! It is sooooo much harder to do Maintenance without them!
Happy Weekend LW'S!!!!! Big Day today. One of our Grandson's turn 4 today and he is having a Construction Party. He wants to be a "builder guy" when he grows up. Had a blast at the Cheer Staff party last night. I think had 1 cookie to many and started feeling sluggish. It is so strange how my body reacts to sugar this far out. I'm going to try really hard to avoid cake today.
Maintenance: 8+ years out
Breakfast: NONE
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Snack: 1 baby tootsie roll
Lunch: Sausage, Egg, Cheese
Snack:
Dinner: Sloppy Joe (no bun) and 1/2 cup cheesy potatoes
Snack: Plain Popcorn
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
