kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

Has anyone used Viviscal for hair growth?

my hair seems to be getting longer but still thin on top. My surgery was over a yr ago.

Any advice?

 


kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

My sisiter who had RNY 7 yrs ago has been having some health issues. Dr said she is anemic & put her on Iron pills...I'm not sure of dosage but everytime she takes them her stomach hurts & makes her sick.

My question is should her iron pill be


kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

I wasn't thinking & I went to get a cortisone shot today in my shoulder...Not sure now if that will hurt my stomach..I'm 10 months out of surgery...does anyone know about this??


kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

I have NO regrets about WLS..I feel great!!  But I am having a somewhat difficult time adjusting to my new body...I'm only 5 foot..small frame..So the first place I notice I lost weight was my face...I am NOT at my goal weight but right now I'm ok with


kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

I have read pros & cons abouth this...my hair is thinning really bad in the front..I think some of it was even b4 surgery so I'm looking for some advice  :)   Thanks


kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

B 12...sublingual ....500 OR 5000 mcg ???   one bottle of mine was 500  the next time I bought one it was 5000...which is best?


kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

I am 8 months out & have lost hair growth..thinning in the front..I have tried to research but there is so much out there so I'm asking for your help..1st of all should I take biotin?  I hear it can cause facial hair???  2nd...I have oily thin hair so


kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

I am going to try the hair fibers for my thin hair...I heard ir was less expensive on amazon or ebay...Do you guys recommend one over the other?  ebay or amazon that is...


kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

Heys guys..it's been a while since I've been here..I'm almost 7 months out & desperate for some info about hair loss..actually I started getting thin on top b4 my WLS...(my Mom also has thinned hair) I'm 47 & always had a head full of long hair..I know


kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

Im 4 months out..everything haw been going ok...Ive lost 50 lbs...recently I was out od my protein drinks & have not got them yet..I feel like ive been eating more without the shakes...can this be true?   Im not a big meat eater...also b4 I couldn't ea


kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

I haven't posted in a few weeks but I am finally weighing in at 195  :)

43 pounds since surgery...everyday it gets easier :)

In the very beginning the scale moved a lb a day then of course it slowed down...I know everyone is different b


kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

Just an update of what's  been happening..good & bad   LOL

.I am 2 months out & 35 pounds down  :)    It feels GREAT! 

I did share a post about "smelling armpits"  ughhh I know, but after hearing some comments I feel better about it..I


kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

Im embarrassed to even say anything but it seems since my surgery I have underarm odor...I used to wear secret deorderant  the gel kind, then the white stick kind...so recently I bought the new degree spra


kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
Gross question - I'm on my third day out of RNY... Last night when I went to pee, the other end started pouring out.. It has still been coming everytime I go to bathroom.   Is this   normal?  Bc o...

kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
popsicles - I am on clear liquids still..is there such thing as too many SF popsicles?  Im drinking water..not fond of the SF jello or Broth

kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
2days out..low grade temp -   Ive been having sinus headahes b4 the surgery...after the surgery (2 days ago) my 1st pain was upper ab where all the gas/air had settled...it helped when I would walk...but the...

kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
what should goal weight be? - I know goal weight depends on different things...I am 46  I was always small framed..5 foot tall..or short  LOL My weight in my 20's was like 110......My sister who is 52 has has ...

kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
Rogaine???? - Has anyone tried Rogaine for women?  any suggestions for thinning hair?  I haven't even had WLS yet...my hairs been thinning in the front for the past 2 yrs  :(

kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
http://images.obesityhelp.com/_shared/images/smile - How soon can you start going to a gym or start doing weight training?   Is it possible to try to get a jump start on the excess skin or will I have it regardless?  I know I will so...

kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
surgery date soon - Hi NC'ers    My surgery date is Jan 19th....excited & just a little nervous about the post op part...any suggestions or just to hear about your experience would be greatly apprecia...

kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
Anyone having surgery on 1/19/15? - surgery in 2 weeks...Im planning...researching..trying to make sure I have what I need when I come home from the hospital...   any ideas of what liquids to eat...protein, etc?   ...

kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Please respond -  I am 3 weeks away from my surgery date...My Dr mentioned that at some time I may want to wear wigs or hair scarves   I am already thin on top....Are there any supplements out th...

kokosuggs posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Help! insurance won't pay - I am in the middle of my weight loss journey...however my BCBS does NOT cover WLS....they said it was the plan that my employer chose.....someone suggested I speak to my HR person ...
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