Re: Digest Number 270

[Guest guest]

I am curious to know if anyone else in the group has had a herniated

lumbar disk. I have had surgery on the same disk twice and am currently

having back and leg pain which feels very familiar. It started very

suddenly last week. No injury that I am aware of.

[Guest guest]

I'm curious how many folks have been diagnosed with PA from their

> nails..pits and ridges. And does everyone have pits and ridges in their

> nails from the PA? My Dr made the diagnose of PA from my nails

Hi, yes I also have pits and ridges in my nails. Both feet and hand, but

awful thick, deformed nails on my feet ( YUCK,eh?). The hand nails are

somewhat thickened in areas, but not nearly as bad as the feet. i wonder why

this is? Because theya re washed more often, or never covered and exposed to

air, or because we put lotion on alot? Anyway..I wasn't diagnosed ONLY

because of this. I have had psoriasis on several spots on my body since I

was a wee girl. But the nail problem helped and helped to confirm the

diagnosis.

[Guest guest]

Jim -

I am somewhat apprehensive about what the Sally Jessy Show will do with

the subject of OCD. I watched her show Thursday and was not too impressed

with the tone of the show. It seemed to me that it has become more like a

" Jerry Springer " show than say an " Oprah " . I only hope the people who will

be on the show are treated respectfully. And I am glad we decided against it.

has made about five visits to the den, staying from three to five

days each time. He has a computer there which he can use to stay in touch

with others and especially with his philosophy professor for whom he is

writing a series of essays. Dr. Jenike has suggested I keep asking

when he is going to the Institute at Boston to see if this might speed us the

process.

Well, they may be baby steps, but at least he's going in the right

direction.

Jackie

[Guest guest]

HI Jackie:

Thanks for the update on . Please tell him your list buddies are very

impressed with his progress. He is doing things, e.g. going into the den

which before he would not do even in his wildest dreams. He is spitting in

the eye of OCD! These babysteps are the way to go.

When he gets to Dr. Jenike's place I am sure there will be no way for him

but up. He is so lucky to have you as his support and that you understand

his excessive fears so well. Take care, aloha, Kathy (H)

kathyh@...

At 02:26 AM 10/24/1999 EDT, you wrote:

>From: Jackie48hr@...

>

>Jim -

> I am somewhat apprehensive about what the Sally Jessy Show will do

with

>the subject of OCD. I watched her show Thursday and was not too impressed

>with the tone of the show. It seemed to me that it has become more like a

> " Jerry Springer " show than say an " Oprah " . I only hope the people who will

>be on the show are treated respectfully. And I am glad we decided against it.

> has made about five visits to the den, staying from three to

five

>days each time. He has a computer there which he can use to stay in touch

>with others and especially with his philosophy professor for whom he is

>writing a series of essays. Dr. Jenike has suggested I keep asking

>when he is going to the Institute at Boston to see if this might speed us

the

>process.

> Well, they may be baby steps, but at least he's going in the right

>direction.

> Jackie

>

[Guest guest]

Baby steps are GREAT!!!! I'm so happy for you Jakie,tell I think he's

wonderful!! Love Beth in IN.

Re: Digest Number 270

> From: Jackie48hr@...

>

> Jim -

> I am somewhat apprehensive about what the Sally Jessy Show will do

with

> the subject of OCD. I watched her show Thursday and was not too impressed

> with the tone of the show. It seemed to me that it has become more like a

> " Jerry Springer " show than say an " Oprah " . I only hope the people who

will

> be on the show are treated respectfully. And I am glad we decided against

it.

> has made about five visits to the den, staying from three to

five

> days each time. He has a computer there which he can use to stay in touch

> with others and especially with his philosophy professor for whom he is

> writing a series of essays. Dr. Jenike has suggested I keep asking

> when he is going to the Institute at Boston to see if this might speed us

the

> process.

> Well, they may be baby steps, but at least he's going in the right

> direction.

> Jackie

>

> > You may subscribe to the OCD-L by emailing

> listserv@... .

> In the body of your message write:

> subscribe OCD-L your name.

> The archives for the OCD and

> Parenting List may be accessed by going to

> .

> Enter your email address and password.

> Click on the highlighted list name and then click on index.

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Jackie,

I am so happy for you, and your family. Spending time in the

den! This is such progress from the time when you first joined the

list. Way to go.

Take care,

Lesli (Bay Area, but former Muncie resident)

Jackie48hr@... wrote:

>

> From: Jackie48hr@...

>

> Jim -

> I am somewhat apprehensive about what the Sally Jessy Show will do with

> the subject of OCD. I watched her show Thursday and was not too impressed

> with the tone of the show. It seemed to me that it has become more like a

> " Jerry Springer " show than say an " Oprah " . I only hope the people who will

> be on the show are treated respectfully. And I am glad we decided against it.

> has made about five visits to the den, staying from three to five

> days each time. He has a computer there which he can use to stay in touch

> with others and especially with his philosophy professor for whom he is

> writing a series of essays. Dr. Jenike has suggested I keep asking

> when he is going to the Institute at Boston to see if this might speed us the

> process.

> Well, they may be baby steps, but at least he's going in the right

> direction.

> Jackie

>

> > You may subscribe to the OCD-L by emailing

> listserv@... .

> In the body of your message write:

> subscribe OCD-L your name.

> The archives for the OCD and

> Parenting List may be accessed by going to

> .

> Enter your email address and password.

> Click on the highlighted list name and then click on index.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/28/00 6:22:50 PM Eastern Standard Time,

Multiples-DSonelist writes:

<< Look at Doug

Flutie and advertising with his son. I think he has CP? >>

Doug Flutie's son is autistic. He's doing a great job for awareness, etc!

debbi

[Guest guest]

Merril,

I do believe the benefits are worth the risk.

Carlene

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> There are 3 messages in this issue.

>

> Topics in this digest:

>

> 1. Re: Digest Number 267

> From: Carlene <drgnfitr@...>

> 2. Re: Digest Number 267

> From: Merril

> <allennco@...>

> 3. Re: Digest Number 267

> From: Jeanie <quinlyn1@...>

>

>

>

________________________________________________________________________

>

________________________________________________________________________

>

> Message: 1

> Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2000 13:08:07 -0700 (PDT)

> From: Carlene <drgnfitr@...>

> Subject: Re: Digest Number 267

>

> Hi all,

>

> I finished 48 weeks of the combo in 1/99. I started

> the treatment in 2/98 and in May I was hospitalized

> for severe depression. I NEVER had depression

> before

> the combo. I was on many different antidepressants

> but

> nothing seemed to curb the suicidal thoughts. I am

> still on antidepressants, wellbutrin, depakote, and

> remeron which have really helped with my mood

> swings.

>

> I just started feeling like a new person this year,

> so

> with me it took about a year for the combo to leave

> my

> body. By the way, I am a responder and am in

> remission.

>

> As others have said the combo affects everyone

> differently. Just remember the depression, mood

> swings

> and all the other stuff can be controlled with the

> right antidepressants. What works for me may not

> work

> for you.

>

> My best wishes to those of you or partners are going

> through the combo.

>

>

>

>

> =====

> Carlene

> ===============================================

> Instead of pointing a finger hold out your hand

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Judy, I recognize the point you are at about now. I'd like to give my

thoughts on a few things you said. I hope they will be helpful but only you

know .

>to the Dr. that I wanted a label and he said that a label is not

> >important. That we can treat as though he were autistic and >that

>we couldn't loose doing that. I didn't have to balls to tell the >Dr. how

>important that label was to me, whether it opened doors or >not, but just

>to me so I would know what I am dealing with.

It sounds like the Dr. might be willing to give you a DX of Autisitic

Spectrum Disorder. If you think that will help get services he does not

presently have ask for it. If you explain the benefit you would receive for

it he sounds like someone who might be willing to to do whatever he can to

help. Labels can be a bad thing if people only look at the label not the

individual I think maybe that is what he is trying to avoid.

>The Dr. felt that had behavior problems due to his lack of

>communication. I COULDN'T HAVE GUESSED THAT!! is totally

> >nonverbal,doesn't sign. How do you discipline a child who is >retarded,

>nonverbal, and is a force to reckon with when he's upset? >Timeouts?? That

>would mean nothing to him. He has all the time in the >world.

What does like and dislike the most? Controlling behavior is about

teaching him he has control over some things in his world. If he does what

you want, he gets what he wants. Does he understand that if he pushes a

button on a toy it will react? Concentrate on finding something he does

like and make that a reward for something you want him to do. Try not to

think of discipline as punishment. I don't know how much he understands so

it is hard to give suggestions. He may be at the stage where all you can do

is hold him and keep him from hurting himself or others when he is out of

control. Does he have his own room? If you physically can't handle him

maybe if you put him in his room until he is calm it might help. Try and

keep pillows or beanbags around to help keep him contained without anyone

getting hurt. Don't be too hard on yourself. Changes will happen only a

little at a time. How does he tell you he likes or doesn't like something?

Listen to what he can't say in words or signs. He is telling things. Let

him know you understand what he means but sometimes we have to do things we

don't like. Give him and yourself time to 'get it together', then keep

going with what has to happen. Tim and I were at about that point when he

was eight. He still doesn't sign much or talk but we communicate very well

now. Have faith in and in yourself.

>The eye specialist was blunt and to the point as he always has been. >I

>told him how we could not keep 's glasses on his face and that >even

>the school had given up trying. I remember when I asked the Dr. >how could

>I get to keep his glasses on. He said that if >can " appreciate "

>good vision, that he would keep them on.

Was this an optometrist or an opthamologist? Did he dialate 's eyes?

Does the doc feel like the RX is pretty close or it might be wrong? The

better his glasses work the more likely he is to keep them on. He may be

telling you these things don't help. You may need to start with a very

short time to wear them where they really help, like watching TV or looking

at a book. It will take time.

I hope this didn't sound preach-y. You can do it Judy. You are strong and

you do love him. Give yourself a break on a regular basis. You deserve it.

Sharon, Single Mom to Tim 11, Niles, MI

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/25/00 10:25:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

egroups writes:

<< Any info about this program or

another that you know of would be very helpful >>

While I don't know about Chilren's eating program, we live in Columbus and I

took our 8 year old speech delayed son to Childrens just this past april for

a complete neuropsych eval. Dr. L, I believe, it dept head--I've heard his

name often. Anyhow, my point with the eval. was to see if I was missing

anything?? After two days of testing, they told me nothing I didn't already

know. At the time our son was on the GFCF diet--they had heard of it. I

mentioned vaccines issue--they were unaware of this. We later had our son's

blood tested and he was extrememly allergic to milk, yogurt,

cheese--Childrens' never suggested that we check out allergies. I certainly

think Childrens is a valuable hospital, but I also think like many other

institutions, this out of the box stuff just has reached them yet. My point

in responding to you is so you are not surprised with the fact that they (or

at least were in April) unaware of what we parents are finding out. Robbin

[Guest guest]

,

I'm forwarding the DTTNET list to you so you can join it.

I am going to FABA in Daytona--at least for Wed (Dr Partington is speaking

all day) and Thurs to hear Dr Jack . I'm planning on driving back and

forth each day.

The web site is:

www.psy.fsu.edu/~FABA/index.html

or you email Radcliff at: ratcliff@... for more info.

You need to register before Aug 30th. The dates are Sept 20-22.

Talk to you later,

[Guest guest]

OK Ladies, if any of you are still interested in getting in on the soap swap, I will have to have your package plus postage for the return no later than May 15th. Send your 5 items and check, money order or pastage for $3.95 to Hope Lampkin 122 Saint Road Brooklyn, MS 39425

>From: >Reply- > >Subject: Digest Number 270 >Date: 3 May 2001 08:44:58 -0000 > >

[Guest guest]

Hi mags102 -

You were asking if anyone had any recommendations for a neurodevelopmental

dr. in NJ. I wanted to recommend Dr. Marilyn Agin to you. Although she's

in NY, it's only like 10 minutes outside the Holland Tunnel so it's not too

bad. Dr. Agin is not only a wonderful doctor but also a wonderful person

and I would drive as long as it took to see her because she's well worth the

trip. With her guidance, I learned what therapies my son needed and then

she helped me fight to get them. As mentioned, she started as a speech

therapist and then went back to med school to be a dr. so how much more of a

perfect background could you get? If you have any questions, please let me

know.

in NJ

KDR-1@...

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

My name is Vicky and I have hepc. I'm 40 yrs. old and just completed treatment. I have four children and none of them contracted hep c from me. However my 21 year old son was just diagnosed with it (but he experimented with iv drugs as well as having 2 tattoos). It is VERY VERY rare to pass it on to your children! I think its more possible for a woman who has to birth them. Your son and his wife can still have children. I know a man who just had his 3rd child and no hep c for any of his kids or his wife. I'm at work and I have to duck the boss. I'll write later ok! Hang in there and keep talking about how you feel! We've all been there.

Vicky

[Guest guest]

Vicky;

This is absolutely like being handed a new lease

on life. I don't know how my son and his wife

will react to this. I hope it gives them encouragement

to at least seek the truth out. This could change their

whole attitude right there.

> Hi ,

>

> My name is Vicky and I have hepc. I'm 40 yrs. old and just

completed

> treatment. I have four children and none of them contracted hep c

from me.

> However my 21 year old son was just diagnosed with it (but he

experimented

> with iv drugs as well as having 2 tattoos). It is VERY VERY rare

to pass it

> on to your children! I think its more possible for a woman who has

to birth

> them. Your son and his wife can still have children. I know a man

who just

> had his 3rd child and no hep c for any of his kids or his wife.

I'm at work

> and I have to duck the boss. I'll write later ok! Hang in there

and keep

> talking about how you feel! We've all been there.

>

> Vicky

[Guest guest]

I must have missed the post about the next Portland Bandster meeting. What

is the date and time of that meeting? thanks,

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

The meeting is at Lloyd Center Food Court, Dec 18th 6-8 PM.

- Chris

> I must have missed the post about the next Portland Bandster

meeting. What

> is the date and time of that meeting? thanks,

[Guest guest]

I read about Northwestern doing stem cell transplants in Sundays Paraade

magazine but it mentioned it was only intended for life and death

emregencies. My first thought was to move back to Chgo. but it is a very

serious operation and maybe not worth the risk unles you had nothing else to

live for. Only my opinion

Long

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone. Just wanted to let you know that I was banded on June 30th. Since the banding I have felt so good and had so much energy. Just got on the scales a little while ago before taking my shower and lets see, this is day 16 and so far I have lost 15 lbs!!! I know this rapid weight loss will not last, but I am so happy about my loss so far..

Nina, do you have a list of Drs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to as far North as Tulsa, or Oklahoma City? Rosemary and I are actually closer to Dallas. We live just north of the Red River. We are going to a meeting in Oklahoma City in October and may try to get a fill at that time.

Marie wrote:

There are 18 messages in this issue.Topics in this digest:1. Re: hair lossFrom: tkbartek@...2. Re: Re: hair lossFrom: tkbartek@...3. Re: Checking InFrom: tkbartek@...4. (unknown)From: "too confused" 5. Re: (unknown)From: nina eguia 6. 3 more daysFrom: "josey12345" 7. Re: 3 more daysFrom: Belinda Spoonemore 8. Re: 3 more daysFrom: Debi 9. Re: 3 more daysFrom: Mills 10. Re: hair lossFrom: "Tamara " 11. Re: (unknown)From: " Gross, LMP" 12. Brief ObservationFrom: "Tamara " 13. RE: Walking on Sunshine!!! Oh Yeah!!From: " Mills"

14. RE: hair lossFrom: " Mills" 15. RE: Re: hair lossFrom: " Mills" 16. RE: 3 more daysFrom: " Mills" 17. Re: Being banded in AugustFrom: Ddayz031377@...18. Meds before surgery?From: "" ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 1 Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 12:09:20 -0400From: tkbartek@...Subject: Re: hair lossWow, guys, I thought the hair loss just happened to people who had the RNy, I already have a little bald spot where I use to pull my hair out as a child, not sure what My hubby will think if I start loosing my hair. I just don't understand, I've lost weight like I am sure all of you have in the past and never lost hair. Tracie B.

Re: hair lossI have been wanting to reply about this subject. I am 4 months out and experiencing ALOT of hairloss. I don't think it is from lack of protein either because I get in at least 60-80 grams a day. Someone mentioned Zinc, I will try that. I have been taking a chewable multivitamin since the beginning of June. It has not stopped my hairloss. Luckily I have a lot of hair (just look at the pictures!) and it is curly, so not noticeable. But I have to wear my hair up for fear I will have a rug on my back at work and no one will tell me LOL. I go into the ladies room still and turn my shirt around, get all the hair off, then turn it back around. And my car, let's not talk about my car seat. It looks like sasquatch threw up there. And Curtis keeps giving himself

black eyes at night in bed from slapping at what he thinks is a bug crawling when all it is is my loose hair. I liked the analogy that someone else here said "I would rather be skinny and bald then fat with hair" LOL. Should put that on a t-shirt for WLS patients. Regina wrote:I heard centrum silver or a multi-vitamin for older people works for hair loss. It has all the nutrients in it to combat hair loss. I'm stocking up. While I am generally not a vain person there is obviously a part of me that cares about my apearance. I WANT TO KEEP MY HAIR! - congrats on the continued loss. I can't wait to get this show on the road. Regina

[Guest guest]

Marie,

Where do you live? We are in the process of moving from Washington state to Texas. about an hour north of Dallas. My husband is already there.

I'd love to meet up with you guys sometime! I've heard of a couple of dr's in Plano and Dallas that do fills on Mexican patients. Let me know if you are interested and I'll see if I can find the info for you.

I'm also in the process of looking for a support group to attend.

Ruth Re: hair lossI have been wanting to reply about this subject. I am 4 months out and experiencing ALOT of hairloss. I don't think it is from lack of protein either because I get in at least 60-80 grams a day. Someone mentioned Zinc, I will try that. I have been taking a chewable multivitamin since the beginning of June. It has not stopped my hairloss. Luckily I have a lot of hair (just look at the pictures!) and it is curly, so not noticeable. But I have to wear my hair up for fear I will have a rug on my back at work and no one will tell me LOL. I go into the ladies room still and turn my shirt around, get all the hair off, then turn it back around. And my car, let's not talk about my car seat. It looks like sasquatch threw up there. And Curtis keeps giving himself black eyes at night in bed from slapping at what he thinks is a bug crawling when all it is is my loose hair. I liked the analogy that someone else here said "I would rather be skinny and bald then fat with hair" LOL. Should put that on a t-shirt for WLS patients. Regina wrote:I heard centrum silver or a multi-vitamin for older people works for hair loss. It has all the nutrients in it to combat hair loss. I'm stocking up. While I am generally not a vain person there is obviously a part of me that cares about my apearance. I WANT TO KEEP MY HAIR! - congrats on the continued loss. I can't wait to get this show on the road. Regina

[Guest guest]

Hi Marie and Ruth, there is a Dr in Arlington TX Dr Dobson 817-446-6672 or 972-660-3188 he will do fills for Mexico patients. I've seen him once but M goes to him for her fills. Hope this helps Belinda

Re: hair lossI have been wanting to reply about this subject. I am 4 months out and experiencing ALOT of hairloss. I don't think it is from lack of protein either because I get in at least 60-80 grams a day. Someone mentioned Zinc, I will try that. I have been taking a chewable multivitamin since the beginning of June. It has not stopped my hairloss. Luckily I have a lot of hair (just look at the pictures!) and it is curly, so not noticeable. But I have to wear my hair up for fear I will have a rug on my back at work and no one will tell me LOL. I go into the ladies room still and turn my shirt around, get all the hair off, then turn it back around. And my car, let's not talk about my car seat. It looks like sasquatch threw up there. And Curtis keeps giving himself black eyes at night in bed from slapping at what he thinks is a bug crawling when all it is is my loose hair. I liked the analogy that someone else here said "I would rather be skinny and bald then fat with hair" LOL. Should put that on a t-shirt for WLS patients. Regina wrote:I heard centrum silver or a multi-vitamin for older people works for hair loss. It has all the nutrients in it to combat hair loss. I'm stocking up. While I am generally not a vain person there is obviously a part of me that cares about my apearance. I WANT TO KEEP MY HAIR! - congrats on the continued loss. I can't wait to get this show on the road. Regina

[Guest guest]

Marie! I used to live in sville, TX which isn’t far from the Red River. I wish I needed a fill, I would love to meet

you guys and the other Tracie in Dallas!

M In Texas

280/215/160

http://www.tracyslapband.com

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Marie

Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2005

10:02 PM

Subject: Re:

Digest Number 270

Hi everyone. Just wanted to let you know that I was banded on

June 30th. Since the banding I have felt so good and had so much

energy. Just got on the scales a little while ago before taking my shower

and lets see, this is day 16 and so far I have lost 15 lbs!!! I know this

rapid weight loss will not last, but I am so happy about my loss so far..

Nina, do you have a list of Drs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to as far

North as Tulsa, or Oklahoma City? Rosemary and I are actually closer to Dallas. We live just north of the Red River. We are going to a meeting

in Oklahoma City in October and may try to get a fill at that time.

Marie

wrote:

There are 18 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1. Re: hair loss

From: tkbartek@...

2. Re: Re: hair loss

From: tkbartek@...

3. Re: Checking In

From: tkbartek@...

4. (unknown)

From: " too confused "

5. Re: (unknown)

From: nina eguia

6. 3 more days

From: " josey12345 "

7. Re: 3 more days

From: Belinda Spoonemore

8. Re: 3 more days

From: Debi

9. Re: 3 more days

From: Mills

10. Re: hair loss

From: " Tamara "

11. Re: (unknown)

From: " Gross, LMP "

12. Brief Observation

From: " Tamara "

13. RE: Walking on Sunshine!!! Oh Yeah!!

From: " Mills "

14. RE: hair loss

From: " Mills "

15. RE: Re: hair loss

From: " Mills "

16. RE: 3 more days

From: " Mills "

17. Re: Being banded in August

From: Ddayz031377@...

18. Meds before surgery?

From: " "

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Message: 1

Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 12:09:20 -0400

From: tkbartek@...

Subject: Re: hair loss

Wow, guys, I thought the hair loss just happened to people who had the RNy, I

already have a little bald spot where I use to pull my hair out as a child, not

sure what My hubby will think if I start loosing my hair. I just don't

understand, I've lost weight like I am sure all of you have in the past and

never lost hair.

Tracie B.

Re: hair loss

I have been wanting to reply about this subject. I am 4 months out and

experiencing ALOT of hairloss. I don't think it is from lack of protein either

because I get in at least 60-80 grams a day. Someone mentioned Zinc, I will try

that. I have been taking a chewable multivitamin since the beginning of June.

It has not stopped my hairloss. Luckily I have a lot of hair (just look at the

pictures!) and it is curly, so not noticeable. But I have to wear my hair up

for fear I will have a rug on my back at work and no one will tell me LOL. I go

into the ladies room still and turn my shirt around, get all the hair off, then

turn it back around. And my car, let's not talk about my car seat. It looks

like sasquatch threw up there. And Curtis keeps giving himself black eyes at

night in bed from slapping at what he thinks is a bug crawling when all it is

is my loose hair. I liked the analogy that someone else here said " I would

rather be skinny and bald then fat with hair " LOL. Should put that on a

t-shirt for WLS patients.

Regina wrote:

I heard centrum silver or a multi-vitamin for older people works for

hair loss. It has all the nutrients in it to combat hair loss. I'm

stocking up. While I am generally not a vain person there is

obviously a part of me that cares about my apearance. I WANT TO KEEP

MY HAIR! - congrats on the continued loss. I can't wait to

get this show on the road. Regina

[Guest guest]

I will also be going to Dr. Dobson on the 8th of August for my first fill. I believe that is the same clinic I got liposuction done at 6 years ago. When I called them and found out where they were and the name of the place, it was the same place. Crazy huh.

Tracie B. in Texas Re: Digest Number 270

Hi Marie and Ruth, there is a Dr in Arlington TX Dr Dobson 817-446-6672 or 972-660-3188 he will do fills for Mexico patients. I've seen him once but M goes to him for her fills. Hope this helps Belinda

Re: hair lossI have been wanting to reply about this subject. I am 4 months out and experiencing ALOT of hairloss. I don't think it is from lack of protein either because I get in at least 60-80 grams a day. Someone mentioned Zinc, I will try that. I have been taking a chewable multivitamin since the beginning of June. It has not stopped my hairloss. Luckily I have a lot of hair (just look at the pictures!) and it is curly, so not noticeable. But I have to wear my hair up for fear I will have a rug on my back at work and no one will tell me LOL. I go into the ladies room still and turn my shirt around, get all the hair off, then turn it back around. And my car, let's not talk about my car seat. It looks like sasquatch threw up there. And Curtis keeps giving himself black eyes at night in bed from slapping at what he thinks is a bug crawling when all it is is my loose hair. I liked the analogy that someone else here said "I would rather be skinny and bald then fat with hair" LOL. Should put that on a t-shirt for WLS patients. Regina wrote:I heard centrum silver or a multi-vitamin for older people works for hair loss. It has all the nutrients in it to combat hair loss. I'm stocking up. While I am generally not a vain person there is obviously a part of me that cares about my apearance. I WANT TO KEEP MY HAIR! - congrats on the continued loss. I can't wait to get this show on the road. Regina