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Quote: Originally Posted by LoriAnn925 So... is it the trauma of surgery, the anesthesia, or what that causes hair loss? Maybe its the stress of thinking of it, that causes it to fall out... inquiring minds what to know. It really depends on who you ask what is the cause. Some docs say it is the anesthesia itself that causes it.. some, the 'shock' to the body that surgery causes, some will say it is more likely to happen post WLS...

Quote: Originally Posted by jerseygrl684 No spandex. That's all i ask. I got my yellow spandex mini shorts, and my orange and pink tube top all ready to go...

Quote: Originally Posted by LoriAnn925 So... is it the trauma of surgery, the anesthesia, or what that causes hair loss? Maybe its the stress of thinking of it, that causes it to fall out... inquiring minds what to know. It is my understanding that it is the anesthesia. What happens is, at any given time about 10% of your hair is in a "resting phase." It rests for a couple of months, then falls out and new hair grows in...

Okay, now you have me worried. Do you know of anyone who had her and it didn't go well or something?

Quote: Originally Posted by Hychap2009 Sounds all too scarey. I Loooooove milk especially when its ice cold. Since being diagnosed with diabetes 11 years ago I have been drinking semi skimmed milk and have grown to love it just as much as whole milk. Do you think I will need to cut back to skimmed milk (yuk) perish the thought, after surgery? Hyacinth, I am able to tolerate 2-percent, which is probably similar to your semi-skin. Mostly,...

Quote: Originally Posted by Corrine I'm a believer in probiotics/acidophilus - you obvously haven't read my many posts on the subject! LOL I just started eating Activia yogurt because my surgeon said that the probiotics would help. Do you have one you like?

Tylenol is fine, it's not an NSAID. Just be careful and don't take too much as it can do damage to your liver.

Can you ask your doc to prescribe Ursodiol tablets instead?

Quote: Originally Posted by Puddin Pray you don't become lactose intolerant. Some people do. I used to LOVE milk and now it gives me terrible stomach pain. I use fat free lactaid for cereal but I haven't had a cold glass of milk in 11 months. It only took one time. I really and truely hope I don't become lactose intolerant, that would be such a bummer, I drink a glass of milk almost every day. I'm hoping there is less...

Quote: Originally Posted by BrandnewMe My mom had a similar surgery and did not lose any of her hair after it. That's just one person but hopefully it won't be something you have to worry about Lori... unless Jersey comes to see you! Then we'll need popcorn and ringside seats. No spandex. That's all i ask.