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Originally Posted by Sally G
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1. Since starting to loose my pre-op weight (20.25 pounds in 4 weeks) I feel cold most of the time. I never experienced cold in a bad way. Is this normal?
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4. If one cannot eat solids after the surgery, will I be able to swallow pills without difficulty?
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5. Does one's hair really fall out after the surgery and if so, what can be done to assist in the re-growth of hair?
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Hi, Sally!
I agree with what's been posted in terms of responses to your questions, with only a little to add.
1. Fat's the best blanket -- of *course* you're colder! I remember all those "skinny-minis" who used to whine in college that the classrooms were "too cooooold," while I was sweating my butt off ... Now I'm cold too!
4. Try to have all your vitamins ready in liquid or sublingual form before your surgery. I only had trouble with one (the doozy!), my antidepressant. I had thought to switch from XR capsules to the regular (and generic, w00t!) version ... but forgot that I'd have to crush them. Eeeeeeeeewww.
5. A *little* thinning seems to be "normal" as your body adjusts. But if you start really losing it, like seeing your scalp, or a receding hairline (like I did!), you need protein,
and zinc,
and your B-vitamins. Bad experience, trust me.
Good luck!!!
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Jenn 5'8.5"
Lap RNY 6/22/05
Pre-Op: 367/ Current: 238/ Lowest: 228/ Goal: 175
Pounds from Goal: 63
Trying so hard to get back on track, face that I can't do it alone, stop beating myself up for my failings... UPDATE: Well, after the 7 lb. drop last week, this week I didn't lose *anything*.
Didn't gain, but it's discouraging.
Century Club: Feb. '06
"Working on Onederland!" 
