It's not the bypass!

[Jrichard]

Well folks,

For the last few months I noticed that my hair has been falling out at the rate of knots and my weight loss has been sluggish. :sigh:

Thinking that this was all down to insufficient protein intake, I started on protein bars and Fortimel. Both of which are not cheap, but I wanted to make sure I was healthy.

I had a review appointment with a consultant today, for a non related problem, to find that my current medication was most likely causing the problem, not my bypass.

I feel like such a dope. It didn't even occur to me even though the meds started a few weeks prior to these issues. :8855:

I've been given a different prescription to try. So here's to hair regrowth and and easier weight loss.

Oh.............and to not blaming everything on my bypass!

Julie xx

 

[angiemason]

hope it's sorted now for you i don't think i would've thought of pills either

 

[Tray3004]

Aw that's good then Hun hope ur weightloss speeds up n ur hair regrows x

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[TwinkleTwinkle]

What meds are they, Julie? Would be good to avoid as many pitfalls as we can, lol xxx

 

[Jrichard]

Hi Denise,

It's called Depakote. Luckily it's a very specific medication so you are highly unlikely to ever need it.

Julie xx

 

[TwinkleTwinkle]

Thanks, Julie No I've not heard of that one ... hope your hair regrows quickly now you know what caused it to fall out xxx

 

[SARAH S]

We do tend to blame the bypass or ourselves for doing something wrong with the bypass.....I did only last week blaming a naughty nibble on a sausage in the car for getting stuck and making me feel rough....it happened a couple of days later and it turns out its the anti biotics I've been taking for a bl**dy ingrowing toenail!!!

Next time I need them I'll ask for smaller ones and take two

Hope your locks return soon x

 

[TwinkleTwinkle]

We do tend to blame the bypass or ourselves for doing something wrong with the bypass.....I did only last week blaming a naughty nibble on a sausage in the car for getting stuck and making me feel rough....it happened a couple of days later and it turns out its the anti biotics I've been taking for a bl**dy ingrowing toenail!!!

Next time I need them I'll ask for smaller ones and take two

Hope your locks return soon x

Oooh Sarah ... I didn't know that :wave_cry: there was me thinking it was your sausage habit that had gotten you in trouble Hope your toe is better soon ... ouch :cry: xxx

 

[Jrichard]

Well guys, the psychiatrist told me that my locks will grow back with a curl in them.

Having always had hair that's as flat as a pancake it will be quite a novelty, I can't wait!

:happy036::happy036::happy036:

Julie xx

 

[TwinkleTwinkle]

Well guys, the psychiatrist told me that my locks will grow back with a curl in them.

Having always had hair that's as flat as a pancake it will be quite a novelty, I can't wait!

:happy036::happy036::happy036:

Julie xx

Well my hair has always been curly :cry: does that mean it will come back poker straight & save me a fortune of hair straightening products? xxx

 

[SARAH S]

why do us curlies all want straight hairs and those lucky ladies with beautiful sleek stright hair spend a fortune on curlers!!!!

Oh and the toe is now better and in trainers so back to the gym I go Yayyyyy!!

 

[TwinkleTwinkle]

why do us curlies all want straight hairs and those lucky ladies with beautiful sleek stright hair spend a fortune on curlers!!!!

Oh and the toe is now better and in trainers so back to the gym I go Yayyyyy!!

Apparently as per my knowledgeable hubby it's cos we are female & therefore contrary think he may be right, lol xxx

 

[pinklady130868]

I dear at least you have found the culprit. I'm a bit concerned now as I'm on depakote 1500mg a day and Ive been on it for over a year. To be honest I'm really struggling to take it 8 days post op as consultant has prescribed its equivalent epilim syrup as a temp measure while I can't swallow tablets too well. But because I'm not taking the epilim too well I'm getting withdrawal symptoms :-( x

 

[Jrichard]

I dear at least you have found the culprit. I'm a bit concerned now as I'm on depakote 1500mg a day and Ive been on it for over a year. To be honest I'm really struggling to take it 8 days post op as consultant has prescribed its equivalent epilim syrup as a temp measure while I can't swallow tablets too well. But because I'm not taking the epilim too well I'm getting withdrawal symptoms :-( x

Depending on what you take the Depakote for, I would see if it can be changed. If for nothing other than the issues with weight that it causes!

As for my hair, well I've never used hair straighteners, maybe I will need to get some.

Julie xx