Re: DR Rutledge....Please help

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Hair loss is very common after surgery and it can also happen after

prednisone treatment as well.

It almost always stops at between 9 and 10 months.

You can try Rogaine as it will probably help some.

Also you can read more on our web site at

http://www.clos.net/hair/hair01.htm

RR

Rutledge, M.D., F.A.C.S.

The Center for Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery

4301 Ben lin Blvd.

Durham, N.C. 27704

Telephone #:

Fax #:

E mail: DrR@...

******************************************

Please Visit our Web site: http://clos.net

******************************************

Durham Regional Hospital:

Also, Please consider joining the

Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List

at http://www.onelist.com

MiniGastircBypass is a general discussion of the Mini-Gastric Bypass

( http://www.onelist.com/community/MiniGastricBypass )

Talk with lots of other Pre and Post Op

patients and friends.

Keep up to date on the latest news about

the Mini-Gastric Bypass.

[Guest guest]

Rhonda,

Hey! My hair is coming out also but not as much as what yours sounds like.

My hair was very thick to begin with so it really isn't obvious to anyone but

me that it is coming out.

I just wonder if your other illnesses, the stress on your body, etc. could

play a part in this? You have been through a lot in the past 5 1/2 months.

Do you have any new baby hair showing up? I do have some so I know that it

is growing back in and that makes me feel better.

75 lb. is WONDERFUL! That is so great!

Love to you,

your surgery buddy,

[Guest guest]

Rhonda,

Hey! My hair is coming out also but not as much as what yours sounds like.

My hair was very thick to begin with so it really isn't obvious to anyone but

me that it is coming out.

I just wonder if your other illnesses, the stress on your body, etc. could

play a part in this? You have been through a lot in the past 5 1/2 months.

Do you have any new baby hair showing up? I do have some so I know that it

is growing back in and that makes me feel better.

75 lb. is WONDERFUL! That is so great!

Love to you,

your surgery buddy,

[Guest guest]

>

> But my hair is falling out....it has become very serious....

>

Ok Here is some more info...

Hair Loss:

Overview

Some Loss is Normal: Understanding the causes of hair loss can help you to

deal with your hair loss and intervene where possible.

Cause of 95% of all Hair Loss: Androgenetic alopecia is the scientific name

for the genetic predisposition in both men and women for pattern baldness or

pattern hair loss. Androgenetic alopecia may be stimulated by hormonal

imbalance (androgen excess) in women. Hyperandrogenism can come from ovarian

(polycystic ovarian disease) or adrenal (late-onset congenital adrenal

hyperplasia) disorders, both are common in obese women.

Patchy Hair Loss: Alopecia areata is an immune system disorder which causes

hair follicles to stop producing hairs. Sudden loss of hair from small

patches on the head are a common symptom.

Hair Pulling: Traction alopecia is the loss of hair from constant pulling,

often the result of tightly braided hair styles (So Stop it!).

Delayed Loss from Stress: Telogen effluvium is a slowing of new hair growth

resulting from sudden severe stress, followed by a delayed shedding of hair.

The stress induces a high proportion of follicles to enter the resting

stage, and a few months after the stressful event, all of the resting

follicles begin to shed hairs at about the same time.

Sudden Hair Loss: Anagen effluvium is the sudden loss of growing hairs as a

result of chemicals or radiation. Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and

radiation therapy halt the growth phase of hair follicles, and result in the

sudden shedding of hair. Some medications can also cause hair loss as a side

effect.

Broken Hairs: Hair shaft breakage is when part of a hair breaks off, but the

growing end remains in the follicle and continues to grow. Hair shaft

breakage results in thinner hair, and can be caused by excessive styling,

chemicals, sun, and chlorine in swimming pools.

Nutritional Deficiencies: Nutritional deficiencies are rarely a cause of

hair loss. In rare cases certain nutritional deficiencies can cause weak

hair shafts that tend to beak off.

Other Hair Loss Causes: Certain chronic Illnesses can result in hair loss.

Hormone-related irregularities can include hair loss among other symptoms.

Skin Infections can result in hair loss. Trauma such as burns and injury to

hair follicles, can cause permanent hair loss.

*******************************************************

* Recommendations

*******************************************************

Genes: Sorry but you get what you get and that is that.

Minoxidil: A 2% Minoxidil topical solution has been shown to be effective

for androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata. In one study Minoxidil

decreased the duration of alopecia caused by chemotherapy. There were no

significant side effects.

Antiandrogens: Hyperandrogenism from ovarian (polycystic ovarian disease) or

adrenal (late-onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia) disorders can cause hair

loss. Mild to moderate androgen mediated hair loss in women can be treated

with oral antiandrogens (cyproterone acetate, Spironolactone) and/or topical

Minoxidil with good results in many cases.

Traction: avoid tightly braided hairstyles, elastic bands, and other forms

of constant pulling on the hair.

Damage from styling treatments and chemicals: Harsh permanent hair dyes,

bleach, permanent wave curling solutions, and excessive heat from curling

irons and blow dryers should all be avoided. The new hairs should be

shampooed infrequently, and only with a mild shampoo, followed by a

conditioner. If the hair is to be colored, mild semi-permanent dyes should

be used.

Improper or excessive hair styling, aggressive grooming techniques, and

exposure to too much swimming pool chlorine and sunlight are common causes

of hair shaft breakage. Rough treatment of the hair can result in hair loss.

Hair styling chemicals can damage hair shafts if used incorrectly. Hair

dyes, colorings, bleaches, relaxers (straighteners), permanent wave

solutions (curling chemicals) are all generally safe for hair when used as

directed. Incorrect use includes application of these products too

frequently, and leaving the solutions on the hair or scalp too long.

Excessive Heat: Hair styling often involves the use of heat on the hair

shaft. Excessive heat from curling irons and blow dryers can cause hair

shafts to become weak and brittle and prone to breakage.

Combing Long Wet Hair: Aggressive grooming and personal hygiene such as

vigorous shampooing, scalp massage, and rough towel-drying of the hair can

break hair shafts. Combing long wet hair with fine-toothed combs can cause

shaft breakage. Excessive shampooing can result in dry, brittle hair that is

prone to breakage.

Avoid Excessive Chlorine and Sunlight

Take your vitamins: avoid Iron Deficiency and Zinc Deficiency

RR

Rutledge, M.D., F.A.C.S.

The Center for Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery

4301 Ben lin Blvd.

Durham, N.C. 27704

Telephone #:

Fax #:

E mail: DrR@...

******************************************

Please Visit our Web site: http://clos.net

******************************************

Durham Regional Hospital:

Also, Please consider joining the

Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List

at http://www.onelist.com

MiniGastricBypass is a general discussion of the Mini-Gastric Bypass

( http://www.onelist.com/community/MiniGastricBypass )

Talk with lots of other Pre and Post Op

patients and friends.

Keep up to date on the latest news about

the Mini-Gastric Bypass.

> DR Rutledge....Please help

>

>

>

>

> Hi Dr. Rutledge.....Remember me?....You did my surgery on Aug 2nd....You

> know my history...complications of autoimmune hemolytic

> anemia....pancreatitis...the girl with a hematocrit of 14 one week after

> surgery...etc....I still continue to see the hematologist and am

> on 2.5 mg

> of Prednisone every other day.....I have been taking the Wal-Mart vitamins

> that you told us were okay and am taking it religiously...four to

> five pills

> a day. My hct is 33 and is staying at that level....hematologist doesn't

> seem to be worried about this level...My stomach will hurt after

> I take the

> vitamins but I take the carafate and prilosec also and this helps.

>

> Here is the problem....all of the above--the anemia and

> pancreatitis seem to

> be under control or so those doctors think so... and I am doing

> great with

> weight loss...75 lbs....

>

> But my hair is falling out....it has become very serious....I went to

> internist and hematologist about it. The internist did metabolic

> workup-chemistry...etc...and checked my thryroid levels...I was

> slightly low

> on Potassium (3.5) and blood sugar..(59)...no other abnormality....that I

> was informed of.

> But my hair has fallen out drastically and I am very concerned....I would

> really appreciate your help in what to do about this problem....I have a

> copy of an email that was written and posted

> on our email group about hair loss...from

> na...(hathfrtt@...) It

> is very good and complex and I have been studying it at length... and I

> don't know what to do or take from that list.....or if that is

> what I should

> do...or if my stomach could take all of these supplements.....I

> really need

> your advice and help...because the internist isn't giving me any kind of

> answers and they don't seem to take this seriously.

> I don't want to be bald and it is at this point I am afraid.....I am not

> exaggerating and as a nurse I know when something is definitely

> wrong....my

> hair looks like that of a chemotherapy patient or someone suffering from

> holocaust....Please help me...I am desperate...

>

> Rhonda in Memphis

>

> Thanks Dr. Rutledge

> (I have emailed you privately about this and am doing this

> publicly on our

> email group because I know you like to answer questions that can

> help others

> as well as the one that asks the questions)

>

> ______________________________________________________

> Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

>

>

> ---------------------------

[Guest guest]

Thanks Dr. Rutledge for the information and for taking time to send it via

the email group....your support and understanding is greatly appreciated...

Rhonda in Memphis

>

>To: <MiniGastricBypassonelist>

>CC:

>Subject: RE: DR Rutledge....Please help

>Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 19:34:06 -0000

>

> >

> > But my hair is falling out....it has become very serious....

> >

>

>Ok Here is some more info...

>

> Hair Loss:

>Overview

>Some Loss is Normal: Understanding the causes of hair loss can help you to

>deal with your hair loss and intervene where possible.

>Cause of 95% of all Hair Loss: Androgenetic alopecia is the scientific name

>for the genetic predisposition in both men and women for pattern baldness

>or

>pattern hair loss. Androgenetic alopecia may be stimulated by hormonal

>imbalance (androgen excess) in women. Hyperandrogenism can come from

>ovarian

>(polycystic ovarian disease) or adrenal (late-onset congenital adrenal

>hyperplasia) disorders, both are common in obese women.

>Patchy Hair Loss: Alopecia areata is an immune system disorder which causes

>hair follicles to stop producing hairs. Sudden loss of hair from small

>patches on the head are a common symptom.

>Hair Pulling: Traction alopecia is the loss of hair from constant pulling,

>often the result of tightly braided hair styles (So Stop it!).

>Delayed Loss from Stress: Telogen effluvium is a slowing of new hair growth

>resulting from sudden severe stress, followed by a delayed shedding of

>hair.

>The stress induces a high proportion of follicles to enter the resting

>stage, and a few months after the stressful event, all of the resting

>follicles begin to shed hairs at about the same time.

>Sudden Hair Loss: Anagen effluvium is the sudden loss of growing hairs as a

>result of chemicals or radiation. Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy

>and

>radiation therapy halt the growth phase of hair follicles, and result in

>the

>sudden shedding of hair. Some medications can also cause hair loss as a

>side

>effect.

>Broken Hairs: Hair shaft breakage is when part of a hair breaks off, but

>the

>growing end remains in the follicle and continues to grow. Hair shaft

>breakage results in thinner hair, and can be caused by excessive styling,

>chemicals, sun, and chlorine in swimming pools.

>Nutritional Deficiencies: Nutritional deficiencies are rarely a cause of

>hair loss. In rare cases certain nutritional deficiencies can cause weak

>hair shafts that tend to beak off.

>Other Hair Loss Causes: Certain chronic Illnesses can result in hair loss.

>Hormone-related irregularities can include hair loss among other symptoms.

>Skin Infections can result in hair loss. Trauma such as burns and injury to

>hair follicles, can cause permanent hair loss.

>

>*******************************************************

>* Recommendations

>*******************************************************

>Genes: Sorry but you get what you get and that is that.

>Minoxidil: A 2% Minoxidil topical solution has been shown to be effective

>for androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata. In one study Minoxidil

>decreased the duration of alopecia caused by chemotherapy. There were no

>significant side effects.

>Antiandrogens: Hyperandrogenism from ovarian (polycystic ovarian disease)

>or

>adrenal (late-onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia) disorders can cause

>hair

>loss. Mild to moderate androgen mediated hair loss in women can be treated

>with oral antiandrogens (cyproterone acetate, Spironolactone) and/or

>topical

>Minoxidil with good results in many cases.

>Traction: avoid tightly braided hairstyles, elastic bands, and other forms

>of constant pulling on the hair.

>Damage from styling treatments and chemicals: Harsh permanent hair dyes,

>bleach, permanent wave curling solutions, and excessive heat from curling

>irons and blow dryers should all be avoided. The new hairs should be

>shampooed infrequently, and only with a mild shampoo, followed by a

>conditioner. If the hair is to be colored, mild semi-permanent dyes should

>be used.

>Improper or excessive hair styling, aggressive grooming techniques, and

>exposure to too much swimming pool chlorine and sunlight are common causes

>of hair shaft breakage. Rough treatment of the hair can result in hair

>loss.

>Hair styling chemicals can damage hair shafts if used incorrectly. Hair

>dyes, colorings, bleaches, relaxers (straighteners), permanent wave

>solutions (curling chemicals) are all generally safe for hair when used as

>directed. Incorrect use includes application of these products too

>frequently, and leaving the solutions on the hair or scalp too long.

>Excessive Heat: Hair styling often involves the use of heat on the hair

>shaft. Excessive heat from curling irons and blow dryers can cause hair

>shafts to become weak and brittle and prone to breakage.

>Combing Long Wet Hair: Aggressive grooming and personal hygiene such as

>vigorous shampooing, scalp massage, and rough towel-drying of the hair can

>break hair shafts. Combing long wet hair with fine-toothed combs can cause

>shaft breakage. Excessive shampooing can result in dry, brittle hair that

>is

>prone to breakage.

>Avoid Excessive Chlorine and Sunlight

>Take your vitamins: avoid Iron Deficiency and Zinc Deficiency

>

>

>RR

>

> Rutledge, M.D., F.A.C.S.

>The Center for Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery

>4301 Ben lin Blvd.

>Durham, N.C. 27704

>Telephone #:

>Fax #:

>E mail: DrR@...

>

>******************************************

>Please Visit our Web site: http://clos.net

>******************************************

>

>Durham Regional Hospital:

>

>Also, Please consider joining the

>Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List

>at http://www.onelist.com

>

>MiniGastricBypass is a general discussion of the Mini-Gastric Bypass

>( http://www.onelist.com/community/MiniGastricBypass )

>

>Talk with lots of other Pre and Post Op

> patients and friends.

>Keep up to date on the latest news about

> the Mini-Gastric Bypass.

>

> > DR Rutledge....Please help

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Hi Dr. Rutledge.....Remember me?....You did my surgery on Aug 2nd....You

> > know my history...complications of autoimmune hemolytic

> > anemia....pancreatitis...the girl with a hematocrit of 14 one week after

> > surgery...etc....I still continue to see the hematologist and am

> > on 2.5 mg

> > of Prednisone every other day.....I have been taking the Wal-Mart

>vitamins

> > that you told us were okay and am taking it religiously...four to

> > five pills

> > a day. My hct is 33 and is staying at that level....hematologist

>doesn't

> > seem to be worried about this level...My stomach will hurt after

> > I take the

> > vitamins but I take the carafate and prilosec also and this helps.

> >

> > Here is the problem....all of the above--the anemia and

> > pancreatitis seem to

> > be under control or so those doctors think so... and I am doing

> > great with

> > weight loss...75 lbs....

> >

> > But my hair is falling out....it has become very serious....I went to

> > internist and hematologist about it. The internist did metabolic

> > workup-chemistry...etc...and checked my thryroid levels...I was

> > slightly low

> > on Potassium (3.5) and blood sugar..(59)...no other abnormality....that

>I

> > was informed of.

> > But my hair has fallen out drastically and I am very concerned....I

>would

> > really appreciate your help in what to do about this problem....I have a

> > copy of an email that was written and posted

> > on our email group about hair loss...from

> > na...(hathfrtt@...) It

> > is very good and complex and I have been studying it at length... and I

> > don't know what to do or take from that list.....or if that is

> > what I should

> > do...or if my stomach could take all of these supplements.....I

> > really need

> > your advice and help...because the internist isn't giving me any kind of

> > answers and they don't seem to take this seriously.

> > I don't want to be bald and it is at this point I am afraid.....I am not

> > exaggerating and as a nurse I know when something is definitely

> > wrong....my

> > hair looks like that of a chemotherapy patient or someone suffering from

> > holocaust....Please help me...I am desperate...

> >

> > Rhonda in Memphis

> >

> > Thanks Dr. Rutledge

> > (I have emailed you privately about this and am doing this

> > publicly on our

> > email group because I know you like to answer questions that can

> > help others

> > as well as the one that asks the questions)

> >

> > ______________________________________________________

> > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------

[Guest guest]

Thanks Dr. Rutledge for the information and for taking time to send it via

the email group....your support and understanding is greatly appreciated...

Rhonda in Memphis

>

>To: <MiniGastricBypassonelist>

>CC:

>Subject: RE: DR Rutledge....Please help

>Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 19:34:06 -0000

>

> >

> > But my hair is falling out....it has become very serious....

> >

>

>Ok Here is some more info...

>

> Hair Loss:

>Overview

>Some Loss is Normal: Understanding the causes of hair loss can help you to

>deal with your hair loss and intervene where possible.

>Cause of 95% of all Hair Loss: Androgenetic alopecia is the scientific name

>for the genetic predisposition in both men and women for pattern baldness

>or

>pattern hair loss. Androgenetic alopecia may be stimulated by hormonal

>imbalance (androgen excess) in women. Hyperandrogenism can come from

>ovarian

>(polycystic ovarian disease) or adrenal (late-onset congenital adrenal

>hyperplasia) disorders, both are common in obese women.

>Patchy Hair Loss: Alopecia areata is an immune system disorder which causes

>hair follicles to stop producing hairs. Sudden loss of hair from small

>patches on the head are a common symptom.

>Hair Pulling: Traction alopecia is the loss of hair from constant pulling,

>often the result of tightly braided hair styles (So Stop it!).

>Delayed Loss from Stress: Telogen effluvium is a slowing of new hair growth

>resulting from sudden severe stress, followed by a delayed shedding of

>hair.

>The stress induces a high proportion of follicles to enter the resting

>stage, and a few months after the stressful event, all of the resting

>follicles begin to shed hairs at about the same time.

>Sudden Hair Loss: Anagen effluvium is the sudden loss of growing hairs as a

>result of chemicals or radiation. Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy

>and

>radiation therapy halt the growth phase of hair follicles, and result in

>the

>sudden shedding of hair. Some medications can also cause hair loss as a

>side

>effect.

>Broken Hairs: Hair shaft breakage is when part of a hair breaks off, but

>the

>growing end remains in the follicle and continues to grow. Hair shaft

>breakage results in thinner hair, and can be caused by excessive styling,

>chemicals, sun, and chlorine in swimming pools.

>Nutritional Deficiencies: Nutritional deficiencies are rarely a cause of

>hair loss. In rare cases certain nutritional deficiencies can cause weak

>hair shafts that tend to beak off.

>Other Hair Loss Causes: Certain chronic Illnesses can result in hair loss.

>Hormone-related irregularities can include hair loss among other symptoms.

>Skin Infections can result in hair loss. Trauma such as burns and injury to

>hair follicles, can cause permanent hair loss.

>

>*******************************************************

>* Recommendations

>*******************************************************

>Genes: Sorry but you get what you get and that is that.

>Minoxidil: A 2% Minoxidil topical solution has been shown to be effective

>for androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata. In one study Minoxidil

>decreased the duration of alopecia caused by chemotherapy. There were no

>significant side effects.

>Antiandrogens: Hyperandrogenism from ovarian (polycystic ovarian disease)

>or

>adrenal (late-onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia) disorders can cause

>hair

>loss. Mild to moderate androgen mediated hair loss in women can be treated

>with oral antiandrogens (cyproterone acetate, Spironolactone) and/or

>topical

>Minoxidil with good results in many cases.

>Traction: avoid tightly braided hairstyles, elastic bands, and other forms

>of constant pulling on the hair.

>Damage from styling treatments and chemicals: Harsh permanent hair dyes,

>bleach, permanent wave curling solutions, and excessive heat from curling

>irons and blow dryers should all be avoided. The new hairs should be

>shampooed infrequently, and only with a mild shampoo, followed by a

>conditioner. If the hair is to be colored, mild semi-permanent dyes should

>be used.

>Improper or excessive hair styling, aggressive grooming techniques, and

>exposure to too much swimming pool chlorine and sunlight are common causes

>of hair shaft breakage. Rough treatment of the hair can result in hair

>loss.

>Hair styling chemicals can damage hair shafts if used incorrectly. Hair

>dyes, colorings, bleaches, relaxers (straighteners), permanent wave

>solutions (curling chemicals) are all generally safe for hair when used as

>directed. Incorrect use includes application of these products too

>frequently, and leaving the solutions on the hair or scalp too long.

>Excessive Heat: Hair styling often involves the use of heat on the hair

>shaft. Excessive heat from curling irons and blow dryers can cause hair

>shafts to become weak and brittle and prone to breakage.

>Combing Long Wet Hair: Aggressive grooming and personal hygiene such as

>vigorous shampooing, scalp massage, and rough towel-drying of the hair can

>break hair shafts. Combing long wet hair with fine-toothed combs can cause

>shaft breakage. Excessive shampooing can result in dry, brittle hair that

>is

>prone to breakage.

>Avoid Excessive Chlorine and Sunlight

>Take your vitamins: avoid Iron Deficiency and Zinc Deficiency

>

>

>RR

>

> Rutledge, M.D., F.A.C.S.

>The Center for Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery

>4301 Ben lin Blvd.

>Durham, N.C. 27704

>Telephone #:

>Fax #:

>E mail: DrR@...

>

>******************************************

>Please Visit our Web site: http://clos.net

>******************************************

>

>Durham Regional Hospital:

>

>Also, Please consider joining the

>Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List

>at http://www.onelist.com

>

>MiniGastricBypass is a general discussion of the Mini-Gastric Bypass

>( http://www.onelist.com/community/MiniGastricBypass )

>

>Talk with lots of other Pre and Post Op

> patients and friends.

>Keep up to date on the latest news about

> the Mini-Gastric Bypass.

>

> > DR Rutledge....Please help

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Hi Dr. Rutledge.....Remember me?....You did my surgery on Aug 2nd....You

> > know my history...complications of autoimmune hemolytic

> > anemia....pancreatitis...the girl with a hematocrit of 14 one week after

> > surgery...etc....I still continue to see the hematologist and am

> > on 2.5 mg

> > of Prednisone every other day.....I have been taking the Wal-Mart

>vitamins

> > that you told us were okay and am taking it religiously...four to

> > five pills

> > a day. My hct is 33 and is staying at that level....hematologist

>doesn't

> > seem to be worried about this level...My stomach will hurt after

> > I take the

> > vitamins but I take the carafate and prilosec also and this helps.

> >

> > Here is the problem....all of the above--the anemia and

> > pancreatitis seem to

> > be under control or so those doctors think so... and I am doing

> > great with

> > weight loss...75 lbs....

> >

> > But my hair is falling out....it has become very serious....I went to

> > internist and hematologist about it. The internist did metabolic

> > workup-chemistry...etc...and checked my thryroid levels...I was

> > slightly low

> > on Potassium (3.5) and blood sugar..(59)...no other abnormality....that

>I

> > was informed of.

> > But my hair has fallen out drastically and I am very concerned....I

>would

> > really appreciate your help in what to do about this problem....I have a

> > copy of an email that was written and posted

> > on our email group about hair loss...from

> > na...(hathfrtt@...) It

> > is very good and complex and I have been studying it at length... and I

> > don't know what to do or take from that list.....or if that is

> > what I should

> > do...or if my stomach could take all of these supplements.....I

> > really need

> > your advice and help...because the internist isn't giving me any kind of

> > answers and they don't seem to take this seriously.

> > I don't want to be bald and it is at this point I am afraid.....I am not

> > exaggerating and as a nurse I know when something is definitely

> > wrong....my

> > hair looks like that of a chemotherapy patient or someone suffering from

> > holocaust....Please help me...I am desperate...

> >

> > Rhonda in Memphis

> >

> > Thanks Dr. Rutledge

> > (I have emailed you privately about this and am doing this

> > publicly on our

> > email group because I know you like to answer questions that can

> > help others

> > as well as the one that asks the questions)

> >

> > ______________________________________________________

> > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much for your kind and caring email....it really

helped me to not be so afraid and was very considerate of you...You are such

a sweetie to so many on this group and I just think you are great....I can't

wait for us to see one another in August for our reunion....even if I have

to wear a wig...Tina and I will have to coordinate our colors on our

wigs...

Thanks again for your kind words

Rhonda in Memphis

>From: MoShel30@...

>Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

>To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

>Subject: Re: DR Rutledge....Please help

>Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 16:35:59 EST

>

>Rhonda,

>Hey! My hair is coming out also but not as much as what yours sounds

>like.

>My hair was very thick to begin with so it really isn't obvious to anyone

>but

>me that it is coming out.

>

>I just wonder if your other illnesses, the stress on your body, etc. could

>play a part in this? You have been through a lot in the past 5 1/2 months.

>Do you have any new baby hair showing up? I do have some so I know that it

>is growing back in and that makes me feel better.

>

>75 lb. is WONDERFUL! That is so great!

>

>Love to you,

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>your surgery buddy,

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