While the weight loss is progressing nicely there’s some side effects that I wasn’t planning on.  While I’m experiencing the best nail growth I think I’ve ever had I’m also having the worst hair loss that I’ve ever had.  I’m losing hair by the clump.  Not just the normal hair loss that my rather thick hair is accustomed to, but full thick clumps of hair.

It’s gotten to the stage where I’ve made an appointment to see my GP.  I need to know if this is normal and what I can do to fix it.  I’ve seen some messages on the Gastric Sleeve Support forums about hair loss and it seems to be a part of the known side effects.  But still, there’s knowing that it happens and having it happen.

I’m also experiencing acne like never before.  It’s not the kind of acne that would have kept me home as a teenager, but it’s still bad for me.  I’ve never really had acne problems before so it’s all new.  I’m hoping that they might be connected and one solution will fix both.

I’m also starting to consider the fact that while I’m not eating a lot of food the foods I have been eating lately are probably not the best even in small doses.  I need to get back on track and make sure that I’m eating more lean protein and vegetables.  Probably need to have less chocolate chip cookies.

I’ve been rather ill this week as well which hasn’t been helping things.  I’ve put it down to stress but it will have been taking it’s toll on my system.  I haven’t been keeping the little food I have been eating in my system for very long.  I am still taking my vitamins like a good little girl, but I’m concerned.

It’s probably also a sign that I should stop watching House… but it’s just so compelling.