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I'm glad I'm not the only one who kept this so private. I get so mad because I want to be honest when people ask me what has helped but I can't. The vague "im working with a doctor" is my go to answer. I really wish the stigma wasn't there but it is. Our hard work is discredited when you mention surgery. I hate that I'm made to feel guilty over my decision but then again nothing in this world could make me say I made the wrong decision. Ugh.

Just wanted to chime in - as a hairstylist I'd advise against extensions daily. They add weight and will pull the fragile hair out. Even on normal hair, hair loss is a side effect of extensions. I opted to go shorter to reduce weight but I have been known to sport extensions on special evenings ????❤️ I'm suffering hair loss in insane amounts and its hard.

Thank you! Good luck tomorrow! I'll tell you what, it hasn't been easy and I think I've spent more time questioning and regretting my decision than I thought I'd would. But everyone is right...it will keep getting better ❤️

yes I'm there now. I feel like I'll be bald soon and the scale is at snails pace. Just keep going. ❤️

You look amazing! Congrats!

I'm not sure if I qualify as a success story yet but I do believe I experienced a life changing event. It took me years to pull the trigger on surgery. I've gained weighed steadily over the last 10 years despite doing what doctors had advised me to do. A myriad of reasons and overall giving up led me to where I was. Oct 7th I weighed in at 248lbs. As a 5'2 woman I was a size 20 comfortably. I realize now how in denial I was over where I had got too. Do you have that one picture that made you cry? I do. I never took any pics until my husband and I celebrated 10 yrs of marriage in Puerto Rico. This before picture was what made me get surgery a month later. The now pic is from today after playing in the snow with my girls. I'm not even at goal and unbelievably happy. Just thought I'd post the pics bc they were my motivation from others.

Lol I knew what you meant ????

come on 170s! ????

Thank you! I was 248 (October 7) the morning of surgery and I was 181 this morning. My weight loss is crawling now but I'm happy with where I am now. I'm 5'2 but really large framed. At my smallest I was still 150 so that's my goal. After three kids and being a size 20 - my 12s are glorious!

I find the shoe thing crazy. Fortunately I'm a flip flop girl and there is definitely forgiveness there lol. Since ive hit a size 12 my weight loss has slowed almost to nothing so I've been able to confidently shop some clearance racks. I'm positive I'll lose more but if I didn't I'd be completely happy at this size. It's a good feeling. It took me 3 years to pull the trigger on RNY and now I'm obsessed with planning for plastic surgery. Any one else researching the ps world now?

im happy to see everyone moving along smoothly. I'm proud to say eating is becoming easier as is exercising for me. I'm having more digestion issues than I'd like but that's what gas x is for I suppose lol. It doesn't even compare to the ibs crap I dealt with before surgery. Thought I'd post a pic from month 2 compared to month 4 - I'm the weight I was when I met my husband 10 years ago so it's a celebration moment for sure. I'm thinking I have 40 more to get to goal. Disregard the no makeup and thinning hairstyle I'm sporting these days - one day that will align with how I feel. Happy losing everyone !!!

Oh and on tough weeks I'd occasionally open a Sunday or Monday to ease the load. Not days I normally work but it shortened my regular days

I have amazing coworkers and assistants that were more than willing to help. Shampooing wasn't a big deal outside of being sore at the end of the day. I figured out what was comfortable and went with it. Trust me I completely understand. I didn't want to take any time either. Stretch and walk immediately- that's my biggest suggestion. It makes the transition smoother.

I'm a hairstylist. I can tell you it's very personal. I've struggled quite a bit. With that being said if I hadn't had all the nausea and vomiting 3 weeks would have been sufficient. I'm hoping for a easy recovery for you my friend❤️ definitely start out with short days and see how it goes.

My hair is coming out in insane amounts as well. Just remember - I find myself reminding others often that biotin only helps REGROWTH. It does not prevent hair from falling out. Once hair is in the shedding phase nothing will stop it. So keep taking it knowing your hair skin and nails will be in the best shape possible in the long term ❤️

Hey all. Just wanted to give an update in case it helps anyone out. Before kids and obesity I was an active bulimic for 6 years. While I was not concerned about this before surgery it's put me in a different category. I truly don't ever think about that old me due to it being so long ago but I guess I should have been more aware. My depression I've been experiencing has led me into a state of anorexia. This is all too common in the words of my doctor. Fortunately it's something that was attacked head on before anything bad could have happened. As some have mentioned - my problem is I get sick regardless of when and what I eat - so the answer was just don't eat ???? not anymore. Back to shakes and nausea patches. I know it will get better but it's hard to not regret this surgery right now.

As a hair stylist I'm a supporter of biotin, but I have to step in and clarify biotin does not stop hair loss. It aids in regrowth. Does wonders for your skin and nails as well. I fully recommend all my clients take it but want them to have realistic expectations. When hair hits the loss phase there is no going back. Unfortunately we are experiencing more than normal but it doesn't last forever. Take it in stride and keep up what your doing ????

I use the unflavored isopure. Early out I put it in oatmeal and soups. Now I mix it with a vegan protein shake I like bc it isn't as high on protein as I like.

Do you think that's a surgeon concern or pcm thing?

I really wonder if I need an anti depressant - I had horrible post partum and the wonky feeling is very familiar

Ok I need opinions. I'm having a breakdown lately. Everything I eat makes me feel wonky so I don't want to chew. I'm literally disgusted by food. Maybe getting 100 cals a day. Logically I know what I need to do but when I force myself I throw up. Ugh. Can I request admittance? I am losing so much hair and having insane headaches I know I'm malnourished - why can't I get out of this funk ????

I struggle with protein - I get 60 a day at best. My doc feels that my activity level is too much for my calories and to up it. Well we all know what my answer is! It's maddening bc I feel ill bust if I add anymore to my days. I'm sure it'll get better. I'm just not there yet.

In an epic long stall....working through it. Put on some workout clothes to power through T25 workout of the day. My daughter insisted on taking a pic. She's so sweet - she told me I was the inspiration in her life. Talk about tears ❤️ I'm silently dying with kidney stones - anyone else have that issue? I'm looking for some remedies.

I've been eating salads for awhile now. I eat them everyday - I keep them down better than anything else. Doesn't hurt to try bc honestly everyone's experience is so individual.

it just shows its all normal. I went through my stall and now I'm at 1 lb a week as well. I'll be adding weight training next week and see if that ramps up losing again.