I had my surgery in 03/25/2009 and it has been the best thing that has happened to me. I spent years being told no by all the major insurance companies. But aetna saved my life. I went from 323 size 03/32 to now today 250 size 18/20 bottoms and 22/24 tops. I am so glad food doesn't control my life anymore. I thought i was going to have alot of depression and food issues but i am glad to say i have had none. Not one regret. Surgery went fine no complications and no pain after surgery.

I am looking forward to be a size 12. I have 70 more pounds to go. I know i will make it.

I also love this website. I am able to upload my pictures. I see i have a new spot to hang out and meet beautiful people. Be blessed and be encouraged.:confused1:

Okay, just popping in to say, I want to go on a cruise too!!!!

As for the hair, I am starting to have a problem with a bit falling out now. But, mine is so thick, I could stand to lose a little. But, I went and got mine cut the other day and my hairdresser commented on how a lot of my new hair growth is coming in curly. I have always had really straight hair. Has this happened to anyone else?

Well come along and join us - the more the merrier - cruises are always more fun when you know someone else -- found a cool link though and have been posting (in fact the forum resembles VST in it's setup) and there is a Meet&Greet set for our first night on the ship ...maybe we should consider a VST Cruise down the road!

That sounds like a good plan Vegas. It would be good to be on a cruise with people who all ate like we do.

I am trying not to wash and blow dry every day...don't use any bands to tie your hair up...brush less often and shampoo with the Folicure...I found it at Sally's Beauty Supply. It smells pretty good and leaves your hair shiney. Try not to focus on the fact it's falling out...my hair always falls out more in the summer so I'm trying to remember that it comes back in the fall. I also take Biotin once a day.

You go for it! There are so many small victories out there for us after surgery! Ride with the wind and have fun on your cruise! Sounds like a blast! Send us all pictures of you two on horseback!

Those are some great NSVs, Size 7!

Where do you get this folicure shampoo?

Do you think it makes your hair dry? I was using Nioxin but it seemed like it was drying out my hair. I used it from day one after surgery, and it didn't seem to help. My hair is falling out like crazy.

This is so scarey!!! I'm very partial to keeping my hair. Does this happen to everyone?

Katydid.

It doesn't necessarily happen to everyone. Mine was falling out a little, but it wasn't very noticable because I have such thick hair and it only lasted for about two weeks or so. If you do experience some loss, it is usually only short term and grows back pretty quickly.