At my biggest, I was 270. When I started my 6 months for approval I was 235. Today I am 201 and approved. As much as I want to go through with it, I am terrified about the restrictions and hair loss. I have PCOS, so my weight comes back extremely fast if I fall off the wagon. I want to get the surgery because my food intake is what holds me back, and feeling like I'm starving. I'm 100% in the zone, but I feel like not feeling hungry anymore and not physically being able to eat much would really set me up for success to get to goal. Can anyone help me out!? I've never had any surgery so I am extremely nervous of that as well.

I have PCOS as well, I would go through all of it again. I am so glad I did it. Everyone reacts differently. I was terrified it was my first surgery also. I can answer any questions about my experience that you may have.

What was your weight on the day of surgery if you don't mind me asking?

What was your weight on the day of surgery if you don't mind me asking?

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Ok here comes a bunch of questions, I apologize in advance. What did you get down to and in how long? Did you have hair loss and if so how bad? What's the biggest restriction post surgery other than not eating a lot?

I just got approved as well. My surgery is slated for February 25th. Today I weigh 220 pounds. Not sure what to expect but am grateful for the support of this site.

I just got approved as well. My surgery is slated for February 25th. Today I weigh 220 pounds. Not sure what to expect but am grateful for the support of this site.

Mine is scheduled for March 29th. Scared out of my mind!

I just got approved as well. My surgery is slated for February 25th. Today I weigh 220 pounds. Not sure what to expect but am grateful for the support of this site.

Mines is the 25th of February as well. I'm super nervous but I know it's gonna be so worth it. Congratulations ladies.

This is so cool

I was 200 pounds at time of surgery (5'6" and 33 BMI). I also had PCOS but had both my ovaries removed. I lost almost 60 pounds in 7 months, but I never lost my hair because I only averaged losing 10 pounds per month and I ALWAYS got in at least 65 grams of Protein per day. I drank a lot of my protein by sipping protein lemonade and fruit punches. I also use liquid Vitamins containing Biotin.

I have absolutely no regrets for having the sleeve done. I'm almost 8 months out now and can eat almost everything, just really small amounts. I have to be really careful with sweets, because they don't fill me up at all. I'm a big believer that if I restrict myself too much, I won't be able to maintain a healthy attitude and will sugar binge.

The best part of being a low BMI starter is we can start exercising full throttle right away.

Good luck!

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I was scared shittless before my surgery in Dec. I wanted to back out. I thought I was going to die or have a leak. What you're feeling is normal. I'm 7 weeks post op and feel great. No complications and I started at 260lbs and now I'm 224. Don't worry. Educate yourself and know this is normal.

I was 200 pounds at time of surgery (5'6" and 33 BMI). I also had PCOS but had both my ovaries removed. I lost almost 60 pounds in 7 months, but I never lost my hair because I only averaged losing 10 pounds per month and I ALWAYS got in at least 65 grams of Protein per day. I drank a lot of my protein by sipping protein lemonade and fruit punches. I also use liquid Vitamins containing Biotin.

I have absolutely no regrets for having the sleeve done. I'm almost 8 months out now and can eat almost everything, just really small amounts. I have to be really careful with sweets, because they don't fill me up at all. I'm a big believer that if I restrict myself too much, I won't be able to maintain a healthy attitude and will sugar binge.

The best part of being a low BMI starter is we can start exercising full throttle right away.

Good luck!

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That's awesome you didn't lose any hair! I have educated myself for over a year now on the surgery, and hearing others advice and success helps cam me down.... Especially since I now have a surgery date. I do currently work out hardcore, at least 4 times a week, and have been very good with my diet as well. I know I'm still in shock that I have even got approved, but a lot of fears are surfacing now.