Hey yall! I've been hovering in the background for a few weeks now. But, today's the day the journey starts, so I figured it was time to post.

I've battled with weight issues my entire life, but didn't pack on the pounds until my freshman year in college, where I gained over 100lbs my first year. After that I've been steadily gaining ever since, with my peak weight being a few months ago at 370lbs.

My ex Husband passed away suddenly in August, and as terrible as that was, I think it was the wake up call I needed. Since then, I've managed to lose about 15lbs on my own, but have stalled since then.

I met with my surgeon this past Friday to start the 6 months supervised weight loss, and am looking at September or October for surgery.

Today we start the weight loss program the surgeon suggested. 1200 calories a day. Wow.

My concerns are more with excess skin and hair loss. My hair is super thin, so I'm worried about losing all of it after surgery. So, just dropped like $75 on Biotin, Vitamin e with collagen cream, Multivitamins etc.

Does anyone have any suggestions on the Protein drinks? There are so many options I don't even know how to pick the right one!!! Any suggestions on preventing hair loss and excess skin? I'd like to be proactive rather than reactive on these issues if possible!

I am Scheduled Sept 20th. I also have thin hair. Worried about being bald in the front of my head after surgery and hair loss.

I'm right there with you, just starting out and wanting to try and lose weight, but afraid of the dreaded stall. I can't lose too much, as I'm right of the edge of BMI requirements for my insurance. It's a weird situation, it's great to lose weight, but not when in this situation. My ABSOLUTE favorite protein shake is Syntrax Nectar chocolate truffle. I add banana sometimes and always peanut butter or peanut powder. So delicious