Just starting my journey!

[boltsgirl1012 10]

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!

[Lakegirl48 12]

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.< br>

[EatPrayLove 16]

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