I'm 41 , Mom of 2. I started out at 223 pounds (BMI 31) I'm 5'10". In 4 months including the pre-op I lost 49lbs total, today I weigh 174lbs and I'm 4 lbs from my goal of 170. If I loose 1 more pound my BMI will be 24.5 which will put me in the "Normal weight category"

I do feel pretty good, I get tired the odd day, but not more then being overweight made me lazy. My hair is my biggest concern. I had such thick hair, my hairdresser always had to mix more stuff and always commented on the amount of hair I had ....well today I have about 1/2 that hair. I know it's temporary, I know it will come back, but it's not a nice feeling. I'm only at 4 months and if I keep loosing at the same rate, I'm terrified I'll go bald. I take my vitamins and Biotin and a collagen pill , and I'm pretty good with Protein. Water is very tuff for me as it still nauseates me, but I'm doing well overall. So far I'm still happy with my choice, but I've yet to see what happens with my hair. I'd rather be fat and have hair then thin and bald.

anyway, goodluck to everyone! Well wishes to you all!

I truly understand. I am so afraid of loosing my hair. I'm 5 months in and have had no hair loss yet but I am horrified. I think about it everyday. Sometimes I don't know if it is worth it. My hair is my best feature. I don't know what I would do if I lose it.

HW 330
SW 292
CW 226.0
GW below 200

If your 5 months in, your one of the lucky ones! You'll be fine!!! Don't worry. It starts growing back in at 8 months.

I am about 5 months out, and I had such thick hair, I have about half my hair to, and still losing it, I am afraid it will keep going, so we share that as well. I mean when I am in the shower it wraps around my hands, let me tell you I worry about it everyday. But no matter what we do it will happen, but hopefully it won't last long!!

I hope it all come back for us both! Goodluck!