I wondered if I let it grow out if the weight of it would help pull down the curl. Thanks for replying.

Great idea Tiffany! Great job for you on your journey! Congratulations! Well, I was 254 at my highest...and 244 when I had surgery. I'm down to 142 now only 2 lbs from goal...loosing a total of 112 lbs so far. I started in a size 26 and am now in a 6/8 and med/large top (depending on the maker). My diabetes is gone, my hypertension is gone and my sleep apnea is gone. My BMI went from 45 to 25.2...almost normal. I'm working out regularly now and just working on toning. I also try to get in all my vitamins in daily and get in all my protein. I do struggle with dried fruit...it seems to be my weakness lately. I have extra skin which I'm going to try to have removed later...but for now I'll deal with it...I figure it'll come in handy when I get pregnant...which is my next goal. I'm ending the patch after this week to see if it happens. Kristy 254/142/140

I lost a lot of my hair, but it hasn't started growing back in yet. But I hope it does even if it is frizzy. There are a lot of products out there for frizzy hair. I think they would be at least worth a try. Also maybe it will get better as more grows in. Tammy

It's almost been a year for us August people, can you BELIEVE it has been almost a year? Holy Cow! Let's do an August roll call a little early for our one year...but I can't wait. How are you coming along? Tell us everything...are you at goal? Are you close? Are you a slow but steady loser? Any complications, any regrets? What is the best thing that you have experienced? Any and all comments available. I just posted a recent picture in my profile...it isn't the best because my husband is too impatient to take more than one picture and I am too picky to not have about 25 to choose from! Anyway, I started at 283...my surgery was 8/10 - I was wearing a size 24 pants and a 2x-3x top. I now am 156 and wear a size 6/8 pants and a small/medium top. I have lost 127 pounds and I am happy with that. I had 160 in mind for a goal, and I surpassed that and the surgeons goal of 167...so that makes me happy as a clam. As long as I am in a normal weight range for my height and my BMI is normal, everything is cool. I try to get in all my vitamins and pills a day and most days I do it. I struggle with the protein, but I try to get it from my food and not rely on supplements too much. I love the new confidence that I have and my only regret is that I didn't do it when I was a little younger and had better skin. LOL...the sag is a downfall, but I will gladly take it. Bless you all, and I can't wait to hear how you are progressing in your journies! Tiffany 283/156/160

Sheila, Congratulations - that is awesome! My weight loss has slowed almost to a complete stop these days. I am starting a new gym this week (I think I need more of a challenge than Curves currently offers me), so I am hoping to start seeing some results again. And I agree with Susan - I find that I do have what I am craving, just in moderation. I will have half of a kiddie size cone of soft icecream and be happy. As opposed to the extra large hot fudge banana split that I would have eaten in the past. Life your new life and enjoy every minute of it! Jen