Well this is the day before my surgery weigh in at 242.5 lbs

 

This is me about a week before my 6 month surgiversary weighing in at 178.4lbs

 

My nutritionist says I'm a slow loser compared to most however I feel that as a blessing because my body wont go into the starvation mode as quickly as others (I think anyways)

 

I had very thin hair to start, and now it's even worse. I was losing hand fulls as well.  When I do get new hair it is coming in grey. I have never had grey hair before. I started taking omega 3,6,9 and it really seems to be making a difference. My hair is thickening up and am losing less. It is worth a try.  

Everyone is doing great.  I have to admit that I am jealous about all of you losing so much weight!!   I am down 62 lbs since surgery.  I hoped to be at the 70 lbs mark at 6 months, but that is Monday the 17th and that is not possible.  I am close enough so I am not that upset.   I am 162 lbs and was 159 lbs when I got married so I am excited to hit that goal.  I do notice that my body is so different now then it was then.  I will definately need a tummy tuck.

I am 162 lbs, but I fit into a size 8 shirt and a 10 pant.  This really blows my mind.  I actually went to a high end boutique shop and tried on clothes.  You know....  one of those places that stocks nothing over a 10...   It was so surreal.  I was so afraid to ask if they carried my size!!  I didn't buy anything because t-sirts were $184 dollars, but it was just exciting to walk in and fit into something.  I still can't fathom the changes can you?

I started losing hair at about 2 1/2 months out and it stopped at about 4 1/2 months.  My 3 month labs were good, so the surgeon said to just ride it out.  I'm grateful to have thick enough hair that I'm probably the only one who noticed!  SG

It's great to hear how everyone is doing!  I've had some great "wow moments" recently.  I ran into a colleague who I hadn't seen for awhile,  and it became clear in the first few minutes of our conversation that she had no idea who she was talking to...then she spotted my photo id and realized it was me!  The other "moment" was last week when I was rumaging through the closet with my saved "skinny clothes" and came across a size 12 dress and thought what the heck.....it fit, loosely!

I see the surgeon for my 6 mo. check on the 21st; hope to be at 80# lost at that time; at 78# now, so should make it!

Congratulations Everyone!
SG