Help !!

Ok ....I went to the Support group this past monday and Im feeling KINDA like im having second thoughts about this WLS . The 2 reasons are because the hair loss I dont know why im having a hard time with this I just remember looking around the room and seeing a few women with very thin hair . I cant deal with that. "Yes I would reather be thin with thin hair then Fat with thick hair" . Im just confused with my feeling right now . The other is the Scar some looked ok then there was some that looked really deep. (I hope I dont hurt anyones feeling , I dont mean too)...Anyway my reason for wrighting is did anyone else experence these feeling and the second thoughts. Im just getting a little worried because my Appt. is Monday the 4th....Please any input would really help...Stacy XOXO

Oh Stacy, I think what you are feeling is very normal, I have not had the surgery yet but I totally worry about the same thing. I asked the surgeon about that and he said some do lose a little hair but not wads and wads of it but I guess that is what the zinc is for, which he said is optional. The scar thing, I could care less about that, I haven't been in a swimsuit for 25 yrs. and I'll wear a one piece, if I ever get to have this damn surgery done. My all time bigest fear is, I don't want to be sick all the time. I have a very sensitive stomach as it is and I don't want to vomit all the time. What your feeling is normal, this is a major step in your life, you'd be a fool if you weren't scared or worried. Your gunna do great though. I know it and you know it, now go have a long talk with that woman in the mirror and tell her to **** off, you want to be Healthy and THIN. Hugs to ya girl. Your gunna' do and kook great.

Hey Stacy, don't worry the hair grows back. The dietician told me all about it. I haven't had my surgery yet but myself I am not worried about it. People will be noticing the weight loss not your hair. If your worried about the scar you must be having the open procedure. Hopefully with the right surgeon the scar will be minimal. Go for it !!! The improvment in how you feel and the rest of your life will be worth it. Concentrate on the good and not the bad. Good Luck Sandy Kelly

I am over 2 years out and the scar fades alot. I wouldn't wear a two piece swim suit though. And, the hair loss is minimal and it will grow back. Don't let these two things keep you from having surgery. Unless you want to try some other diet again go ahead.

Stacy, My name is Dawn, and I'm 3.5 weeks post op. What you are feeling is soo very normal. I too have long thick hair..I LOVE my hair..being fat..it has been one of my best assets..and people have commented about it being soo pretty..so yes..i too am scared about the 3 mo. out hair loss that most people experience. The scar didn't really bother me...but the laproscopic scars are not as bad as the open like what i have. my scar really isn't that bad either. Considering I'm getting thinner everyday. 25 lbs. down and everyone notices! My feelings were in such a turmoil from the time i went to the seminar on.. all i did was talk, act, and LIVE the WLS. I was obsessed. .... long story short.. you are totally normal...feeling this way..and you are NOT alone k? Feel free to call me if you want to talk about it. 515-571-7840 ~~Dawn Phillips

Thank you everyone for your thoughts it REALLY does help . Now I dont feel so alone........Stacy XOXO