I just joined the site today.  I am 62 years old. Married for 43 years. I have four adult married children and 11 of the most amazing grand kids on the planet. Like everyone else my life is not perfect but I am blessed in many ways. If i could change anything it would be my weight. I am 5'7 and I weigh a whopping 330 lbs. I have been in the 300's for at least ten years.  When I got married I weighed 134 lbs. CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT!!! I actually started gaining weight when I was around 30 years old and I have never stopped. I have been on every weight loss plan imaginable and most of them worked while I was on them.  I always said having weight loss surgery would never be an option for me and yet here I am contemplating it.

I have no real health issues. I take the minimum dosage of lisenoprol (sp) but that is it.  Of course I do have the other issues that are attributed to being obese. Hurting knees, shortness of breath, clothes shopping limitations, etc. I am not a fan of exercise but I do have a membership at TWO gyms that I keep current for when those spell**** me. LOL

Oh did I mention that I am a pastor and a women's motivational speaker.  So that adds to my list of challenges with my obesity. Most times I feel like a complete failure although I have accomplished a lot in my life. I completed two college degrees after the age of 50. 

So somebody let's get to talking.  Tell me about your weight loss journey or challenges or something.

Lady K

Hello I am a newbie to WLS community. I'm thinking about getting a procedure done I am 5"9 ,291 I am at my wits ends, with the state of my body... I really don't have any medical problems  other then I have not had a menstrual cycle in over five years without medication. No matter what I do I don't seem to be able to lose more than  5 pounds. I have had tests ran, and my thyroid functions are right all of my numbers as far as bloodwork  I am scared to death of dying due to my weight and dependents on food  (Am a stress/ emotional Eater). Am really just looking for something or someone to point me in the right direction.... Am desperately looking for help I feel myself sinking into a worst depression every day due to my weight and self-esteem problems. I do see a therapist and  psychiatrist....  I have tried weight loss programs and diets without any real change. 

Hey Hun!!!! Long time....I live in Ga. Now. How have you been? I have gained a lot of weight back.....I have had some issues with my gallbladder due to my medications. And sometimes wine.

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Your welcome. My hair has been thinning out. When I heard about the hairloss I should expect after surgery I got really concerned. Just 2 days after my surgery my doctor sat down with us (the group of patients and I) and explaned that we need to take 10,000 grams of biotin daily or will will likely experience hair loss. I have been doing that religiously. I haven't experienced any hair loss!!! In fact, I would even dare to say that I have more hair than when I started. When I took the pill form of biotin I would get a few acne bumps around my back and hair line, but now (and I'm not sure if it's because I'm on a very low calories diet), but now I don't get any acne. I am currently taking the gummy form. I bought it from Walmart online. 

Thank you for the response.  I have seen people for Biotin and others say it doesn't do anything.  My hair is pretty thick and I have never worn wigs, weaves, ponytails or anything, so I think my biggest concern is what will happen post op.