Scared to Lose

I couldn't wait to get on the table. Temporary hair loss, temporary sagging skin( that's what plastic surgery is for) dumping is not a problem for everyone and is only a problem if you eat inappropriately so you can control that, those things were nothing compared to the possibility of developing type II diabetes where my kidneys would burn out and dialysis be required, where my retinas in my eyes would burn out and I would be blind.

it was just a no brained for me. Therapy Is always a good thing too.

I will look into seeing about getting some therapy sessions in. I know it's going to be tough to tackle issues head on, but totally worth it in the long run. I need to learn to cope without food.

I too had some hair loss in the shower and in the brush but nothing noticeable.

Weirdly my hair grew back even curlier so now I sport a waist-length Jew-Fro which pretty much translates to a MANE or ringlets if its wet . People like it.

I still have some loose skin I'd like to take care of - some bra overhang, underarm fat , exercise resistant tummy rolls and muffin top ... id like a little bit more prominent and higher butt curve too ... and a few improvements on my face as well. Unfortunately my favorite plastic surgeons seem to have taken an indefinite break during COVID - so I'm staying Covid-Ugly ( as opposed to Coyote Ugly lol )

Seriously, I was never unattractive and post op have a serious problem keeping the constantly calling exes at bay. So obviously the hair and skin issues aren't that bad.

More importantly I FEEL great and am finally starting to work towards my life goals without health and addiction issues getting in the way !

Thank you very much. you have a fun way of putting things out there. Made me laugh. I don't have an "exes" problem, so I am good with that respect. I just want to feel good about myself

I wasn't afraid to lose the weight. I was afraid I would not.

It's totally understandable. It sounds scary because you haven't been there, that mystery makes it scary. But from many many people who have lost a lot of weight, they all love their new body and state of health. There's a great Youtuber that you may enjoy to assist your weight loss journey called ObesetoBeast. He shares most of his own experience in losing a massive amount of weight. Hope that will help.

Correction to my response to you.

my last sentence should read

i regret not a tiny bit?

I can only speak to my own experience of 10/26/06 top weight 301 lowest weight 138. I gained 30 lbs. thank God currently back on track.
Preop all I knew were the layers of fat I had used to hide behind. I was clueless to the greatness I'd be experiencing. My removal of excess skin surgery was my final goodbye. That surgery was physically much more painful but I could finally pull my pants up! Loosing my hair I lost a lot which only meant that I needed to figure out the types of REAL Foods my body now required. I honestly think dumping at some point of the journey happens to us all. For me It was a horrible experience. It left me depleted and helped me to us my journal so I cam review what could have brought it on. After thinking about surgery for 5 years and finally having the procedure of course I was scared, post surgery was an unknown for me but I regret one tiny bit.
hope this helps

I love photos! Thank you as it puts a lot into perspective. Real stories, Real proof. You look so different!

I am not afraid to lose the weight but am concerned about the things you mentioned. Especially the hair loss. I am also a little nervous about being put under.