I justed wanted to add a few things. Almost everyone on the board last time lost some hair about 6-9 mts out. But it grows back again. Those of us that had bangs were laughing that we had mini bangs under our bangs, just hair growing back.
Also I found that 1 week I would lose lbs, the next week inches, the next lbs again. It was very weird. it seems one has to happen before the other, or just catch up in some way.
About every 10 lbs lost is almost a size.
You will be amazed how you will literally jump down sizes. I had to get rid of every piece of clothing accept for my socks. I love to buy clothes, but I decided to go to the goodwill/salvation Army I am so glad I did.
I bought a Columbia Coat for 5.00 and dresses for the same.
For those of you that wear wide shoes don't be surprised if they don't fit.
I had my surgery done in March when putting on my fall shoes I ran out the door late curling my toes to keep my shoes on.!!!
For your wedding bands that are going to be especially loose from the cold weather and the weight loss, a jeweler for mere cents can put in an adjustable bracket inside your ring, it works wonders.

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Janine banded 3/20/07Starting 271... 5"4"
2/28/8....band slipped 208lbs
9/3/8...regained 33lbs...241lbs
9/16/8..rebanded.....244.5