Your opinion on loose skin surgery is completely understandable! My friend had one after a bariatric surgery, because she ended with a lot of loose skin and it had become unmaneagable. She had a kid 5 years later, and she didnt think her first surgery was a loss at all. It all comes down to comfort, as long as it does not impact your daily life, loose skin is just skin. ❤
For the hair, there are a lot of options for that. I lost most of my hair due to an autoimmune disease, so I know how you are feeling. It’s devastating to lose a part of your appearance that you are used to depending on. I didn’t realize how insecure I was until that part of my armor was gone. That said, there are things that you can do in addition to the castor oil, vitamins, etc. I went to a salon that focuses on helping women with hair loss, and I got a topper. It matches my hair perfectly and is significantly easier to use than a full wig, and it is safer for your hair than tape in or sew in extensions. That would be a good option for you. (I recommend going to a salon that specializes in this, if you want to go this route, as they can match your color and help you find the right texture, length, and fiber type. Mine is synthetic hair, so it was a lot cheaper than one made of real hair, but it is heat safe and can be styled as normal.) Honestly, I only wear mine for special occasions these days and the funny thing is that once I embraced my new appearance, my hair started to fill in again. It’s longer than my topper now! So, if all else fails, I think that you could totally rock a pixie cut for a while. It takes some getting used to, but I found that finding good things to say about my hair (or my appearance in general) really helped me to accept the changes. I hope that you area also able to find peace with the changes in your hair until it starts growing back.
Thank you so so much for sharing this! I have looked into possibly getting wigs, the only thing is do you find them a little hot/uncomfy to wear or do you get used to them? 🌸 This is so helpful thank you! heheh
It's absolutely inspiring. ya'll are so gorgeous. I started following you and a few other 'plus-sized' creators years ago, because I felt like they had my weight but still did amazing things. One by one, each has found enough success to be able to afford this surgery and share their experiences... Sometimes it makes my heart drop, because it's just not medically possible for me. but ya'll are wonderful, and i totally believe you'll overcome the struggles.
It always blows my mind when people come to be a tourist in Liverpool, as a born and bread scouser it warms my heart to see people to happy and excited to be in the city and experience things for the first time that I usually take for granted (even though I’m a city proud girl!) ❤
Hi Catherine, I had a gastric bypass on 2 Dec 2020 and have lost 53kgs and also have loose skin. In relation to hair loss, it took up until late last year for my hair to settle down and not have the wispy baby hairs. However, I have had to go with a short hair cut (pixie cut) and have found a product called Nioxin (Shampoo, Conditioner and Serum) to help. This product promotes hair growth for thinning hair which is exactly what has happened for me. I am so happy to see how well both yourself and Dean have done with your bariatric journey. Congratulations !!!!
I absolutely adore both your Channels Catherine. You seem such a genuine kind and wonderful person. I love following your and Dean’s travel adventures and seeing how Katnipp is getting on too x
You may consider a wig instead of hair extensions. It could be less stressful on your scalp. Catherine! Happy looks amazing on you! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I'm so happy that you're happy with the progress you've made. You've come such a long way!
Hello, Catherine ❤️ I struggle with hair loss too! I honesty think that the best thing to do in terms of styling is going vintage. Look up styling your hair like Marilyn Monroe 😃 she had really short hair but made them look BEAUTIFUL! you'd look stunning in an updo like that ❤
congratulations on yours and deans weight loss journey!! You guys looked absolutely amazing at the ball!! You are very inspirational, especially as someone who is trying to lose weight myself!! Hope you're having a lovely day ☺🌸🌺
You would def suit a funky pixi look if you ever wanted to go shorter with it ❤. The wispy fringe looks intentional and looks quite boho/dreamy. Having it styled around your face might also give you a feeling of control back. Our hair becomes such an intrinsic part of us that we don’t always realise that until something happens. Your openness is lovely thank you sharing x x
you and dean look fabulous.. loved the vlog with all the Liverpool and Coventry adventures.. i lived in Nuneaton near Coventry back in 2002/3 and am now back in Western Australia.. i recognized a lot of buildings :) a couple of years ago i lost nearly 100lbs and was told that hair loss could happen so I increased my protein and added collagen to my morning coffee (it's tasteless and is also a protein choice too) - my hair has actually changed colour and my greys have reduced with no hair loss!! (i am 53 also so was worried as i'm old lol) keep up the health journey and i look forward to watching more of your vlogs :)
You're one of the loveliest vloggers on RU-vid for sure. I really enjoy your videos and you're extremely likeable and lovely. Congrats on your journey!
You both look lovely! Thanks to Dean for actually getting in front of the camera! I know it's not his fav. You both should be so proud of making your health a priority!
I think you are both amazing, i am from the East coast Bempton where my Mum still is but been living in Liverpool for almost 20 years wish i knew you were coming here x
Super proud of u both and u both looked amazing. Some things I done after my gastric sleeve surgery was I had to get d12 injections monthly, vitiam d injections, iron transfusions twice a yr, and fish tablets. All those helped me not loss hair and helped my health because after the sleeve I became really malnutrised because the part of the stomach that makes and stores those was no longer there. Fast forward to 7 yrs later I still regularly take those. Also re weigh loss I had to do numerous pouch resets which helped. So that's where I had to start from the liquid stage to the pureed and then solid stage all over again to help get the weight moving. Hope that helps
Wow, what an adventure! I don’t imagine you always have such a sunny attitude, but good on you if you do through such a twist of events! You looked like such a handsome couple all dressed up for the ball!
It is gratifying to see you both feeling healthy and happy! Congratulations on the journey thus far, and best wishes for continued good health and happiness!
Catherine first if all I want to say you look AMAZING . Re your hair have you thought about getting a wig , I only suggest this to you as I have really fine hair and have lost a lot of mine through illness , I found the extensions were really not helping so I got a couple of wigs and I have never looked back . I have also stopped putting bleach on it and that has helped . Hope you don’t mind me suggesting this to you xxxx
I’ve just discovered you from your Japan vlogs but glad I found you! Your content is so wholesome! I’m part of the Australian Bariatric Community (mostly active on the Fb groups and instagram), it’s nice to see someone else sharing about the process. My hair loss got better 8 months later, it started growing back and I upped my supplements particularly anything with zinc and biotin to help stimulate healthy growth. I cut all my hair off 8 months post op and now growing it out so I can donate it in 3 years. The baby hair stage is a nightmare though! Excited to see more of your journey and travels ❤
Oh wow thats so cool! Thank you so much for finding me and watching it really. means the world hehe and thank you for sharing, my hair does look like its growing back (its always been thin anyway) so hopefully it wont be too long and I will have my fringe fully back haha YOU DA BEST 🌸
For your hair loss, maybe you could go to a hairsalon and ask them to give you a very stylish short hairstyle, so that you will stop mourning your lost hair and enjoy them anew under a new form while waiting for them to go back to normal ❤
I would but I don’t feel like me without longer hair 😢❤ if that makes any sense lol I wouldn’t feel confident with a shorter hair style I don’t think 🤔 I think it is slowly growing so I just have to hang in there 😂❤❤❤
That was quite an adventure that you and Dean had! I’m glad that it worked out well enough. You were able to visit your friend, stay at a cool AirBnB, scrap your well-used car, enjoy your Bariatric Ball, and have a relaxing train ride home. It’s great that you have another car to rely on at home. You and Dean looked gorgeous, all fancy for the Ball. Good for you both.❤
What a beauty! You were then and still are now. Love how you shared your journey and scary what happened with the car. One time I had my car break down on the third lane on the freeway. It was so scary. It started rolling back down the hill and I managed to use my brakes and maneuver to the right shoulder all happened while cars were going up the hill 60mph. Scary! Anyway! You both look lovely. Can’t wait to see the travel videos! Congratulations on your weight loss.
ohhh that does sound scary oh my goodness! I hope you managed to get that sorted in the end, its scary when it happens isnt it, luckily we could still drive temporarily! But then eventually the battery would of conked out lol xxxx
Your hair is gorgeous. I've been watching your vlogs recently and thinking if I'd be able to ask my hairdresser for something similar. So I had absolutely no idea it's something you've been struggling with until you mentioned it in this vlog.
oh my gosh. I am going to Tokyo too and be going to Tokyo Disney Resort in July~!!! You must go~!! It is their 40th Anniversary this year and their merchandise is AMAZING!!
Hi Catherine !! Try bonded extensions - not the micro-ring ones ❤️ There are specialists who deal with hair loss in extensions and won’t fit them in the bits that are weak. If your prepared to travel to Cornwall - I can recommend someone ❤️ Susie x
My husband and I both had the gastric sleeve. Me 13 years ago and hubby 12 years ago. I lost 125 pounds in 10 months BUT I was so sick and threw up food and drinks I couldn’t keep anything down. I ended up having a scope down my throat to see if my throat needed to be stretched because I have to have it done every few years. However, they found a hiatal hernia so the doctor went in to fix the hiatal hernia, and found that my stomach had been completely twisted and flipped over on it so if I would’ve had the surgery when I did, my stomach would’ve completely died that’s how bad it was as for the hair loss I don’t know what to tell you cause I’m just like you all my blood work shows everything normal. after each shower, I am left with a handful of hair. Thankfully I have thick hair and it’s thinning out now which I love but in your case I couldn’t tell you if your blood work is normal I couldn’t tell you what would be causing it I know with the bypass you have a very hard time absorbing nutrients from your food so that could play back there. I don’t know as for the skin removal I had it done and at times I wish I hadn’t only because the recovery was the worst recovery I have had in my life. my recovery was literally two months I could barely move because they cut me from one side all the way across to the other side so my scar looks like I was cut in half. Don’t get me wrong. The surgery was worth it though. I came out of surgery 10 pounds lighter than when I went into surgery because they remove so much skin and a little bit of fat just like my stomach and I had a completely flat stomach at the time now 13 years later, I’ve gained back 50 pounds but that is due to my heart meds and my anxiety, depression meds because I still hardly anything and I can go a day or two without eating unless I make a note in my head and put an alarm on my phone, I’ll forget to eat, but you and Denean both look really good. Fingers crossed. You guys will have a baby soon.
Oh my goodness I’m so sorry you had such complications! 🥹💕💕 I hope your on the up and you manage to live a healthy and fulfilling life! Thank you so much for sharing your story! 🌸 I hope your doing well now! Xxxx
Catherine, you & Dean have both done so well and both looked stunning for the ball. With the hair loss, I think you could rock a cute pixie cut 😍. Would help thicken up the hair and then grow it again when in better condition. Xxx
You both look amazing and made a very attractive couple at the ball. What a great way to celebrate being in a better, healthier place. I know you are used to longer hair but sometimes embracing the pixie cut is the way to go, especially now that your face has slimmed down so much. You are young and could carry it off until hopefully your hair recovers. There is a tuber called HalfofCarla who has lost 180lbs (through diet and walking). She was still losing weight when she got pregnant and talks about the challenges to get back on track after the baby was born. She also talks about currently “embracing the skin”.
Thank you so so much for the reccomendation Im going to check her out, I do love to see people who have been on a similar journey its so helpful! heheh
Thank you for sharing your journey, my lovely. You and Dean have done brilliantly! Amazing achievement. Your trip to Liverpool was certainly eventful and you both looked stunning all dressed up for the Ball 🥰
@@catherinekayy i'd just let your hair rest while your biology figures itself out, it will come back. i'd just keep "fresh tips" on the ends, i think hair does better w ends cut w pro sharp scissors. my bff is a hair master, thats her advice. i had a hair issue when i left nyc to live in florida for a year, my body went crazy. i know people who lost their hair and they feel bad. its fine. i thought it was kinda a joan jett vibe, i know not your vibe, but kinda rockin'. lately i do "bed head" a nyc thing meaning exactly what it says. i wish u could do a consult w cori she'd hook u up to get u thru the hair stuff. xo
So happy for you guys!! Catherine you always looked so so pretty to me from the very beginning! You guys look stunning in your ball gowns!!❤️❤️ I love travelling and escaping through your vlogs 😆 I don't really know much about the Europe side so this is such a treat and great information😊 Im excited to dream some future trips there❤️😍
For what its worth, I think you'd look fab with a pixie cut of some kind if you wanted to try that route! And then (in theory) as the cut grows out, the new hair and stuff would hopefully be a similar thickness, so there would be less obvious wispy bits. But you do you of course :)
Great vlog. Congrats to both of you. I have a friend who also had hair loss after surgery. She uses only Halo type extensions (She makes her own!) and swears by red light therapy. That said, you look beautiful with short hair ♥️
What a lovely way to connect to community and get support towards the end of your weight journey! You both look so dapper and lovely. Also, the car thing was my life for years. I owned nothing but clunkers and right before the pandemic ended up leasing a car. I got super luckily because in the states we had massive shortages and such and still do. I ended up buying my car out and while I still have payments, having security of it not breaking down or being stranded is worth it. Also, could you take biotin supplements for your hair? It’s supposed to help your nails, skin and hair and it when I took it for my nails it made my hair grow super fast.
heheh oh my goodness thank you so much! We kind of did that with our other car, we got a PCP, but we have just paid it off! But we had much less wrong with the new one lol 🤣
I'm 3 months post surgery, with sleeve, and the hair loss is real already. I had my hair chopped into a long pixie just over the weekend, and I'm getting a (good) wig in the next week. Even when you're on top of vitamins, protein, etc it's so hard to prevent it. It does grow back, just takes time. We looked at getting a topper, but with really fine hair, similar to yours, it wasn't recommended.
Hair thinning is the worst! I am experiencing a similar thing and it cause so much anxiety!! Please update us if you find what helps you in the future! You’re beautiful with it without the “mullet” so don’t stress.
I would definitely leave the extensions out all the time which I know is difficult! Maybe have a look at a mesh topper which looks super natural and sits on top of your own hair while it grows back x
Looking GORGEOUS both of you as always. Thank you for all the transperancy during your weight loss journeys...you both have been so inspiring and supportive. My one year is coming up next month and the hair loss and tummy pouch ( or as my kids call it "my front butt" ) are weighing on me too. I will keep tuning in to experience not only the weight loss journeys but definitely the travel journeys! Just LOVE your videos! Thank you❤😊❤
Wows 😍😍😍😍 Catherine, you and Dean look like movie stars! Bravo on your achievements! 🎉 I personally have not had a weight loss surgery or struggled with major weight fluctuations, but one thing that changed my weight average was when I reduced the amount of coffee I was drinking from places like Coffee Bean and Starbucks basically mixed coffee drinks etc, , I now drink black coffee with a little bit of something sweet to eat, instead. I still have these drinks, but less regularly. Also, I have a funny little health & beauty secret my grandmother taught me, to give your body and overall boost in all respects from your hair to your reproductive system to your skin, etc., eat asparagus, broccoli soup, pickled cabbage, or pickled anything, regularly. One day I just decided to do these things regularly, and it made a shift in my body. I can’t wait to see your trip to Italy. I’ve taken so many amazing photos there without even trying, simply because it’s so beautiful.
Your totally right, I think cutting down milk/heavy calorie drinks can really help! Ive also heard pickled food like cabbage and kiimchi is amaaaazing for the gut!
@@catherinekayy I don't think calories are bad for you, it's the chemicals that make the drink so yummy take more for your body to digest and taxes the system more than natural foods. When you weren't restricting your calories of protein, that helped counter those chemicals. But now you are not eating as much protein, I suspect. In fact, you can continue drinking those drinks as long as you regularly eat those vegetables I mentioned! I do it all the time, they allow me to splurge any time I want. They just clear it out of the body.
You both look so great, Cat & Dean! Congratulations on your success.🩵💛 Catherine, as far as Hair Loss, take Biotin vitamin supplement, at least 5,000 mcg per day. I take a 10,000 mcg biotin vitamin, and it grows your hair like crazy. Be mindful though that it grows hair, so even body hair, so be prepared if your eyebrows, arm hairs, etc. start to grow like crazy too!💕☺️
Love your videos! My surgery is August 16th I love watching your travel videos to see how you’ve adapted your diet while traveling and what you can eat! Makes me more motivated
Hello Lovely Ms Catherine … Today I discover your Vlogs Cause I am preparing for a Rome Visit..( ref travel ) but came across ..you sharing your & your husband chosen Surgery ..Thank You for been soo BRAVE to share with others in such a humble & authentic way 💐 I am not on a journey to weight lost never have been I am a Senior Golden Years lady ..mother & grandmother Soo I am sending you these words frm a Motherly Heart YOU ..YES YOU are BEAUTIFUL GORGEOUS 💖👱🏼♀️💖 Special & Unique both within and out ..created in the Image & Likeness of your Creator GOD the Father 🕯 Enjoy and Give Thank for your Marvelous Human Self 🙏🏻🕊🙏🏻 And be very CAUTIOUS of your future JOURNEY ..surgeries and ALL medical choices .🕊🤍🕊 Prayers for your and your husband GOOD HEALTH, JOINED HAPPINESS throughout the Journey ALL stages And the Good Lord and Father God will BLESS you with your Heart ❤ desires for raising & lovingly caring for your children, yourself and your husband God LOVE and CAREs ..will be with you and your loved ones to the entire Journey of Love 🤍 AMEN 🙏🏻🕊🤍🕊🙏🏻
@catherinekay First let me start by saying I love your vlogs. I watch both of your channels and I'm so inspired by you. Also, where on earth do you find those gorgeous dresses (the green one in this video and the yellow sunflower on you wear in other videos)? I just loved them. I am 5 years post-op almost to the day. I had the gastric sleeve surgery. It has been a struggle. I lost a good amount but then it slowed and I've had some regain even though I eat like I'm supposed to. It is a process for sure! I have long, dense, curly hair and I lost about 2/3 of it in my first year. I did take biotin which helped. For me the hair loss slowed down and eventually stopped after about a year. Hopefully this will be the case for you. I just wanted to let you know that I love your videos and as another illustrator who has had the surgery I thought I would say hi!
Omg I have soooo much to say about this vlog!! FIRSTLY I'm moving to Liverpool in 2 weeks so was SO happy when you mentioned you were going there! (Really hope you're not scarred from your day tho and will visit again! 😂) SECOND I've had that battery light flash up on my car when I was driving before and had to scrap the car after so can ABSOLUTELY relate to how crazy that experience is! 😭 AND LASTLY You and Dean looked absolutely aaaamazing for the Bariatric Ball! 😍 You have both honestly done extremely well with your weight loss and should feel so proud of yourselves! ❤
My hair is very thin from hormonal issues and I was recommended a ‘flip in’ rather than extensions as like you said extensions can damage hair further. I’d recommend looking into it! It’s a lot cheaper than extensions and isn’t permanent.
Catherine try taking a biotin supplement and try to apply castor oil to the scalp and hair. A friend burned her eyelashes and castor oil was what the dermatologist suggested and it worked. Its great for hair growth and strength.
Make sure you are taking good quality vitamins. I've seen a lot of stuff lately about vitamins being tested and not even having what they claim to be in them.
Hey Catherine, have you ever heard of vegamour? It's a company that makes hair regrowth products. I've never had bariatric surgery so I've never personally experienced hair loss from that, but a couple years ago I was losing a lot of hair due to stress and started using vegamour. All of my hair is back now and I saw noticeable difference in about 4-5 months. It's not cheap but I used the shampoo/conditioner and serum and have recommended it to lots of people who also had great results.
Hey Catherine i had this due to extensions and a lot of weight loss it literally killed my hair :( my advice is stop them all together i know you wont be happy with that but it will help dramatically and i also took some gummys they were amazing called hair burst there just chewable gummys you can get them at holland and barrett but wow it made my hair grow so fast and thick 🥳🥰😉
Hey Catherine 🤗 both you and Dean looked amazing for the ball ☺️ You are both doing great on your weight loss journey. Sorry about your hair loss, definitely get some help with that if you can, especially if it is affecting your mental health 🩷 xxx
Cool video. As a hairdresser, I would suggest cutting your hair short will it grows back in. The shorter you go, the thicker it will look and it will look nice.
You look both AMAZING! The Bariatric Ball is such a beautiful event! Here in Italy there is pretty much nothing, even online. Just some old and abandoned forums. Anyway, my partner didn't suffer a big hair loss (they're an AFAB person), in the beginning it was noticeable but after 6-8 months they recovered (15 months post-surgery). Maybe the gastric bypass causes more malabsorption then the gastric sleeve (they did this)? 🤔 I was wondering beyond the hypothetical personal predisposition. Anyway don't despair! To see hair growing back is a chinese drop, because they change only every 3 months and when a hair grows you need to wait for it to fall and re-grow again to see it thicker. So maybe it can pass 1-2 years before see them as they were :D
Hi! You & Dean look so radiant! Congratulations on your success! I'm also having a lot of hair loss from weight loss, I recently cut it into a pixie and I feel so much more confident and able to hide how thin it is. Just a suggestion, I think you'd look amazing with a short cut, like rapunzel! ❤ take care!!
After barbaric surgery it takes 12-18 months for your body to properly adjust to this massive shock to the system..the hair loss does settle down eventually though. Biotin is supposed to be good though xx both you and Dean look so amazing for the ball x
Super inspiring to see ! I am 3.5 month post op myself, I am curious to know a few tips and tricks you've learned to help with the weight loss, I know its tricky to post food advice but I think it would be insightful and very helpful as long as there were some disclaimers :)) The dress was gorgeous btw and fit you perfectly!
@@catherinekayy Thank you! Adjusting to what I can and cant have has been tricky, and changing my eating choices as well but so far its been steady, I am at 60lb loss (i also have pcos so that's been a challenge) SO again thank you for these type of videos :))
A friend of mine has had some hair loss and she bought a few wigs from Amazon and I can honestly say if you dont know her can’t even tell she is wearing them and she is so confident I’d suggest trying them and if you don’t like the result you can send them back x
Try Biotin gummies and vitamin D supplements for your hair. See a surgeon. I had my stomach done and thought it would be 30 lbs but was 8lbs but it made a big difference. However there was other issues hidden under my stomach that still bother me. Regained 50 lbs and appetite returned, and emotional eating is out of control. Did not know Dean had the surgery. Don't see him much. You both look wonderful, but you were already beautiful now at a smaller weight. Congratulations to you both!!
Ohhh wow! What still bothers you? Is it loose skin still, I definately think Im going to try loose a little more weight before going for any consulations!
Have you thought of Halo extensions? They don't damage your hair, and are really good for fine hair. When you pulled your hair back though, I couldn't help but notice how cute a pixie cut would look on you! I know you like long hair though, but it would look cute :)
For the hair, maybe you can just do shorter extensions? like boob length lol as opposed to super long? i lost a lot of my hair due to PCOS which caused alopecia :/ my face is naturally very round so short hair makes me look like a turnip with a wig. I do extensions too but like 16” or less as opposed to 20-22”. For loose skin, I’ve had some friends with the same concern as you but I believe they waited until they had a baby since lots of people tend to go back on diets after pregnancy and re-lose more weight. But you and Dean have done so well!!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I too am part of the turnip gang 😅😂✌️🌸 I’ve just bought some halo extensions! And it’s sooo good! I highly reccomend them!
Thank you so much for sharing you weight loss journey, it’s very inspiring. I don’t know if you mentioned it in a passed video but could you tell us how much it cost for the surgery. Thanks. Lots of love to you and your husband.
It cost around £6,000 all in all when you factor in flights, travel accomodation ect, we stayed over a week to make sure we were fully fit for flying and had no complications
Catherine, you're gorgeous you always have been, you and Dean make a good looking couple. You both looked smashing all dressed up! Look into Halo extensions, they just plop on your head, no tugging on your hair. ❤
Hehehe thank you so so much! I actually use halo extensions now! They are fab I’ve been using them ever since they were reccomended 🥹⭐️🌸 so thank you so much! YOU DA BEST 🥹
A bit off topic, but would wanted to throw this out there. Would love a video about traveling to Disney World after bariatric surgery. Going in January and will be 3 months post op and I'm super nervous.
I totally recommend Nioxin shampoo and conditioner. It's a must, I have been using it for over 10 years now, my hair has thicked heaps and is in great condition, to the point my hairdresser doesn't even try to sell me her products because my hair is so good. I lost most of my hair awhile back and I have very thin hair, mine was diet and stress. It take about 6 for nioxin to really show a difference and I've had no issues since, recommend to anyone with hair lose issues male or female :)
