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Here is looking towards your surgery date. Do the best you can. What is important in pre-surgery discipline is not only losing weight, but cleansing the liver. By eating better and ultimately the 2 week liquid regimen immediately prior to surgery you give your liver a rest, shrink it and help...

Hello Everyone, Having the gastric bypass was a major life saving decision for me as well. No regrets. I am maintaining now at 197.4. My goal is 199 or less; basically stay in the 190s. I also wanted to help each of you to refocus on a few things. I see that some of you recognize that there...

First please post all your profile information. This way we can see where you are at and the progress you will make over time. Second, welcome. Making a decision to proceed is a major decision. I know my initial look into WLS surgery back in the 90s or even early 2000s lead me to back away...

Welcome to the forum. Follow your surgeon's teams guidance. In the beginning be very precise. Find a protein shake that you like. I still use Premier Protein shakes both vanilla and chocolate. I also use grape Isopure. However, many people do not like Isopure. it is quite personal. There...

There is a word that we must all acknowledge and put into our psych. The word is "patience". We spent an entire lifetime slowly gaining weight with ups and downs and maybe several failed "diet" attempts. We have now arrived at the doorstep of a successful life journey. It is going to take time...

Hey fantastic for sure. I know what you are saying. I am now almost 17 months post op and maintaining quite well at 196 to 199 range. This was my goal and I am staying in this weight range. I simply love all the energy I have. I love the ability to walk the neighborhood with my dogs without...

First of all congratulations! It has been 12 years and a changed life. For me, it was life saving and/or life extension. I was in pretty bad shape a couple of years ago approaching my 70th birthday, diabetic type 2, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and generally in reasonable health but I...

Be more scared of the weight you are carrying now vs the surgery that will ultimately extend your life. Ralph

Today the minimally evasive procedures have lessened the surgery risk tremendously as compared to just 10 years ago. You are at greater risk from dying from the maladies that the 292 pounds you are carrying around now as compared to going for this surgery. This is LIFE SAVING SURGERY ...

Hello and welcome. I wish this laporoscopic surgery was available to me when I was 27 !!!! You will do fine. Today, the minimally evasive procedures have made this a low risk procedure vs years ago it was high risk. You will do fine. I think it is fantastic that you have opted to do this and...

Welcome. I see you are losing weight; keep it up. Have you been back to your surgeon about this issue you are having? If not, then I would suggest setting up a visit. I see that you have had a colonoscopy and it is good that everything checked out fine. What are you eating? Perhaps you...

So Misspenny how are you doing? Ralph

YAHOO ! Everyone keep up the good work. Best wishes, Ralph

Hi, How are you doing? Come back to us. We will cheer you on. I have a tough time in the winter getting enough exercise, but I try. I love to walk my dogs for a mile. I like doing this at least 3 times a week, but with all the snow and miserable weather it has been tough. Instead, while I...

Welcome You will do well. It is good to hear that you have finally scheduled for surgery. I hope you have chosen a top doctor in your area. Also, it is also good if your hospital is a Bariatric center of excellence. The surgery should have been explained to you by now. It is a laparoscopic...

I agree with everything that Cheyenne has mentioned above. Please complete your profile so we can see how you are doing, etc. I am 1 year 3 months + post op. Yes, my tastes have changed. This is common post op and forever. I still cannot eat any amounts of bacon (well maybe a nibble but not...

We have plenty of supporters here on the site. We can help you via the site. simply, post all your critical information in your profile so we can see where you are at and how you are doing and when your procedure was, etc.,etc., Then come back here and ask away or comment on your progress...

Your immediate need is to get everything back under control. Your weight surgery is even more important than ever. As soon as possible to continue; do so. Things like clogged arteries often are helped by massive weight loss. It takes time, but you can reverse clogging of arteries or at least...

Well I am certainly glad you are home and things are getting easier. It is all downhill for you now. As your weight comes off you will enjoy so many things and activities that you hadn't been able to do in such a long time. You will fell invirgorated and on and on. Here is my list of...

You are an inspiration for so many people. I am happy to have met you here online. Ralph