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Starfisher welcome there are alot of us here who'll listen and be your friend, we;re all on this journey togethe and sharing helps. Please come back and share and each of us will do our best to be there for you. Donna

Renie i know what you mean about being weighed, today i had to weigh at my pcp dr visit and her scales had a 3 lb difference than mine at home. I was disapointed but i know where i screwed up so i can't blame the scales , it was me. But trust me eventualy scales wil become your "friend" and...

hi Angee &Joanne you are both going through the same emotions and fears and questions that all of us went through. Yes it does feel like "THE LAST SUPPER" but once you have the surgery it's different food still taste ok something's change in taste. My dr told me no snacking fast food etc. he...

HI Joanne 5205 WELCOME TO THIS SITE ALL OF US HAVE EXPERIENCED THE WORRIES YOU ARE BEING FACED WITH RIGHT NOW. I WAS FOTUNATE AND DIDN'T HAVE ANY VOMITING AFTER SURGERY, SOME MED. CAN CAUSE LOOSE BOWELS BUT THAT IS A TEMPORARY THING. AS TIME GOES ON SOME DEAL WITH CONSTIPATION BUT EVERYTHING...

hi Missirenee glad your're doing well after your surgery. I think all of us are ready for spring, fresh flowers and sunshine all the time. I think all of us are beginning to fee "human again" I sure feel as if I have a new lease on life. wishing you continued success as you heal.Donna

Pat99 wow I just saw where you've lost 101 pounds wow, way to go Pat. I am glad to hear that you now have a date for your surgery. I know you will do well and be about walking this summer for sure. You're gonna get to your goal weight. You're not a quitter nor a complainer, you're an...

AngeeBaby hi glad to hear you have your date, within 3 months of surgery you'll see a major difference in your energy level in your appearance and you'll be so glad you did this for yourself and your kids too. I think I read once where you wish your kids were little again? I too sometimes...

hi Enicholson I love your post about picking Valentine Day as a gift to yourself and family, that's precious. I too have twins but mine are 19 year old identical twin girls, they were my late life blessings. Do you have boy's or girls? You'll be able to do a lot more stuff with them because...

Bamanbaby yeah happy for you too, I know you and your husband shared a happy dance too. you're doing great, so happy for you.keep up thegood work you'll be at your goal soon. Donna

Javajoy I am so glad you had a fun shopping experience with that lady's help, It had to be a wonderful feeling fitting into a smaller size, a similar thing happened to me at Christmas. My sister had bought me a pair of jeans for Christmas and I said let me go try them on and see how much I...

Me 2012 yeah happy for you, it's a wonderful feeling to not have to shop in plus size, i bagged up my plus size clothes to give them to others whom still need this size, plus to make sure i have no reason to go back to those sizes. Having the surgery was the best thing i've ever done for...

welcome christineapplebutter, wow sounds like you went through a lot of surgery. depression is something I think most people deal with after surgery, from what I have read. I know I experienced some due to the fact that I could no longer use "food" for comfort, joy or gladness.some doctors...

Quennie 10 first congratulations on your great weight loss, i am sorry to hear you are having so much pain and health issues. Thank goodness there's hope, medication and as always we can edcuate ourselves by doing research and finding answers that doctors sometimes don't take the time to...

Julie Chicago is a6 hour drive from where I live, I AM GLAD you found a dr that is kind to you and that your dream to becoming a healthier you is gonna happen. I know what it's like to stay in and not want to participate in outings etc. but things are gonna get a lot better for you. your...

Joyous1979 yeah so happy for you, the waiting is the hardest part but you didn't give up and now you are about to embark on the greatest journey of your life. this room will offer a lot of help advice great recipes and they'll share there journey with you. hang in there the days will go by...

Hi Jeannie I had the bariatric rny is what it's sometimes called. I had it 9-2012 and it has brought me much happiness and more than 62 pounds are gone, yeah........... it's a great tool for helping to get your body healthy and to regain good health and confidence and energy that I lost along...

Hi julie i can remember how anxious i was while i waited for my surgery date, i can remember having all my appointments done then having to wait from feb. To may to see the surgeon and then not getting scheduled for surgery until sept. Then the week before surgery they called and changed the...

John a welcome to this support group, i agree with you it's always great to have others whom believe in us and the surgery we have chosen to do. This room has alot to offer , with support and stories and receipes and friendly people who understand our concerns and fears and great...

welcome VICK I don't know why they didn't tell you sooner so you could prepare your body for surgery. did they tell you to start a liquid diet or make any other restrictions? I was lucky my dr allowed me to eat a 1200 calorie diet pre-op and I had to loose 20 or 25 lbs before surgery, but I...

hi misistrunk it's not too late to start again, all of us get off track and have to begin again. I had my surgery 9-2012 I have already been concerned about stretching out my pouch. do you feel like your's has stretched out over time? when I read others post and they are still only able to eat...