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Welcome Heather, congrats on your up coming surgery. I will say a prayer for you. I had the Roux-en-Y in Oct of 2012 and I can tell you, it works. I went for months where I had to remind myself to eat. It's a great feeling. As for exercise, walking is your best bet until you are cleared by...

Sounds like you're on the right path. You will regret the surgery at some point in the first couple of weeks, but it goes away as the weight and inches come off. I was fine after surgery until I stepped on the scale at home and saw that I was up 15 pounds from the day of surgery. Very strange...

Dancinbr you handled that gathering like a seasoned veteran. Nicely done and a great example for others to follow. Frank :cool:

Welcome to the board. You sound like someone who knows what they want and how to get it. As the others suggested, surround yourself with people who will support you, you don't need negative nellies running around, trying to scare or shame you out of surgery. Research and beginning to change...

Welcome to the board, that's mighty open ended question. If you could let us know what questions are top in your mind right now, we'll be more than happy to respond. Until then, hope this helps: 1. Take a before picture the day of surgery. Take pictures along the journey, you’ll be amazed...

Cocoabeachshark, what does your Surgeon say about this? Definitely talk to him about it. Some questions: 1. When you drink do you sip? 2. Do you use a straw? If so please stop, too much air. 3. Do you gulp? If so, sip, too much air otherwise. 4. Do you chew your food really well? If...

Welcome Alicia, this is a great board. Several things come to mind. 1. Take a before picture the day of surgery. 2. Weigh and Measure yourself before going in. 3. Hide the scale or have someone hide it for you for at least a week. (You will gain weight during your hospital stay, all the...

For me the head games went away after about a month, then I had to remind myself to eat. I also haven't had any sweets since Sept of 2012 and won't have any again, they are my downfall. It does get easier, but for now you'll be wondering when. It will, I promise and once you start feeling the...

Ok, First Question: How fast are you eating? If you eat too fast, you will get nauseous. Make sure you are taking time between bites. Put your fork down and wait 60 seconds after swallowing before picking up your fork again. Second Question: Are you thoroughly chewing your food? Be sure...

Definitely better late than never. I have a picture of me the day of surgery and one from last month. It is amazing to look at, I can't believe how far I've come.

Welcome to the group. I had full liquids for phase two, then moved on to pureed foods. Your biggest concern following surgery will be to get in your water and protein. You most likely won't get it all in right away, but that's ok, keep working at it, it will come. Let us know what your...

The weight gain was from the IV's. I stepped on the scale when I got home and almost threw it out the window. I gained 15 pounds in three days, no one warned me about the fluid retention during my stay. It was the folks on this board that filled me in. May I make a suggestion, try to weigh...

Spa Guy, The next couple of weeks will be a rollercoaster ride of emotions, frustration, elation and most everything in between. When you are at your lowest, wondering "what the hell did I just do" remember why you took this huge step. It does get easier, as the stomach heals and you get...

Welcome Haydee, don't let the holidays define the rest of your life. What works best for me is carrying a reminder of why I started on this journey, for me it's my 6 year old Grandson. When he wanted me to lay on the floor so he could practice mountain climbing, I knew it was time. I keep his...

Welcome to the Group Kambruce. You are starting out on an exciting rollercoaster of a ride that does get easier the farther out you get. You're going to do great, just follow the plan from the Nutritionist and the Dr., attend regular support group meetings and chat with us online. Support is...

Good luck with your surgery today. I'm sending good thoughts and prayers your way. Sorry but Go Panthers! Frank :cool:

Hey Jim, I see your surgery is on Tuesday, Please let us know how you're doing. Would love to hear from you prior to the surgery. Be sure to take a few before surgery photos. In the pic below the before was the day of my surgery, Oct 17, 2012, the other was in December 9th of 2013.

Nana I'm not so nice, I would tell them to "Shut the Hell Up!" You've done an amazing job of getting your weight down and your health up, don't let anyone take you down. I know that WLS combined with other issues can be stressful on a marriage, but both of you wanted the same thing and now you...

CALQL84HEALTH That is outstanding. It really does make a difference. Wait until you start running again and finish your first 5k, it is an awesome feeling. I have no doubt you lose the 40 pounds you want to. Like dancinbr said, measure yourself every time you weigh in. Sometimes the...

I find that I don't eat much bread, though I do love a good European bread. The biggest thing you need to do is change the way you look at food. Try to think of it as Fuel for the Body first, then many of the old cravings start to lose their pull, at least they did for me. Now when I eat...