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Hello Dawn, I feel the same way. All my clothes are to little. I don't go anywhere because I am not comfortable with my size. I had a car accident 15 years ago, which left me with a replace hip, and a partcially paralyzed ankle. I had to have a ankle replacement and have severe arthritis. I am unable to walk without pain, and my weight is growing. I have high cholestrol and blood pressure. I am looking forward to being healthy, and the weight coming off my leg. My surgery is set for 11/29/12 and I feel good about my decision. I'm currently 5'4 and 229 pounds. Hope to see you soon and good luck. Stay encourage and motivated.

I know that I turned into a hermit...all I did was stay in my house and sew (I quilt) during those last two weeks before THE DAY! I would go out and lay in the sun, and then back inside when it got too hot. I couldn't stand being out among others for the most part. GOod luck! and I'm happy you're almost there!

sometime is just get harder and harder

Hi I am new too and just want to say congrads on the weight loss. So excited to start working out. Haven't had a follow up with surgeon until 11/29. He's on vacation. I had surgery 11/3/12. Need some advise. Anna

Im sorry I didnt see this til now! All the things you are feeling are so normal! We all worry that we wont stay on the wagon after, and we will all fall off at some point. the great thing is we learn to get right back on and not let guilt send us into a downward spiral. also when you do slip, its much less because we dont have room or we dump. I know you've been working hard on your preop stuff and I know you'll make your goal and get a date! Relatioships are hard, and this process puts stress on them. Joel and I seperated for half the summer as I was preparing for this. It helped us both realize how much we love and need each other. After telling him that I needed his support unconditionally and needed him to get involved and go to group and appointments he is beginning to understand the role of food as an addiction. Never being overweight, he didnt get the internal struggle we have with food. grioup is helping him get it. I hope your hubby comes around and gets positive and supportive for you. Losing weight has improved our intimate life not only because I have lost weight, but because I have gained confidence. You will too and I hope it helps your relationship. I do agree counseling would help too. Maybe go sometimes alone and sometimes together. If you were best friends before you can get back there, as long as youre both willing to try. Love you girl! See you monday!!

Hey Dawn… I hope that the solo sessions help! I don’t know if it’ll help any to know but I was an emotional wreck the last couple weeks leading up to my surgery I can’t even tell you how many times I would apologized to my hubby and thanked him for dealing with it so well J

One of my favorite sayings is "I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it." I understand your fears and they are good to have now because if they are were you know them then they will always stay fears and never realty. I look forward to reading your blog and going through this with you.

Plication is not an appropiate Surgical procedure. It has all the disadvantages ( not removing ghreline, not allowing total stomach evaluation, high rate of failue, still grave complications) and no advantage ( it is NO REVERSIBLE) ove sleeve For all of this reasons it is not accepted for any Surgical Society. J Daes

Hi there Ana. I had trouble with Okra. I think because it is so fiberous. I am introducing foods slow and easy and eating very slow and controlled and not drinking during meals. I had a turkey meatball with red marinara and I think the sauce was too acidic for my tummy. Figure my new stomach is learning as we go so I am just really going to introduce new foods slowly and carefully. Congratulations on one month post plication! I think this past month was the hardest part!