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6 month follow up exercise eval & appointment today. I'm at 95% excess weight lost!!! Almost a 150 pounds down!! I never would've dreamed I could be at this point. Never! My Before & After pics say it all!! I just need to tell y'all to stick with the program and do what you need to do. Even for the days that you get discouraged. The result is worth it with better health!! So thankful and happy!! [emoji16] VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 3/7/18 CW = 211.6 (6'5") [emoji256]

I go tomorrow to see when I will my Bariatric surgery. As of today my highest weight is 272lb and I am 5'5. I am 48 yrs and I hope can handle all of the changes that are coming surgery. Sent from my H1611 using BariatricPal mobile app

It took about 5 days for the gas pain to go away. Yes, it is very unpleasant but it is a rite of passage, so to speak. Walking is the single best way to get rid of the gas. I remember how relieving it was when I finally began to fart.

Sounds like you are doing fantastic... congrats on the 26lbs!!!! Please keep us updated -love to hear how things are progressing:)

I'm honestly baffled by this. You ate a small portion of food, that in total probably had 300 calories in it. You are more than two months out and this doesn't sound like it represents any kind of overeating. Just because you are eating healthier doesn't mean that you are limited to only eating healthy things for the rest of your life. The goal is moderation which it sounds like you are doing, don't try to convince yourself that you did anything wrong or that you "cheated." You ate what you wanted and did it in a way that conformed to your weight loss goals, so congrats.

Congratulations my date too!!!!

I have kept mine a secret as well and I’m almost 5 months post-op. My parents and 2 very close friends that have also had the surgery are the only ones that know.. people have noticed my weight loss.. and that I have been eating better and exercising more. I have no regrets about keeping my decision private.. I am like you, from a small town and people talk too much..

I have an update. Got my letter today from JFS and I qualify for transitional Medicaid for at least 3 more months! As long as I can carry the same provider, I should be good to go! I may have been all worked up over nothing! (Hopefully).

Thank you guys for all of your insight. I’ve been leaning towards the surgery, and having your help with advice makes it easier for me. Fluffychix, I wasn’t looking for someone to make a decision for me at all. I wouldn’t put the blame on anyone for anything except myself. It really comes down to me. I was just looking for some guidance because I was getting confused on what was best for me. Coming here and hearing from people that are going through something similar helps a lot. Makes me think more clear. I spoke with my therapist about it and she’s totally on board with me going through with the surgery and told me to listen to myself and no one else. I’m honestly just easily persuaded. So when my friend that’s a trainer told me that I have the ability to do it without the surgery and giving me pep talks it got me confused and I just needed some advice. I’m extremely grateful for all of the wonderful and helpful responses. Thank you guys.

You are looking for external validation and for someone else to make this super-serious decision for you. That way, if you fail it won't be your fault--cuz it wasn't your decision to begin with and you'll claim that you had your own doubts all along. So I'ma call BS on this one and instead will say, seek your own truth. Make a pro-con list. Listen to your heart and your gut. Come to us for questions, research, experiences, etc--but don't come ask us to tell you what to do. Cuz opinions are like assholes. They are a dime a dozen and great supply. But sadly, nobody wants to see or hear 'em. You can DO this. Think for yourself. Do you!!!