IslandGrrl

At about 2.5 months out, I took a vacation to Las Vegas for the week. All I packed were some protein bars, and we ate at regular restaurants. The biggest challenge wasn't finding food I could eat, it was reassuring the wait staff that the food was great even though I only ate a few bites. I expect traveling even further out will be a snap! Have fun!

During the last month leading up to my surgery date, I alternated between excitement and worry. For days at a time, I'd be wishing my surgery date would hurry up and arrive. Then out of the blue, something would happen, even something as minor as a life insurance commercial, and I'd start to worry. My surgery was on a Monday, and as late as the Friday before, I considered calling it all off. In the end, I just kept reassuring myself that the odds were in my favor, and like Amanda, prayed over the decision. Now nearly 3 months out, I'm happy I didn't back out!

I've done it. In fact, I did it Friday after helping my daughter make some pastry for her French class project. Just took one little bite of our creation, chewed, and then spit it right into a paper towel. Got to do "quality control" and no harm done!

Good luck! I think all surgeons encourage you to walk as much as possible, so I would strongly recommend a comfortable pair of slippers. The hospital I was in provided slipper socks, but I really think it would have helped my early mobility if I had been able to have proper slippers.

Fantastic! Well Done! I am very very happy for you! You look wonderful!

To tell or not to tell...really is a very personal decision. In my case, I was never in any doubt that I would tell anyone who asked or if it came up naturally in conversation. I may be in a different position from many because while in my 20s I lost over 125 lbs, and kept them off for over a decade, until my thyroid retired (it decided to stop working) in my late 30s. So, I have lost weight the "right" way, and been successful over the long-term. When my weight started to increase, I returned to what had worked for me in my 20s, and IT DID NOT WORK. It was then that I began the very damaging cycle of trying every diet under the sun, losing about 20 lbs, then regaining that and more. I made a well considered decision to have VSG because despite my prior experience and success with significant weight loss, it became apparent that my body was very different now, and I needed to find an alternative that worked. I listen to those who want to share are their WLS horror stories, and then simply state that everyone's experience is different, and then move on. In my experience most people have been either neutral or supportive, but then I don't give anyone much opportunity to "bring me down" with anecdotes or uninformed opinions. I've done my research, and I'm secure in the decision I've made for myself. I am not ashamed of my decision, and I refuse to accept any stigma that others may want to attach to WLS. Everyone has different life experiences, and so they will come to different conclusions about what is best for them. My perspective is that each decision is valid, and no one should feel pressured, either to tell or to not tell others about their surgery. If you are at peace with your decision, it is the right one for you, and that should be all that matters.

Fantastic! Congratulations!

Thank you to everyone that replied! I just had my visit with the surgeon this morning. He is happy with my progress and gave me a new goal: 20 pounds before 2/9/12! Hoping everyone has a wonderful weekend! :seeya:

Hi Everyone! I've been reading the forums since before my surgery 8/22/2011, but this is my first post. As I approach the 3 month mark, I can say that I am completely happy with my results. Although I didn't have any medical complications associated with my weight, it was a significant hindrance to my quality of life. As I became heavier and heavier, I found myself becoming more and more withdrawn from the world. Didn't go out shopping anymore, didn't visit friends, and teleconferenced at work rather than go to meetings in person. I wasn't happy with how I looked, and I didn't want anyone to see me. Recently, I went on vacation with my husband. I really enjoyed ordering off the starter section of the menu, and only eating a small portion of the serving. The only awkward moments were when I had to reassure the servers that I was not unhappy with the food. :biggrin5: I want to thank everyone who has posted over the last several months. I have learned a lot about this journey, and hope that I can contribute to the discussions in the future.