SunnyCox

Overeaters anonymous has free support group meetings and so do some hospitals / bariatric surgeons. A group of ladies in my town get together one Sat each month (kids are welcome). Maybe if there isn't something in your area, you could start something to have support of like minded people. Call your aurgeon's office and offer to mentor someone. Helping others will help yourself by being a good example.

Year 1 - 95lbs lost. Many, many short stalls and a few long stalls. Year 2 - 45lbs lost. Stalls were much longer. Went 5 months without budging. Losing 140lbs in two years was a sweet success as it was half my body weight. Year 3 - lost 5lbs in the first six months then stalled. But...I was happy. I was wearing dresses, moving more, eating without much control. Not good, not bad, but maintaining with plenty of carbs. When winter approached, I gave up the stretchy sun dresses and needed to buy winter clothes. Went to the fitting room with a handful of size 8 / medium clothes since that was the size of the last pair of jeans I bought the winter before. Nothing fit. Not one thing. Had to switch everything out for size 4 / small. The only thing I did different from the previous year is add exercise for the first time since my surgery. I walk more and started yoga. My routine isn't regimented. I fly out of town 2-5 days a week, and I fit exercise in on my days at home. Maybe twice a week. I'm 5'1". I had set several goal weights 200 / 170 / 140, and I've reached them all. I've never set a final goal after 140. I figure I will know when my body is ready.

I agree with self talk. It was the first thing I noticed about your post. I know you posted looking for support to get back on track, and talking about mental health isn't exactly what you wanted. You don't eat right if your head isn't right. Failure at all kinds of things is very normal. Falling back on bad habits happens to most everyone. I've had my period of eating poorly about 2.5yrs after surgery. I had to go cold turkey on the carbs and leave them behind. It worked well enough to help push me towards losing some additional weight. It helps me to eat better if I am adventurous with my food and try new ways to cook and spice my Protein and veggies. I tend to eat better on days that I exercise. Since you start strong and falter as the day goes by, consider adding a brief walk when you start having cravings. Drink a big glass of sugar free beverage prior to the walk. Being out of reach of good and satisfying any dehydration could help you be more successful when you feel tempted. Please excuse any typos. I'm on my phone.

I believe it is... 3 ORs 15 patient rooms. I believe Oasis of Hope has the other floors of the hospital, and I don't know much about how they operate or how they would transfer care from one hospital to the other. I was comforted to know that Oasis has an ICU and four operating rooms and 60 patient rooms. I don't know if they share the ORs with Florence or if they are separate.

Had surgery in florence last June and was there this morning for a visit. Florence is somewhat separate from Oasis even though both hospitals occupy the same building. Since I've never been to Mi Doctor, I can't compare, but I will give some opinions of Florence. Talked with Omar and Dr. Illan today, I believe a lot of the changes are due to price and physician privileges. Cons: Slightly older \ dated. Nursing staff has poor English. Personally, I had some issues getting pain medicine from the floor doctor in the first 24 hours after surgery until Dr. Kelly came to visit me again and helped fixed the issue. Construction outside of my room (hopefully all finished now) made it hard to sleep. Some consent documents were not translated into English. No safe. Pros: CLEAN! Doctor on staff all night long. Full size bed in the room for your companion as well as a nice eatery on the lobby and close to the Ocean in a somewhat nice area of town. (Bed is a little stiff, but I slept with my SO on it the last night of my stay and was fine.) Lots of privacy including private bathroom with shower. Friendly staff. Pretty court yard for sitting after surgery. Internet connection and tv with some English channels. Here are some other opinions: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/29887-how-was-your-experience-at-florence-hospital/

Dr. Kelly was $500 more for a BMI over 50. My BMI was over 50, and I didn't pay the fee.

I hate to tell you this, but it doesn't fully go away even after you lose a chunk of weight. Fortunately, IT DOES GET BETTER. I am down 90lbs, and now I am having to hide different imperfections and frustrations. The greatest part is that the clothes actually do fit, and there are so many more selections. My best shopping moment came two weeks ago when I no longer fit into the smallest size at Lane Bryant. I had to find a new 'go to' store for pants, and boy are things sized differently every where else.

This is my understanding too. Dr. Illan assisted Dr. Kelly with my surgery.

You look incredible! I can't believe how well your skin has bounced back. You are making a lot of us envious! Congrats!

This is my plan. Just waiting to hit goal plus some time to let my skin tighten up.

Mine was two weeks post op. It didn't last long. I had simply stopped losing on a daily basis and started to lose in chunks.

I had surgery in Mexico, and I was back at work in ~ 6 days with no problems. I work primarily behind a desk or standing - nothing too strenuous.

I had surgery in Tijuana and flew back to Texas within a week. Absolutely no problems. I did not wear compression stockings.

I want an update on Rosaritto when you feel up for it. Going to take a weekend trip there at the end of March.

They aren't disturbing. I think they are really incredible progress pictures!