Punkypoo

Please don't let this be a deal breaker for you! The benefits far outweigh the risks. I'm like you in that only my hubby and one close friend will ever know. Some people lose a little to none and it grows back!! Very rare that people lose a lot. Plus I have heard that it grows back thicker for some. You lose it because the rate you lose weight the supplements are not enough. If you lose weight slower you are less likely to lose hair. My surgery is in 2 days. I will let you know. It is worth it to me. I have diabetes and can't wait to stop the meds!

That seems like a lot of carbs to me. Is that what your dietician suggested? Mine only wants me to have 40-50 carbs a day. Just a thought that may help.

What a result! Can I ask did you get a lot of lose skin? I think I will be lucky and not have too much. I'm 220 and hope to be about 140 or 130!!

Wow thanks for sharing it gives me hope. I'm a size 16/18 and would love to be a 6.

It will get better! A lot of people experience your symptoms from what I've read. The good thing is you have all of us and you are becoming healthier! You will have a longer healthier life because of your decision! Stay strong and remember the goal!

Wow so proud! I hope I do as well as you! Keep up the good work!

If you cant keep anything down then you will needs fluids via IV. You will feel so much better. I would go now. Listen to your body.

You are so lucky to have insurance cover it at all. I am self pay 100%. I agree it should be covered 100%. Insurance would rather pay for my diabetes care for the next 40 years? makes no sense. Obesity is a disese like cancer. You cant tell people "stop having cancer" so why do people think you can say "stop being obese"?

My surgery is Feb 1 2012 and I am very concern with this head hunger/craving. I crave chocolate and salty/crunchy snacks like chips and popcorn. Any tips you learn to minimize this please pass them on.

I would love to have an experienced buddy. I am 41 about 220 with a BMI of 36 or 37 and live in the great Pacific Northwest. I am a type 2 diabetic and cant wait to have my surgery Jan 30. I would love to have someone to help me through this. I have full support of my husband.

I will have my surgery end of Jan early Feb. So we will be in the same boat and can shre our experiences. Best of luck.What is your BMI? Mine is 37 I am about 224 and 5'5. Weird to actually tell the truth about my weight.

How early after surgery were you able to exercise? How active were you prior to surgery? Have you shared your stats? I have my surgery end of Jan. My BMI is 37.

Congratulations. Keep us posted. I have my surgery end of Jan.

Do you have to pay for this hospital bill? My dr said some insurance won't pay since it was caused by an elective surgery!

I just spoke to my dr yesterday about this. He told me you will know if you have a leak it is not subtle and will not come and go it will get worse without medical attention. Dr said the symptoms are violently throwing up severe pain and fever!

I will support you! I am sure I speak for everyone here. I will also be joining you soon. I will have the surgery end of Janurary 2012. Good luck with your journey! Punky