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Hi everyone...just wondering if there is anyone around that is in the Edmonton or surrounding area. I am scheduled to have a VSG on Aug 14, 2012 and would really like to speak to others that have had this procedure. Thanks Rhonda

Such awesome work and great photos...I can't wait to see us all at one year in Vegas!

What great work...I'm excited you shared photos with your sleeve family

This was about 10 pounds from goal....I am having some pics done next week. Ill post those when they come in. [ATTACH]7986[/ATTACH]

Goal achieved!

145 days from surgery to making goal. 270 hwt -182 day of surgery. 134.6 yesterday. So i am now half of the person I was when I started this journey. Absolutely the most amazing feeling.

I am 7 pounds to my personal goal of 135. Dr goal 165 -170. To date ive lost 128 pounds it seems surreal. Yesterday at post op I acheived a great nsv...finally a normal healthy bmi. From severe morbidly obese. Its a victory for myself. So happy we are all enjoying success.

Hey everyone....how are you all doing. Waiting for updates.

Heaviest weight 270 Pre surg weight 182 Today 143 8 pounds from my personal goal Smashed dr goal 165-170 Surg day was 08/14/2012 Cannot believe im single lbs from goal and in single number pant sizes. Thank you all for helping get this far

Happy dance....first time in my life Im in the 150's. Best day in years!

Its official...after 2 weeks of frustration and being so close..I DID IT! I made it to 170 so that means I am no longer obese and am just overweight...how cool is that?! 100lbs lost total. 89 pre surgery and 11 post surgery. Not losing fast after surgery but I am happy with the loss I have had. 4 pound gain in hospital and the hard work I have lost 15 pounds this first month. 45 pounds to go till goal...So happy today!

Fantastic work...youre doing a great job!

Thanks...and it feels good to celebrate with all of you.

feels like I Have been stuck on the 171-172 for 6 days of the 15 days post op...so frustrating!

2 weeks post op today...Im down to 171 today. Pre surg weight 183.3. But heaviest weight 270, One pound from losing 100 lbs. I hope everyone is enjoying the journey as much as I.

So excited for everyone....almost the whole group is sitting on the losers bench. It amazes me that we all have the same surgery and such different stories. I know we will all lose at a different rate and those who start with a lower BMI usually?? lose slower. I guess when everyone else is losing high numbers its like why is that not me...Dang it! I am one pound away from 100 lb lost. But only 12 of that is really since surgery. I know I have done great and I feel fantastic. Just wanted those big numbers like everyone I keep reading about. My personal goal is 125 bls so I am only 45 lbs from goal. I think a realisitc goal to get there would be around Christmas time. I am going to keep doing what I do best and that is watching what goes in and what else I am doing to help me get there. I am two weeks post op today. My Dr said not physical fitness till first post op appointment which is for Sept 6. Today I am going to go and do a bit more school shopping...3 boys chomping at the bit for the rest of the supplies. My energy level is good, but I know I am not getting all the fluids in, and tomorrow is the day to start eating food. I wonder the balance? More food better Protein or more Water the best bet. I know that I will get the answers I just need to continue to be positive and work hard.

Any issue digesting the seaweed wrapper? Im so missing sushi and rolls....id run out now and buy them if i knew i could cheww and swallow that

Hi everyone, Wishing you all good luck today and all those who have already gone, a speedy recovery. I am 8 days post op and feeling better today than I have since surgery. I even slept in...really really slept in till 10:00am. I must be needing to catch up on sleep. I even awoke sleeping on my tummy, yeah back to normal for me. Not the sleeping in part, I am usually a 5am kinda girl but the tummy sleeping. So excited for the new opportunities this surgery is going to give my family and I. Also, need to admit, post op reovery has been so easy with my children gone with their dad, he took an extra cycle off work to give me 10 days recovery time...he is a great dad! My house has been very quiet, and clean LOL. I have 5 more weeks at home and I think I will go a bit stir crazy, might have to start going for longer walks once school starts. (all the boys will be gone all day, BORING for mom at home) Take care everyone and the after surgery journey is a good one...each day life gets better and better!

Good luck sisters...they are going to start my IV. Im in the OR at 9am. Nervous, scared,excited....see you on the losers bench

I have 6 hours till check in at the hospital. Still cant sleep. Im so ready to make this change. I hope to enjoy christmas and new year in fancy formal attire that looks smokin hot!

180.4 today....still going down!

Can you add me to the Facebook page Rhonda Murphy Silvest. Mom of 4 highest weight 270 current 180 excited for sleeve Aug 14. Married to a great guy can't wait to be on the losers bench. Carla, keep strong thinking of you as you go through this terrible time.

So my husband decided today easy day to start liquid protein diet. I said.Dr, does not require me to do pre OP diet. He said, give yourself the best and healthiest chance of success. Grrr, dang men. Hate it that in my heart I know he's right but I've lost 70+ preop already. I was thinking id do 5 day but nope he figures 21 days. Ugh, I honestly didn't think he was really paying attention to what was required and what wasn't. So after many hours of being tired and hungry....it's time for bed. I had a coffee, Greek yogurt 9gr protein, and two shakes worth 27 & 24 gr protein each. Total calories 90,130,150....not enough for me. I hope the dictator lightens up tomorrow. LoL. I do love him, and actually after all the whining know he's just wanting me to be healthy. Rhonda

Just 22 days away...I'm so extremely excited. Only 3 Weeks left till the beginning of my new life. What's the first thing that comes to your mind, when thinking about your new life. My new life will be the beginning of the firsts. First to buy small small clothes, first to buy a swimsuit, first to scubadive, first to skydive....oh the life I see is far more exciting than the one im leaving behind.

That's quick, and not through weight wise? Didn't know they did it solo. Can you explain how? I have a date of Aug 14, started in march so, I figure I'm lucky, however a friend is in need, and is expecting a year wait my surgery is with Dr.DeGara, no pre OP liquid diet but I've lost 70 pounds pre so that could be why. Looking forward to hearing from you.