JenKMi

I am so excited; I hit the 100 pound mark. My six month surgiversay was last Thursday and I was stuck at 99. Just had to share.

Here I am a few years ago and then today.

The best advice is keep on keeping on. When you're going through it, it seems like it takes forever, but looking back, it's not bad at all. Take one day at a time. It'll happen. There are ups and downs. There were times when I did regret it. But, hey, I'm down 100#, no regrets now. Keep up the Protein, that's the biggest one for me. Still working on getting the Water in. Keep a bright outlook and know you can do it.

It's funny, don't get me wrong, I feel good. I danced today when I realized I hit the 100# mark, but it's still a little strange to me. It takes a long time for the brain to catch up with the body. How long have you waited for the insurance part? It's frustrating when you realize you want to do it, and you're ready, and then have to wait.....

Good luck to you! You'll do great.

Awesome!! Thanks so much.

I found it to be overwhelming and kind of a lonely road at first. The good news is that it gets better. The worst is behind you!! You're going to be great.

I started losing hair at two months out. I cut it short so it wouldn't be as noticeable. I took the Biotin and the vitamins and it didn't help. I am at six months out and it has finally stopped. Thank you God!!

I can comfortably cross my legs!! Love it!!!!

I was sleeved on July 31st. Since my pre-op appointment I've lost about 80 Lbs. I can't eat much. Maybe 1/2 cup at a time, maybe 2oz if it's meat. I struggle to get my water in but make sure I get my protein in.

Muskegon here!!

Yes. She's wonderful!! How are you doing?

I had Dr. Gluck also. My date was 7/31/12. Should have said in Muskegon. Great doctor and staff.

Hi, I'm going to put my two cents in. It's a very personal decision. Don't let anyone tell you any differently. I feel very alone in what I have had done to myself. I am one month out today. Yes, I'm down in weight but at what cost? I have a hard time drinking anything, I burp constantly, my new past time is vomiting. Do I regret it, honestly, a little; yes I do. Everyone makes it sound so wonderful, and yes, the weight loss is terrific. I'm down 35 pounds so far. Look at your co-morbidities. Talk to a doctor and then another one. Find a few people that you can talk to face to face and really ask them how they feel about it. I thought I was prepared. I did the six months that my insurance company wanted me to do. I was honest with the shrink I had to talk to. It's just that no one can fully prepare you for the changes. Best of luck with your decision, I'm just glad you are really thinking it over.

That is fantastic! Congratulations. It gives us all hope that we will be as successful.

'm almost three weeks out and combined with the six months pre-surgery, two week fast and 19 days post-op, I'm down 45 pounds. Hoot hoot!!!!! My question to you all is how many of you have met the goal that you and your doctor set? Thank you in advance!!

I confess to Not taking those horrible vitamins because they taste do bad. Eating about 1/2 oz. cheese yesterday at 16 days post-op. Putting a saltine in my tomato soup. Wanting a cheeseburger so dang bad.

I'm two weeks out and went shopping with my kids this week. We stopped for something to drink and one of my girls got Arby's green peach tea no calories (yummy btw). Anyway, without thinking I drank some out of the straw. Couldn't figure out why mt stomach hurt so bad. We shopped for awhile, went back out to the car and I had a little more. Again I couldn't figure out why it upset my stomach. Then it dawned on me. I just had to burp a couple of times to get rid of the air. Lol. My doctor said no straws for six months. If I were you, I'd at least try it, just a sip and see how you feel.

Holy cow!! I developed oral thrush and talk about painful!! Wish I'd been warned about this possibility. It got so bad it started going down my throat. I have barely gotten any water down let alone protein. Anyone else?

Hi, I had my sleeve yesterday and lucky for me, I haven't had a lot of pain. I imagine just soreness around the incisions. I've been walking even got a Popsicle today. Life is good!!

I've been here two hours and am prepped and ready to go. waitin for the surgeon and off I go!!!!

Tomorrow is my day too!! So excited. Good luck to you!!!

Thank you all, appreciate the help.

My surgery is Tuesday!!! I've waited the 6 months, I'm down 30# already. I'm worried about the bowel prep tomorrow. How bad is it?