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My doctor recommended a single complete Vitamin supplement Called. Bariatic fusion. I'll be on it rest of life. I buy them at hospital pharmacy ( no prescription). $25.00/ month

When I was sleeved Oct 3, my heart went into A-Fib. They gave me a cardio-vert yesterday. It was a100 % success. I am fixed. Down 68 pounds in last 55 weeks. 32 to go!

I do 3 , 45 minute cross train ( boot camp) type Sessions. And then 30-40 min elliptical and or rowing machine 1-2 times / week

May be she wanted to swap some clothes with you!

3 1/2 months post op. I lost 40 pounds Pre op And 28 post op. 68 total. Just 32 more to lose to get to the 100 loss mark. My goal at this time. Loving life. Loving the clothes I used to wear.

Not a best or worst.... , but most absurd. I did not tell my mother I had WLS. I just do not need her push back. When I had lost 27 pounds ...... She looked at me, and told me I had gained weight. When the weight loss was obvious ( even to her) I said I had a thyroid condition ( which I did) that caused weight loss. I had the thyroid tumor removed. Now every time I see her she asks. " have you gained your weight back"? " you deserve to gain that weight"? I answer the weight loss is a gift I do not want to give back.

Maybe not the best or worst.... But the most weird was my surgeon asked me to lose weight before surgery. He said he wanted me to have a FLAT BELLY.... OR CONCAVE WOULD BE EVEN BETTER. I have not been a flat belly in about 50 years. I thought to my self....." this MOFO IS CRAZY" I lost 40 lbs Pre- op. not a fat belly. ( or even concave LOL) 3 1/2 months post op...... Almost flat. I'm crying tears of joy!

I live near Methuen. I do not know any one there. I looked into Lowell General and had sleeve at Lahey in Burlington, a " center of Excellence". Everything was I first class. My insurance company insisted on a " center of Excellence" ONLY. I had a post op cardiac complication. Boy was I glad to be there" I would be happy to give more info to you.

I like something Vince Vaughn said in a movie...." let's get drunk and make some bad decisions". That could lead to some mistakes. Make NO mistake about that!

You said it best....when I write it down and read it..... The answer is clear.

Happy for you. Keep up the good work!

I have started to cut my hair shorter and have grown a beard. So when people say. " there is something different about you" I go "yeah the beard is new." Never mind the 67 pounds ( so far)

I am still loosing. 67 gone ..... 33 to go. Back in the gym after a long lay off. Doing a cross train - boot camp type program 4 times/ week. No weights. Lots of aerobics, push ups, crunches, etc. it's all good! Sore and winded after each session. It will come.

I am 5'10". With a goal of 185#. Eating right and working out hard. 33 lbs to go.

".......................SHE WAS A LONG COOL WOMAN IN A BLACK DRESS.............."

I hate to admit it but in 2013 I lost 66 pounds with out exercise. 66 lbs TOTAL. 40 pre-op. 26 post op.... 3 months. post op my rate of weight loss has slowed to less than it should be between 1 to 2 lbs /week. Starting today I am ramping up my exercise to add aerobics classes 2-4 time pre week. I have 33 pounds to go and I AM GOING FOR IT. NOTHING IS GOING TO STOP ME!

I agree. The eating not drinking is hard but gets easier. I need to remember to note the time I finish eating..... So I know hen to start drinking. Sometimes I set the bezel on my watch. Getting 64 oz in is still a challenge

Full,: It will be be ok. For me the Pre-op was the easiest part. Tightest rules= fewest choices. I admit the eating/. Waiting to drink is difficult. Not actually NECESSARY at Pre-op stage.

Forget the weight " charts"

I am 5'10" Short term goal 200 Long term goal 185. (In agreement with doctor) I guess I'll evaluate how I feel when I get there.

Definite muscle loss. I am 3 months out and down 66 lbs. Right now I am concentrating on upping my aerobics to get to goal ( 100 loss) With muscle tone and gain as a secondary effect.

I am down 66 pounds and it DOES look bigger!

I have not shared my surgery with any but a couple of co-workers. Some ask what I am doing which I hone testily reply...high Protein, no Water with meals, low calorie. I was On full fluids when I went back, so I was pretty sure it would be noted, but I was pretty low key, and it just didn't come up. I think lots of people may be interested in the surgery element but I will only discuss it if the conversation is genuine and relevant....not just curiosity...That is just my thought... The bitch of it is. Nobody notices the first 50 pounds you lose.A friend put it well: " you look normal, like you always did.".

hW. This time last year. 285 Sleeved 10/3 SW 245 CW 220 66 down - 33 to go. Nothing is going to stop me!