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Exciting times ahead for you I hope.... good luck. Keep us informed how you get on. Kathy

Hi Ron and welcome Well done on your surgery date and also your pre op diet loss - fab result already. Hope all goes well and we look forward to seeing less of you but hearing more from you in the future! I'm sure you'll find loads of useful info and support on here - I know I have. Good luck Kathy

Inspiring words Jim. Well done on your recovery so far - keep up the good work. Kathy

Sorry to hear about your delay - I hope it gets sorted soon. Keep us informed Kathy

I'm gonna check out hip hop abs in preparation for afterwards!! Thanks! (I think!! ) lol Kathy

Congratulations!! Bring on the next 20!! Keep up the good work Kathy

Heres a list (so far) of those of us going for the VSG in June.... Anyone with new dates should copy this post and add their name to it..... For those who have had it already, I hope it all went well... for those of us soon to...I wish you all the best of luck, and may everyones recovery be smooth and without problems. 1 – Laurel80, Willbesexyboytoy 2 – Kat1018, Gardinerwife, Nannieg 3- Lessofme2010, Steve-0 4 – Dsarg1 5 – 4meandmygirls, Rollermom 6 7 Kimber29 8 – Avilda, NadiaLinISgoing2beThin, Texaschick,Mommyof4 9 – Zephra, Tlynnles, Determined, Terry Frances 10 – Sparkle, Nsalex75 11 – Ntvtxn, Ads, CGshrink 12 13 14 – BandMomsRock, Lotusflwr80 15 – Chellebelle0880, Delawaregal, Sam30204, Syry180, Sunnyinaz, Bigkahuna, Cottoneye 16 17 – Jenni80, Bryan2088 18 19 TDL 20 21 – Jdavid, Asiancajunmom, Kalex21211, Songbirdkay, Dixienorco 22 Educationrulz, Anniegg 23 - Swany 24 25 26 27 28 – CurvyJudy, Forcarolynk, MP8BTPC 29 Beentherewasthat 30 – Greenize,

John - I think your concerns are common - the majority of us are here due to failed dieting attempts, I for one have never reached a goal I set myself beyond starting the diets in the first place. Yoyo'd up and down the scale yes, but not managed to attain that final placing!! I think Wannlise is right, be guided by the healthy BMI figures. My surgeon gave me an idea of how much weight he thought I would loose. So i am going by that figure....but I think it'll also be a case of see how I feel when I get there (feels weird not typing 'IF I get there!!). I must have been my goal weight at some point in my life on the way up the scales, but can't recall ever being there in my adult life....so its a learning curve for most of us. Good luck Kathy

Good luck to you all.....I'm under the knife (or chopsticks! LOL) on Thursday. Kathy

Good luck for Friday... and its great you have your grandmother for support. Let us know how you get on. Kathy

Me too for thursday! On a week of pre op liquids and Optifast.... nightmare as we have friends here at the moment!! But very proud of myself for sticking to it. I have my bag ready to start packing as i think of things... so probably tomorrow!! I'm updating my Ipod as I type to make sure I have something to walk down the corridor with! Good luck everyone! Kathy

I've been doing 40 lengths a day for about 2 weeks now.. and can't wait to get back in after my surgery. Kathy

You're looking fab - thanks for posting the pics and your routine! You've given us all hope!! Kathy

From one Kathy to another.....lol Do you know about your pre op diet yet and how long it is? In 3 days I've lost 4.5lbs on mine which runs for a week... so hopefully maybe the fact you can't take your anti inflammatories will be helped by a quick weightloss during your pre op stage and aiding your joints. The time will pass quick - i remember when i got my date and it seemed ages away due to travel plans, but now its so close!! Good luck Kathy

Kathy - I was allowed to take Paracetamol..... I get cramps with my monthly cycle, often leading to intense nausea... but Ibuprofen sorts this for me. But I figured for the result it was worth a day of pain to me. Hope you sort your meds - maybe there is something else which would be safe that you can take? Kathy

Thanks Don. We have an evening out planned (well sort of but I can get out of it) a week after my surgery... so not sure if I'll be able to sit for say 3 hours to enjoy it.... I've also managed to put off having any house guests (the draw of living in Spain with the warm weather and a pool usually brings them over in the summer!!) until 3 weeks out, and then its my best friend who knows about the surgery. I'm glad you're recovering well - enjoy being at home... I know I hate being in hospital so will look forward to returning home next weekend after the event! Good luck with your recovery Kathy

I was wondering how you all felt at various stages of your recovery. At one week....one month etc..... what were you able to do physically....? Kathy

HI Nancy Sounds like you're well into the research part of the journey. Its always worth seeing at least 2 or 3 surgeons for different opinions....as he hasn't done that many he may not favour them yet as he might be more comfortable with the RNY and band. As a self pay you have a lot more choice than others, so enjoy your time deciding. Its an important decision to make, but I'm sure you'll be ok with it, Keep us informed Kathy

I took a list of mine with me, and checked with my Dr - he allowed everything except anti inflammatories and aspirin. I'm on an anti histamine, asthma inhaler, and nasalex. But do check with your Dr, as things like the contraceptive pill are usually not allowed either, but better safe than sorry! Kathy

I hope it went well for you - do let us know how you got on. Kathy

Figuring no news is good news and you've been sleeved - I hope all is going well. Post when you can. Kathy

Great news!! - well done...good luck with the last 28. Kathy