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Congratulations!! So happy to hear you got through the surgery!!! Today is the beginning of everything!!

Congratulations!!!!

I start mine on the 18th.

Good luck tomorrow, hope you come out of the operating room pain free and dancing, lol.

I'm on the 23rd too! When is do you start your pre-op diet?

Gaining the weight back after surgery is my biggest fear, and why I'm working on changing my thoughts. I've tried changing my lifestyle but if the right mind frame isn't there, it won't last in the long run

Good luck Kayleen! You should already be proud, for taking the hardest step and undergoing this procedure. Hugz.

You too!

How will it be worse after surgery

How will it be worse after surgery

How will it be worse after surgery

How are you feeling? Is it as bad as you imagined it?

Keep me posted as to how it goes! When do you start the preop liquid diet?

I just got my date, September 23!

Congratulations!! It's because of posts like yours that I know undergoing this procedure is for me. I can't wait to be where you are, running around after my own 2 year old and not sitting on the sidelines watching him enjoy life without me. thank you!

For years my mom has been begging me to get the bypass done. I would just tell her "whatever". Last year I caved and told her I would look into it, but with the constant pressure and asking me everyday "are you going to do it, did you find a doctor, yadda, yadda, yadda" I told her to forget it and that I would try on my own. I tried, I really did. I tried eating well and going to the gym. Both at the same time seemed hard, so I decided let me eat well first and THEN go to the gym when I lose some weight. I would have 1 bad day or 2 of eating and then I'd give up and say "maybe I should do to the gym first and when I lose some weight, I'll start eating healthier", but then I would go to the gym 1-2 days and spend 4-5 days in pain, barely able to walk. New Years Eve I mad emy resolution: this year, I will put myself first and really be honest with myself and do the best for me. I researched wls and it seemed SO extreme: rework your intestines and take pills the rest of your life PLUS feel sick if I eat any sugar, Put a plastic band in my body that I have to go to the hospital to get refilled or emptied the rest of my life (this just SOUNDS sick to me), or hack off half your stomach and not have as many side effects as the other two choices. I did a LOT of reseach, watched a LOT of youtube videos and in March decided the sleeve was for me. Now my final weigh-in that my insurance requires will happen tomorrow. I feel so empowered already because I'm DOING something about my weightloss. I finally feel in control.

lmao! I would have requessted a lapdance with that, hahahaha

That's how I'm feeling. Everytime anything negative pops in my head, I force myself to stop thinking about it. I'm just happy I have a really supportiv family that actually wanted me to do the surgery way before I even thought about it.

i'm hoping i can have surgery on Sept. 17th or 24th. We have a few holidays that week and I'll be off with pay. I hope my recovery is quick

Awesome! Did your doctor suggest you start your pre-op diet on the 3rd? How long as you supposed to be on it?

That's great!!! Congratulations! This month will fly by for you. Have you started to prep for surgery and the pot-op diet yet? I'm hoping I can get the surgery mid-end of September, I'll be off for a few days from work and it would be the BEST time to take off.

Congratulations to your wife! And to you too on enjoying the sight of the heels and going through the process. My husband is going to see how I do post op and might consider the sleeve

1. for my husband to wrap his arms completely comfortably around me 2. to not have to scout where I fit to sit on the train (i commute on public transportation to work) 3. shop in the regular sized section 4. for my son not to point at overweight women and call them "mama" (he's 2. it's happened a few times) 5. for my ankles to roll when I walk so I don't look like frankenstein when I walk. 6. cross my legs 7. fit in the tub with my husband 8. have a lap 9. to wear dresses 10. not sweat so much just by WALKING 11. to have people move out of the way when I'm walking. When i used to be thin, people used to move out of my way. Now that i take up a good portion of an aisle it seems i'm invisible. 12. For my joints not to hurt 13. To be able to fit into clothes from nice stores/boutiques 14. wear heels again. SO looking forward to this. 15.. To not be scared to try crossfit 16. indulge in Victoria's secret clothing/lingerie

Don't think like that, think of waking up and living your life. Tomorrow starts the newest chapter in your life.