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My idea goal would be a 8-10 pants, I am now a 16 I went from 3 x shirts to a larger shirt. and now wear 10/12 dress .I'm loving my new size but would like to be smaller, my goal weight is 170 ang I am 10 months post opt I know I will get there because I am so determined . It is nice to reccieved compliments from everyone and have men run and open the door for you . Good luck everyone I know you all can do it .

Hi I just went for my follow up and my surgeon swears by them I have been drinking premier protein before my surgury and everyday since .

I am sorry that you are having such a hard time , I would get another doctor I went through two before picking one , they are unprofessional look at it like this if they are unprofessional about appointments what's going to happened when it's time to submit your vital documents . You got this don't get stress find a different doctor all of your previously test will transfer to the new doctor keep us posted .

I agree with the above statements I would appeal it goof luck and don't give up.

Hang in there you got this, this procedure is worth every preopt surgury requirement because you will be off and running into healthiest in no time . Good luck .

I would only take things I really need like my toiletries , perhaps a journal to write, cell phone with charger and only one outfit. You do not want all a lot of stuff because you won't use it . Wear there gown because it's easier for them to work with you, you can wear another gown as a robe because remember you will have Iv and a Iv pole that you will be toting around when you walk . I am so excited for you and remember in a few short weeks you will be feeling and looking great . Congrats on you being healthy in regards to home just make sure you have your protein shakes and your going to do fine keep us posted you got this .

Hi I was told your biggest meal should be your lunch, I work out 5 days a week for 2 hours I would either have a protein shake after my workout or some protein like a slice of turkey, protein bar that way it curbs your appetite . Good luck and congrats on being healthy.

Wow I feel the same way I have severel clothes that I love and I have not yet cleaned my closet out, I plan on cleaning out my closet this coming weekend, I guess it is hard to get rid of clothes that you loved but also reminds me how big I truly was. But I am going to do it. Good luck everyone and keep me posted.

I had sex 1 week after surgery just be very gentle and used protection because you are very fertile. Welcome to the losers bench.

Sorry there is no guarantee if you will maintain your breast during this wight lost I was once a 48ddd and now i am a 46 d, i m thinking bout getting a boop job after I have reach my goal but we will see I still have 60 more pounds to loose and I am almost 9 months post opt.

I love shopping now for new clothes, but I have learned the hard way that it is best to shop at the consignment shops until you have lost all the weight you want to loose , I have wasted so much money or buying new clothing to be out of them in a few weeks, I now only shop at those stores or on ebay. Good luck everyone and congrats on your weight lost.

Yes you can be moody sometimes and do to how and where you carry your weight will depend on your curves, remember that when you loose weight , you loose it all over just like when you gain, weight I am still curvy but yes I have lost weight in my boop area and butt, I am still loosing and I am almost to my goals when I loose these last 60 pounds but I am loving my body now and look good in my clothes. Good luck.

I had my surgery May 19/2014 and I am doing great , congrats to everyone on being healthy.

WL Warrior Thanks for sharing I will check it out.

Nellita thank you.

I am felling fantastic and I am so glad that I had this surgery went to the doctor on Friday and I m healthy as a horse, I am no longer a diabetic and my A1C level is 4 , NO MORE HIGH Blood Pressure, No more type 2 diabetics, no more high cholesterol, and best of all I am loving Life. To those who have been afraid of not loosing and stalls just remember to be good to your selfs and to take one day at a time you are so worth it. Although I am not at my goal weight yet I know that I will reach it. Everyone here has been so supportive with sharing their struggles as well as progress and encouragements I just want you to know it has not fallen on death ears we all here appreciate your kind words as well as your experiences. Have a great day. And remember to keep reaching for your goals one day at a time.

I agree I would go back to the basic and restart my liquids, exercise and record all food. Good luck and congrats on your children.

Djmohr thank you and you are so right it is great finally getting positive news from your doctor instead of depressing news . Who would have known that in just a short amount of time how this surgery has not only saved and prolong your life but has given me new interest in life on focusing on me for a change and making choices to make my health number one. I have always been there for anyone else and now its my turn. I feel like a beautiful butterfly that has finally got my wings. I tell myself everyday I am beautiful and worthy of being healthy, I have even began developing a empowerment book so that I can always remember where I have come from and where my future goals are.

Foodfighter78 you are so welcome you are going to have an fresh new start on life please keep us posted on your progress wishing you a speedy recover, you got this .

Hstrayorn i agree with Djmohr your body is changing and it has just gone through major surgery , focus on one day at a time as well as getting in all of your Water, Protein, Vitamins, as well as walk the weight will come off, you will have stalls but stay focus as long as you follow your doctors rules you will be fine. Welcome to the losers bench.

Cnjashton Thanks you will see as your health improves that your high blood pressure will get under control, congats on your choice on bing healthy.

LOL no you wont, it will change as you changed. Congrats on your choice on being healthy and welcome to the losers bench. Remember to measure your food and you will see you do better with some foods as oppose to others, good luck and keep us posted.

I would do it one hundred times again my only regret is that I did not do it early. The things that I can do now with my family as well as for myself is great. My doctor is so proud of me, I was off all of my meds before leaving the hospital but as of Friday it is official all of my comorbidity are gone which included a Type 2 diabetic, high blood pressure, and high chloysterial. My A1C level is a 4 . I am Loving Life agin and I am a gym buff and go to the gym five times per week and work out for 2 hours . I would have never even walk into a gym before this surgery , I have confidence and I am the now envy by others . I am only 9 months post opt but I know that I will reach my goal. This process and preparation has taught me a lot about myself as well as a lot about what is really important in life. As well as I learned that some of your so called friends are really not your friends . This is a new lifestyle changed that is very important for you. I wish your look on your journey. You got this,

Hi congrats on you being healthy, I could have went back to work after 1 week after having surgery, after the gas came out I was feeling great after only 5 days after surgery and was driving and everything, just ensure that you get all your Water, Protein, and Vitamins in and walk as often as you can . Good luck you got this,

Hi it was 9 months total for me 6 months requirement from my insurance then I had to wait for a opening with my surgeon it was all so very worth it . Good luck .