DebraO

Hi All, Just wanted to give an update on my progress. It's been six months and I am feeling great. I've lost 57 lbs and continue to lose. I will go to the doctor on tomorrow and get my measurements. I have had to purchase all new pants because everything falls off. I've gone from a 18W to a 16. While the sizes do not reflect a big difference the way clothes fit makes all the difference in the world. I will keep you updated. I plan to post a after picture in the next two weeks. Keep up the great work everybody.

Hi Tmarie3, I had my gastric bypass 7/11 got a perm in August and have not experienced any hair loss. I started taking Biotin two weeks before surgery and it suppose to help strenghten you hair and nails. It's working because my hair is very healthy and nails are getting stronger.

I do squats and they are a killer, but they are working.

Things will get better.

Don't worry about what other people say, as long as you are taking this step for yourself. I had the same experience from family and friends. But now, I don't really care what people say. No one can steal your joy. Wishing you sucess in your weight lost journey.

Hi Everyone, Feeling great and thanking God for giving the doctors the ability to perform this surgery. It's been almost 60 days and I feel awesome. No longer do I get the stares about how much bigger I am, now it's what have you done, you look great. I tell people I had surgery and thier mouths drop. It's not a secret and what works for me may not be for you. Being healthy and living to play with my future grand kids is my greatest reward. I have not been on the scale but I can tell from my clothes I have lost some more weight. I am working on my legs and arms. The time will come when I can wear that two piece but until then I am loving the new me. Pictures to come.

Hello All, Updating you all on my progress. It's been almost 30 days and I am feeling wonderful . Walking about two miles every other day is something I truly enjoy. It's been a long time since I said that. My eating habits are much different and that has helped me in my progress. No longer do I sit and eat until all is gone, now I eat enough to sustain me. I have found that it feels good to push the plate away with food still on it. My son who is 15 compliments me all the time. He says , "Girl, you are getting smaller every time I see you". My partner accepted me at the size I was but is very proud of me and my progress and so is the rest of my family. I'm heading out to pamper my self. Have a great weekend.

I had very little pain after surgery. For the first two days, the gas was really bad. After leaving the hospital and moving around the gas pain was gone. I did have a little problem getting in and out of bed due to the tube in my stomach. Once it was removed, everything else has been fine. Everyone's pain level is different, I only took the pain medicine for a couple of days. It has been three weeks and I feel fine. I walk 30 minutes a day and I must say It feels good just walking and not hurting.

I'm excited about wearing clothes I purchased in the past saying I was going to loss the weight some day and that day is now.

I felt the same way, the day before my surgery. But when I thought of the reason way I decided to take this journey, all of my fears went away. You will be just fine. DebraO

Hello Everyone, Just an update, I'm doing well (surgery 7/11/14). No complications so far. My eating habits have changed drastically. Going out to eat has been fairly easy, my partner enjoys the smaller eating tabs. Eating smaller portions makes it light on his pocket (lol). I walk at least 30 min a day and have added some Hip-Hop Abs to my exercise routine but taking it slow. I am not very concerned at this point with the pounds I've lost because the difference in showing in my clothes. I have been able to wear some pants that I could not wear in April and that's a plus. I have purchased some skirts that I can take up but I refuse to buy any clothes until I have reached my 90 day make. Wishing all much success.

I tired it several years ago, lost the weight had tons of energy but was very jittery. It was had to sleep and concentrate. My doctor took me off of them because of the side effects. Please consult with your doctor before taking these pills, everyone reacts to them differently.

I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Hi doinitforV, Congrats on your procedure. I'm drinking Protein shakes, Water and egg drop Soup. It's hard to get it down but I'm doing my best. I have to go and get my sugar free popsicles, because someone told me that was a good go to snack when all else fails.

Hi Ladies, Surgery was a success (7/11/14) in Memphis, TN by Dr. Wegner (cutie pie) at St. Francis Hospital. Had a little nausea the first couple of days but that has subsided. I was released from the hospital 7/13/14, one day after my 48th Birthday and I am continuing with the liquid diet as prescribed and trying to count the Protein. I'm sure with time It will get better. I lost 7lbs during the liver shrink diet but I was able to put on a pair a pants that I had bought a year ago. So, that was a milestone for me. Up moving around this morning and feeling really good about being on the losing side.

Seems like we will be taking this journey on the same day (7/11/14). I will start the Pre-Op tomorrow and I am so excited.

Surgery has been approved for July 11th.

Hi ladies,my surgery has been scheduled for July 11th, one day before my 48th birthday. I start my two week liver shrink diet next week. I plan to stay focused and lose some weight to get me that much closer to becoming a loser in the best way. I will keep you posted.

Hi ladies, just received information that all of my information has been sent to the insurance company. Now the wait begins. I have Cigna, for those of you with this insurance, how long did it take to receive approval? I am ready to be a 'LOSER' in a good way DebraO

Hi Everyone, DebraO here from Memphis. I still have one more visit to my primary care and then on to the surgeon. I look forward to sharing my story and learning for all of you.