The Candidate

Congrats on the happy news!

The day will pass by in a blur. We'll be saving you a seat on the other side. The view is so much better over here. Congrats!

Too funny!

Welcome Barbara! Congrats on your revision surgery and thanks for sharing your story!

That's a great way to focus on the here and now instead of stressing that you're not "there" yet. Thanks for sharing!

As long as you are adhering to your guidelines it's okay. Your body will adjust and the downward trend will kick back in. Don't let the scale be your guiding light.

My surgery and recovery were complication free. I'm about three and a half months out. Down 79 pounds overall and 47 since surgery. Life is good and it's getting better everyday! Best decision ever!

I've never heard of taking gasX as being harmful. I took it when I was still in the hospital, and I still take it occasionally now.

It's okay to have a bad day, week, or even a month. Just don't punish your body and your wls success for being human. I try and always remember how hard I had to work and fight to get to surgery. Nothing is so bad that it's worth sabotaging my future by going back now. Thanks for the quote. It's a good way of keeping us grounded.

Woo Hoo! That's worth a resounding congrats!

You are a definite inspiration. Congrats!

You're doing wonderfully! Congrats!

I had bypass, but it was my first surgery ever too. All went well and recovery was extremely easy. Nerves are normal. You'll be fine!

@@LivingLight your in progress pics are impressive. Looking good! Congrats!

I think you're doing great. Keep up the great work. Results can't be measured side by side, person to person. The rate of weight loss is unique to the individual. I would consider ditching the scale for awhile if it's causing you major concern. Hang in there!

You are at the beginning of a journey of a lifetime. Everything you've been through has brought you back to considering wls again. I hope things work out the way you hope. I have zero regrets and would do it all over again in a second. Welcome and best of luck to you!

Great way to gain control of the scale issue. Congrats on your success so far!

Sounds like you're doing great! Congrats on the impressive weight loss!

That's part of the reason I chose bypass as well. I'm about 15 weeks out and the "fear" of dumping is keeping me well in line. And the further out I get, the easier the cravings become. I use sugar free Popsicles and pudding, and the occasional Protein bar to satisfy my sweet tooth. It's working well!

The only real craving I'm having is for Coke Zero. I'm abstaining, hopefully for life, because I know if I cave there will be no going back. I've wanted to break that habit for years anyway, and I'm going to stay strong. The same is true for sweets. I chose the bypass in part to break that addiction as well. The "fear" of dumping (I haven't yet), is keeping me true. Sadly, I think I'm one of those people where it does have to be all or nothing. I'm choosing nothing. And with wls surgery, for the first time in my life - I can live with that. What I get in return is so much better!

I agree with @@Dub give it some time. You should notice the difference once you're back to regular food. I'm close to three and a half months and sometimes I'm still taken aback by how little I can eat. But drinking, I've never had an issue with that. I can gulp water easily. Congrats on your surgery and hang in there!

For question one: That's the point of wanting to see your past diet history - wanting to see that you've at least tried dieting before electing for surgery. So in essence, in this case anyway, failure is what counts toward approval. For question two: I filled out my food logs showing the changes I made in eating habits. I was expected to lose 10% before surgery. And the changes I wrote down were backed up as I lost the pre op weight. The more weight you lose as a pre op, and the sooner you begin implementing lifestyle changes, the easier your life as a post op will be. They're looking for commitment here.

I alternated between the savory of broth and the sweetness of the sugar free Popsicles. That seemed to help me. Remember that in the beginning it's more important to concentrate on keeping hydrated than getting all your Protein in. Severe dehydration can land you in the hospital. It will get better day by day. Best of luck!

I only told my immediate family, and a couple of close friends. I made the decision upfront and it had nothing to do with embarrassment. I'm a private person and my business is my business. That was the only criteria I based it upon. I'm now 15 weeks post op and I have no regrets. There is no right or wrong in relation to whether you tell or not tell. It should be tailored solely to fit your personal comfort zone. Best of luck!

I had to start wearing men's shoes because of my wide feet, so I'm hoping for some weight loss there as well!