Chrystee

I will say that my surgeon did say a lot of the same things, that it is ineffective, many people end up getting RNY or the sleeve after the band, and that surgeons are going away from doing the band anymore.

Hi ladies! I am pre-op and currently go to my CF box at least 4-6 times a week, plus I bike, swim, etc.. I am looking at the surgery in January.. I just hope I dont lose a bunch of strengthe couple weeks I'm off.. My surgeon said I should be able to go back in 2-3 weeks, and be fully recovered in 4. I'm hopeful.. I LOVE crossfit. I also lost 50 pounds a couple years ago due to CF, paleo, whole 30, and lots of cardio, but I got pregnant (surprise, thought we were infertile) and then gained it back plus some, and I just can't get back under 300.

Man, you are lucky! I have to do two whole weeks of only liquids pre-op. Good luck.

Congrats! Hope you start feeling much better! Good job on the Pre-op loss!

It is NO ONE's business but your own. If you choose to tell everyone about surgery, that is YOUR prerogative. Only my very close friends and family know my decision.

I'm not sure, but hi! I live in St. Mary's!

Accidentally bumping my toddler over with my butt! HAH. I really don't have any other things.. except hopefully not feeling so out of place.. although I really don't. I'm pretty active and everything already. I don't really sweat that bad, cause I work out anyway.. but sweat doesn't always go away!

Thank you!!! I feel the same! I've fit.. I crossfit, swim, bike, try to run.. etc. I just cannot get this weight off. I'm so glad I've started the process.

I'm confused to why you are still getting the surgery, if the medical diet you are doing is working so well, that you've lost 162 pounds.. and You dont really seem to want the surgery.. ?

Awesome! I can't wait!

I think sometimes its also that people are used to you looking bigger.. 140ish pounds certainly isn't anorexic skinny! I agree.. I think people just forget what normal looks like!

Hi! I haven't had surgery yet, but I use Progenex recovery for after my crossfit workouts. I crossfit, and I'm 302. Its hard, but its scaled. I absolutely LOVE my box.

And yes, my husband said that we will just keep the surgery to ourselves.

Thanks everyone.. I'd love to talk to you MaryBeth! I have two young children, ages 7 and 15 months. The baby is getting around great, and our plan is to have my babysitter keep them overnight, and I go home the next day. He will take them to the babysitter during the day, and my boss already approved me to work at home for 2 weeks while I am recovering. He was majorly against it for years, and now does support me. He's really the only one I care about it. I do think they are coming from fears. thanks.

So it may be this way until after my surgery?

Thank you! I am going through that now.. I workout like a fiend, and the weight still is hard to come off. I've been struggling since I was about 12.. I'm 35.. how much longer do I need to "try".. My sister had the nerve to say.. yea, but have you REALLY tried.

Good to know. I currently do crossfit, but haven't been sleeved yet.

I really enjoyed reading about your first 30 days. I hope you continue to update!

I think most people lose a ton of water in the first few weeks.. but you already lost them prior to the surgery.. You've lost a good amount of weight in 2 months! if you lose a little slower, hopefully you will have better skin!