Blueeyes66

That's terrific! Congratulations!

That's great! I had my surgery last September 11; coming up on 1 year. I am so happy I did this even if I did go through all the scary days and even months at first. Now I don't have to think about it much. It is just a part of who I am. Started at size 22, claiming I just didn't want to wear anything that touched my skin! Ha! Now I am just getting into size 12. I also wear a medium shirt, lost 2 shoe sizes (?), and I can actually move enough to consider it exercise. I have stretchy skin, a bit of a pouchy tummy and bat wings on my arms, but I am so proud of looking healthy I don't care about that other stuff.

Thank You All...I too have the bat wings saggy tummy...One thing I don't have is the gobbler under my neck...You know that skin that hangs loose lol...But as for feeling good I DONT...I feel WONDERFUL...And I don't really think too much about what I have to and don't have to do anymore. But my sweet husband don't let a day go by without giving me compliments. Telling me I look amazing. Everything in my life has changed some mostly good but there is a few things that use some work I wont lie. but itll all come together. Id recommend this surgery for anyone. that needed it..

Nicely done! Congratulations!

down, down and dirty!!! great weight loss - congrats - keep up the good job - kathy

thank you...

Yeah! Now things will become really exciting as you begin to feel better and better.

I'm 2 weeks post op. When does the pain stop? My left side hurts so bad. I look different.lol down from 230 to 214 tomorrow I start puréed soft food. Although I tried potato salad puréed for Thanksgivings . I know I shouldn't have... But I cooked for my family and it was hard to resist....but I'm sticking to my puréed and soft foods. I'm gonna kick this fat in the bum by Christmas.

Good luck!

You'll be a champ.

Thanks everyone...I made it...OMG the gas...lol If I could sell it Id be rich.

Some lose more than others. My friend didn't lose anything on the pre-op diet and I only lost 5 lbs over 2 1/2 weeks. But you are in this for the long haul and it will work and the loss will happen. Hope your bowel prep is not too rough. More than anything I stopped by to wish you all good luck. Let us know how it goes!

Thank You Mountaingal and Daisee68......Tomorrow is the big day, bowel prep starts in an hour can't turn back now and I wouldnt even if I could. Ive lost from 230 to 222 since last monday.

Thank You Mountaingal and Daisee68......Tomorrow is the big day, bowel prep starts in an hour can't turn back now and I wouldnt even if I could. Ive lost from 230 to 222 since last monday.

OJ is not a clear liquid. Neither is yogurt. Your list sounds more like "full liquids". I had issues with store bought broth as well, but for me it is the sodium. My ankles turn into tree trunks if I have too much salt.

When I was on clear liquids I bought broth from au bon pain or Panera. Tasted FAR better then canned.

thanks everyone....Im down 6 lbs and i want my favorite food, BUT.....Im not turning back. Surgery in 3 days....

First 3 days are the hardest but it gets easier after that. Hang in there. Keep your eyes on the prize.

Just take it 1 day at a time and keep your eye on the prize. That dinner out is not worth your surgery getting cancelled. You are way too close for that and you are in control of your head. Take the wheel!

Well....I got thru yesterday. SL O W L Y. Hello today. I have a splitting headache. Thank You Daisee68 and Djmohr I need all the encouragement I can get.

Thank You.....Me too

how long did it take insurance to approve you? What insurance do you have? I am curious because I am waiting on approval. It has only been a week but I am very impatient.

all my paper work was submitted last thursday and I found out yesterday. I called my insurance company . I have cigna. I hope you the best of luck and hope you are approved. You can call your insurance company and check on it.