lstuart45

Hi I can honestly say I felt the same way when my husband had his procedure two years ago. HW:325 two years later, he is at 195 and maintained 195 for 1 year, still going strong. Your dad is scared, worried and over educated on all the negatives of WLS. He loves you but he needs to read patient testimonials and attend some of the bariatric pre surgical and support group meetings and/or forums. He needs to do so with an open mind. Yes, there are alot negatives, but good communication with your doctors is key and following their instructions and sticking with them is an absolute must. Needless to say, after I performing my research, I decided to have WLS but self pay. I have arthritis in both knees and rheumatoid arthritis in my hips, and I take Celebrex and plaquenil for pain. In the winter months, my mobility is very difficult without a cain but my BMI is not high enough for medical insurance to cover cost. I spoke with my Primary and she said as long as I did all my homework, why wait to gain 50 more lbs especially since I employed by an health insurance carrier. I had my procedure 10 days ago and lost 11 lbs, my knees don't hurt anymore but hips I need to take liquid Tylenol because in full liquid stage of recovery. So basically I am saying I was opposed initially but once I saw active proof , it changed my viewpoint. My husband follows his regime closely,so that's key: follow your doctor's orders before, during and after you too will be successful and you can say to your dad and all of the "doubters": look at me now! You will be strong and confidently beautiful, because you took control of your life Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App

Hi 35 lbs is awesome, but remember you are 2 months out and pictures never do anyone justice Remember this is a new lifestyle and you have to adopt new habits Exercise is definitely one of them Join a gym, if you don't want to be around others yet, Comcast or your cable provider may have exercise such as walking starting to get one mile. Drink your Water, it's a natural laxative and can assist on your weight loss Walking can assist with depression. Once you get your adrenaline moving, you will feel better and you will start to look better and have more confidence. Set sm2 goals for yourself, once you meet them individually Celebrate with a victor gig...be as silly as you want with it....gets adrenaline going (smile) you are going to be okay, you can do this Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App

Great job Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App

Great job:) Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App