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WOW! That's pretty exciting! I love to hear these type of results. Congrats!

It’s so good to hear you are doing well too!

Thanks! The rest of the family has been slightly changing their tune because at this point it’s a done deal. It was so much unnecessary drama. Lol! I’m glad it’s over.

@ElectricBoogaloo Yes I made it back home on Friday night. Everything is going well surprisingly. Initially I wasn’t going to have a companion but my husband ended up going with me. I was in the hospital for 3 days, walked pretty good everyday, and by the end of the day I was tired. My sleeping wasn’t the best at the hospital, I didn’t like sleeping on my back, but I have a recliner in my bedroom so that’s been really helpful and way more comfortable. I start protein shakes on Wednesday. It seems as if this first month will go by quick. I am being very optimistic but I think that’s helping me too. Thanks for checking on me!

That’s fantastic! Congrats on the weight loss!

I had my surgery the 23rd and just like you I feel good too. I walked a lot today, I don’t have much pain, just a twinge here and there. I still have that lump due to gas and can’t wait for that to dissapate. But I’m taking in all liquids and vitamins just fine. That’s great everything is going well for you. I’m fine with clear liquids but will do better with protein shakes because it’s has a bit more substance.

Oh good sounds like you are doing better except for the lower back pain. Hopefully that will subside soon.

Hi Sara, you can search in the forums for “vomiting blood” (add quotes) and there are some posts that might help. It looks like others have experienced what you have. i wish you a speedy recovery from that. What hospital did you have your surgery. I went to BatriacPal MX in Tiajuana, had my surgery yesterday and so far so good. I walked around the hospital 3 times, using my breathing machine, and the nurses are on top of giving me pain medication. The only time I felt pain was when I coughed one time. Right now I’m just hungry sine I didn’t eat all day except for munching on ice.

Me three! Good luck Byefat. Love the name btw!

Hi emccomis, we are surgery twins. Tuesday is the day for us! I'm nervous and excited because I lost 10 lbs on the liquid diet and I'm ready to lose more. Good luck to you! Please check in afterwards to let us know how you are doing!

Planning does help and you are on the right track. You got this! I'm pre-surgery and have the procedure Tuesday. But already I've been scheduling what to eat and when. You are like me I wait to eat as well, so now I'm also adding times to when I need to eat and what to eat at that time. If not, this won't work for me. It's all about planning. Keep up the good work!

That's good you have support from your husband and mother. My mom doesn't want me to do it but she will be OK after I have it. I probably have to start rethinking this relationship with my husband. At this point, I'm like if you can't support me then you and I need to move on because it's a daily battle and a daily argument about it and frankly, I'm over it! I do find there is good support here. We are all like minded.

I like the "Kick Rocks" sentiment. I've heard 'you are taking the easy way out' and 'since you have to diet anyway to do the surgery you might as well not have it and keep doing what you are doing' and 'all you need to do is work out regularly' (when I did that and then some additional rigorous work outs before and lost weight and gained it all back). My family doesn't get it that it's not just about that, it's also about being healthy. I have high cholesterol and I'm pre-diabetic and I've done too many diets to count. So, I'm excited for my surgery on Tuesday!

Yay! Can't wait for the updates!

Hi Bmanns01, I've been there. You are NOT alone! We've been talking about this exact topic in the Unsupportive partners make me so angry! forum. I'm having surgery next Tuesday and I'm going alone BUT these forums have been so helpful. You are doing what you feel is best. We are all doing what we feel is best for our body, our health, and our mental state of mind. My parents, children, husband, siblings all think I am making a bad decision, but I'm not going to let their negative energy affect me. I started my pre-op diet yesterday and it was a struggle but when I weighed myself today and saw I lost 6 lbs, I knew I am on the right track. This just motivates me to keep going. I met with my PCP yesterday and she intimately knows my struggles and she was very happy for me for taking this step. This motivated me as well. So I will get on the plane on Monday, by myself, and do what I have to ensure my journey is successful. I am here for you too anytime you need to talk!

Thank you Leia!

These are the kind of successes I love to hear...both mental and physical. It sounds like you are doing well. I like how you said 'we have to change' because it's so true. I can't listen to the noise and distractions. I can't allow any of that to trip me up. I feel good about my decision and I'm keeping my eye on the prize.

Thank you WeightLoss Mama. I really appreciate it. Yes let's be buddies.

Yeah so let me not get started with my husband and mom. My husband actually called my parents and they in turn called my siblings and everyone is blasting me for doing this. The entire family is blasting me. My husband said, "If your whole family is telling you not to do this then you shouldn't be doing this you should listen to your family." I told him he totally betrayed my trust and if I wanted my family to know I would have told them. It's a bad situation right now. My mom had a friend who got the surgery a LONG time ago, I mean ages along with her daughter. They both passed away and my mom associates that with the surgery. First and foremost, my mom doesn't even know what surgery they had but she's telling me that is the reason why I shouldn't do this. It's been really really emotional for me. My sister then called and asked me if I was doing this for my husband. It's all crazy town I tell you as if I can't soley make this decision for myself. I am glad for folks like you. We have to hold each other up and be supportive with each other. It's all I have right now. Also, keep your head up, your boyfriend is losing out.

Good luck to you too! Please let us know how it goes for you.

Thanks for asking. I was wondering the same thing. I hope some one will post the instructions.

Thanks. I felt good today. I start my pre-op tomorrow so I went shopping and got all my goodies. It's gonna be a great week!

Congrats, you look amazing! I can't wait to be as successful as you are!

I'm reading your story and I will be going alone as well. My surgery is in 10 days. It seems as if I have nothing to fear and that I'm in good hands. This really makes me feel at ease. I'm looking at your weight loss results so far and you are doing wonderful. Keep it up!

My husband does not support me at all. It's very frustrating. I am very emotional about that fact that he continues to tell me every day (since a week ago) that I am not going to have the surgery even though it's in 10 days and I've already paid money for my surgery date slot. Every day my response to him is that I am going to do it. One thing I know is that I am ready for it even though it's risky, but I'm more sad that I don't have support. I'm not scared because the numerous success stories I've read so far keeps me excited for my future weight loss. But then I get sad again because I'm going to have the surgery alone. I'm sure I'll find surgery buddies to talk to and bond with.