Kris77

Oh hi!! I’m over in Friendswood area. Not far at all from you. He does surgery out of Clear Lake Regional Hospital now known as HCA Houston Healthcare Hospital.
I’ve had great results and know two others who have used him and have had great results as well! When are you thinking of starting the whole process?

First post I accidentally put Surgical Specialists I’d Houston and meant Surgical Specialist of Clear Lake.

Dr Khoi Du. He is with Surgical Specialist of Clear Lake.
I hit my one year end of July. He did an amazing job and I’m truly grateful to him. Lost 94 pounds and am at my goal. Where do you live?

Congrats!! How are you doing?

On 07/26/2019 at 14:20, LL1982 said:

Hello everyone,

Thank you all for taking the time to reply to my post. I guess one of my biggest concerns is the fact that for over 2 years I've had chronic pain in my left foot that doesn't allow me to do much. I don't know how to swim. I can go for a 10 minute walk or do about 10 minutes on the recumbent bike right now. I can also work out to some chair exercise videos, but that's about it. I'm hoping beyond hope that the weight loss from surgery will relieve the pain in my foot, allowing me to up my exercise/cardio. At the same time I'm scared that my foot won't heal, thus preventing me from losing the amount of weight that I want to. I've been to physical therapy, I have customized orthotics, and have received countless cortisone injections in my foot. Anyway, I was just wondering, how intensely did you all work out? Did you find that sticking to the proper diet was more effective for weight loss?

There are videos called Sit and Be Fit. Maybe that will help until some of the weight comes off and maybe then your feet won’t hurt as bad then and you can get in some walking outside excersise

I am 5’4 1/2 starting weight was 231. Current weight is 136. I am 1 year out this month. You can do it. Stick to the plan...excersise, drink Water and be patient.

I don’t eat the skin on mine. I couldn’t stand the smell or taste for the first 11 mos after surgery. Only recently I tried it again and I can eat it again! I’m so happy bc pre surgery salmon was my fav fish! Glad I can eat it again!!

My surgeon said no carbonated beverages ever. I’m a year out and haven’t had any and I don’t plan to ever.

Wow you look great!! And you still have your boobs. Mine disappeared!

On 07/18/2019 at 13:11, ms.sss said:

This is what I put on to go to the grocery store earlier today. It's actually a swimsuit coverup...but its the only tank-like summer dress I own that fits me at the moment (...and the "arm up" pose is to camouflage my batwing 😉... I should walk around with my arms up all day 😂 )

Super cute!! Where did you get it?!
I have bat wings and I try to camaflouge them every chance I get too!! You look amazing!!

Good luck and congrats!!

I am one year out this month. No regrets. Normal to feel nervous. Try to focus on all the reasons you have chosen to do this and what your goals are! You got this!! Let us know when you can how everything went!

I am 12 mos post op this Monday! One year! It’s been great!
I do have a lot of bruising now. Prob has a lot to do w not getting in all the Vitamins that I should. I have been really good w taking vitamins until about a month or two ago. Back on track now w those. But I was bruising w taking vitamins too.

I didn’t know about the issues you were having either. I am glad you are doing so well!!
You are a bright light on this forum

Mine didn’t give me NEVER foods either. But you have to make good choices if you want to see the weight go down quicker. In my opinion and experience Bad choices will lead to slow weight loss and stalls. I still give into cravings myself but know that when I do it’s only a few bites and then I need to be extra diligent with my other meals of the day. It’s a marathon not a sprint. I think it takes time for your brain to change bad habits. You can do it. Once you see your body changing I think it’ll def motivate you. I am 11 mos out and do not regret it for a second. Hang in there. We are all here on this to support one another and encourage eachother. When you’re feeling down get online and there are so many of us on here to try and help boost you up! Good luck and you can do this😊💪🏻👍🏻

You look great! Sorry to hear you have to have another surgery but glad that it is going to fix what is going wrong.
Good part is you have done this pre op diet before so you know what to expect and do. You got this!!!🙌🏻💪🏻🙌🏻

Almost a year out in a couple weeks! Can’t believe it! No regrets..best thing I ever did for MYSELF!!
Congrats on a year since surgery summer sleevers!!🥳

Almost a year out in a couple weeks! Can’t believe it! No regrets..best thing I ever did for MYSELF!!
Congrats on a year since surgery summer sleevers!!🥳

On 07/07/2019 at 12:17, GreenTealael said:

Boyfriend's Breakfast

Gluten free deep dish pancake (Almond Coconut) w/ maple glazed pineapples

That looks so yummy!!! Did y’all use a Syrup over it?

candy is the one thing I haven’t been able to totally give up. I don’t eat a ton but do have a little each day.
I did switch from anything sweet n low to truvia. It’s pretty good. I put it in my coffee, my plain yogurt.

candy is the one thing I haven’t been able to totally give up. I don’t eat a ton but do have a little each day.
I did switch from anything sweet n low to truvia. It’s pretty good. I put it in my coffee, my plain yogurt.

Wishing you well for today!! Congrats and the beginning of your new life!

I get nauseous when I get “hungry” (still don’t get really hungry and I’m 11 mos pos op). But if I don’t eat I get that sick to my stomach feeling.

I use Women’s One a Day, five calcium citrate (per my dr), Biotin, B12(every other day )

Thank you for doing this thread. I just posted asking about Maintenance and didn’t see this before I did.