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I started my journey weighing 246 before surgery, I'm 5'7. My surgery was April 25th & I went to see my doctors again yesterday & they told me that I have lost wonderfully so far. Yesterday I weighed in at 211lbs. I'm almost 5 weeks out. The docs had nothing but nice things to say about how great of a job I'm doing & that I'm healing so freaking fast. But I know I should be very excited but I don't know what's wrong with me. This weight loss is something that I've been praying for for a very long time. I've always been good at loosing weight but not keeping it off. My body has changed so much within this past month. I'm down to a size 12/14. But I just can't seem to grasp it yet & celebrate my success. I'm not claiming depression, not at all but I just don't know what's going on with me right now! I should be ecstatic but I'm just ok right now. I know this is a tmi to some but I'm hoping it's just because of that time of the month and hopefully this feeling will past very soon!!!!

Thank you all sooooooo much for your stories and encouraging words. It means a lot to have people other than your family that can & will lift your spirits from time to time. You guys don't know how much that means to me. And I will continue to posts & also read & comment on you guys posts. Thanks a whole lot for making me feel better. :-)

I totally agree with you! This is finally becoming a reality for me & I just don't know how to deal with this right now. This is happening so fast but i know I'll eventually celebrate my success. Thank you for helping me to understand this a little better.

Thank you so much for sharing your struggles. Seems like you're on the right track no. And good luck to you too on your continued weight loss.

Today at breakfast I'm pretty sure by me rushing and all while trying to get the kids off to school on time I think I swallowed too much food and now it feels like something is stuck in my throat and it's very uncomfortable. I called the doc & she told me to drink liquids for the remainder of the day & to also drink hot tea. I am on pureed foods now & I think it was the grits. But I would really like to know if you guys have experienced that before and what did you all do? Because all of this happened around 9am this morning & I'm still feeling a little uncomfortable.

Thank you for your feedback Janette. I was afraid that if nothing changed by the morning that I would have to go to the hospital myself. But everything is back to normal and from now on I WILL make sure to take smaller bites. Lol! I'm glad you got through yours as well. Thanks again! :-)

I can absolutely relate to your story. I currently have a bmi of about 36 and I'm scheduled to have surgery tomorrow morning. My family don't know but I know they will feel that I'm making a HUGE mistake because according to them and a lot of people, I don't look like I need to loose any weight. It's just that people don't understand nor do they educate themselves before they speak negatively about this wls. (Ignorance) I'm pretty sure the majority of us who have or are considering wls have done thorough research before deciding on something so life changing. It's not an "easy way out" it's a life saver for most of us who have struggled throughout our entire lives. I've always been excellent at loosing the weight. The problem is keeping it off! Don't you dare get mad at " ignorant" people who don't understand and will never understand until they're faced with an addiction. It's best to surround yourself with positive people who will support you and encourage you during your journey. Best of luck to you & stay focused on your goals! :-)

I am scheduled for surgery on the 25th of this month & I feel all alone! I know for a fact that my husband does not approve of this surgery & I haven't told my family or coworkers only because they are very judgmental & gossip way too much for me. My only comfort during this preop period has been me reading you guys posts & comments. By the way...thank you all for that! :-) I'm afraid that after the surgery I will fail only because of the lack of support. What's crazy about all of this is that I'm usually the type of person that feels like I don't need no one to help me but I'm confessing now that I really need some support to get me through this life changing journey that's about to start next week.

Thank you much! Congrats to you & please keep me posted!

Thank you much and I sure hope he will & if not...oh well, I'll be a healthier & happier me regardless

So sorry to hear that! I think this will be the beginning to a wonderful life for you. You're not crazy for pursuing this! This is what you might just need right now. "Loveurself1st!" Hang in there, and I'm here if you need someone to talk to. :-)

Thank you much Susysleever!:-)

There are support groups available but the one that's associated with my program is way too far from where I live. My husband don't understand no matter how much I try to explain it to him. He thinks I can do it on my on without taking this route. Which I have done before & have lost a lot of weight in the past. I once weighed 330lbs years ago. Got all the way down to 199lbs which lasted for about a week :-( But after that I couldn't seem to get out of these 200's. & it's been about 8 years now. My current weight is about 235 & I'm 5'7. I think/know my husband has insecurity issues which he will not dare admit too. Because when were out together a lot of men tend to look at me & he sees that! I think he feels once I get this surgery he will loose me. I just don't know!

Why thank you DylanRae!

AMEN! Thank you for the support and please keep me posted on your progress. :-)

Thank you much Ms Sue! I can so relate to what you just said! I'm the type of person that honestly don't care what people think of me so why is this bothering so much about what they might say. Like you said "I admit I need help to lose this weight" and it shouldn't matter what nobody at my job or my family has to say about it! Thanks again Sue_t I needed to read your comment!:-)

That's one of the reasons why I haven't told many people because of their negatives comments on why I shouldn't be doing it! I am so glad also! So far everybody has been awesome on this website. By the way... Woohoo!! Congrats on your surgery! Can't wait until my big day! :-)

If you made it this far don't give up!! Hang in there, Tuesday is right around the corner. Stay focused you can do it!!

Congrats to the start of your new beginning!! :-)

You guys have literally brought me to tears! From the bottom of my heart I appreciate the support you all have given me thus far and i will continue to reach out for help from you guys in my time of need. I know this journey is not going to be an easy one but I plan on staying focused no matter who supports me on this. Congrats to all of you who have gone through with the surgery and to those who are on their way to becoming a better "you!" Love you all & thanks again for making me feel better during this difficult but happy time in my life.

Hopefully my husband will have that same mentality after my surgery. I also agree that it's not just about vanity reasons, it's because I am unhealthy and I'm tired of not being able to do some of the activities that I enjoy. I am happy for the support from you & so many others on here. Also CONGRATS on your new journey and I pray a speedy recovery for you. Thanks again!!!