SoccerMomma73

You're such an inspiration!!! You had such a rocky start post-op and you're doing so great!! Lymphedema is a tough tough disorder but every bit of weight you get off will help plus the more you lose the more active you'll be, which again helps the lymphedema. Keep up the great work lady, so very proud of you!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

Hello from Arkansas as well! (Central). Congrats on making your decision and taking charge of your health!!!! Keep us updated and I'm sure you already know we love to offer advice . good luck!!!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

I had this conversation with myself earlier...there are times I forget to eat until I get a bit queasy or shaky. I NEVER dreamt I'd ever be someone that could forget to eat!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

I don't actually know anyone that's had a revision! I know several who had bands removed but none revised :/ HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

Yes that sucks....but they're too big!!!!!! Nothing else matters HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

So after trying on 4 shirts before dinner Tuesday I've decided this weekend I am putting an old laundry basket in my closet, if I try something on and it looks frumpy it goes in the basket to donate....curious how quickly the closet will get cleaned out and 'force' me to purchase more clothes! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

Okay so not the same but....my cats litter box is killing me. I've had 2cats forever with no problems and now I'm constantly scooping or putting freshened in it :/ this is all just since surgery last month. Bizarre!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

Lazy tonight, but making these soon!!! Yum!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

I HATE YOU I HATE YOU I HATE YOU, YOU INSENSITIVE MEANIE!!!! Actually you crack me up. Keep on roll'n on sista!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

Okay, I'm going to rant for a moment. Pardon me. Weight loss is 1/2 physical, 1/2 mind game (possibly even more mind game) by my best semi-educated guess. As I read these posts I cringe on a daily basis. 'I'm 3 weeks out and I've only lost 20 pounds'. 'I'm six weeks out and I've only list 30 pounds'. Please please please Celebrate your successes. Be proud of what you've accomplished!!!! You've lost 20 pounds in 3 weeks or 30 pounds in 6 weeks or 5 pounds in a month!!! Embrace what you've done! Stop beating yourselves up with when you don't reAch an unrealistic goal. WE ARE DOING FABULOUS!!!!! Rant off HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

Sadly I gained 30 pounds during my 6 month wait, my BMI went from 36 to 40....you would THINK they'd realize that without your band your weight and co-morbidities are likely to go up. I'm so sorry. I wish you the best. Absolutely appeal that decision!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

I feel your pain. We're headed to the Florida keys in June. Wanna rock it

Yes dear. Breathe. First off 22 lbs in 2 weeks is amazing!!! Congrats on that! But yes, if you read through the boards must of us have a spell at 3-4 weeks where our bodies go on strike and hold on to every ounce for a while. Keep on doing what you're doing and you'll start losing weight in a week or two. PS I'm 5 1/2 weeks out and you've lost more than me.....

Ewwww!!!! I didn't say I'd give me away just lick em!

Yup! You'd be one of the ladies I was thinks about . So amazing for you though!!!!

I was a doubter, didn't think I'd use it but use it on a daily basis. I have pre measured bags of nuts or granola I grab to take to work but I do use it with meals some too. HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

You're doing awesome!!! Glad you've decided to take charge of your life. And be careful, you ARE more likely to get pregnant but it's safest to wait until your weight loss stabilizes. I know we have a couple ladies here that had tried for years to get pregnant and then got a surprise weeks after surgery! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

Well...I'm a little different. I have the medical background so I know the ins and outs of the surgery a bit better than most plus I was supposed to get my bypass in August when I had my emergency band removal. Surgical consultation on Monday, surgery Wednesday. Not a lot of time to freak . When I woke up with no RNY I was devastated and scared I'd never get it done, so the six months my surgeon made me wait while healing was HELL...I was just so psyched to get it done.... I do confess the Saturday before my surgery I sat on my bed ALL night bawling and writing letters to my son, parents, the man I love, etc....just in case I died :/ we all have our moments!!!' HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

My recovery has been awesome....5 weeks out and I feel better than I ever felt with my band!!! You'll do fine HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

Each subsequent surgery becomes a bigger risk because you're being opened up again, more scar tissue and damage, makes a more complicated surgery. And there's Leo the potential to have internal damage from the band..... HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

Farting (or pooping) during sex....that's true love!!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8

Just realized my BMI has dropped 5 points....in 7 weeks. Yeeee haw!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 225.8