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Hi everyone - first time poster here, but been lurking around since January when I went for my consultation (1/24/12). I have since had my surgery (3/26/12) and am nearly two weeks out. This forum has been an incredible source for me during these emotional, life-changing two weeks. While recuperating at home I have repeatedly been to the forum and have learned so much from all of you. I just wanted to say thanks from the bottom of my heart. You have helped me more than you will ever know!!! The forum was especially critical to me during the first few days home from the hospital when every little burp, pain, growl, etc. had me panicked. My mood was very low and I was filled with regret. This forum helped me understand how "normal" I am and how things do, in fact, get better. I'm happy to report all is well, and I'm so excited about this journey! Hugs to all!!

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It is an awesome forum and also has helped me tremendously. Glad to hear all is well. Good luck... If you ever have any questions let us help you.

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Amen!! I feel the same way about this forum - glad you are doing well in your recovery! :D

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I had my surgery on 3/26/12 as well. You sound much better than I'm doing... I'm still feeling really low - regretful - and I can't stop thinking that I made a mistake. I'm glad your doing well!!

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this forum has also been a great help to me before and as of 4/4 after. how soon did anyone notice weight loss after surgery. I am getting the Water and Protein in. ttuthfully

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I hear that weight loss is different with everyone. I actually had a bad recovery and ended up staying in the hospital for over a week. My heart rate was really low and I got severely dehydrated....so by the time I left the hospital I had already lost 20 lbs, but not in a good way. Now, I think I have lost almost 30lbs total and I'm 2 weeks out.

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Hi! We are neighbors of the surgery world. I had mine one day after you. Sounds like you are off to a good start. I've found tons of great info here but I think the most important was the thread about Ketosis. That is something I wasn't quite prepared for-yuck. Although worth it at the same time.

Aviva - you asked about weight loss.....at 10 days post surgery I am down almost 20 pounds! I've been walking about a mile per day and today I'm going for my second bike ride. Moving and exercising slowly (very non-intensive and not weight bearing) has gone a long way toward lifting my spirits!

Hang in there!

Nancy

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Don't you just love these boards???? I know I do too! it's been so incredibly inspirational, and folks are as honest as they come. I love being in a community with like minded people. People that know EXACTLY what I was going through as a person that suffered so many ill effects of being over weight. and then, knowing what I'm going through right now at the beginning of the weight loss. You can search these boards and find exactly what you are looking for.

Love this community!

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