Have you seen Aretha Franklin lately?

[Cococat 119]

If Oprah ever did have WLS I'm sure she would never make it public. It would be the cause of her entire industry going belly up. She could no longer continue to shout out to "Live Your Best Life" and "Love Yourself As You Are In The Now" .

Her weight seems to have stablized in any case at whereever she is...I'd say 220ish. She no longer has all those ups and downs, or at least the Spanx is hiding it.

Yes, I know what you are saying - that her entire industry about one's physical appearance meaning a lot less than one's spiritual self. Let's see how long she can do that until her knees and her Spanx give out! I always hated the way my neck got fat. No Spanx for that!

[finediva 979]

But Cococat, now I have a turkey neck. My face looks fine, but the neck? Not so much. I hope this remedies itself at some point in the near future. I still have over 40 pounds to go and I'm so worried about looking ancient! Sad face....

[BitterSweet* 835]

If my neck sags, I'm definitely getting that fixed with plastics. And I didn't know that about Sharon Osbourne either. Kinda scary.

[Cococat 119]

But Cococat, now I have a turkey neck. My face looks fine, but the neck? Not so much. I hope this remedies itself at some point in the near future. I still have over 40 pounds to go and I'm so worried about looking ancient! Sad face....

Yes, Finediva, I anticipate a turkey neck, too. I have made peace with the fact that I might need plastics. I am an old coot (67) and probably will wrinkile up more than most will (!) but my husband is on board with my getting plastic surgery at some point in the future. I have heard that one must wait a year and a half to think about having plastics. More time to save money! Considring that Medicare and my supplemental paid 100% of all tests and costs so far, it still is a good deal for me. PLUS, the main thing is that my sleeve addressed my co-morbidities and will improve my health.

[finediva 979]

@Cococat. Lord knows there will be no money for plastics with one more in the hole to see through college. BTW, I suspect you are 67 and fabulous, and with a hubby who is supportive, go ahead and get plastics. Until the neck issue, I always wanted nice arms and perky boobs. I thought if I had the money, that's what I'll spend it on.

[Cococat 119]

Randy Jackson! He had bariatric surgery in 2003. He has diabetes and lost 100 pounds because of surgery.

[katieboo 25]

I started out not telling anyone. I never believed I would lose weight for some unknown reason. and I have lost weight so slowly no one has really noticed. now I feel embarrassed. I m not telling now, it will be 2 year on thanksgiving.

[finediva 979]

@katieboo. But why do you feel embarrassed?

[Dr-Patient 830]

I started out not telling anyone. I never believed I would lose weight for some unknown reason. and I have lost weight so slowly no one has really noticed. now I feel embarrassed. I m not telling now, it will be 2 year on thanksgiving.

I'm on my tablet and, since the 'new app,' I can't see info as before. Sorry. So I ask...

What surgery did you have, and how much have you lost? Are you being too hard on yourself? Have they noticed and aren't sure how you'll react if they comment? Are you dressing differently (in smaller clothes?) Do YOU notice your weight loss?

You're probably better off than you think. Be encouraged.

[LuvDaNuMe 53]

Yes she was the spokesperson for weight watchers that and the fact that her family were wiped out by her ex brother in-law. The girl has been through so much so it's great that she looks so healthy and appears to be getting on with her life.

Recently there was a report that Jennifer Hudson had WLS and did not lose weight from the Weight Watchers program. Apparently weight watchers has file suit against JH.

[mamamia86 44]

Rex Ryan, he is the Jet's head coach.

[georgiare 63]

Graham elliot from master chef is very open about his VSG. I love that because he is a foodie and a chef and is doing fine after surgery. Let's me know that I won't be too terribly restricted after I heal up.

[Cococat 119]

Graham elliot from master chef is very open about his VSG. I love that because he is a foodie and a chef and is doing fine after surgery. Let's me know that I won't be too terribly restricted after I heal up.

"Restricted" is an odd term to use. It implies that an outside authority imposes what we may eat. Although your nutritionist will give you guidelines, her/his advice can't be enforced. But it is foolish not to follow them.

I can guarantee (almost) that your tastes will change. Sugar will probably not have its hypnotic attraction. I find it difficult to eat Pasta in any form. The sweet Protein shakes might seem too sugary after surgery; at least they did for me. But you MUST eat slowly. Learn to differiate between "head" hunger and actual hunger. Do not be surprised if you get constipated. Your body is adjusting. The only real restrictions will be to get in ALL the Water (liquids) that your doctor requires and the amount of Protein and vitamin/ mineral supplements you will need. If there are any absolute restrictions, carbonated liquids must be high on the list. No soda. Carbonated drinks make the stomach swell. Ditto bread products. I thought I would miss bread, but I do not crave it. If I want to be daring - unsweetened applesauce is my favorite go-to temptation. (I never thought I'd say that.) I buy the individual, small cups of unsweetened applesauce that kids use for lunches. I can eat a few teaspoons at a time.

[georgiare 63]

The sleeve is a restrictive surgery. I just had a revision from band to sleeve, I see the limitations as restriction. With the band, I could not eat anything thick, or it would get stuck and would come back up, my body would not allow me to consume it, restriction. I am not new to wls, as I lived with the band before my sleeve. My point is that I should be able to physically eat more items than I could with the band, less restrictions. But thank you for your insights as well.

[finediva 979]

@Cococat." Restricted" as in limited capacity to eat as much? At least I think that's what she maybe referring to. Just my two cents. I could be wrong.