Exciting! Good luck!

I don't recall for myself.
Just wanted to say you have don't great pre-op! With that dedication and stick to it ness you will be at goal in no time!

Thanks Geo, I need all the cheerleaders I can get! :)

Haven't been here for some time. Was getting discouraged, still am somewhat.
I have been up and down with the same 20/25 lbs for a year.
I finally joined Freedom Sessions (an intense 12 step) and...

Congrats! Enjoy and take advantage of the quick loss by stepping up your exercise regime to hold on to it forever. You go girl! :cool:

I read and or saw video of Dr link on this site, that frequent ingestion of hot, spicy items can bring a return of hunger back. If you experience that, just cut it out completely and then only use...

I did a University study interview for people who went for surgery out of country.
Now they are doing a study on travel companions who went with you for surgery.
I went by myself, but if you had...

Wow I never heard that before, about hunger returning in 5 years. By that time it shouldn't be a problem, if one is on top of their eating/exercise changes.

I ate lots of protein and took my B12 and other bits. I have Lupus and hair loss is a symptom for me, so I think I was pre-destined to lose some. I did but did not go bald, just lost more than normal...

I brought my daughter up eating no sugar and I was determined she have a healthier eating style than I ever had, then grandma and grandpa would start sneaking her cookies and putting heaps of brown...

Thanks for sharing, you are a great success story!

I had some bruising and of course it goes away...

are you not in a support group in your area? are you in any counselling (there are non-profits) or hospital group for eating problems? is there a Celebrate Recovery in a local church?
all I can say...

I used to dine out a lot, too. There is a delish Indian buffet in town. No more buffets for sure, just not worth it for the cost.
I have a fav dine out food and it is usually wings. I can't eat a...

I am almost 9 mos out and I have NOT experienced hunger. If I get busy I can forget about eating quite easily. It has been a great side effect of the surgery and helped me a huge amount in my...

I think there would be little left to work with

There are lots of stalls in your future. It is the way it goes. You lose, then your body catches up, lose some more and your body needs to catch up. I am probably on my 4th or 5th stall in 8.5...

I think the sleeve is safest and has the least complications. AND I agree with most here, it depends on your commitment and motivation. Keep up a regular excercise plan and eat well and you will be a...

Done!

What a horrible experience for you, but you have learned a hard lesson. Stay safe and eat safe and excercise safe...you won't go wrong with that...

I think it was just a slower time I had it done in August and there were a few doctors having specials through A Lighter Me, you need to check them out and do your research, there are various prices....

wow, you look healthier, happier and younger, too! Good work!

I had Dr Lopez in TJ and got a special rate for the surgery (an off time) and then I was charged only $500 for a BMI that was 53. Total was $5000.

I AM taking extra vitamin D and it has helped alot. I refuse to take anti-depressants anymore. My health nut sister promotes and takes 3000 UI per day 6 mos of the year and 2000 the rest...

I have been going to school for the past 2 months and the easiest thing for me to do is just take protein powder and have it for lunch. I make sure I have about 30 g of protein in it. Since I am...