Hi Chuck and welcome to the group! You have lost an amazing amount of weight! I had my surgery on October 2nd. I was 505 pounds and have lost 81 pounds total. Let us know if you need any questions...

You and I have similar stories and both had the surgery on Oct. 2nd. I wish I could do some exercise but I'm not there yet. I also had my first bit of alcohol yesterday. I had two vodka and...

I had my surgery October 2nd. I, like you, was scared out of my mind!. I am 66 years old and was 505 lbs at my highest and thought I would die on the table. It took everything positive I could tell...

Hi Pheeel21.....

As you and I have had our surgery on the same day, I am very interested in how you're doing. I still cannot go to a gym yet as I have a hard time walking for more than a minute...

You and I had our surgeries on the same day. I am 66 years old, 6'4" tall, and my highest weight was 505. I have lost almost 80 lbs from my highest weight and feel great! Your sentiments describes...

Welcome, Adrian! You no longer need to be afraid or apprehensive. This is not a magic bullet. You still have to work hard to get the weight off and maintain it. However, it is a great tool to...

Congratulations on making it to your surgery on Wednesday! Pre-op is tough and post op is even tougher. The surgery itself is what initially scared the hell out of me. I was afraid on multiple...

Welcome to the group! I, too, am from Ohio....Toledo, and probably one of the highest starting weights. The first few weeks are tough, but bearable. Keep doing what the doctor tells you and you'll...

Hi and welcome!

Whoa....! It took me a full two weeks after my surgery to even step outside! I went to work of a modified schedule at the beginning of the third week and am getting stronger and better every day. ...

I, too, have had to take everything everyone has taken plus one more thing: 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil! Since my surgery, October 2nd, , have only had six bms. I thought it was because there was...

Wow! You're eating all those things that quick?!? impressive. I am NOT going to go out to a restaurant for a month more or so. I am laying low so that when my friends see me, they will notice how...

Hey there Tracey111: How are you doing now? A LOT better, I hope. I am fast approaching the end of my 3rd week post op and entering my 4th week post op on Monday. I still don't have much of an...

Hi Tracey11...

I had my surgery on October 2nd. I STILL have no appetite and have to force the protein shakes down, too. However, what's wrong with that? Being hungry and poor choices is what got...

Congratulations! Sounds like you're on your way to a wonderful new life!

I'm with you astallons. My surgery, Oct 2nd, was a 1 hour breeze. However, I came out with A=FIB and languished in the recovery room for 8-hours while they waited for a cardiologist consultation....

Hello! I, too, am having my surgery on Monday, October 2nd. Like you, I'm feeling nervous but excited! Let me know how your surgery went and I'll do the same thing! Good luck!

Welcome to the jitters club, Mara! I, too, feel EXACTLY the way you do. My surgery is a week from today and I shift between elation and abject fear!! I have lost 30 lbs in the last three weeks so...

Hello....I will have my surgery on October 2nd. I started my journey at 505 and am now around 485. I was wondering what your struggles on the pre-op diet are/were and/or good news or bad news on...

Hi all....I am on day two of my pre-op. I am pleasantly surprised that, so far, it hasn't been harder. But, I know I have 11 more days of eating the same things and hope I don't fail.

I started...