What a great question!! I am almost 6 months out and I was terrified pre-surgery. Funny, now that you mention it, it's really taking me time to come up with what was so scary to me. I was definitely...

So far it's not awful. I've always had big arms so I know for a fact that they're going to be an issue. I'm also anticipating some extra skin on the thighs. I don't know that my stomach will be much...

On July 3, I'll be 6 months out from my surgery. My highest weight was 275, day of surgery it was 265. As of this morning, I am 199.8!! I don't remember when I went over 200 but it has been YEARS - I...

I'm 21, but I was 20 when I had my surgery done on Jan 3rd of this year. I'm 4 months out today and feel absolutely amazing. I'm down 65 lbs as of yesterday and have never felt better. For the first...

I used to be able to drink 16 oz without stopping. Nowadays, I'm almost 3 months out and while I can't guzzle drinks like that anymore, I can easily drink 4-5 big gulps without worrying about it....

11 weeks ago yesterday (Friday), my dad and I drove to the hospital at 5 in the morning during a huge blizzard for my surgery. I questioned my choice every second up to and including the time that I...

I've never been on BP meds but my pressure was just starting to creep up there before my surgery. I haven't had it tested since my surgery so I'm not sure if it's low or what but I've been having the...

I'm post-op but yes, I'm 20. I'll be 21 in April. I honestly don't think there is a better choice we could be making at these young ages! I know that I personally have gone through a life time of yo...

It's hard for me to believe but on Friday it was 7 weeks since my surgery! I'm down 42 lbs since pre-op diet started, 32 since surgery. All my pre op fears are gone and everything that was a struggle...

I could very literally never see soup again for the rest of my life and it would be too soon. After the pre-op and post-op diets I was so so so over soup Lol.

I think the most important thing is...

Don't go on a spending spree but get yourself some loose sweat pants and pajama pants and big t-shirts. by 2 weeks out you may have lost enough that your pants won't be so snug! If it's close to time...

CONGRATULATIONS!! Outstanding job. I see by looking at your schedule how much hard work and dedication has gone into your success. What an inspiration. Keep up the good work!!!

Your coworker sounds like a mean, jealous person. What a rude and unnecessary comment!! UGH. Makes me mad FOR you.

I think it's pretty messed up of the media to take a woman who would previously...

LOL!! We are definitely twins!! I would love to talk to him and find out if all of his patients have the exact same experience or if we were just lucky to find each other haha.

Thanks for the tips...

I've been in this stupid stall for 3 weeks now. It's finally, finally, finally creeping down again. I've lost 4 lbs in the last 2 days. Hope it keeps moving in this direction!!!

Watching Melissa's story on Netflix as we speak, actually!! I've been watching this show off and on for a couple years. This is the first time I'm seeing it post-op. I never expected to be so...

My friend had VSG and got pregnant just over a year out. She had already hit her goal, gained about 50 lbs, then dropped it all right after having her son. That was 3 1/2 years ago and she has...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are unrecognizable. Rock on!!!

I'm glad I'm not alone but I'm sorry you guys are dealing with this too!!

I decided to do some research. Apparently one of the causes of static electricity is dry skin. I know that my skin is...

I feel very silly asking this - but has anyone else dealt with some seriously excess static electricity since surgery? I know it's winter and I'm sure that has a bit to do with it, but I've never had...

Good for you for coming to this decision!!! You should be very proud of yourself for making the decision to better your life and you never know how much of a positive impact your openness can have on...

Hi Julie! Yes - definitely!! I'm up 2.5 lbs today from where I was yesterday :( No rhyme or reason...it's just a thing that happens. It will go back down. Our bodies are trying to adjust and figure...

WOW you look incredible!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you monkey67girl!! I've always believed that no matter what, 90% of the key to success is your attitude. :)

Hang in there girl!! I also lost about 15 in week 1. Then I stopped losing completely. My one month anniversary is on Monday and the scale has just now started to move again. Is it frustrating? Yes -...