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I've told some folks that I'm getting the WLS. I'm 5'3 at 250. I've always been "curvy" or heavy or fat whichever one fits for the day. Everyone I've told has said the same thing, "really? But you're doing well in the gym. You look good" and I'm like well if you've been carrying excess weight around for 28 years, you'd look good too I'm assuming. I agree, this is for US and a healthier us. I'm tired of the knee aches, the thighs who can't stop saying hi to each other, having to buy clothes that are $$$ the price of others, taking two pills every morning and worrying about my blood pressure, worrying about having a high risk pregnancy. All of that - I'm tired of. So this, is for US. No need to hid anything well anymore:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Don't chase the scale. It's a bad habit to get into. I know we want to see it going down nonstop but it just adds stress. If you're going to weigh yourself do it at the same time of the day, like first thing in the morning. Weight will flux like the others said depending on what you've eaten, how much you've had to drink, etc.

I have a nose/mouth mask because I can't breathe through my nose at all. You should be able to adjust the humidity levels and a heated tube really helps.

sounds good thanks for sharing

I think everyone has abdominal pain after surgery. As always, ask your doc about any concerns. You should have been given discharge instructions for what to watch out for. Agonizing pain, fever (above 102f), fainting, uncontrollable nausea/vomiting, etc. warrants an ER visit. Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

When I was in middle school, we were admiring an opera singer's voice. Our music instructor said we'd need to gain about 200lbs to be able to sound like that. Well, I showed him! (Gained the weight, but still don't sound like her!) HA! Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

@ Beavuz842 Is it amazing to poot and burp! It is such a relief!!!! It is not very delicate or girly but I DO NOT CARE. It hurts to have that gas inside. I say let 'er RIP!!! LOL

Congratulations on hanging in there. I was just at my support group meeting last night & people were saying how hard this step can be so it's nice to hear you're making it through with ease. Best of wishes to you during surgery as well ????

The only thing I would be worried about would be infection. I would call my doctor just to let them know. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was on an insulin pump for both basal and bolus prior to my gastric bypass in April, 2016. I have only lost 50 lbs, but I have decreased my insulin by a lot and do not need to bolus anymore. My basal rate has decreased twice. However, I'm having a very difficult time getting past 50 lbs lost, but my diabetes is under great control. So, I am still using my pump only because I prefer the convenience of it over multiple shots a day. If I could lose another 50-75 lbs I think I could possibly come off insulin completely. Getting there is another story. I hope this helped you.