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So I had my surgery on 5/24/17 and today was the 1st day walking without the heavy pain. I went to Walmart and bought new underwear and Tee shirts lol since I don't have to order anymore. I also bought a pair of shorts that don't fit as motivation for the end of the summer lol. Looking forward to getting back to walking for exercising. Exactly 3 weeks post op, still a ways to go but promising today.

Just got the call! Have to be in at 5:30 am extremely nervous, but also excited. Not sure how many friends and family I have that are actually in support of this and it's taken me many years to come to this decision along with this past year of getting clearances! All my drs can agree on seem to be this procedure! I truly hope I have no complication and that I am making the right choice. Thank you to this support groups for at least giving a safe place to voice my journey !

I know every doctor is different and every person is different but i wanted to get feedback on other peoples diet post op. I had surgery June 22 and have been on Phase 1 liquids of water, jello, broth and protein shakes. Does Week 2 start this coming Thursday June 29 and Week 3 July 6 and Week 4 July 13? I am doing just fine but I really want to move on to the next steps. Luckily I have no pains and no issues holding down water or protein shakes. Broth is something i will not do so i am just very excited to start the next phases!

Down 75 pounds and soooo happy!!!! Finally made it to Onderland!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, I'm a loser! It's the first time I've ever been happy to say that! Truly, I am 13 days post surgery and really losing weight, something that has been so difficult for me since I had a hysterectomy. I'm a bundle of nerves, happiness and full of water (lol). I'm also full of questions... My doctor is never really forthcoming about how much weight he thinks I will lose. He gave me an estimate, grudgingly, but never really said he thinks I will lose ______. I'm curious to know how much weight everyone else lost 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 1-year post surgery. Yes, I know, everyone's journey will be different, but I'm excited and nervous and I have no true knowledge to grab to level set my expectations. I looked for a local support group here in NYC/Brooklyn, but nothing. I know I could get this kind of feedback in that group setting, but since I don't have one, can anyone help me out here? For instance, I'm 13 days past surgery, and I've lost 11.5 lbs, a total of 28.7 since the pre-op diet. I know it isn't a contest, but I was wondering if that is on par with others. I don't have lofty goals, I want to lose 100 lbs total (from my pre-op weight), and I know that it will take some work - just the surgery won't do it, but I would love some ideas on how much others lost...The success stories are great but don't give me an understanding of the journey, the milestones. I mean, just that moment of stepping on the scales and seeing yourself under 200 lbs! When was that - post surgery? HOW was that? I'd love to hear. Also, those little measuring sticks below your signature... ADORABLE? Where did you get them? I love it! Thanks!!!

I watched this video yesterday and I am so happy it did, it sure made me smile. Its a good watch if you've got the time.

I hear you girl. HW 330 SW 292 CW 228.6 GW below 200

Does your hospital or surgeon offer support groups? Our team here has support groups meeting at the various hospitals about once a week for both newbies and vets. Look into something like that. There are also boards that are specific to the state you live in which might have some resources.

What's up guys just throwing it out there that I'm 2 weeks away from my date finally since working towards it since my August '16 seminar. I know everyone's doctors do it a little different but I'm just trying to get the consensus for what you all think my diet is since my paperwork got ruined a while back and I don't get my new one until tomorrow at my pre op appointment. Obviously I know it's no solid food but I should be drinking protein shakes, broth, sugar free popcicles and jello right? I'm doing good on my diet, I'm steadily losing weight here's an update. HW: 366 SW: 355 CW: 316 GW: 220

I just started my. Journey today did the class met with the. Surgeon now I have list of stuff to do lol but just take it one step at a time Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app