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Hello to everyone (pre/post, band/vsg/rny)! Had my sleeve done in Philadelphia on March 2, 2017. It was done at Temple University Hospital by Dr. Michael Edwards. I've been fortunate enough not to have experienced any problems/complications. It is now 4 months & 4 days after my surgery; I'm happy to say I'm down 50 pounds! I began this journey back in June 2016 and weighed 220 pounds.....today I weigh 170.0 pounds!!! YEA ME!!! (Still have more to lose, but YEA ME!!!!!)[emoji4] [emoji4] Sent from my SM-G935P using BariatricPal mobile app

At the airport! Surgery day! I will update post procedure. SW: 240 CW: 229 GW: 150 BMI: 38 Surgery date: 7/7/17

I cant sleep! Im excited!!! Earlier today my doctor sent over my post op medications to my pharmacy and I picked them up. I cant believe it ! This is real! Getting my post op meds today really made me excited. Wow I am really going through with this.... I am ready 4 this. iamready4this

Hey guys any advice what to do 2 months before surgury? Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Congratulations! [emoji1433][emoji322]

As far as your mother is concerned, she is most likely just scared. I'm sure it's coming from a good place and not a matter of "to support or not support". My hunch is that even if you are overweight she may not "see it that way" BECAUSE you are her child. If YOU believe that it's the right thing for you and your DOC feels it's the right thing for you, then that's all of the support you need. Support is a great thing, and once you do it, support will be there by those closest to you and if it's not, you'll have to separate yourself from those people. The thing is, it has to be a "you" decision. YOU have to do this for YOURSELF. Sure the sleeve helps, but you NEED to have the motivation and will to see it through and make sure you stay with it moving forward. Just like the lap-band, there will come a time where the "restriction" you feel in the beginning is not as much. You need to use the time that you have it wisely and make sure you develop good eating habits and exercise habits during that time-frame. There are groups you can join if you need to talk or need support outside of your family/friends. Support is great when it's there, but you have to be prepared and motivated to do it without support if needed, because at the end of the day, this for YOU.

I'm so sorry that your mom hasn't been supportive. It took my mom a while to come around. It wasn't till I broke down in tears that I didn't want to die before seeing my daughters grow up. I want to be there for them through all of what life will throw at them. I commend you for taking control of your health. Good luck and I pray for a speedy recovery.

Mine is tomorrow too! 7/7/17!

This is what I did and it really helped. I started with weaning myself off of d. Soda and any carbonated drinks (soda, beer, etc ). I was tracking daily whatever went into my mouth. I was getting at least 64 oz of fluid and 60 grams protien. No fluids 30 min before, during or after meals. Concentrating on chewing food well and eating slowly. I was walking 15 min at a time 3 times daily. I'm almost 5 months out and have been blessed with no complications. I haven't experienced any nausea or vomiting. Food still taste the same as it did pre-op. I started at a lower bmi of 38. I am losing around 12#'s per month. Hope this helps.