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Thanks!! I'm down -5lbs. I've been walking a lot and watching what I eat. Thanks again for the advice I will be getting so healthier sweets in the house.

Good job on the WL!! I'm sure you can do it!!

I agree with Katie713 - Veggies are your best friend also cut out some carbs that will make a big difference.... im at 13 lbs so only 10lbs to meet my 10%

You can do this girl. Walk, walk, walk every day...and drink lots of water. If you are still hungry at mealtimes, fill up with veggies then eat your meal, for lunch I used to eat 1/2 package of baby carrots, then my meal (Lean Cuisine or a sandwich or salad) then follow with a big navel orange or an apple. Keep yourself full and you won't need to cheat. I always had some SF jello in the house and lite cool whip or Weight Watchers frozen ice cream bars if I needed a sweet. Stay in your calorie range and the weight will come off. Don't get discouraged, just keep focused.

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Yes really and there's no shame in it. Some people just have very active sex lives and after 17 years of marriage I am thrilled it's still there for us.
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Full liquids for two weeks... Day one no cheating but lots of snapping at people and actually trying to use the force on my husband to keep his mouth closed. Yoda I am not so I just started yelling and then hid in the bathroom till my fit was over.

I am 12 weeks out and I have lost 68 pounds.

It really depends on where you start, but I have seen many people, myself included, lose 100% of their excess weight.
I think it depends on how much excess weight you have and for how long you are able to maintain strict compliance with the lifestyle. Whether it is sleeve or bypass, someone 4 months out can do an awful lot of damage to a tub if ice cream ... and their weightloss.

Good luck!!! How exciting!!

Butter- that is exactly right.
My health was going down a disasterous road.
I took the *99% chance to being healthy again* road.
I'm so glad I did!

Well put Bean... My husband basically said there is a 1% chance of a major complication which means a 99% chance I will be fine. I am trying to get there and stay there lol

I remember my PCP telling me not to stress out about the surgery and that frankly if I didn't do something to lose weight, I would probably end up hospitalized for another reason, i.e. a heart attack or stroke.
For me personally, I have always done well with surgery, 3 c-sections & gallbladder removal so I knew I tolerate anesthesia and surgery well, but I did tell my adult children that if for some reason I didn't make it out of surgery, that at least they knew I was finally doing something proactive about my health. I was ready to accept the consequences of complications, because I was at my personal last straw with my weight.
Its such a personal decision, but I have always tried not to let fear stand in my way.
My surgery on 4/6/12 went well and I hardly had any pain, I was released the next day, and feel fantastic today. I don't regret this decision at all. I am proud that I was strong enough to go thru with what I set out to do.

I am pre-op but have been dieting for a while now. I really love Unjury chocolate in a decaf iced coffee

Work out every day until surgery. Walk for at least 30 minutes at a moderate pace.
Lose 10-15 lbs or more on your own before surgery, even if it is not required by your program/surgeon.
Go on the clear, sugar-free, caffeine free liquid diet for at least 3 days leading into surgery, even if it is not required by your program/surgeon.
*If you haven't been working out steadily and haven't lost any weight before surgery, strongly consider the 14-day liver shrinking diet, which is basically two low-carb protein shakes and a low-carb dinner.
Strive to follow pre and post-guidance to the letter. You will probably screw up a little somewhere, but don't we all?
Choose the right program/surgeon, if you have a choice. That means someone you are comfortable with and that you have researched to your satisfaction.
Reduce your stress. Don't worry. I was honestly not worried about the surgery itself, at all. I had my tonsils out last year -- that's a tough recovery as an adult. The surgery isn't what you should worry about, you're in, you're out and you're done. Worry about preparing for surgery so you can have a quick and successful recovery.

The list above is great....
A few other things I did was cut off of caffeine/carbonated sodas. This was a huge deal for me as I was a Dr.pepper addict.
-Have a support group in place. This forum is great. However, during the time I was on liquids post-op. I thought what did I do.
-Never be afraid to ask questions no matter how little they seem, you need to completely know what is going on with your body.
-Drink as much as you can to avoid dehydration. If I get minimally dehydrated I get a major headache.
-Last remember everyone is different you will have your own sucesses and they may not be the same as everyone else's or as much. But we all have a goal and we will get there.
The last one has got me a few times to the point of tears but I have to remember my body is gonna do what's best for me.
I hope this helps if even just a little bit.

1. Wrote down my list of whys. Things I hated about being fat, reasons I needed to lose weight and things I looked forward to when I lost the extra weight. This list helped me get through pre-op diet and came in handy post-op when I was not feeling great and questioning why I did this to myself.
2. Follow the pre-op diet closely. This shrinks your liver which makes your surgery easier and safer. Also, I was glad I got my sugar/carb withdrawal symptoms out of the way before surgey instead of after.
3. Shop ahead for the things I would need post surgery. broth, Protein powder, chewable Vitamins etc. Your NUT or surgeon will give you a list. You don't want to have to go shopping after you get home.
4. Arranged for help at home for the first week. My mom and dad drove the kids to their activities. My mom cooked a few meals. A friend cooked a meal for my family one night. It was nice not to have to worry about that stuff. If someone offers help, take them up on it! (this is a tough one for me, but I am glad I did not turn down offers for help)
5. Join this forum. I wish I had known about the forum pre-op. It would have helped me with my nerves before surgery. I discovered it when I googled a problem I was having post-op. I found this forum and also found out that what I was experiencing was completely normal. The people on here have been a wonderful source of information, inspiration and support!

For you Post Op folks, could you list the 5 things you did, or wish now you had done prior to surgery that
helped you be successful.
I am hoping those of us still pre, may be able to incorporate your suggestions and increase our
success at transition with new life.

Congratulations ...you'll do great!! Good luck!

So here are some photos almost exactly 1 year apart. ( I hope I can get them on here LOL)
The first is me before surgery and then about 8 weeks after. The other two were taken last week, 13 months post op.