ladymacwhiz

I stayed in the hospital 2 nights.Only because my surgery was later in the day..I was back to work in one week..yep one week.

I just went to the surgeon last week..I went for her to look at my chin area because I carried a lot of wieght in my face and now that I lost almost 60 pds an the skin isn't bouncing back...She said that I need to wait to get to goal or really close My insurance will not cover that.7.000 But. she says I probably would be covered with my insurance for a tummy tuck and boob lift..If i start getting it documented about rashes and soreness from sweating were the overlapping skin is they will cover it.She does alot of weight loss patients..s

These are photos taken about a month before surgery in July and in December, 4 months post-op. So happy to have an after pic like this...YAY

YOU LOOK GREAT ! I am 5 months out too..I went to look for a dress yesterday and I was amazed I went from an 18w to a 12...Were rockin are sleeve.

Hey..Congratulations..I am 5 months out and a slow loser too..I'm down 55 lbs now.so we are going at the same pace which is fine for me..I exercise 3 times a week ..so if you can do any type that would be great.

Thank you for your post..CONGRATULATIONS!..I often wonder what the future holds for us and what we are capable of after we get the surgery..You are an inspiration ...Please keep us posted...

I sent all the candy and cookies that were given to us for the holidays with my husband to work. Then I made sure I have all my food in stock at the house...The problem is that I work at a diner with 8 feet of desserts freshly made and i've been eating the tops off of a muffin every day for more than a week..So today I drew a line in the sand..the muffins were not going to ruin everything I've done for 5 months..So today was the re-start of the new me.

Hello, My surgery date was 8/3/11..I have been feeling exactly the same...My hair is falling out at a rapid speed .If my doctor didn't warn me about it I be freaking out more than I,ve been ..I have noticed I can eat more than before and thats been freaking me out..I'm so afraid the weight will come back after this first year.. My weight lose is 53 lbs..I was at a stall for like 3 weeks..but it just started to come off again..I was thinking that was it..,And i don't want to be a failure ..I don't think were any different than each other..It must be the phase were in..Keep in touch barbara

Just getting back from Walt Disney World and power walked to the point my husband couldn't keep up with me..but I love that I can cross my legs..that really makes me feel great. Its been 21 years since my legs have been able to do that...

I was sleeved on August 3rd,2011..I'm down 51 lbs..love my sleeve.

Please add me,,August 3rd,2011....thanks

Hello. I got into this forum late..my starting wait was 202.5..was sleeved August 3rd and I am now weighing in at 153.2..49 lbs down..My goal is one more pound by tuesday November 29.I'm go to Walt Disney World and Will be seeing my daughter who moved away like 2.5 months ago..So I would really like to surprise her..I'm really freaking out by the food there but I am planning to take snacks with me..any suggestions would be appreciated..Thanks

Hi..I am 3 months 2 weeks out..and just had my 3 month wcheck up..My doctor says no meat for like 1 year..I can have a grilled hamburger now..So they still consider my stomach as new.. String cheese is my constant food not to be without..its quick and 7 grams of protien you can't go wrong.. Good Luck.

August 3rd.2011....I'm down 48.5.pds.I'm hoping to be down to 50lbs by my trip..Going to Disney in 2 weeks.

I had my surgery on 8/3/11. I lost 48.5 pds..and had a few stalls but I don't sweat it. I know it will come off ,The slower the lost the more it gets me to work my eating habits and thats fine with me.

I knew I was going to get that response too from my family so,I didn't tell anyone until sunday before my wedesday surgery date..I didn't not want there negative opinion I just thought they should know in case they were looking for me..My husband and daughter were my support group.My friends had mixed emotions..But 3 months later and 50lbs lighter there very supportive...Not my family though ,but that's there hangup not mine...yea me!

Hello everyone. I'm new to this website and I'm working on my story and will post it very soon. I just wanted to stop by and say "hi."My journey started on may 21st when I went to orientation at Crozer Medical Center in west chester Pa. My surgeon was Dr.Katz..(He is the best) and the hospital staff was wonderful..From when I started my tests to Post op .It was great experience..I was on the fence about this operation for about 4 years..but finally made the decision to go for it..Sometimes I forget I had anything done..Except for when I eat I just get full fast.But I am in tune with my stomach it kinda makes this feeling and I know its full..I do not try to eat anymore.I have never got sick or anything like that..I just still have to learn to chew more before I swallow it down..That stuck feeling gets me scared...so I walk to digest it..My body has changed so much I hardly recognize it..I go to the gym 3 times a week..so i can tighten this extra skin..I want to give a big thank you to my husband charlie.He has been a big supporter for me...I couldn't do it without him..Thanks for reading...I will post more later.