Willow216

Ditto to Dooter, I felt the same as both of you. I worried 'bout the pain and all of the changes but I was already having pain with the weight so I did my pros and cons and the surgery won out and I only experienced a bit of pain the first day, its been pretty smooth since. But your right, if you feel like you need a break then you need a break! Its very easy to get confused and freaked out with all of the different stories.

Best Wishes To You and Take it Easy!!!

Wow!! Amazing results, I'm a lil Jealous..LOL

I didn't lose until after the first week, then Wow 12 lbs gone. Give it a few more days to see the scale drop.

Take Care!

Love to hear stories like this and I can't wait till I am giving a success story myself.

Congrats!

Hi sthodge,

Thank you for your input and if you don't mind I have a question, I am having my surgery on 3/14/12 (VSG) and I am nervous about returning to work, I see you stated you returned to work barely two weeks after surgery, was it difficult to return so soon? Did you feel okay? I have a desk job and I am taking two wks, I know it varies from patient to patient but I would love to return before the two weeks. Any advisement would be so welcome! Thank you and Many Blessings on your Journey!!

P.S.: Awesome comment "Wishing flees of a thousand camels infest her pants" So Priceless!! Thumbs Up!

5'4"

250lbs

Goal Weight: 135lbs

age 43

Hi.

I am also at the starting line..I have my surgery on 3/14/12, I feel good about it and I am glad that this forum helps people like us learn from the people who had this surgery before us. Remember the first month will be difficult but it is worth it! What I hear the most is from the date of surgery every day is a little easier than the previous and so on, almost every one I have heard have the surgery state they so regret it the first couple of days, but, after that it gets easier and that feeling does goe away so if you start feeling that way, just remember it is just temporary. If you have not done already go to youtube, there is a lot of people who have had the surgery and you get to see and hear the wonderful results, Its Awesome!

God Bless your recovery and journey!

5'4"

250lbs

Weight Goal: 135lbs

I have been going through similar issues.. as said above - He will make a way to get you where you need to go! Never give up hope, just try and get more stubborn, if you want it bad enough...You gotta give Hope all You Got!!

God Bless you and your family!!!!

Thank you for the update on your surgery..I have just about finished my pre-requisite appts and a date should be coming any day and I am excited and freaking out at the same time.

I wish you a speedy recovery, from what I hear you will be fine in no time and on your way to a new life... Thank you for your blog and I hope you can keep up as you go so I can get a peek of what I am in store for..