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You look amazing! Congratulations on your success and I hope you get to do the show too! ) -Sarah

So sorry to hear about your troubles - I hope you get better soon.... sending positive energy...

Thanks for posting your pictures! You and your daughter look beautiful Congratulations!

Hi - thanks for sharing a tough story and decision... I'm a mother of a 12-year old daughter, married for almost 25 years, and I also work full-time... I take care of my mom too... I love caring for my family (who are very independent)... I decided to move forward with this surgery because I knew that if I didn't make the change, I had a real risk of not being around for them in the long-term... I needed to take care of myself first... then I could continue to help out the ones I love in a meaningful way... I want to be around for my daughter the way my mom is around for me.., that meant I had to change my health status. My husband took a few days off work for me... we timed the procedure so my daughter could be at home with me to help me out (she was a huge help) and my mom made sure she was free to be with me too. They really helped me get through the first 10 days (which were the hardest for me mentally, the physical stuff was not bad at all)... I hope that you can make your decision (whatever it may be) with 100% confidence and that you can be contented and happy with it... ) Personally speaking, it was the best thing I have ever done for myself and for my family. We are all eating healthy now and exercising together. I wish you all the best! Good luck! - Sarah

LOL - love it!

Thanks for posting - going to try these out for sure! Sarah

Hi - I'm three weeks out from my surgery and have no regrets whatsoever... am off all diabetic and anti-hypertensive medications (just taking vitamins), which was my goal and main reason for doing this... _ Sarah

Congratulations! You look great! So happy for you... :0) Sent from my iPhone using VST

Good luck! Wish you all the best tomorrow and after! See you on the other side! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Congratulations! You look amazing and healthy! :0) Sent from my iPhone using VST

Yes - had the same thing. The two things that helped me the most: - walking - acid-reducer (I take nexium) Also try to limit the amount of air u take in when u drink... Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hi! Top weight 205 lbs, surgery day weight 196.2 (July 30th), current weight 180. Goal weight 125-135. I'm 5 ft 4 in... Taking it slow. :0) Sent from my iPhone using VST

My doc advised it was ok as long as you are not on pain meds. I tool Tylenol post- op at home and was able to drive on day three. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I had a cute festive pedicure (which I almost never get) just before surgery - it was no problem. I left my finger nails un-painted. :0) Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Yogurt The ricotta cheese bake (recipe is in multiple posts here) reheats well in microwave Baked Beans Egg salad Mashed potatoes Protein shakes My husband found me little 2 oz containers. I put about 2 tablespoons of three ofthe above for variety... That got me through the whole day. Sent from my iPhone using VST

You look great! Congratulations!

Wishing you all the best and hope you recover from this quickly... Sending you positive thoughts! Sent from my iPhone using VST

My most annoying: "ohhh... When is the baby due?" Sent from my iPhone using VST

Good luck to you both! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Awesome! Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hi Eglight! Congratulations on your success! One thing I've definitely learned from this forum: none of us are alone... :0) Wish you all the best! - Sarah Sent from my iPhone using VST

Love all of the Above! Here are some of mine... - play volleyball with my 12 year old daughter - not need diabetes or high blood pressure medications! (been off since surgery) - be able to go to Everest Base Camp! (I doubt I would go, but on my own terms, not because of my health...) - continue my work in third world countries without worrying about my diabetes - Sarah Sent from my iPhone using VST

Good luck to you all on Monday!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hi Dolly- i hate swimsuit shopping! No worries, in the future, we will be able to shop right off the rack, no plus size needed!! Wish you the best! Sarah Sent from my iPhone using VST

Congratulations! You look phenomenal! Sent from my iPhone using VST