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My dr told me the chance of you dying in surgery is less than 2 percent. The chance of you living 10 to 20 years longer without the problems of diabetes, heart failure and other problems brought on by obesity is 90%. So the odds are in your favor for a longer healthier life provided you make the necessary changes with surgery. Believe me I have questioned myself the chances of death vs living the same old life.

Inspiring!

66 lbs. you have lost a 4th grader:)

Thank you moneida! I have a dr. Appt next week - I just felt so disappointed bc my surgery date was set and I was so focused on beginning new journey. However, I am now trying very hard to follow the rules of being sleeved - chewing longer, eating without drinking, taking vitamins, and limiting my calories to 800 a day. Now if u could just get motivated to exercise:)

Any one else ever had this problem with your Thyroid TSH level being too high and if so how long to get the numbers to drop?

Beautiful - in both photos.

I like

How many carbs a day are you allowing yourself?

"He is no fool to give what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose". Jim Elliot Christian Martyr

It's not what I have to lose - it's what I have to gain.

Thank you for sharing your success with us. It really helps to hear the voice of experience - to all of you who have shared the good the bad and the ugly - thank you!

Pegsue which dr. Did you use?

I got mine at walmart - it has a lot of potassium in it.

God bless!

I was very nervous about this procedure - so nervous that I didn't sleep the night before. Thankfully I went to sleep woke up 30 min later and felt the most rested I had felt in weeks! No aftermath no bad experience - it was a breeze! I had heard of others who woke up during the procedure - I am sorry you had this experience.

I am on day 3 shakes only for 14 days - yesterday was tough - bad headache but I drank a 5 alive and that seemed to help. It's made by via vente and it is a small packet - 15 calories - pomegranate, noni, acai juices.

Congrats Pam! Thank you for posting - it really helps the rest of us stay focused and not chicken out:)

I had a terrible headache today also - hope this Gershwin easier:)

I am on day 2 and have a terrible head ache!

Thank you for sharing - praying everyone has a speedy recovery and a successful weight loss journey:)

Lissa, I always enjoy your positive posts and experience. Thank you, tip

Ok I need help here women, I am very large breasted and am wondering what to put on when leaving the hospital - note I am driving 200 miles to return home. The whole bra thing is beginning to cause anxiety.

These would be my same stats:). Band to sleeve revision scheduled for aug 28.

You look great! Thank you for inspiring those of who are just beginning this journey.