Lilly_

I had both done also, like others I didn't know I had one, I had trouble breathing for years and was told it was anxiety, now the hole is repaired I can breath normal, I was on liquids for over a month on doctors orders as he wanted me to be careful, I started having bad pain in my chest like a tight spasm I lived with it for 2 weeks, after a MRI they found it was badly inflamed after three courses of antibiotics the pain was gone and I was able to move on to soft foods, I am now 10 weeks out today and have no problems at all.

I had both done also, like others I didn't know I had one, I had trouble breathing for years and was told it was anxiety, now the hole is repaired I can breath normal, I was on liquids for over a month on doctors orders as he wanted me to be careful, I started having bad pain in my chest like a tight spasm I lived with it for 2 weeks, after a MRI they found it was badly inflamed after three courses of antibiotics the pain was gone and I was able to move on to soft foods, I am now 10 weeks out today and have no problems at all.

I had my surgery 2 weeks after the referral

Hi and welcome all newbies, this site has been a god sent for me and I hope you find it just as helpful

Hi all a bit of an update today I hit a loss of 40.1 kilos current weight is 73.8 I am 4.8 kilos away from my surgeons goal and 8.8 away from my goal yay! as always it's great to see everyone's success.
Lilly

Hi all a bit of an update today I hit a loss of 40.1 kilos current weight is 73.8 I am 4.8 kilos away from my surgeons goal and 8.8 away from my goal yay! as always it's great to see everyone's success.
Lilly

Hi all a bit of an update today I hit a loss of 40.1 kilos current weight is 73.8 I am 4.8 kilos away from my surgeons goal and 8.8 away from my goal yay! as always it's great to see everyone's success.
Lilly

And you still shouldn't...................

Well done you look great
Lilly

Best of luck,

They tell you not to eat crackers for your own safety, stick to your dietitians plan, you can cause serious damage so early on, having liquid is a small price to pay when you potentially can cause damage to your new pouch, don't risk it.

Can't speak for everyone, but mine went from 9" to 11+".
Just kidding, I really haven't noticed much of a change, if any.

Hi all
I have been off the site for a while and had a lot to catch up on, seems every one is doing so well, I am just over 6 months out now and only 8 kilos to my "healthy weight range" although I aim for an extra 4 kilos below it, had my 6 month check up this week and my surgeon is really happy with my results, I have lost 36.1 kilos and feel amazing, life changes were surprisingly easy and happy to say my new life just seems normal.
Lilly

Hi all
I have been off the site for a while and had a lot to catch up on, seems every one is doing so well, I am just over 6 months out now and only 8 kilos to my "healthy weight range" although I aim for an extra 4 kilos below it, had my 6 month check up this week and my surgeon is really happy with my results, I have lost 36.1 kilos and feel amazing, life changes were surprisingly easy and happy to say my new life just seems normal.
Lilly

Hi all
I have been off the site for a while and had a lot to catch up on, seems every one is doing so well, I am just over 6 months out now and only 8 kilos to my "healthy weight range" although I aim for an extra 4 kilos below it, had my 6 month check up this week and my surgeon is really happy with my results, I have lost 36.1 kilos and feel amazing, life changes were surprisingly easy and happy to say my new life just seems normal.
Lilly

I would like to join the thread killer anonymous but no one will ever see me join as threads always go quiet after I comment lol oh the joys of being the last comment :-/

Hi all
I have been off the site for a while and had a lot to catch up on, seems every one is doing so well, I am just over 6 months out now and only 8 kilos to my "healthy weight range" although I aim for an extra 4 kilos below it, had my 6 month check up this week and my surgeon is really happy with my results, I have lost 36.1 kilos and feel amazing, life changes were surprisingly easy and happy to say my new life just seems normal.
Lilly

Hi all
I have been off the site for a while and had a lot to catch up on, seems every one is doing so well, I am just over 6 months out now and only 8 kilos to my "healthy weight range" although I aim for an extra 4 kilos below it, had my 6 month check up this week and my surgeon is really happy with my results, I have lost 36.1 kilos and feel amazing, life changes were surprisingly easy and happy to say my new life just seems normal.
Lilly

Hi all, it has been a while since I posted but I have been keeping up with every ones progress, you all seem to be coming along so well, I lost my dear daddy and have not gotten around to catching you all up.
I'm now 4 months out and down 26.7 kilos I started at 113.9 kilos and now weigh 87.2 kilos,
I am for the first time in about 10 years fitting in to a size 16, I can't tell you how amazing it feels. I'm doing really well with food the only thing I can't eat is egg, I had a horrible vomit session after eating them and now can even think of eating them. My hair seems to be holding out as is my nails.
I look forward to keeping in contact with you all.
Lilly

I'll say it- there is no way you are in the position to have this surgery. Right now you need psychological intervention, not surgical.
Also, in case this isn't a troll post you'd be amazed at the weight you'll lose when you stop drinking.

I'm going to use tough love here. First, if you were that happy fat-why did you have the surgery? Secondly, your goal weight of 165 will NOT happen with that kind of attitude. Does your Dr not have an aftercare support group? Have you gone & seen him & told him what is going on? I found out I am allergic to whey Protein & it has made it difficult to get my protein in as the alternatives don't taste that great-but ya know what? I went into this knowing it was NOT a quick fix...that I would need to change my eating habits & my thoughts about food for the rest of my life. I was ready! It sounds like you are not mentally prepared for this. Are you sure your sips are sips & not gulps? Make sure the liquids aren't ice cold. Make sure you are taking small bites & taking 30 min to eat. No liquids 30 min before or until 30 min after. These instructions make a difference in how it feels to your stomach. It takes 4-6 weeks for your stomach to heal. In the meantime, it is inflamed, so adding things to it is going to hurt a little but it shouldn't hurt that much. Again, make sure your Dr is aware of the issues you are having & make sure he takes them seriously. You CAN do this if you really want it!!!! I wish you the best of luck.
I had no problems at all except the whey allergy. First day home from the hospital, I got my 64 oz of Water in & my 70-80 g of protein. No pain, no heartburn.

When we are born again in Christ, we are freed from the bondage of sin and death and decay. We have the God-granted ability and power to stop these things. When one is dead in transgression and sin, we are powerless to it. Christ sets the prisoner free in every way.

Ok....you asked....
Any "religion" that centers on man and man's power and ability is destined to fail.
The one true God of the Bible, who is the sovereign of the universe is the only one worthy of praise and glory. And that is our purpose. To glorify God. It is HIS wrath we are under, and He has gifted us with the answer to that problem through the Lord Jesus Christ because he loves us. God is not a power hungry ogre just waiting to cast us into Hell. He is perfect love and joy waiting with outstretched arms for us to answer His call.
We are not banging our fists on the gates of Heaven, wanting to be let in, yet He is keeping us at bay, instead... We are all running as fast and as hard as we can straight for Hell, but in His divine sovereignty and love he stops this one, and this one, and that one, turning us to Him and welcoming us into His family and Kingdom in eternal splendor. That's where I am.
I may have never been quite so vocal on this site about this subject, so I may lose friends, but... that's what I think and feel about it. The Holy Spirit confirms this in my soul.