JoJo57

Hey OP! Mufasas-mom! How are you doing now? You were pretty upset back back in October. I'm hoping you are doing better and are more satisfied with your weight loss. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Have you looked at a Planet Fitness gym? The one I go to has a variety of people sizes and is an official "Judgement Free" zone. For me, the hardest part of going to the gym is getting in my car. No excuses. Good luck to you! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I've been thinking a lot about this tell/don't tell issue. So this post is going to be very self indulgent. Sorry - feel free to keep scrolling. First, the people in my life have probably grown tired of listening to me talk about Jo's weight and crazy diets. I know I would be tired of hearing this stuff. Although I'm obsessed with WLS and its aftermath, it's just not that interesting to other people. Second, it's a bell that cannot be unrung. Erring on the side of caution, I'm not broadcasting this very personal information - at least not outside my circle of trust. One semi-ex boyfriend has made oaffish remarks about my weight over the years. Why would I want to share this experience with him? So he can make more clueless comments? Third, I did talk it over with my sisters and one close very respected friend. And my PCP - whose mother has successfully lived with WLS! So there ya go. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Great great thread. So helpful. What about money in case extra charges come up with doctor or hospital? Also I saw something about small bills for tips. Any input, oh wise ones? :-) Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm 55, so it's middle age here - if I live to be 110. I paid my deposit today - so in early January I have a date with Sleevie Wonder.

Lolly, Three times a day?! How do you remember to take them? I'm going to need help with this one. Thx Sent from my iPhone using VST

Two of my best friends are looking at knee replacement surgeries. I'm younger, but fatter than they are. Finding my journals from 20 years ago and reading of my weight/self esteem issues in 1992 that are still with me today - but worse. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I can't wait to buy women's fishing waders instead of men's stout sizes. I can't wait to run into old boyfriends (yes, I am shallow). I can't wait to start caring about my life again. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I like your style! Way to go! Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I love the Big Island. We used to stay at Wiakaloa or Kamuela/Wiamea (at higher elevations) to get out of the heat. Plan to do a lot more driving than on the other islands. I think the snorkelling is the best on the Big Island. Be sure to go to Hapuna and Magic Sands beaches. For cheap places to stay, you might try airbnb.com - not a recommendation, just a website I've been looking at for my next trip. Have a great trip!

I'm really enjoying a blog by one of the VST members. It's by queenofcrop. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Now I'm concerned. My sleeving is in Mexico and I've got a long long flight to get home. Do you feel like you could have tolerated 10 hours of travel 4 days after surgery? Sent from my iPhone using VST

I have same concern. Heck, I can barely go #1 in a public bathroom. farting within a mile of others is not possible - at least on purpose. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I would like to be included too! Do you need our Facebook info? Sent from my iPhone using VST

Coolmama - I saw a discussion on this topic just recently in the Complications Forum. I am scheduled for January sleeve in TJ Mexico. Seems I talk myself out of it at least once a day, but not because it's in Mexico. All the best to you. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Thank you - your detailed account was just what I needed. All the best as you move forward!

Could be urinary tract infection. Simple test - better get checked just to be sure.

Amen sisters. I'm glad to come across this post because I was having doubts and "doctor envy".

Jan 4 is my date too. I'm 55 and been telling myself the same promises for too long. I'm ready but scared too. Mexico, si!

Dear Tracy I am scared for you. This is so complicated. Is there someone besides your surgeon you can talk to? Take good care of yourself.

Which YouTube videos are you watching? I like the success stories, but the surgery videos freak me out.

I'm doing it too. Food and THE SURGERY are on my mind constantly. Argh. It scares me that maybe I won't be able to change my habits. Nothing tastes as good as I imagined it would be.

My fav sushi restaurant makes a couple of rolls with no rice. These rolls have more veggies than others and are so so good. Just an idea.

Hey CoolMama, Thank you for asking this question. I will check into the links and phone # provided by the kind people who responded. As for Blis, do you remember the price or how to contact them, Dexter? thx!

Thanks AngelEyes. I have a good feeling about this company. All the best to you! Looking forwad to reading your success story.