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Dewey, OK ... Surgeon is Dr Gorospe in Broken Arrow, OK. Have my first appt on July 5th. Excited, nervous, and anxious! Love hearing about everyone's successes. That really makes me anxious, wishing I had done this 10 yrs ago.

thanks guys..patience N a lot of walking

Just wanted to say thank you to each and every member of this site. You all go out of your way to cheer everyone and support them so well. I feel very comfortable being able to put any thought up here.. Thanks once again for being such great friends to one another
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Haven't had surgery yet, but I think its a matter of we want what we can't have. Hope you ladies find something that taste sooo good that it makes everything worth while
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I like Muscle Milk light & the Pure Protein bars. I so one a day of each.

WOW!!! Is this a support forum for WLS or a dating site now?!?!??

Just a little of my thoughts on this if. It's worth anything. First off WTH! I mean really? Advice and opinions are a take it or leave it thing. That means mud slinging is not needed. I can't believe how a grown person can revert to a teen when on the defense. This is a subject that evokes emotion no doubt, but na na naboo boo is just silly. I have a live and let live mindset, and people will do whatever the hell they please. Sometimes friends worry and don't want to see other friends hurt. This is a forum to offer support, not hurt others feelings. We all have lives when we click log out. Most of us have partners that we are proud of and love. A little playful banter does not mean anyone is " going after someone". A simple " I understand you guys are worried but I'll do what I think is best." would have been a lot more adult than going off. When you let people in on your private life, and treat them like friends, you allow them to feel okay to express their opinion. My thread post was very general, and everyone posted accordingly. So many women and men in the world have done just what I was talking about. I saw a lot of women on here sharing their thoughts and personal and might I say not so easy to talk about experiences. It's like this, my father told me this a while ago and it makes sense. If you love someone, and you are already surrounded by bs and conflict, dot your I's and cross your t's. There is no need to rush. But that's all I can do for myself. I cannot offer that advice. Because people are always so fast to jump to the defense. @ Kevin, it was with respect and tact that you replied to the thread, and I'm happy for your happiness. I wish nothing but the best for you both. @ Summer, I don't know you, but I have seen your posts and what you just said to Mami who was talking about herself and her opinion on the entire subject, was counter productive and opposite of the caring understanding person you show. There is no need for low blows. What you and Kevin do is private. No one can comment on it or give input if it's not posted. This is not a dating forum so I doubt all the women on here are trying to find the "best looking guy" but what really pissed me off about that comment, is there ARE other men on this forum that can read that. Men who just like women have self esteem issues and are struggling with their weight and looks. You were attacking one person and didn't think about the others who could be hurt by that comment. I see beautiful intelligent hearts and minds in all of the men here. a quality far more important that physical beauty. Like I said in my story. Beauty is finite, what's left after its gone is the heart. It saddens me th think that anyone would forget how screwed up it is to make looks so damn important after knowing what it's like to be judged for the very same thing. Just sayin.

Hi everyone! My name is Kelly and I came across this forum just today and I've been on it reading all the posts for hours. I actually feel like I know some of you already! Everyone seems so supportive and helpful and funny and it seems like a great little family and I hope to go through all of this with you. I'm 30 years old and a mom to Carter (5) and Casey (4) and I've been married to my husband Dan for 6 years but we've been together since I was 15. I've always yo-yo dieted but it's been down 20, up 30 and I've reached my all time high. I weigh more than I did when I was pregnant with my boys and let me tell you, I was NOT a cute little pregnant chick. I am addicted to food, I've tried every diet and pill that's out there, and I've decided this is what I need to do. A friend of mine had gastric bypass 5 years ago and is so happy and looks amazing. I want that to be me. I have a beautiful, healthy family, a great home, great relationships, solid career. All that's missing is love for myself. I deserve to be happy. I had my seminar a few weeks ago and have my first appointment on August 3rd. I can't wait. It's nice to "meet" all of you and can't wait to share our journeys!

Sure was normal for me! And I've loved every second of it!! Just keep sending those positive vibrations out to the universe and they will manifest in reality before you know it. You're gonna love the new you!!

I want to say thankyou to everyone. Before I had surgery you were there for me. After surgery you were there for me. Some even took the time to send me a pravite message to ask if I was feeling ok. During my weight lost you were there. When I wasn't eating you were right there by my side. I feel so love this is group. I never felt so much companion love & caring.
Now I'm 43 pounds towards my weight goal,and I feel I'm getting there sooner then expected. I walk around thinking i'm the best looking thing since chocolate was invented. I feel so sexy. Men are checking me out. My hubby is checking me out LMFAO...
If you need my love-help-support. I'M RIGHT HERE JUST FOR YOU... WE CAN GET THREW GOOD TIMES HARD TIMES & ANY TYPE OF ISSUES THAT COME ALONG... Together we stand!
Sending my love to all Maybelin {mamiof3kids}

Dewey, OK ... Surgeon is Dr Gorospe in Broken Arrow, OK. Have my first appt on July 5th. Excited, nervous, and anxious! Love hearing about everyone's successes. That really makes me anxious, wishing I had done this 10 yrs ago.

Oh yes I hear this all the time considering I am 5'10, most people never believed me when i said i weighed 304, they said i carried it well, what the hell does that mean????? I am doing this not only for the weight but to get off the 12 medications that i am on, I am only 34 years old and I WAS on 2 different blood pressure medications to keep my blood pressure down. The key word is WAS I am off my bp meds and am only taking 3 prescribed meds to date, they rest are vitamins! That my friend is a reason to have the surgery!!!

Aww vamp :/
Goodluck in every decision you make... Only you know what's best. Stay strong.

Haha too funny!! So when you fit into the speedo are you going to post pics:-)???

I just can't wait till I fit on that speedo I bought.

Last week, I was able to fit both of my kids plus myself in a pair on my old pants. I was shocked, they were excited for me.

Thanks yes it has been. I was basically giving up,but I was like chew chew chew. waited & wala didn't come back up so I was like yesssss!!! So gonna try some melon. I love melon.

That's so great !!! I did the same with all my clothes too !! I gave one of my friends all my old clothes 24 size an now I'm a size 12 !!

Half of me ha!

Good luck!! I'm here with hubby his day was today! We r starting the new way together!

glad*

You had gotten a different type of surgery?
I'm trying to decide. Honestly, the thought of dumping if I eat sugar sounds awesome. Because I'm a big sweet eater. Its like a spanken, lol.

Lotstolose, I am almost 6 yrs out. I am 5'2 and use to weigh 245 lbs. I was border line diabetic, was taking 3 blood pressure meds a day, had full blown fibromyaliga, and have degenerative disc disease in my neck and lower back from artritas, and severe sleep apnea. I couldn't walk very far and was always tired. For only being 52 I felt and looked like a really old women.
Today I weigh 135 lbs no sign of diabetes, totally off blood pressure meds, fibromyalgia under control, artritas under control (I do take Celebrex for that), and sleep apnea gone.... I have more energy now and always on the go. When I initially asked my primary doctor about this surgery he totally agreed this was the best thing for me. He said if I didn't do something I would not make it out of my 60's.
This surgery saved my life. I too had concerns that maybe I would,t make it through the surgery. But my quality of life was getting worse and worse and figured I would take the chance. I cannot even begin to tell you how wonderful I feel. I am finally pain free from my back/leg pain. I even use to go for injections for the pain it was that severe. Even a coworker the other day thought I was 44 yrs old. When I told her I was going to be 58 this year she couldn't believe it.
Bottom line just relax and enjoy the ride. It certainly is amazing. Take a before picture and once a month after your surgery take another. Do this each month and keep them in a book. You will see yourself getting smaller and smaller. Keep a diary of your progress like wt. loss, what you are experiencing etc. also, if you want to keep track go to FITDAY.COM it's free. Keeps track of everything you record.
Please let me know how you are doing.....
Best of luck
Niecie