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Yes, welcome!! ?

I can totally relate!!! I have the tumor also. I gained a considerable amount of weight in a short time (before being diagnosed with it.) My friends who I told, never really reacted. Maybe because they don't know all about it? I'm getting my lapband out this week, then, in 3 months getting the gastric sleeve. I'm ready as ever. I wish you much success!!

I can relate. Went out to a restaurant today with my family. Ordered chic noodle soup & had the broth only. Day 1 of my liquid diet.

Thank you for posting this topic! I love all the replies. I'm on day 1 of my liquid diet. Not easy. The replies have really helped.

ReviseMe that is soooo exciting! Your surgery is coming up soon ? Thank you!! I wish you much success too!!

You look great!! Very inspiring!!

Awesome! Your surgery is coming up! ? Here is to good news on your test results ?. Due to my insurance, I had to have two separate procedures. It would have been nice to have my band removed & the gastric sleeve at one time. However; I'm just grateful insurance is covering both.

Awe, thank you so very much, Chicks56! ? Have you had surgery?

Oh, the same commute for me too! ? It will be so worth it though (all the traveling). ?

Great point, K_aane! Like the saying goes "To each is own."

I'm from IL & having my surgery in Missouri. Where are you from? Thank you for asking!

I love and agree with all the comments. For myself, I'm keeping mum. I'm having a 2 part procedure. I'm having my lap band out, at the end of this month. Then, the gastric sleeve surgery, 3 months later. I mentioned to a coworker, (who is retiring the week I'm supposed to come back from the first surgery). I mentioned that I would be out for medical. She said, "are you okay?" Needless to say, I said yes, everything is fine. I don't want to hear the comments & questions at work. My husband, kids & parents know. They are my true support system. Maybe in time, I will tell more people? However; I keep my private life, private, for the most part. ?

Yay! Thank you!! Good luck to you too!! ?

Thank you, OutsideMatchInside!! ?

Hi! Is anyone from STL or southern IL?

I cannot wait for my September Gastric Sleeve Surgery. Anyone else having surgery that month?

You look fantastic!!!! You're inspiring me!!! My surgery is in 3 months ? I can't wait.

I have my lap band removal at the end of this month. I met with my surgeon again today. I can't wait to get the sleeve in 3 months. I had some anxiety, but, he calmed my nerves.

Congratulations! I will be having my surgery that month also!

Great job!! You look wonderful!!!

Me too! I'm getting my lapband out the end of June. I will then have the gastric sleeve surgery, the end of August. I'm so excited!!!

You look amazing!! Thank you for inspiring me!!

I agree with all the comments. Here are just a few things, I look forward to. I want to feel comfortable getting my picture taken. Not shying away or getting out of the picture. Not having to buy Plus Size clothes. Oh the booth, I can relate. Also, being able to sit comfortably in a seat on an airplane. Feeling confident in a swimsuit in front of the public. Not having anxiety, when getting on the scale, at a doctors appointment. Oh, I could go on.

I'm new also. I joined 4 years ago & haven't been on since. Welcome!