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One day at a time girlfriend....however, if you do decide to run away, I'll be waiting for the horn to honk but it needs to be somewhere tropical (lol). I was thinking piña coladas on a beach somewhere!!!

Hope this helps-
www.obesityhelp.com/member/carmelita/blog/tag/stalls+and+plateaus/

Well, as you know, everyone is different. I had no pain, only a little discomfort, after surgery. Went in on a Tuesday, up walking around that evening, walking & drinking next day. Third day drain tube out & went home Friday. I was back to work on Monday & have felt pretty good since. I am now 6 weeks post-op & according to Dr I am right where I should be. I know others aren't so fortunate but that's my input.

AMEN!!! So tired of people who know nothing about this surgery thinking it's an easy fix...I think it takes a strong person to make the decision to do WLS. It's a tool we have been gifted & it's up to us to make the life long commitment to use it.

Great job!!! Keep up the good work

AMEN!!! So tired of people who know nothing about this surgery thinking it's an easy fix...I think it takes a strong person to make the decision to do WLS. It's a tool we have been gifted & it's up to us to make the life long commitment to use it.

Congrats!!! Welcome to the WLS family. Glad to hear you're doing well. I will be keeping you in my thoughts & prayers. Wishing you a speedy recovery

AMEN!!! So tired of people who know nothing about this surgery thinking it's an easy fix...I think it takes a strong person to make the decision to do WLS. It's a tool we have been gifted & it's up to us to make the life long commitment to use it.

AMEN!!! So tired of people who know nothing about this surgery thinking it's an easy fix...I think it takes a strong person to make the decision to do WLS. It's a tool we have been gifted & it's up to us to make the life long commitment to use it.

Well, from what I have been told by a few of my friends who. Have had lap band revision....the lap band can erode (happened with 2 of my friends), slip (happened with my other friend) & they said wish they would have went with VSG to begin with. One of my friends had to have the lap band removed first & wait for 3 months for the VSG. My other friend was able to have the revision same day & my 3rd friend has to have her lap band removed. That is why I decided to go with the VSG right off the get go. Do lots of research before you make your decision.

They obviously aren't well educated on WLS. If so, they would know this is only a tool & that you have to be anything but lazy to succeed. Maybe I would make a couple handouts just so they know what someone has to go through when they have WLS.

Wow!!! You look amazing!!!

Welcome & Congrats on your journey to a happier, healthier life. If you have any questions along the way, you know we are all here for you.

One day at a time girlfriend....however, if you do decide to run away, I'll be waiting for the horn to honk but it needs to be somewhere tropical (lol). I was thinking piña coladas on a beach somewhere!!!

You both look AMAZING!!!! Congrats to the happy couple!!!

Awesome job!!!! Keep up the good work!

Surgery Date 9/4/12
Height 5'4"
Weight (pre-op) 180
Size - pants 16, shirts 1x
Post-op:
Weight 149
Size- pants 12, shirts Lg

Better to have rumbling than pass gas...lol

Better to have rumbling than pass gas...lol

I'm not here to judge, or to convince you to have, or not have the surgery. However, I would like to say...please know that we all have to decide for ourselves whether or not you are ready for this life long commitment. Yes, there are success stories & there are the horror stories. I went into this knowing full well that I could end up in the 8% of those of who have it all go wrong. Luckily I ended up in the 92% success ratio. Terrified?! I sure was but I'm glad I went through with it. There will be struggles here & there on the days ahead. I'm willing to accept that & deal with what's ahead. Good luck to those of you who have yet to make the commitment. Know that those of us who went through with the surgery are here for you. Best of luck to all

Momto3girls- thanks, pretty proud of myself
I can't wait to through out my grannies panties too (LOL). My joke was always "Victoria has no secrets when it comes to me!" I can't wait for the day I can go in there & buy regular size bras & undies!!! I have already started weeding through my closet for Good Will

I ran into a stall at 3 weeks & it lasted 2 weeks but I dropped 2 pant sizes & the dreaded stall finally lifted this past week end & I've dropped 2 more pounds.

Momto3girls- thanks, pretty proud of myself
I can't wait to through out my grannies panties too (LOL). My joke was always "Victoria has no secrets when it comes to me!" I can't wait for the day I can go in there & buy regular size bras & undies!!! I have already started weeding through my closet for Good Will

I ran into a stall at 3 weeks & it lasted 2 weeks but I dropped 2 pant sizes & the dreaded stall finally lifted this past week end & I've dropped 2 more pounds.

I found a good article on stalls-
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/carmelita/blog/tag/stalls+and+plateaus/