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I forgot to add - my BMI was 36.1 - but it is amazing now to realize how much that weight was affecting my life!

I used to get I wasn't that big. I wear my weight well. Let me tell you, I have lost over 55 lbs and have 25 to go... It is a whole new me. No more sleep apnea, incontinence, hurting knees and ankles, migraines are minimized, mood swings are down... best decision I ever made!!! There was a discussion on this board about telling others. Some keep it very private and some don't. I am pretty much an open book - besides, people are going to know you did something when you start looking awesome. Plus, if I can help anyone else who has struggled with weight the way we have, it is worth it. To me, I would rather spent $350 on something else than labs! My boss was awesome bout the appointments before and after. He really wanted me to be healthy. I was so lucky in that respect. He checks on me all the time to see how i am doing. He even commented in our last meeting about how high energy I am (I was before but now it is ridiculous). I just prioritized my appointments and got as many of them as early in the day or late in the day. My therapist really worked with me as well. Tell you stomach to be quiet and let the brain work. You got this!

Congrats!!! I am 5 months out and I finally broke 140. I have lost over 55 lbs and have less then 25 to go! It is a whole new world out there!

Hugs back! Leave all the negativity behind and start a new life!!! You will do awesome! It is his loss! Stay strong!

Hang in there - it will get better and easier. I am 5 months out and have a whole new life! It is amazing. It will be well worth it. Keep us informed.

Congratulations! You made me stop and ponder my point in life!

Congrats! I have been doing my measurements as well. I log them on MyFitnessPal. It really helps me when I struggle.

I struggled with pre-op - but only because I couldn't stand the shakes and I wanted food! You will get through this. Look ahead!! You may have to force yourself to drink them but you really do need to do it. The protein and vitamin/minerals are very important to your body. It can also help prevent the hair loss that might come later. I have been pretty luck to miss most of that part. Good luck and keep your head up!

You got this!!! It will so be worth it! Please keep us updated on your progress and let us know if you have any questions. We have all been through it. When I was on the liquid diet, my son picked me up and then stopped at Chicken Express. I had to ride all the way home with it smelling in the car! I could have killed him. Then he wondered by I didn't stay downstairs with them! Ugh! Good luck!

That is all you can do. I struggled with the shakes the week before surgery. Thank goodness I only had to do a week. I just plugged my nose and gulped it down.I have now found shakes I actually like (Premier Protein) and I like Isopur drinks (though many others don't). Good luck! It will be worth it!

I was fortunate that I only had to do 3 months; however, you can learn alot during this time. This prep time helps prepare you for after surgery. It is a big change. I would absolutely do it all over again! I feel like a brand new person!! Just hang in there - it will be worth it.

Good luck! I had the sleeve on December 13th. It is the best thing I have ever done and would do it again. I will be honest I questioned myself the first two or three days after surgery - but by day 7, I haven't looked back. I have lost over 50% of what I need to. I lost 48 lbs and have 32 to go. Let us know how you are doing and what you decide!

I agree about the head hunger. I even dreamed the other night about cheesy tater tots! Just keep fighting the fight!

There is a help doc in here to tell you how - but I am getting my butt kicked too and I am not technology challenged.