MichiganChic

Funny, I was just texting my cousin and she was saying the same thing to me -that I don't need to lose anymore. I wish it were true!

My hands are thinner. Was a size 8 ring, about 6.5 now. My feet went from tight 10 to 8.5 or 9.

It took me about 4-5 weeks to start feeling better. The first couple of weeks were pretty rough for me, but I had an infection in one of the incisions, so I think that made it worse.

Not true. I lost plenty of hair. My teeth and gums and heart are all good.

Wow, that's so great! Congratulations!

Jane, that is a crap load of weight - exactly the amount I want to lose. You are my inspiration that it can be done! Thanks for your grounded posts and for sharing your story. Have a great day! Also - need to say Great Job! We all know it's not easy, making your success that much more sweet

So happy for you that you have ARRIVED! Take that victory lap and enjoy it, sister, because you deserve it. I am also looking forward to my one year appointment, and I also want him to be pleased, though I'm not sure why. Our success is their success, so I suppose we have a common goal. Anyway, your selfie is proof that the number is just a number. You look great!

Oh yes. I can remember drinking about a teaspoon at a time. Just keep drinking

I am a year out, and I would definitely do it again. I wish I had known that hunger will return, and that it's still a lot of work. I have to track everything I eat, and I have to keep really low calories to lose. I'm still so happy with my success so far, and I have made lifestyle changes that I think are permanent.

Good for you! This is what separates us from gaining and losing/maintaining! We all know what to do, it's just harder some days than others (at least for me), and some days I do better at it than others. My weight loss has really slowed down, and just about ground to a halt. I needed to hear that - I need a little more resolve. I'm with you! Teri

You look wonderful and happy - so happy for you! Enjoy your success!

Yes, I was. At first I signed a consent for the RNY, then changed my mind. At the hospital on the day of surgery, they were confused. I made a really big deal about clarifying it with them and the surgeon before I went in. They actually had two different consents on the chart - I made them give the wrong one back to me!

I lost 51% in 5 months, and now I'm at 82% (nearly 1 year out).

I felt the same way. I was willing (and have succeeded) to change my eating habits, what I ate, activity level, and every other requirement that came with this surgery. Giving up coffee was not a compromise I was willing to make. I did stop before surgery and I got clearance at about 6 weeks to resume. I avoid coffee with Vitamins so I don't get absorption issues. I try to limit to no more than 3 cups a day, and most days is 1-2.

Absolutely beautiful. Congratulations on being "overweight", though I have to say, you don't look it! You look thin

This is more about her and less about you. You shared a common bond and problem, and before you found a way to succeed, she probably took comfort in a close friend who really understood how it felt to try, fail, and live with obesity. Now, your success is sort of in her face that there is a way to succeed, and maybe she feels alone. Many of know the self loathing that comes with obesity that's always with us, and can be triggered by external factors. Your first obligation is to yourself, but if she's been a good friend, maybe this is something you can discuss openly with her. It's tough spot for both of you.

So sorry to hear of all your troubles! Please hang on to that determination and hope you've mentioned throughout your post - you will get to the other side of this. This isn't your fault, it's an unfortunate series of events and complications that could have happened to any of us. I'm sure your husband is upset and scared, rather than hating you. One thing to consider is getting another opinion. The best physicians can benefit from consulting with others, and in no way implies he doesn't know what he's doing. I'm sending prayers and good thoughts your way for a speedy recovery.Please keep us posted as to your progress!

Congratulations on your success, and being at goal at three years. What an accomplishment. You sure look great, and your story helps people like me who feel like we are never going to get "all the way" there think that maybe, just maybe, I can do it, too. Thanks for sharing!

So great to hear your update! What a wonderful success story you are.

Phenomenal! So happy for you! You must feel so great

My daughter has dysautonomia. She also had sudden onset syncope and dizzyness one day a few years ago. She failed the tilt table test, too. She saw several cardiologists with little help. Eventually we found an electophysiologist who made a big difference. We were lucky, he is a world renowned physician and people come from all over the world to see him and he is near us. If you want you can PM for information. I do wish you well!

Congrats to you on your huge success! I was also morbidly obese with a BMI of 52 and now I'm only overweight! Never thought I'd see this day.

Congratulations! You look so happy! What a difference 7 months can make

Congratulations, you've done it! You look great, and I'm so happy for you

So now, the question is, What's the plan for the leftovers? I have to get this stuff out of my house!! I have a piece of chocolate pie left that is my all time favorite (has cream cheese and pecans in it). I sent almost everything else out of here, but I have that left. Uggh. I should just throw it away....but that seems so wrong, lol! Eating it is a bad idea, too. For me, this is the hard work. I just can't have some things in the house. I've had too many calories the last three days....and this is the slippery slope for me....where my resolve gradually weakens. I just thought I'd "say" it out loud here to mentally bitchslap myself into a reality check. Thanks I might start a thread asking if I can just eat the pie