himalaya62

Wow! I had my surgery at Cleveland Clinic Weston! Dr Samuel Szomstein was AWESOME!!! If you haven't picked a doc yet I highly recommend him. I was back to work after 1 week and no complications at all. Wow cross state marriage....guess you can't get on each others nerves that way. Do you ever come to the Cape?

Btw!! hi Bill! I'm Marcy! If you are local I'll be glad to mentor you through this journey. I'm 5 weeks post op and down 38 lbs. THRILLED!!!!! It was pretty easy for me.....I'm lucky!!

Omg!!! Ok I mean brother!!! I didn't see the picture because its so small on my phone!!! Now I'm embarrassed!! Hahaha! Sorry!!! And wow! Small world! Cape Coral is a pretty nice place especially if you grew up in Ohio!! Brrrrrr!!! Are you a Floridian too????

God Bless You!! You are so doing the right thing. I've been a nurse for over 20 years and I saw what obesity does to people, including myself. The risks involved in WLS is so slim it's a no brainer to go with it! I wish you much luck, love, happiness and a brand new life. We are all here for you our dear sleeve sister!!! Keep us informed!

I took a week off but my first week back I worked 4-6 hours a day. I do marketing and a lot of walking through the hospitals so it wasn't so bad. I felt completely normal 2 weeks post op

What a wonderful birthday indeed. Best of luck to you! You deserve it!!

Very very nice! Congrats girl!!! I bet you feel like a million bucks!!!

I am 5 weeks post op tomorrow and I had a 3 week stall. I thought I was going to lose my mind and then suddenly this week I lost 8 lbs. Just be patient. I knew I would have these stalls but they are so annoying. Take it easy on yourself. It will happen.

yes....relax and enjoy the ride and keep your eye on the prize. It's not so bad and the worst will be over before you know it. Good luck!!

Take care of yourself. God was watching over you and your baby boy. This will pass and before you know it you will be on the journey of a lifetime. Stay strong! We are here for you!

When are you allowed to have a spoonful of peanut butter? I'm 5 weeks post op!

God bless you! You look wonderful! What an inspiration. You are. Thank you for sharing your story.

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Beautiful beautiful post and even more beautiful girl. God Bless You!!!

Hi I live in Florida and my doctor said no swimming or hot tubs for 6 weeks. I just went to Ohio for 3 days and it was tough. I had to buy protein drinks cottage cheese string cheese and yogurt at the grocery store that i kept in a fridge and ate an egg for breakfast. I forgot to take my omeprazole when I was gone too. I'm 4 weeks post op today. plan accordingly. Other then that I did fine. What part of Florida are you coming to? If you are in the Ft. Myers area I will meet up with you!

You have the same story I have (EXACTLY). Even the same weight and weight loss so far. I'm disappointed to but I sure can tell a difference in my clothes big time. I just wish it were coming off quicker. I hear we must be patient but its so hard. Keep in touch and good luck.

Yes yes and yes! They are my favorite too!! Love them and my NUT said they are the best!!!!

Good for you! Love your enthusiasm! Check with your NUT about gum though. I was told I can never chew gum again. It does the same as sucking through straws. I'm not a gum chewer anyhow so no loss for me but just be sure.

I was told it is . I had surgery on February 4 and I am about 1 week late but I know that our body has been through some trauma and our hormones react differently. If it doesn't start after 2-3 weeks check with your doc.

Good luck to you! It's awesome being on this losing side if the surgery. I feel a little lighter everyday. You will not be disappointed. Keep in touch and let us know how you do!

Hi Dina and welcome. You came to the right place. I'm three weeks post op and was in a stall too. I realized I wasn't putting in enough walking so I have added an extra mile to my walk and I walk to the beat of my iPod and I have finally started losing again! Hooray!! I saw my doc yesterday and he told me to do the same. Our body is in shock and still trying to figure out what just happened. Stalls are normal. Just keep plugging away!! you're bound to lose!! Best of luck!

Yes it is! Don't know if I can take the bitter cold anymore. I'm always cold now whereas a month ago I was always warm....funny how weight loss does that to you!

Wow!! You got it going on Jenn! And happy happy birthday!! This is the best gift you can give yourself. The gift of good health. Although looking good always is a bonus too. Have a fab day tomorrow and good luck on your amazing journey! Btw I used to live in Burlington NJ in the 80's but I live in Florida now! I'm 22 days post op and down 30 lbs! Happy happy me!????????☀

You are so funny!! Love the name!!!! Congrats on your amazing journey so far! Woohoo!!!

I was complete calm too! It means you are so ready and positive that this is for you! Good luck!!