paleal1107

McKinney, TX sleeved on April 9 2013

Thank you so much. It is getting easier and your right nothing beats moms cooking but yes having to explain to your parents is hard, but I'm glad that both of our mom's understand exactly what we are trying to do and is helping us do it also.

Thank you all for the advice. I've decided to just wait until I've reached a certain weight goal.

I have to say that I did so much research before I made this decision. I though for sure this is what I wanted. Then I had my surgery on April 9th. I never prepared myself for the recovery. That's what I regretted. The staples were unbearable because it was pulling on my skin. But once they took them out I was fine. Then you have your liquid diet. Let's just say I no longer like soup. I'm sick and tired of it. Then I went to puree/mushy foods. And now I'm on my solids. I never though I would get here. I think that's what people are having problems with its the food portion of it. All you see is so many commercials of food. Food you can no longer eat. Then you have people who are inconsiderate and continuously offer you food you no longer can't eat. That is very frustrating. My journey has been a hard one. And honestly I don't ser it getting easier if I submit myself to the can't have, can't do attitudes. What makes it easy for me is that my husband has done this with me and we are going through this journey together. I started off from the beginning of my journey at 262 lbs, now I'm at 219 lbs. I no longer have diabetes and haven't taken medicines for it since after the surgery. I hope this helps answer the question on why people regret it.

That's great. I go for 8 day check up today. That would be nice if I got the go ahead for soft mushy foods lol but i know it's too soon. Good luck and can't wait to see your recipes in here.

My surgery is April 9 th. I start my liquid diet on Monday. So excited and ready to start my life again without diabetes.

Wow, I'm glad I found this. You all answered my question. My surgery date is on April 9th. I was going to get a tattoo this Saturday March 9th, but I'm scared that they may tell me that I've compromised my surgery. But I will ask the Dr and see when I can have the surgery. Thanks once again. [ATTACH]10139[/ATTACH]

Hi everyone. I am considering possibly getting my first tattoo. My surgery is on April 9th. Do you think the tattoo might interfere with my surgery. Also I am anemic too.

Speedy not sorry

How are you feeling. Sorry recovery.

Good luck and welcome to a new and healthier you