melissa130

I would do it again -absolutely

so loaded with sodium

Try 5 and a half months of not eating at all...That is what happened to me when I was in the hospital due to complications with the sleeve......I am sure if I made it through all that time you can make it through this...It is all mind over matter

What complication did you have with the sleeve?

slim fast has shakes that are 20 grams of Protein

That doesn't sound normal to me either. I couldn't feel or see my bones till I was under 200 pounds. No pain. Please see your doctor.

I don't regret my decision at all. I could have never lost over 100 pounds without this surgery. For 10 years - I went back and forth trying to decide what to do and I let everybody's opinion effect me. If I could go back that 10 years I would have just DONE it. Don't let other people make this decision for you. It is all you. You are the one that has to eat different and live with your choices. The people that love you will support you - but only you should make the determination.

I work with several people that have had it -- and I have stuck to keeping my business private. I tell everybody that I cut out fast food and junk food, cut out carbs, drink lots of Water, and exercise my ass off. All of this is true. I love that I kept it to myself. Because I don't want my food to be inspected every day at lunch and I don't need everybody discussing my decision- as I have heard so many judge the folks I work with that are open about their business.

I love that it is my secret. I still have done all the hard work.

I felt "well enough" to engage 1 week post-op. I felt really up for it about 5 weeks post-op. In fact my hormones were raging. I couldn't get enough.

You are not doomed. So many people need a bit of help via medication and counseling. I started psych counseling with my pre-surgical eval. I never quit going. I go twice a month and believe that is why I am so successful. Just because you need a little "mental" help - should not disqualify you for surgery. I would recommend getting a second eval done if you are not comfortable with what that person gave you. Not all the "professionals" get it right every time. Good luck.

Congrats!!!!! Nothing feels better huh?!!

Well there are lots of folks here. Do you have a question?

Greek yogurt packs in quite a bit of Protein.< /p>

You look awesome.

I wish my husband would show a little jealousy. Not a lot -- just a wee bit would make me happy. Crazy to hear that huh? Maybe we should go out more. Anyways- I don't think he is being dumb. He has been hurt before. Counseling is the best route. Get a professional to help you. You wouldn't want the situation to get even worse.

I am very touched by your story! How awesome that you will be able to be truly engaged in the lives of your children. That is what I look forward to with my young children. I am so glad I didn't wait until their childhood was gone. I just lost 100 pounds since January - 6 months. I am almost at my goal weight and already at my goal of being a more engaged and active mom! Good luck - keep us posted on your journey.

I have that F@#$%^! bulge!!! LOL I was a size 24 this past xmas. Today i am in a size 6. Yep - size 6 . Holy **** -right. Well unfortunately--- that bulge is still annoyingly there. I have started a new DVD -- called Ab Assault by Gunnar Peterson. For the next 12 months - I am going to give it everything I got to deflate that area. And then - I am going to consult with a plastic surgeon. If I keep this weight off-- I want my tummy to look good and look good in clothes.

YOU are the exact reason why I don't have a face on my profile. You come in here and chew someone out for making a post! How rude!

I am one of those people who had to have my gallbladder removed after WLS!

I am just a few days past my one year anniversary from surgery and wouldn't even dare post my story cuz of people like you!!!

Sorry if you feel that way. I don't appreciate people coming on here and scaring others with statements that are unfounded and simply not true. I have held back hundreds of times on this site.. but that post really got to me. There are people that come to these posts and believe everything they read. That first post was horrible---giving out advice that shouldn't be given. I really am sorry if my post would prevent you from sharing your story. I just want people out there to know that when they read stuff on here- IT IS NOT ALL TRUE. And everybody should do their own extensive research and consult the surgeons. Not base their decisions on what patients on this site write. Come to think of it- I don't want anyone to base their decision on anything I write. Again- sorry to you.

NOT 1 regret here!!! You won't have any.

It sounds like you might not be getting 60 to 75 ounces of Water in per day. If you are slightly dehydrated you will have trouble with Constipation. Keep sipping on water- ALL day long. The scale will start to move.

How much do all the surgeries cost together? Just curious. Is it cheaper where you are going?

If you still have your gall bladder and are thinking about this surgery, consult with your Dr that is going to do your sleeve......IT IS PROVEN 1 out of 10 after the SLEEVE will have to have gall bladder surgery. #1, this can help you as he can remove the gall bladder and do the sleeve, your ins will cover the gall bladder and all you may have to cover is the sleeve surgery...if your ins does not cover the sleeve.............. DO NOT let them do the sleeve if you have your gall bladder, as YOU WILL HAVE to have gall bladder surgery in a month or two AFTER the sleeve, COMBINE THE TWO!!!!!! Chime in on all that have had the sleeve then had to go in and have gall bladder removed.................

Good doctors prescribe medication - Actigall- to prevent problems with the gallbladder. No matter what way people lose weight- with surgery or without- the chances for gallstones is increased. I hope everybody is smart enough to do their own research and find a good doctor who will know how to help them.

2.5 years is still newlywed time. Is he overweight?

Ok- that makes me feel better. For the first 6 months you may end up taking lots of medications. I also take Atigal which will help prevent gallstones. And Postassium and magnesium and Prilosec. Your nutritionist and doctor should go over all that stuff- and if they don't - to me that would be a red flag to go somewhere else.

Usually a year after surgery when you can get more nutrients from food- you should be able to take a regular Multivitamin. But you should look into ones now that are specific for weight loss surgery.

You look FANTASTIC. Your arms look so buff! You have so inspired me to get my smaller ass to the gym---pronto! Good job.

My doctor spent an entire visit just on the vitamin/ supplement information. Have you had surgery yet? Blood work should be done routinely after surgery to better dictate what your body needs. It will show what your specific body is deficient in. I take Bariatric Fusion--- 2 tabs in the am and 2 in the pm. Plus I take calcium citrate supplement total of 1500mg per day.