MandyRN15

I went there for my surgery. I had Dr.Shuster. He was awesome. Lots of good pre-op education and support.

I am going through the same thing right now and am about 6 weeks out. been at the same weight up and down a pound for a week. I think it is our bodies adjusting. I bet next week we will loose 5 pounds. It is difficult to know you are working so hard and nothing is moving. Just remember the body is strange and miraculous and sometimes a week or 2 at a stand still just means your body is taking the time it needs to do what it needs to do. As long as you are following what you are supposed to do just ride it out. 27 pounds is awesome. I wish you all the best.

It took me a week and a half to get rid of that neck pain. The gas pain is unbearable!!!

Absolutely! I usually have pretty good skin. As soon as I started the prep diet I got dry patches, blotchy skin, and acne. I still am having issues 3 weeks post op. I think it is just lack of proper nutrition, electrolyte imbalances, and hormonal imbalances. Just like we have the possibility to lose hair our skin suffers. I am still also having trouble with my tongue. It should get better with time. Till then we are going to look pretty scary. Good luck!!

You will do great and believe me it is bearable. I barely had any pain besides the gas pain. Bring Gas X and walk early and often. Use the breathing machine often. I have already lost 27 pounds and it has only been 2 and a half weeks. Already getting compliments and clothes are too big. Good luck.

I am totally in the same boat. I am going on the 4th and am feeling completely the same. I just keep telling myself I may be selfish now...but it is going to be to everyone's benefit in the end. We can do this. I am getting excited to meet the new me.