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Being able to cross your legs and being look upon by others in envy when you enter a room instead of smirks . Looking good in your clothes by wearing single digits instead of plus size. And of course being healthy .

Congrats to everyone keep up the great work I now can wear a size large women's dress from a size 3x I too love the gym and go 5 times per week . I still have about 75 pounds more to loose but I know I will get there I'm swimming in my old clothes and I am only buying clothes second hand because they cost so much doing this transitional period. Tomorrow I will be 7 months post opt my my how times fly when your having fun .

I agree with the above statement it is normal to have these feelings but as you and your wife both know making this decision was not a easy one but a nec edit to ensure your life, getting healthy is a challenge and you are both so worth it, stay focus and take one day at time before you know it you will been joking life again good luck ,

Salonboi your welcome you are going to be so happy with the new you, pretty soon you will be on the losers bench.

Hi make sure you share those pictures with your doctor you want it documented this will also help get you approved , try and make a doctors appointment asap even if you have to walk in , you want this documented, then apply the ointment, I think you have an excellent shot of approval keep us posted and I hope your chafe skin cleans up soon.

HI first of all congrats on your choice in being healthy, I would like to suggest being honest, you have already faced being honest with yourself that you need help with losing weight. Trust me you are going to learn alot more about yourself going through this process, I know that I did. I have learned to love me for me and to be honest that I allow convience and stress lead to my bad choices. Use this time wisely and learn everything you can, if your program offers support groups attend them you will learn alot from like minded people who are going through this procedure and who has completed it. Please keep us posted on your progress we are here for you.

Hi I gained weight through stress through my old job, not exercising enough and constantly eating out because of convince I was working 16 hour shifts 3 days a week then 8 the remains two days .Before I know it I had diabetics and look at a family picture that my family member took and didn't even recognize myself. I could not believe the person in the picture was me, I decided then to have surgury and to loose weight, now my family is proud of me and I'm proud of me, I exercise 5 days a week because I release stress that way instead of food. I look at current pictures verse old pictures and can't believe what I see . It's like the old men is inside of a new body but I'm loving to. Love me and life again .

Congrsts to everyone and wishing you a speedy recovery welcome to the new you and losers bench .

I agree with the above statements it depends on your insurance and the program your in, I was required to have 6 months supervised doctors visit as well as psy visit,exercise class, multiple of test from start to finish it took me 10 months good luck it's so worth the wait.

I agree with the above statements when your stress try drinking some water and walking exercise has become my stress release and I work out 5 days a week you can do this .

Hi I didn't tell anyone except my husband and kids It's no one else business everyone knew I started making changes 1 year ago on bring healthy so it was no surprise when I started loosing weight I was only off work for 2 weeks and I was on vacation during this time so no one is the wiser, I have been working on loosing weight for 1 and a half years in prep for the new me and I am now almost 7 months post opt and I have 70 pounds to go to goal weight and I know I'm going to make it . Good luck .

You look great keep up the great job .

It depends on your surgeon I kept my tongue ring in during my surgery .

Sex is great after wls I craved it my husband is happy and I'm very happy , make sure you use protection lol.

Hello everyone first congrats on your choice to being healthy first of all as long as your getting in your protein and water and exercising the weight will come off you will have many stalls because you just had major surgury but it will come off trust me, it does not matter if it comes off slow or fast as long as it is going down , remember just because the scale is not moving does. It mean you are not loosing inches. Focus on one day at a time my friends you will get there .

I agree with the above statement premiere protein shakes are the greatest I drink one a day as well as my vitamins I too use baractric advantage chewable and iron pills .

I agree with the above statement it is your decision if you want to share this information because it is a private one .

I agree your doing great, hang in there just focus on your protein .

Jolisue your right about that we got this .

Wow congrats I'm so happy for you and thank you for sharing, reading your post so like so many others us very encouraging, keep up the great work.

Congrats and welcome to the losers bench when was your surgery , walking is excellent, keep walking, sipping, and font forget to blow into that breaking ball thingy lol I can't remember the proper name for it but you know what I'm talking about .

That's great keep up the great work.

I agree with the above statements buy a item that's only 1-2 sizes down , I made the mistake of being a size 16 pair of pants when I was wearing 32 lol but now I'm down after 6 months and can wear smaller sizes down from 3x shirts to large yogu pants a size large and loving life, I haven't tried the size 16 pants on yet because I am so excited I can wear form fitting clothes and look great and received so many compliments. I hit the gym 5 times a week and that's my new high and stress reliever that replaced my old love for food, and I have met so many new friends . Congrats on your choice to be healthy keep us posted on your progress .

Everyone is doing awsume keep up the great work this is so exciting to see that we have taken this opportunity to be healthy and we are making the necessary changes to do it, dedication, hard work, making healthy choices are paying off . Thanks for sharing this forum is so inspiring and supportive and I'm proud to have found it .

Hi I'm 6 months post opt and down 86 pounds I just came out of another stall but I'm healthy and focus, I'm off all diabetes medication, high blood pressure, as well as high chloysterial . I can now wear a size large shirt from a 3 x and large yogu pants . Work out 5 days a week and can't believe the confidence I have and so many compliments I received. Negative speaking people who I thought were my friends were not they are intimidated by my weight lost because I'm getting so much attention , but positive speaking I have met new like minded healthy people at my gym and I'm feeling great and staying positive. I still hate the stalls but that is to be expected I'm learning how to be me and love me , and focus on me being healthy .