Seela

I'm not quite sure how I feel about this but when I look at myself now (in a picture) I look so much older (mor mature) than I ever did before. It's been almost 8-10 years since I've been the weight I am now but I guess part of me expected to look like I used to. Kind of depressing.

Another thing... I'm almost 7 weeks out and still have trouble getting in all my water. When I don't get enough everything is just bad. But on the days I do get enough I feel like a normal person. Just a thought.

I'm so sorry this is happening to you. .. how frustrating and scarry. I have no experience in this but the advice you've been giving above is great. I can tell you when I've had a problem I turned to the members here and received invaluable help. Good luck, my thoughts are with you.

I want some courage cheese!

Please add me Seela13

Beautifully said!

My prayers are with you.

Ohhhh... your so close to onederland!!!

I'm alive!!!

You look so happy and healthy. Congratulations

You are so adorable!

Sooo cool! Must feel great!

Update: so I'm a naughty girl and I went against my drs advice! I drank through a straw all day. My sleeve did not explode, I did not spontaneously combust, and I got in more water than usual. If I make it through the night I guess we'll just keep it our little secret.

Thanks butter. Temporary mind loss was not going to keep me from getting what I needed. I really appreciate the way everyone has supported me despite my rough beginning.

Weight loss is a mathematical certainty. Stay on track. It will happen. Good luck

This forum and those of you on it have been so helpful to my success with this surgery. I don't think I could have done this without you. BUT... the way you came to my aid when I needed help with a different personal problem was very touching to me. I will never forget it. Thank you.

Thanks.. I'm so relieved! Also I decided to wait to sign up for medi cal. They told me if anything happens I can get coverage retro active 3 months. Sigh.....

I was nervous too. I had never had any type of surgery or procedure done before so it was scarry. I remember talking to my surgeon. The last thing I remember was my surgeon saying "you might not even remember this conversation. .." next thing I know they were waking me up and I was going back to work. If I didn't know better I wouldn't even know anything was done. Easy peasy. Good luck!

Don't worry... I was so tired day of I could barely stay awake during admission! I think the nurse thought something was wrong with me because I kept dozing off. Lol. You'll get plenty of rest after surgery. Good luck!

I couldn't agree more. It will never be easier to make good habits than early on. Going back now will be easy. Six months from now? Not so much.

My favorite thing is going on walks with my kids. My son gets particularly excited about walking with me and takes advantage of this time to talk his little head off. Other times getting him to talk is like pulling teeth. I knew I would be able to do more with my children after weight loss but I never expected the closeness it would bring to my son and me. Beautiful.

So beautifully written thank you. I'm so happy for you.

Congratulations to all of you! Such a wonderful feeling to be on the recovery side!

Uhhh. I cannot eat anything I want and I wouldn't recommend it. Chicken is a staple, cheeses.. greek yogurt. . Chili.. soups.. eggs.. jerky.. tuna.. water water water water water

You are so definitely not alone. We all have our assclown moments! I think its healthy. I think you will be great. I got so frustrated with my never ending fatness I gave away most of my thin cloths about 4 1/2 years ago because I thought I would never get back into them. I wish I could hold them while I cry over them.