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Starting weight-284 lbs Goal weight-269 lbs Goal 15lbs {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}

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Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Party in Hoosierville!! Congratulations and I know you are so happy today. You are truly an inspiration to many of the people on this site. I so need to get on the treadmill!! You should totally buy a couple lotto tickets. So proud of you {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}

She is right though- some people make some dumb ass comments and silly statements/questions on here- I choose to scroll past those threads though. Everyone doesn't have the same level of intellect and it's each of our choices to hit the button to respond- you don't have to. At the same time the thread title was a bit punchy, but I still think everyone needs to relax a bit- and realize too you're dealing with people who can't eat for comfort anymore! A bit touchy to say the least. I know I am at times. {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}

Now it's time!! Prayers up finally for you!! {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}

Cindy, don't stop posting when you want to. Just be aware that some people may receive what you say different then what you actually intend. I choose to just follow my doctors orders. I started coming on here for support and info preop since I was going to Mexico and come now to support others going there and for entertainment purposes since I'm home for 4 weeks and don't feel like cleaning my closet. Do what you want girl!! {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}

Wow that's interesting. The thing is the incisions are so small I don't get the big deal unless you're trying to hide the fact you had a procedure done from someone close to you. My incisions look really good and I'm only 3 weeks out and haven't even started treating them yet. Everyone I show them to is super surprised by them. I think they thought they would be bigger. On some peoples after pics you can't even see them. {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}

The protein shakes absolutely started making me nauseous! I was even taking nausea meds at that point twice daily. For me it didn't get better until I changed it up a bit. The way I was making my shakes is make milk ice cubes because I can't drink it just milky the way it is. I have a Ninja blender that has that personal cup and I ninja my shake to death with 4 cubes of "ice" and some reg Nonfat milk along with 2 Enspira vitamins. I then put it in a blender bottle because with the vitamin in it, the vitamin starts to settle to the bottom since it takes a while to drink. It started making me nauseous and I was struggling, then I saw a commercial for Silk light almond milk. It changed up the taste enough to make it better. I make that into ice cubes now. It may be worth a try! Fridge pic!! Why was I too lazy to take it out! I also bought Walden Farms no calorie chocolate syrup but that didn't help when I tried but I did add it to a chocolate flavored shake. I will revisit it with the vanilla shake. {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}

If you already feel that way, you should eat as much crunchy romaine as possible because that feeling will be worse after surgery. Last week after about 2 weeks of fluids, all I wanted was to chew something. It will be a long time before you'll be able to chew anything postop. {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}

If everything is good with childcare, I would look into a car service or taxi and take my bag with me. The hospital will figure it out. Don't let anyone or anything that's an easy fix upset you so much. Yes she should be assisting you when she said she would, but what's most important is YOU getting there! One thing I've learned is that I can only truly count on myself and to have a plan B. Childcare would be the only thing I would truly worry about. If you have to go with the clothes on your back!! {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}

I was waiting for one of you guys to make me laugh!! Too much {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}

Ok so I watched this video and read the notes- they still did abdominal incisions!!! I don't get how there could be a lesser chance of complications when you're involving another body system (the reproductive system) on a surgery like this. They're adding a risk of infection in that system as well! Crazy to say the least! {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}

Hopefully the link goes through {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}

If they are able to get your excised stomach into your reproductive system and pull it through your vagina, that would be a whole different type of surgery!! I would like to meet the surgeon doing that procedure!!! P.S. If you think about it, in order for them to be able to pull the excised stomach up through the esophagus they would have to leave your sleeved stomach open, which we know they don't do- they close with a staple gun-like instrument as they go, so that isn't even possible. Does anyone know of any surgeons that do open procedures? {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}

MOTM, There's no way eating leafy greens is cheating. Do a few days of just shakes. You'll want something crunchy after a while anyway

You did an amazing job. Congrats! {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}

I know. I can see a difference in my face a lot and my clothes definitely fit looser and some I don't fit anymore, but I probably will wait a while longer for update pics {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}

BigLew, You're doing great! I love that you're already posting updates. I don't feel ready yet {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}

Ok. I didn't know the reason you were scared and I completely understand. I was terrified and scared too that I had made a crazy decision. But trust in yourself that you've done your homework and have made a good decision. {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}

He's actually looks really good right now. He was on THE Soup a few weeks ago. I like that show because I love his personality. He lost weight. I think he's doing a different show now though. {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}

You go girl!! You look great. Did you see my post on the Dr Ortiz/ OCC thread? {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}

Why are you scared? Did you do your research? {)i(} Sent from my iPhone using VST {)i(}