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Just found out the time for my surgery it's officially official October 21st 2013 10am at Lenox Hill Hospital in NY by Dr. Roslin

At the INT hospital now surgery today in 2 hours. I just to hope to come out safe and sound.

Hey all. The pain was more than I expected as well!! I've been urinating every 2 hours and thankfully I didn't have a lot of gas pain. I have however had my fair share of nausea and my face is hot but I have a normal temperature.
I've walked the hallways six times. Passed the swallow study and just had my first meal: 1/2 Popscicle, 2 cubes of Jello, 5 spoons of broth and 3 oz of Water over the past 2.5 - 3hours.
I'm being discharged at 6 pm.
I hope everyone's experience continues to improve.

But you will get there. I absolutely do not want to regain the weight again, which is what happened in the past. We are at an age to appreciate and Celebrate every pound we lose.

Woot, done did it, watching TV now, very little pain.

The powders I have tried said not to add to liquids over 130 degrees.

You both. Look fabulous. The pictures of success inspire others.

Had VSG surgery in February....down 79.6 lbs. First time EVER watching the Biggest Loser as a thin person. In the past, my hubs and I would get a snack, watch the show and talk about how difficult being away from your family would be.
Last night, with no Snacks, I looked at my husband and told him that I WANTED TO GO WORKOUT after watching the show! I felt so motivated seeing the contestants start their change - seeing their determination, effort, and focus.
Sat there and wondered, during my weight loss journey, have my friends or family been motivated watching MY changes/determination/focus?
So I wanted to tell all of you - my VSG brothers and sisters, I keep coming to this site every day to watch your changes, determination and focus. I want to THANK each of you who take the time to share your successes and struggles. It keeps me SO MOTIVATED. So if you think what you are doing doesn't matter and no one is watching you...YOU ARE WRONG. You are a light for many - in person and online.
Hugs my friends....let's kick some ass this week.

My breaking point came when I realized that I had been every size and could not maintain it. I have lost and gained the same 50-60 pounds forever, including high school. I come from a family of big people but I decided that for my bucket list, I'm 68, I wanted to lose 100 pounds and make my later years more fun and I would be able to do some things Icouldn't. I also can't sustain this weight as my knees , etc age. Plus, I want to fit in a dress by Herve Legare or a St. John knit . And just for fun, all the old men who passed me over for "Barbie Dolls" will be jealous. LOL

I called Blue Cross this morning to make sure they received my pre cert yesterday...I'M APPROVED!!!!!!!they gave me an approval # n said I should receive a letter by next week...super excited

Just had my surgery- everything went really well!!!

I am using spaghetti squash in place of Pasta and I love it!

All checked in surgery is in 2hrs. Fired up ready to go!

I am down 60lbs. 23 lbs prior to the 2 week pre-op diet. I lost 15lbs during the pre-op diet. I have lost another 22 lbs since surgery on 8/23. Woohoo! Congrats to all of us losers!

Good luck and prayers on your surgery. Too bad you do not live in Columbus cause my car could use detailing! :-)

I also have leg cramps at night when I am in bed. I take the Hyland Leg Cramp pills each evening and haven't had them since. They are a homeopathic remedy.

So glad that it went well. You are on your way now. Goan even more healthy and beautiful you. My date is Oct. 22. I can't wait,

The two of you look fabulous! I want to lose a hundred pounds and get a date with a guy before I'm too old to remember. :-)

I was approved for Feb. 7 but I ended up getting blood clots in my lungs. My vascular specialist said I needed to wait at least six months. I am now cleared for my surgery. My doctor is Dr. Phillip Price at Mt. Carmel Bariatric Center Of Excellence in Columbus Oh. His assistant is calling me this week to give me a surgery date in the last two weeks of October. He is coordinating with the vascular doctor to insert a screen to keep any clots that form from traveling to my lungs to heart. He also indicated that the weight loss will lessen chances of clots in the future. I am nervous but want this bad. I am at 267 lbs and am 5'5".

Before and After.
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The two of you look fabulous! I want to lose a hundred pounds and get a date with a guy before I'm too old to remember. :-)

My surgery date Monday October 14th is a few days away. Lawd give me the strength! ????