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We have to rem that this is a lifestyle change. Yes we are changing our eating habits but a fry or two or a mini cupcake is part of learning to be normal. This is normal. What was not normal was the large fry, milkshake and a whopper one day an Olive Garden lasagna the next. Just don't make a habit of it. :-). We were given the tool to help us lead to control what we eat. Thank God

Yeah ask em why hot dogs come in packs of 10 but the Buns come in packs of 8

Pre-op I was a 20/22 and now I am an 18.

Made it! Surgery went well Now just enjoying the pain on my left side... Ouch you guys weren't kidding.

Happy Holidays everyone! Had my surgery 12-12-12 including the 2 week liquid diet I am down 30 pounds! I am doing a happy dance all around the Christmas tree! I know I have a ways to go but I am looking forward to a new year and a new me.

I had the same concern (I'm out a week). I asked my dietician today and she said that one time will not stretch out the pouch. If we stuff it consistently, then the long term outlook of losing and maintaining is at stake.

Got to love free health care in Canada! Best country ever!

Just wanted to update everyone on my journey. I am 24 yo and had surgery on the 5th. Weight the day of surgery was 270 and last i checked on Sat i was 252. Almost 20 lbs! So exciting since i didnt really expect it to come off that quick. I have a 10month old daughter who is now home with me again after the surgery and she is definately helping me get my walking in. Taking care of her full time while my husband is at wok has not hurt at all but it does wear me out as my lil girl is 20lbs herself. I just keep telling myself, "i was carrying 20lbs on my body and now im just carrying it on my hip." this journey has been rough but well worth it and i am finding the positives.
Thank you everyone for your posts. I dont write much on here but i love reading them all. Im glad to know im not alone when it comes to the smaller things like bowel movements and monthly cycles.
Praying for you all as you continue your journies!

It was hard but I did it! Tomorrow morning I will be at the hospital at 730 and am nervous but excited!

Heading to the hospital here in a few minutes! Wish me luck!!

Made it! Surgery went well Now just enjoying the pain on my left side... Ouch you guys weren't kidding.

So glad to hear you are doing pretty good. Hope the pain is manageable. Sip sip sip, walk walk walk rest rest rest and repeat. Sending you prayers and healing thoughts.

GUESS WHAT GUYS I AM ACTUALLY HOME THEY FREED ME LOL SO TODAY I HAVE DONE NOTHING BUT SIP SIP SIP WALK WALK WALK AND CUDDLE WITH THE MOST IMPORTANT MEN IN MY LIFE MY BABY BOYS

Day 3 post op and doing well... Gets kinda rough when the pain meds wear off but overall It's been much much easier than I expected... Fluids are a breeze been drinking Protein Shakes today too... Finally passed gas this morning and its like the farty floodgates opened I'm a tootin fool much to the delight of my 3-year old but breaking wind feels soooooo good... I'm gonna attempt a shower when my wife gets home I'm sure that will feel awesome keep your chin up everyone everyday is better

GUESS WHAT GUYS I AM ACTUALLY HOME THEY FREED ME LOL SO TODAY I HAVE DONE NOTHING BUT SIP SIP SIP WALK WALK WALK AND CUDDLE WITH THE MOST IMPORTANT MEN IN MY LIFE MY BABY BOYS

It was hard but I did it! Tomorrow morning I will be at the hospital at 730 and am nervous but excited!

Well I'm sitting here drinking magnesium citrate leave for the hospital at 8am!!! I'm so scared and nervous and excited! Can't wait to be a loser

DOS 02/21/12 340 CW 187 yeehaw!!!!!!!!!!!

Jan 2012 hw 301----DOS 8/22 269.5----CW 195

I'm aive and well pain not bad at all drugs are good hope everybody is having it as easy as me

Just got the call have to be at hospital 5:30 am mon means I should be the first of the day yay... Don't want to wait around all day rather get it done early

Surgery went well! Dealing with pain issues. We will see if I get to go home today...keep fingers crossed!

I would take my phone in if I could I will update ASAP! I am nervous too, let's get this done and move on to a healthy life!! We got this! I didn't wait 13 yrs to have a little girl and finish my degree for nothing ..I'm owning this just like I owned all that with trust in The Lord! Dear Lord, please remove my fear and help me focus on the positive. Please be with my fellow dec 5 surgery buddies and give them a peace only you can give. Amen.