shmily

This surgery has been amazing for me... no complications (other than a little pneumonia just after surgery)... staying on track... exercising like the Energizer Bunny... feeling like a million bucks.
Here's a little photo evidence of why...

I have lost 82 lbs and about 60 inches.......I lost diabetes, high BP, high cholesterol, chronic pain & my walking cane !

I have lost 82 lbs and about 60 inches.......I lost diabetes, high BP, high cholesterol, chronic pain & my walking cane !

I did the same thing and to this day, almost 6 mos out, only one sister knows and I didn't tell her until 3 mos out. I agree with you.......it is not their business!!

These were too small before surgery. I think it is time to downsize LOL 

I have lost 82 lbs and about 60 inches.......I lost diabetes, high BP, high cholesterol, chronic pain & my walking cane !

Surgeon asap, something is not right

I have lost 82 lbs and about 60 inches.......I lost diabetes, high BP, high cholesterol, chronic pain & my walking cane !

It's been one year since my surgery down 118 lbs. still have a ways to go but enjoying the success.

I have lost 82 lbs and about 60 inches.......I lost diabetes, high BP, high cholesterol, chronic pain & my walking cane !

I have lost 82 lbs and about 60 inches.......I lost diabetes, high BP, high cholesterol, chronic pain & my walking cane !

I have lost 82 lbs and about 60 inches.......I lost diabetes, high BP, high cholesterol, chronic pain & my walking cane !

You look absolutely fantastic. Great job on your very hard work!

Congratulations! You and your roses look beautiful!

I have lost 82 lbs and about 60 inches.......I lost diabetes, high BP, high cholesterol, chronic pain & my walking cane !

There is another thread ongoing right now, and Shersun adds this to her post. I don't take anything personal unless it's a compliment.
I am a lot older than most people here. I have been posting since ?October, 2013, and never met a bxxxx here. Please look at the number of posts I have made. I am opinionated (like your Grandma lol). I try to roll gently and give good, solid, and kind advice, and I probably target more older people because bariatric surgery can be a life or death matter for some, like my husband. This site is to build people up. Please do not take a few snarky posts and turn it into something. Bariatric Pal is the best thing going. In almost a year, I have seen two people stomp off and say I am done here. Well I can tell you it is their loss, because there are many kind and wonderful human beings here, committed to helping each other. I would not have it any other way here. I can tell you if I think you are hurting yourself if you ask me a question, and if you get mad that I said you should not do this, does that make me a bad person? Relax and make friends here. It is awesome!!!!!! Linda

You're doing great , dont go backwards at this point ! Ask yourself WHY are you making poor choices ? Stress, ? Lack of food planning ? No sleep ? Etc,..... Maybe if you can find out why , you'll know how to fix it. Plan and pack food in advance. Work out instead of stressing out, etc. You CAN do this , we ALL have faith in you ! Good luck !

I can wear my wedding ring again and I can now cross my legs. My once too tight bra is now in the 3rd hook and the cups are kinda bulky. I am down from a tight 2XL to a large. I hung up my walking cane. I am off high BP meds, cholesterol med and diabetic meds....to name just a few

I am almost 6 months and I still keep it pretty simple. You might try lean lunchmeat ham or turkey etc wrapped on a low fat cheese stick (string cheese) I don't really enjoy meat... check out recipes from theworldaccordingtoeggface.com
She has some realy good ones

I was deficient as well and my psychiatrist (Gasp! YES have one!) wrote me an RX for the once a week dose till it came back up then I take 5000 IU a day. Low Vit D is very dangerous and CAN add to depression as well as other things. I do not "do" the sun because of skin cancer

Our doctor gave a card stating that we had a gastric procedure. If the server doesn't honor it, speak with a manager. They will allow u to order off the child's menu. It's not illegal. That's for regular restaurants not buffets.

I only had broth twice.......but my surgeon said I could have the Protein Shakes after I got out of the hospital, between that and my Water, I did not want anything else. Hang in there.......ignore the ignorant

I did the same thing and to this day, almost 6 mos out, only one sister knows and I didn't tell her until 3 mos out. I agree with you.......it is not their business!!

Hang in there betterme008! I totally get it with people talking about "taking the easy way out..." Well, if they were caught in a tiny crevice between a rock mountain and an iceberg [fallen 300 ft. down in there], and their choices to get out alive were to 1] make it to the opening at the top, OR 2] allow themselves to fall another 20 feet [some cuts and bruises along the way] and get out through an opening in the rock that leads out the side of the mountain. There is no way any sane person would choose #1 when there is an "easy way" outta there. This surgery is a matter of life or death for most of us. When facing certain death who wouldn't choose the "easy way out". I'm totally proud of you and myself for choosing bariatric surgery. We are not lazy or stupid...we are courageous and strong!

No matter how much food we eat, it will NOT help people starving in other countries LOL. Good for you