BrantS1976

I love coffee as well, but have done my best to limit it to one cup a day now... sometimes two if it is a really hard day.

Sounds like you are taking the right steps to get in the right place mentally as well as physically. If your mind is strong and focused on the goal, the WLS will be just the tool you need to succeed long term. Thinking positive thoughts for you to get approved and continue your journey.

Advice... take the time you need to recover. Get up and moving like the doctors will tell you. It feels like the last thing you want to do, but it does help. Don't be a hero, no shame in taking the pain or anti-nausea meds if you need them. The need for them will pass in a day or two anyhow. Most of all, just stay positive and remember why you decided to do this. After a couple days you will be feeling good, and a couple months in you'll feel great and wonder why you didn't do it sooner.

Congrats on the milestone! Those feel great. Keep up the good work and keep your head up. Good things are coming your way and I am sure you will find someone who will love, appreciate and treat you with the respect you deserve.

Count me in!

Starting weight 305 lbs

Goal for St. Patty's Day 293 lbs

Going to make the trip from the third dimension back to the second on this one. Haven't been there in about 12 years. Should be fun!

I'm down 78 pounds, and it feels amazing. Way more energy, move better, feel better, no longer worried about where they seat me in a restaurant (booth vs. table) or any airplane flights I have to take. Physical stamina is 3-4 times what it was before surgery.

Supposedly it happens between 4-8 months after surgery if it will. I am about four months out and just noticed last night that I was suddenly shedding way more hair than usual. Not to worry, I've heard it does grow back. My hair is pretty thick anyhow, so maybe in the meantime I can go a few extra weeks without a haircut.

I go on Thursday for my one year visit. I am thinking they may take my before and after photo.

Congrats, that's awesome. Do you ever go to any of the support group meetings there at NWWLS?

Good luck, although I am sure you are in great hands and don't need it. Congrats on the big first step to a new you. Just follow the recovery instructions they give you and don't feel like you have to be tough and pass up the pain or anti-nausea meds.

Was there any twerking?

Good luck and congrats on tomorrow, the first day of your new life. Follow the recovery instructions, and don't push it. If they tell you to get out and walk after surgery, do it. It really does help cut down on the pain. Also, don't be brave. Ask for pain and anti-nausea meds if you need them.

I have to agree with Belladonna723. You are the **** and he is acting like a douche. I can understand how someone going through the changes we all go through could bring up some odd feelings in one's significant other, but as a man his comments to you offend me. They show a complete lack of respect for you and a desire to just keep you down. I'm not one to tell people how to live their life, but you deserve better! Hopefully he can come around and treat you better. If not, then do whatever is best for you as you deserve so much more than that kind of treatment.

Awesome job!

I went to Northwest Weight Loss in Everett and they are wonderful .

I have to agree Dr. Chock has changed my life. I was so impressed with her during my consult as she took a lot of time, answered all my questions, etc.

On a side note, I hope no one minds me joining this group. I actually had plication surgery and Northwest Weight Loss in Everett. There are barely any people on the plication section of the board, much less from Washington. In terms of the surgery I have more in common with you sleevers than the band folks.

Coming up on 4 months next week (Oct 24th) and 78 pounds.

The only question I have is had Miley's career crashed far enough that she's appearing at the Emerald Queen Casino, or is she still playing the Tacoma Dome?

It is really fun the unexpected places you find support. The President of the division of the company I work for was at our office visiting on Wednesday and noticed I had lost a lot of weight. Somehow I felt comfortable enough to tell him how I had done it and he proceeded to commend me for making the life improving decision and we proceeded to have a 10 minute conversation about it. There really are a lot of people out there who get it, and don't see us as weak or taking the easy way out for having WLS.

So you were born in 76 as well. The nice thing about this site is talking to people in the same age range. Most of the people at my surgeons support groups are quite a bit older.

Sorry I've been offline for a bit. Work has been crazy (three people left) and my son had to have minor surgery (ear tubes). How are you doing? I hope you're doing well and moving along the path. Let me know how you're doing.

<p>I personally would never do the plication it involves folding your stomach in half. I can't see it staying folded with sutures for very long. </p>

You could make a similar (and equally unfounded) argument about the sleeve and how are some staples going to keep the contents of your stomach from falling out into your body cavity. Simple with the sleeve it's not like they're in there with a red swingline stapler, and when the suture the stomach they use permanent sutures and a stitching technique where if one suture fails it doesn't affect the others. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but it would be nice if they could be informed a bit before rendering one.

Thanks! Congrats to you on the awesome weight loss carolinagirl!

I am hoping someone can relate and talk me through this...I have been excited about my Feb. 14th date until today...I am having an overwhelming feeling that I will fail...I keep thinking that I obviously didn't have discipline before, which is why I am so grossly unattractive now, so how will I be able to succeed once I have this surgery? You have to be disciplined and know it is not the cure all, which realistically I get, but how do I make sure I don't fail with this like I have with every diet my entire life? So sorry for this self pity party...I just feel overwhelmed and have no one to talk to...

as long as you try and do the best you can (and def follow your dr's instructions for best results) you will do just fine...be realistic...be open minded and understand its a day in and day out process...its not overnight quick/easy fix....you are very attractive right this moment and i know that the person is a scared female whose past dieting attempts has made her doubt herself......i know as that was me also 19 months ago....

you will eat good/healthy foods

exercise and you will lose weight.....let the band (or any WLS) help you...

you just help yourself.....you can do this....

krps0930,

I just want to echo something that carolinagirl said. Looking at your profile picture you are an attractive woman and have a lot to look forward to. I know it's hard looking in the mirror sometimes, I struggled with that and said negative things about myself, but you need to focus on the positive and appreciate yourself and the good things you are doing for yourself. I hated looking at myself in pictures, but when we took family pictures for Christmas I had lost about 50 pounds and was finally starting to like what I saw again. I am sure you will have a similar experience as you take this journey.

It is an emotional journey. I'm man enough to admit that this whole process has made me cry at times. You're not losing it, it's totally normal. It's not a small decision or one you make lightly, but it is a great decision for you future and your health.

Hi Misty! Doing good. Halfway to my goal weight, but I know second half will take longer. Glad to hear the kids are doing well. Sorry to hear about the setback, but keep your head up and you will be there soon enough.

I hear you, when I had my pre-op labs done I felt like i'd fallen victim to the vampire Lestat (sorry kids, refuse to make a Twilight reference). I think there were nine vials. Thought it would never end.

I'm surprised none of my primary care physicians never suggested it to me. Especially 6 years ago when I tipped the scales at 412 pounds.