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I've met my goal weight and just want to shout it out! Some have even accused me of being HOT! I'll take it!!

Wow..you look fabulous...congrats!

Surgery is scheduled for July 7th! So excited and scared at the same time!

I am also on the 7th ....good luck !

July 24th for me, can't wait! My surgeon doesn't require a pre-op diet. I was told to eat light for 2 days before surgery.

Good luck to everyone.

Same here..no pre_op...can't wait! Good luck to you all....keep us updated!

July 7th..can't wait....

Good luck!

One of my favorite quotes...

“Those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”

Good luck...you're in for one heck of a journey!

1000 likes!!!!!!

Sorry Sharon but I have to say you didn't lose a best friend because you didn't have one..the way she speaks it doesn't sound like a best friend..better without friends than with this type of friends...look after yourself, good luck

Hi, I am 39 years old, mother of two. 5.7 and 230 pounds. My new life begins on the 7th. I will be happy to get down to 130-140. Can't wait!!!!! I only told my husband, my sister and my aunty about it. I know it is going to be hard but yet easier than it is now with all the weight I am carrying. I live in Ireland and I will have the sleeve done in Romania. Looking forward.....

Sorry for your loss. No, you are not. In my opinion it's good to do it as scheduled. Good luck!

Wow...you look amazing!

Wow...you look amazing!

Wow....you look great!

I'm so proud of myself! I hit two milestones this morning. I was Sleeved on 3/04/14. My starting weight was 299, my starting BMI was over 50. Today, 9 weeks later, I hit the half-way point to my goal and my BMI is now just under 40. (Down 64.5lbs, and BMI down over 10.) Good job me!

Wow..it is a good job.....happy for you...

Hey guys 7months 1 week post op and 100 pounds gone wow excited

20 more to go

Wow, Wow, Wow! Congrats!

Wow....you look amazing....can't wait for my sleeve...

My doctor advised either of the procedures for me. I felt more comfortable with the sleeve.

Please check this ...they explain better...

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/23574850/

My doctor advised either of the procedures for me. I felt more comfortable with the sleeve.

It is sleeve...only a single incision (not so many scars)

What is the SILS/LESS procedure? I'm curious...

Without 3,4,5 or more incisions ....only one in your belly button.

Thanks, things are going well.

So happy for you! I know exactly how it is, but now after 4 years I am happy I did not follow my first instincts. We are happier than ever! I have a lovely family! I do not have many 'friends' now but I am more happy like this. I wish you all the best and be patient !

Hi All!!! People can be evil!!! even Love ones!!!! I have type 2 diabetes, kidney issues, liver issues, and I'm 33. I want to LIVE LONGER for my husband and child. I will do this surgery no matter what!! But why do folks feel the need to say

" Oh you taking the EASY WAY OUT" ERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!! That strikes a nerve in the worst way!!!!

Is it really the easy way...because last I checked being overweight since I was 5 has been difficult! Having any surgery is not a walk at the park....especially recuperating... Having this disease is NOT AT ALL EASY!!!! if LOSING WEIGHT AND EATING HABITS would disappear than fine that would be easy but it's NOT!

This time around I'm hesitant to tell folks what I'm doing because of the STUPID comments......

Your thoughts please!!!

That's the reason I don't want to share it with many people...just with my husband, sister and my best aunty... I have a good support from them and the 'friends' don't matter. I only need people to encourage me as I get very nervous getting close to the big day...good luck and ignore them

OK here is my Grandma's Old Fashion chicken Soup Recipe. (Yes this is still the way I make it at home )

1 package of chicken parts. (we like the legs and thighs best since after banding breasts can be dry)

1 large onion

1 head of celery

1 package of carrots

1 box of Ronzoni Orzo

Chop up all the vegies, put them and the chicken in a large stock pot cover with Water, bring to a boil and let simmer for 2 hours.

Make the Orzo in a separate pot, strain and serve with chicken and soup.

Easy peasy...no fat other then what's on the chicken parts that makes your stock or broth...and you can salt and pepper to taste.

Hi everyone! 7th is my surgery..very nervous about it. I will have the SILS/LESS procedure. I am 39, mother of 2,CW 103 kg and looking forward to the new beginning.