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I'm so excited! I hit my surgeon's goal this morning (150)!! I'm seven pounds from my goal and a loss of 100 pounds since surgery in September. SO HAPPY!! Carol

I wish I could show you the future. I had surgery in September, and I promise, you will feel normal again. Follow your team's plan to the letter is the key to success. Your mind and body will catch up with each other. I wish you the very best of luck! Carol

I can only answer for me, but YES, bypass was totally worth it! Best of luck, Carol

YES, YES and YES! I hate my body too but I love my life. I guess it's an even trade. I hope you find peace, acceptance and HAPPINESS! Carol

Eight years ago because that's when my sister had bypass and I saw how successful and happy she was with her decision. I wanted to do it then but my insurance refused to pay and I couldn't afford it on my own. The company I work for changed our insurance in May to one that supported WLS and I had the surgery September 2.

Awesome job! Congratulations!!

PLEASE talk to your NUT. He/she knows what is best for you since we are all so different. Normal and slow are such subjective terms. I'm not losing a pound a week yet I am thrilled with my results. If 1/4 a cup is all you can eat, then try adding a couple of protien shakes a day to get your calorie intake up some. Your NUT or surgeon should be telling all this. Be patient. Take this time to also learn about your body and healthy eating while you are losing. That is so important. Best of luck! Carol

Absolutely!! I told my surgeon when we were talking about weight goals that if I ended up at 180 with no diabetes and no worsening neuropathy, I would be happy, and I meant it! If I don't lose another pound at this point since my diabetes is completely under control, I'd be fine with that.

Just keep following your plan! I was a little lighter than many when I had surgery too so it's slow for me, but before you know it, you will be close to goal! Don't compare yourself to others because there are a ton of variables that affect everyone's weight and weight loss. When you follow your plan, and let time pass, you will lose. Best of luck to you! Carol

Surgery is the best decision I've ever made for my physical and emotional health! Keep us posted on how you are doing! Best of luck! Carol

Two tablespoons of mineral oil every night before I go to bed honestly saved my life! I had never experienced constipation before I had surgery, and when it hit, it was horrible. I did everything I knew to do for months, and nothing worked, including Colace. My sister told me to try mineral oil because her 9 year old grandson has chronic constipation and was told by is gastroenterologist to take it. I've been taking it for a couple of months now and have not experienced constipation since, and it's super cheap! It's without a doubt the best tip I've gotten since surgery! Best of luck to you. Carol

I have a large cup of decaf every day with a scoop of Genepro protein, a couple of teaspoons of powdered creamer, and an ounce of Jordan's Skinny Syrups in Caramel. LOVE it!

My insurance company changed May 1 to one that supported WLS. I got in to see my primary a week later and had completed my psych and NUT visits by the end of August and surgery was September 2nd. Had they given me the option to have surgery in 30 days or less, I would have jumped on it! I have not had one regret. I would have done this years ago had I had insurance that supported it. Best of luck to you! Carol

Thanks everyone! I had bypass in September.