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Don't give up. Nobody's business if you gain it back or not. At least you will have given it a shot. I also hear that obesity can cause or exacerbate depression. I know it makes me depressed. Have you though about out of country surgery?

I know what you mean. I'm in pre-op liquids mostly and I stay on here or on Pinterest looking at the bariatric recipes! When you try something that is good, please send us a post. You can be our Guinnea Pig. LOL

Prayers up for both you and your surgeon. And for a rapid and smooth recovery.

LOL That kind of reminds me of the Three stooges bit where one is carrying a long 2x4 and turns around and misses the other guy, but continues on around and smacks him in the back of the head! Here in East Texas we call that a backhanded compliment.

Lots of prayers this morning for all of you and your surgeons. Speedy recoveries to all.

Sending up prayers for both you and your surgeon that GOD will bless his hands and you will have no complications and a speedy recovery. Hugs!

I swear I posted this same thing a couple of days ago. I'm on the 17th also and not particularly worried about the surgery, just about succeeding after failing so many times. I just started my pre-op yesterday and so far I have been able to handle it. My friend who was sleeved in July said jus keep thinking that there is a time limit on this diet. I'm going to take her advice and mark off the days on my calendar one at a time. Prayers up for you and keep us posted.

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Every bit of information we can share with each other is a positive for all.

I'm excited for you too! And sending prayers up for both you and your surgeon. Keep us posted. Your success is ours!

Sweetie you have a handle on this. I was proud for you just reading this post! You are beautiful, but not healthy and you need to be healthy for that little one.

So we are supposed to stay home and not get bargains because we are obese. Why not just extend it to not buying presents for our children and grandchildren. Maybe we should not be allowed to participate in any Holidays or sales events at all. Well I've got NEWS for the author of the Black Friday article. It is not by luck or chance that I live in America and have access to participate in Holidays and sales events or anything else I see fit. My great grandmother (at 16 years old) sailed by herself from Sweden to Galveston and cooked and cleaned in a boarding house for the rest of her life so that she and her future family could live in a country that allows even FAT people to pursue happiness!! Sorry for the rant, but that bit of trash was wrong on so many levels! Nobody is going to make me feel guilty for living in America!!! Ok, I'll put my soapbox away now.

I agree with you about not waiting. Mine is scheduled for November 17th. At least I know I won't gain any weight this holiday season!!

Your body will do what it needs to do when it needs to do. So unless you are having bloody stools or having a lot of pain with it, I would have to assume it's ok to poop. Keep us posted. P.S. If you have questions or concerns, nothing is TMI on here. LOL

I've heard a lot of veterans on this site say you should go back to the beginning. Protein shakes and liquids then work your way back through pureed, soft mushies and solids just like when you first had the surgery. Thing is, you already know you CAN do it because you've done it before. This time you only have 10 pounds to lose...even if it is the hardest 10 pounds. LOL Good luck and you've come to the right place for support.

Don't know on how long the l pain lasts, but am very glad you came through well. Prayers for a quick recovery!

I think you've got this obesity thing beat! You are doing so well. I am so jealous, but my day is coming soon. Congratulations, Andy!!

Just reading your post helps to inspire me. I am scheduled for November 17th also with Dr. jaime Ponce de leon.

I can't imagine a better birthday present!!! 53 pounds gone. WOW!

Every little bit of insight helps those of us who are soon to be's. Thanks.

I love this site. The fact that we are genuinely soooo proud of each other's accomplishments! You look wonderful girl!

You go right ahead and vent! I know we all read don't worry about the stalls. However, I am sure it is very frustrating when you are doing all you can and the pounds are not falling. That is what got me here in the first place. Hopefully, not being able to binge with the frustration will teach me patience. Take some quiet time out for yourself to think about all you've been through and all you've read on here. Don't give up! Oops, that's right, you can't give up. This thing is permanent! Sending hugs and good vibes your way

Sending up prayers for your surgeon and you.

That's really an inspiration for me. My eating patterns were just like yours. I do however like a lot of different vegetables, but gotta' have that hunk of cornbread with it. Guess I won't have room for that anymore! Awe I won't have to worry about that for a good while anyway. I'll be working on liquids and Protein. Thanks again for your insight.

My surgery is scheduled for November 17th. Not scared of the surgery, but of failing myself. When I see posts like yours about how your tastes and cravings have changed, it gives me a real boost!! Thanks.

Woo Hoo!!! There is hope for me! Now if you will just tell me you were a meat and potatoes and junk food kind of guy you will have made my day. LOL