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I'm so glad that many of you have had an outpouring of love and support! Unfortunately that's not reality for all of us. I choose privacy. I choose to keep my decisions closely guarded and away from others opinions and judgement. The reality is I'm not ashamed and I still don't feel it necessary to shout it to the world. Like someone said...I didn't announce my cervical cancer so why would I this? Hipaa exists right ???? I think everyone should do what's comfortable for them and there's no right or wrong ❤️

I had my RNY surgery last Tuesday. The reason is that my stomach was producing to much acid. When you have a sleeve there is no where for the acid to go but up. I tried to control it with medication but it did not help. For me the RNY was the answer.

I don't know if I'm naturally this cynical, or if it's a product of 8+ years, 2 lap-band surgeries, and currently trying to convert to RNY. Bear with me, because I'm thinking as I type. Hopefully, this will all make sense, lol, and I won't unintentionally offend anyone.
I think when we first have WLS, we subconsciously think that if we're open about having it, it will somehow be more acceptable to people and that we're being "honest." Let's face it, though. People will know whether or not we tell them (it's hard to miss someone losing 100+ pounds), and us telling them isn't going to make them gossip about it less. On the contrary, it makes them feel like their nosiness is acceptable and that we welcome their input. This type of surgery is like religion and politics: trying to "educate" the people around you rarely works. And for being "honest," well, is failing to tell someone that you've had a mastectomy and breast reconstruction somehow not honest? Is not telling everyone around you that you've had a colostomy or breast reduction or spinal fusion dishonest? I think we need to get past this world of Facebook and Twitter, where we believe that every person out there somehow deserves to know every little thing about us. We are all entitled to our privacy, especially when it comes to our health care decisions, and wanting to have some part of your life remain private doesn't mean that you're ashamed about it.
I feel that this surgery is exactly like religion and politics, wherein everybody has an opinion about it. And just like religion and politics, I don't generally discuss it outside of topic specific forums, because I don't give a flying rat's patootie about Joe Blow's opinion and I know that he doesn't give a flying rat's patootie about mine. And to be perfectly honest, I don't feel like it's my responsibility to educate the masses about the joys of WLS. If someone wants to know for their own benefit, they can approach me and ask. If they do not have it in them to ask, then they aren't ready for surgery, anyway.

One of my co-workers said from behind.... "I really couldn't figure out who you were! You look fantastic." So, apparently my backside is doing alright!
BTW - I have not told anyone at work that I had surgery. I lost close to 30 pounds before surgery, so they all know I have been dieting since August.

yes I'm there now. I feel like I'll be bald soon and the scale is at snails pace. Just keep going. ❤️

I find the shoe thing crazy. Fortunately I'm a flip flop girl and there is definitely forgiveness there lol. Since ive hit a size 12 my weight loss has slowed almost to nothing so I've been able to confidently shop some clearance racks. I'm positive I'll lose more but if I didn't I'd be completely happy at this size. It's a good feeling. It took me 3 years to pull the trigger on RNY and now I'm obsessed with planning for plastic surgery. Any one else researching the ps world now?

I'm not sure if I qualify as a success story yet but I do believe I experienced a life changing event. It took me years to pull the trigger on surgery. I've gained weighed steadily over the last 10 years despite doing what doctors had advised me to do. A myriad of reasons and overall giving up led me to where I was. Oct 7th I weighed in at 248lbs. As a 5'2 woman I was a size 20 comfortably. I realize now how in denial I was over where I had got too. Do you have that one picture that made you cry? I do. I never took any pics until my husband and I celebrated 10 yrs of marriage in Puerto Rico. This before picture was what made me get surgery a month later. The now pic is from today after playing in the snow with my girls. I'm not even at goal and unbelievably happy. Just thought I'd post the pics bc they were my motivation from others.

Congratulations on your fabulous progress! I can so relate to your experience. Even though I still have about 65lbs to go and have lost 80, I look so much different and I actually enjoy taking pics now.
I went on a cruise to Puerto Rico, one month before my surgery. Those pics made me cry. I just came off a cruise to Hawaii and I look great.
The difference just a couple of months makes!

@@dc0520 I'm just do the clip-ins and not for every day wear just occasions. I haven't lost THAT much...yet

Just wanted to chime in - as a hairstylist I'd advise against extensions daily. They add weight and will pull the fragile hair out. Even on normal hair, Hair loss is a side effect of extensions. I opted to go shorter to reduce weight but I have been known to sport extensions on special evenings ????❤️ I'm suffering hair loss in insane amounts and its hard.

Thank you! Good luck tomorrow! I'll tell you what, it hasn't been easy and I think I've spent more time questioning and regretting my decision than I thought I'd would. But everyone is right...it will keep getting better ❤️

Tacycakes, what an unexpected ultimate compliment! Keep rockin! Im 8 lbs away from 100 lost. 60lbs to go!
I'm looking forward to the onederland!

Since the scale has agreed the last 3 days, I'm taking this as law. I am FIFTY POUNDS down! 50!! 5-0. FIVE OH.
WOOHOOO!!! Reached my first major goal/milestone. So, so happy. Took 16 weeks. I don't know if that is slow or average but I don't care. As long as the weight keeps coming off, I will be happy.
Next goal - next 25 pounds by June.

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Thank you for sharing the link, I loved it. I feel exactly the same way "BEST THING I DID IN MY LIFE" too. For the first time in forever, I too, feel like I am winning.
I am so happy for you. Helping others going through WLS, what a meaningful way to give back. Way to go girl.

I shared this on another forum as well and thought you all might want to see it. I've been pretty silently following you all and you all have been a major inspiration to me.
ASMBS (American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery) posted a really nicely done video that I believe provides some awareness to the use of bariatric surgery. I am a Registered Nurse who, in late October had Lap RNY done.
Best thing I could have done for myself. Six weeks after my surgery, I became a Bariatric Program Coordinator to help others on their journey and to quite honestly live and work this journey myself. I've also become a health coach for the same reason.
This video is one of the better ones that I've seen. Please share it:
http://asmbs.org/video-it-starts-today-obesity-surgery-helps-people-reclaim-their-lives

Saturday I hit my 7 month mark since my RNY surgery, and while at the gym, I had my trainer take my picture. I can honestly say that the last 7 months have been great, simply life changing. My diet has completely changed and I now go to the gym 4-5 times a week. I feel like a new person. So far I have lost 133 lbs. since surgery! I can't believe it.
I still have a bit of a ways to go, but I thank God everyday that I decided to start this lifestyle change last summer. I feel really blessed to have such a great support system in my family, friends, here, and at my gym.
I just wanted to take a few minutes to share my story. Thanks for reading!!!

I am 47 pounds down, as of this morning. I don't feel like I've been a rapid loser compared to others here; a bit on the slow side, actually. But most of my clothes, pants in particular, are becoming alarmingly saggy. If it wasn't for the hard work of some dedicated belts, I'd be routinely flashing the general public. No one wants that.
All of which is leading up to the news that today, I am wearing a pair of jeans I haven't worn since... I don't even know when. Many, many years. They fit well, and are even a tiny bit loose. Amazing. I don't feel like I'm a "new person" yet, but I look at photos of my face on surgery day compared to 6-weeks post-surgery, and I am shocked and thrilled to find angles where before there was only roundness.

I find the shoe thing crazy. Fortunately I'm a flip flop girl and there is definitely forgiveness there lol. Since ive hit a size 12 my weight loss has slowed almost to nothing so I've been able to confidently shop some clearance racks. I'm positive I'll lose more but if I didn't I'd be completely happy at this size. It's a good feeling. It took me 3 years to pull the trigger on RNY and now I'm obsessed with planning for plastic surgery. Any one else researching the ps world now?

Lol I knew what you meant ????

come on 170s! ????

Thank you! I was 248 (October 7) the morning of surgery and I was 181 this morning. My weight loss is crawling now but I'm happy with where I am now. I'm 5'2 but really large framed. At my smallest I was still 150 so that's my goal. After three kids and being a size 20 - my 12s are glorious!

We are almost identical! LOL! I was 249 the morning of surgery and I'm 282 but I'm about a size 14. I was a size 20 when I started too. :-)

Had my 3 month check up this morning... all vital signs are excellent! And, I am officially down 71 pounds since August! (42 since surgery). I am very happy. Nutritionist said I could start eating Pasta and breads... but, I am going to try and hold off a bit because I LOVE PASTA!!! I actually don't mind the Barilla Plus High Protein pasta....
And, Beni, I too have a nice pair of healed boots. I will have to be vogue like you and wear them with a nightshirt! I am very tall, so, I don't need the heals. But, it sure does feel good to not worry that you are going to break them - I can relate @Pinkpolkadot69!

I have switched to spaghetti squash for Pasta and I told my household we are not going back. My BF is a marathon runner and he gets plenty of carbs from veggies and things. the Pasta and rice is just not needed, WLS person or not. I do not understand why doctors would recommend going back on carbs, knowing for many of us they are addictive and really our body does not need refined sugar or flour.

I was at work today and (I work with all guys in a warehouse environment) I've gotten a few "what are you doing? My wife is trying to lose weight" comments, but today our guy that doesn't speak much English from Ecuador came in my office to thank me for watching his kids at work for an hour when his girlfriend dropped them off. After much hand gesturing, he did the international sign for a curvy woman and smiled real big and said "¡Eres hermosa!" which someone told me is 'you're beautiful!' NSV! It was funny bc he's really shy.