The Candidate

Thanks for the recipe! I will definitely give it a try. ????

Great to hear it went well. Get some rest (in between walking and sipping and breathing)! ????

Not related to this post, but I just wanted to say: Wow! Congrats on how very far you've come. That's amazing! ????

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I've been quite surprised about how little sagging skin I have, especially with my stomach. I'm still planning on plastic surgery, but if I didn't have it, I could get by.
HW: 248. CW: 130

Not related to this post, but I just wanted to say: Wow! Congrats on how very far you've come. That's amazing! ????

Congrats! Those first months are wonderfully magical. You will have many more celebration days coming your way. WLS is for me, the closest thing out there to the fountain of youth. You expect to feel better, but you're completely overwhelmed by how it will positivity affect so many other aspects of your life: your mobility, stamina, confidence, belief in yourself and so many others.
WLS isn't just a cold sterile procedure. It's your life 2.0 reboot and a second chance to get it right this time around.
It's just going to get better and better!

A setback has nothing in common with defeat. I don't think I've ever read a more stirring testimonial than yours. You acknowledged the problem and are taking concrete steps to remedy the situation. Accountability, taking responsibility and a definitive plan to make it all happen are all the keys you need to succeed. Best of luck!

Not related to this post, but I just wanted to say: Wow! Congrats on how very far you've come. That's amazing! ????

I'm Kaiser, close to 14 months RNY post op. Took a year to get through the process, including 6 months of Options classes. It was so worth it. Good luck!

I went to a couple of support groups as a pre op. I liked it and I especially liked the people. The only downside was that I was the only pre op. Everyone else was a year or more out so it was a bit hard to relate. I considered going back after surgery but I felt pretty confident with what I'd already learned, and I never had any major issues or complications as a post op. I was very lucky.
I'll never forget though there was this elderly gentleman there who had the surgery when he was about 74 and he was 76 then. He was so distinguished and well spoken and he proudly showed his before photo around. He was a real inspiration and I'll never forget him.

Don't give up whatever you do. Keep your focus on the surgery and how it is going to change your life forever. I know it's easier said than done, but you hang in there and stay on their backs night and day. Once they understand that you're not going away, things will start to move.
In the classes that we were required to take with my insurance there was one lady who had a similar problem. She fulfilled all requirements that took about a year to finish, and was only waiting for the "approval" call. They waited until then to tell her there was an issue with the insurance premiums (which came through her husband's workplace). She had to watch everyone else in the class get their surgeries in July, while she had to wait until November (2015), to get hers, while the issue was being straightened out.
They don't care if you give up, as its one less expense they'll have to cover. Let them know you have no intention of giving up!
Best wishes and I hope it's resolved soon!
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A major transformation! You are beautiful! Congrats on your many successes!

Today marks one year since I had my sleeve done. This year has really just gone by so quickly and my life has changed so much in the last year. A year ago today I was 319 lbs and wearing a size 26/28 in pants. I didn't have any real medical issues yet but I knew it was just a matter of time before they would start. I was getting to be on the border of high blood pressure and I knew that I would also likely end up diabetic within a few years if things didn't change. My joints were hurting all the time and my back would spasm with pain. I had thought about having surgery for a long time but prior insurance wouldn't cover it and I had no way to pay out of pocket for it. I changed jobs a few years ago and found that it would be covered finally. I saw my surgeon for the first time in July of 2015 and was sleeved September 28th, 2015.
In this year I have lost 157lbs and as of this morning weigh 162lbs and wear a size 10/12!!!! I have had many other changes and challenges this year that have tried to sabotage my success but through it all I have had to keep reminding myself that I have to do this for me and that I have to keep doing what I know is right and will carry me through and keep me healthy.
My stats are as follows:
Heaviest weight ever: 376lbs
Surgery weight: 319lbs
Current weight: 162lbs

Welcome aboard! And congrats on your soon to be surgery. Support is a keystone so that's great. It's common for those who love you to have fears. Your brother sounds like a good guy who cares very deeply for his sister.

Congrats! You look great!

Welcome aboard! And congrats on your soon to be surgery. Support is a keystone so that's great. It's common for those who love you to have fears. Your brother sounds like a good guy who cares very deeply for his sister.

Hey everyone! I'm new here and my name is Nyalah I'm 22 years old / 5"5/ 283lbs. I've been heavy for most of my life and after trying nearly everything I've decided to go through with the vsg. All I have left to do before I go to get my surgery date is seeing a psychologist. I'm very excited, I've got amazing support from my family. Although my brother is a little scared of me going through with this. Even though I've got such great support at home, I thought it would be a good idea to meet other people going through the same things as me. I can't wait to share my journey with everyone and to hear other people's stories.

A little about me. I was sleeved on 9-6-2016. I'm no wordsmith, but I have a gigantic sense of humor that matches the size of my gigantic (but soon to be smaller) hindquarters. I am struggling with cravings and head hunger and need a friend or two to help keep me motivated and accountable. Plus I need someone to laugh at my jokes. No really. Laugh dammit!

I understand your reaction and underlying fears. We've all gone through it. The first couple of months you feel lost and might even have entertained second thoughts. I kept a personal video journal starting a year before my surgery, and all the way through until I reached goal. I go back sometimes and watch it and I definitely had moments just like yours. So don't feel alone.
Unfortunately the weight doesn't come off in a linear fashion. Sometimes you're up and sometimes you're down. Sometimes you stay at the exact same weight for weeks on end. But if you're doing everything you're supposed to do the weight will eventually come off... in its own good time, so don't make the mistake of comparing your stats to someone else. Your body is adjusting to what amounts to major trauma. It's going to halt your progress now and again to reevaluate what the heck is going on. It's getting conflicting signals, one telling it to lose weight, and another more primal urge to hang onto the weight for optimal survival.
In the meantime, you're just going to have to develop some patience. Put the scale away if it's causing you added stress. Hopefully you took before pictures and measurements, because if you compare them to where you are now you might notice progress there that isn't evident in the scale numbers.
Hang in there and have faith. Best of luck!
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Me too. I love it!

My last meal was a pizza Hut smorgasbord. Pepperoni pizza, bread sticks, giant cookie and Coke Zero. Haven't had any of it since and I don't even miss it. ????
Congrats and best of luck to you!

Me too. I love it!

Me too. I love it!

You should be over the moon with how far you've come. You are truly beautiful! Congrats!

It has been a while since I've been on here! I had gastric bypass on April 7, 2016.
HW: 420
SW: 360
CW: 240
GW: 170-199
Honestly, I'll be so happy to get under 200 pounds. I have not been my current weight since middle school, so it feels great! But I know I have more work to do.




Since I relocated back to my hometown of Brooklyn, NY I have been slacking!! For the past 6 months I have stayed between 230-240. I'm currently staying with my family and the added stress and their unhealthy lifestyle has held me in a rut. But I'm ready to reach my goal!
Throughout the whole process exercise has never played a major role in my weight loss. So, now I joined a local gym and I went for the first time this morning. Please send me some words of encouragement! I need them.
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