Camarolegend

Any time you need inspiration you can log on here and read/get support. I passed the 100 pounds mark in less than four months! I'm stoked.

Congrats and welcome to your new life! ????

Congrats! I'm only 4 pounds away...can hardly "weight". Haha!

You can ride all the rides at Busch Gardens, Disney, and other amusements parks...especially all the roller coasters!

The never ending supply of comfort and soul food everywhere. I'm from a North Carolina/Virginia family. I loved the country cooking, but my tastes have changed post surgery. I don't even miss it. I even tried a bite of a biscuit and was happy by how let down I was by the taste and texture. When I'm around the big home cooked meals I'm thinking how Good a Greek Yogurt would be. lol.

Just my belly was shaved. I have no scars either.

Are those new issues?

Discuss with you surgeon! I started exercises that didn't place any strain on the torso first (arms and legs). I'm working up from there. Just listen to your surgeon.

Awesome! Getting back to normal is a relief. Keep up the good work.

Liquids 2 weeks, soft/puréed 2 weeks, slow intro of solids as tolerated after that.

I tried several hardy soups. I just strained the solids out. That helped give me a good variety of flavors during the first two weeks.

Giving up beer was my only fear with the surgery. The surgeon told me it's not the beer it's the carbonation. I have switched over to a margarita or liquor and sugar free mixer. It hasn't been bad at all. I only drink alcohol once every week or two. I've had no problems and I feel the effects quicker, so Its cheaper. The one difference is that no eating while drinking or you get too full to do either.

It was decided to scheduled in under 2 months. Sorry I left that out and I can't figure out how to edit my post.

It sounds real to me. I was blessed with great insurance that didn't require most of the pre-requisites many face. My surgery was approved and scheduled from my decision to pursue it. It was almost like a whirlwind. I had no time to get cold feet and haven't regretted it. Keep up the excitement...your life is going to change.

Awesome! Always great to hear the good stuff. No regrets here either.

June 25th. Let the good times roll!

June 25th was mine too! No regrets...full speed ahead!

My dietician has directed me to eat my protein first then if I have room to eat vegetables. I rarely have room. When we were discussing post op diet I told her I was well versed on low carb diets Atkins and South Beach. My one cheat is a margarita once a week since I can have beer anymore. I don't even want sweets or junk anymore. Eating is a chore now...for which I'm thankful.