Slim-Shady

I'm really happy for you and your sister!! will be great to have each other to lean on. when is your surgery?? x

My surgery is scheduled for July 14. We are really excited too! Good luck on your journey!

I'm a very private person about every aspect of my life, and this is no different! My sister and I are doing this together, and the only people we're telling are my husband and our mom. We have a VERY large "southern" family where everyone is always in everyone else's business, so we expect the curious looks and the whispers. Nonetheless, we don't care one bit! We are excited about this new phase in our lives!

July 13 surgery date! I start my pre-op diet on June 29; 2 Protein Shakes + 1 healthy meal per day (4-6 oz lean meat, 1 cup green veggies, 1 cup fruit).

I'll be starting my pre-op diet one week from today. I'm excited and nervous all in one. Excited because I'm getting closer to my surgery day, and nervous because I know the pre-op diet won't be a piece of cake; especially with the July 4 holiday approaching. How did you avoid cheating during pre-op? Or, if you did cheat, how did that affect your progress? Did it impact your the ability to have your surgery performed? All input welcome!

Thanks for the info everyone!

My surgery is exactly 4 weeks away (YAY)! I'm wondering if I'll be able to take a shower. I don't expect that I'll be able to take a bath until my incisions have healed, but hopefully I'll be able to shower.

Curious how everyone dealt with stretch marks. Were you able to get rid of them? What did you do to get rid of them? What are the best products to minimize their appearance? I've had them for as long as I can remember. I've tried cocoa butter in the past, but it didn't seem to help, so I stopped wasting my time and money!

My sister and I are doing this together. We've told our mother, and my husband ONLY. That's all we intend to tell! We expect the questions, the whispers, and the unsupportive people. We are even expecting the ones who will pretend to be supportive, but are actually the biggest haters! Makes us no nevermind; we are excited about our journey, not them! Hate on haters!

Shopping in NON-plus sized clothing stores! Lane who?

Curious how long you waited before wearing shape-wear. I want to begin wearing as soon as possible.

Who are you telling about your WLS? My sister and I are doing this together; we are very close, and VERY private. We are only telling our mom, and my husband. We anticipate there will be lots of speculation, and lots of whispers. However, we have no intention of telling anyone!

Thank you so much for sharing your story! At 43, I have very similar concerns. My surgery is scheduled for July 13, which means I'll be 44ish when we conceive. I have been concerned about this since I decided to have the surgery. After seeing your post, I realize I am not the only one going through these feelings. I also realize my expectations are not unreasonable! Thank you again for sharing!! Prayers to you for a healthy surgery, post op, and pregnancy! Future mommies unite!

Thanks everyone; all very helpful info!

My surgery is scheduled for July 13. How soon post op will I be able to move around afterwards; i.e. drive, go walking, go to the grocery store, etc.