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I'm pre-op, but I first discussed it with a co-worker who had the VGS. He had surgery in april and had already lost 60lbs in 3 months. I talked with him about it and he encouraged me to check it out. After contemplating it, I discussed it with my husband and sister, who are both very supportive. I was worried how my husband would react being that he's pretty much a gym rat, going to the gym everyday. But he was very supportive and said he was behind anything that made me happy. I told one other co-worker who I've worked with for the last 9 years. I was hesitant of telling my stepmom because she can be so judgemental (always gave me crap as a kid about being overweight) but I told her anyways. I wish I could tell my dad but he's suffering thru brain cancer and may not even know what I'm talking about. Those are pretty much the only the folks I plan on telling right now.

So awesome to hear. I've avoided water parks the last few years for many of the same reason you listed. I'm so happy for you and can't wait til I can do the same in the future.

Good luck to you! Prayers for a speedy recovery for you.

Your results are beyond awesome and your story is amazing and so inspirational, thanks for sharing!

Im not going to let this original post change my mind about my decision! I'm barely starting out on my WLS journey. Right now I'm in the process of insurance verification before they set up my 1st consultation. Like many others I've lost weight by exercise and diet change but have had difficulty keeping the weight off. I was doing so well with my trainer but things happened that was out of our control and he was no longer able to train me. Then slowly I started gaining everything back plus more. I'm tired of my weight yoyoing back and forth so I've made the decision to have wls. I'm at my highest weight right now. The last time I was close to this weight, I was at full term pregnancy suffering thru gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia, which sucked!! I'm attaching a before and after pic I took last year when I was training but I've since gained it all back.

I really liked Syntha 6 and musclepharm combat powder, very good taste!