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I'm new...I'm waiting to be cleared by NUT so I can get a surgery date.
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Thanks...water is a struggle...will increase and buy bio oil as well.

Hi I am 55 and had surgery on March 21,2017. I read about hormones and because I take lexapro and Wellbutrin I thought I would be fine. Week two : my husband has lived thru hell. I am quick to speak my mind instead of holding my tongue. Someone sat in our seat a movie and I was ready to tell this lady off. I am not normally care about that at lease not to how quick my match was lit and intense these people looked scared. My husband calmly said easy girl , easy ...he just patted my leg. I was like o hell no... but I grumbled and sat down. I have been doing well and on track . Less weight lose then I thought after week out . I don't drink enough Fluid. My energy is off the chart . My moods well from crying to being an mean person. When I was younger much younger I had no filter. A feel that is where I am. I am so grateful to find this site. And to know I am not the only one. I am actually worried about going to work. Any suggestions . Also I have not had menopause yet . My mother had it late in her 50's and very short. My body has healed on the outside now this rollercoaster ride . And I am not a fan of roller coasters . Thank you for taking the time to read this

That's a GREAT first NSV! Mine was fitting comfortably into the seats at a concert with my niece 2 months post-op. Before, there's no way in hell I would've been able to without dying and being uncomfortable. But thanks to just those 2 months, I was able to comfortably and we had a great time. It's the NSV's like that that mean more I believe.

Yay! Almost 1 year and 119 lbs down. I'll take it!!
1.No more BP or diabetic meds for this old chick anymore.
2. I can see my collarbones!
3. Is that almost a thigh gap?
4. My hair quit falling out!
5. I can cross my legs!
6. I don't pull a muscle wiping my butt anymore ( Yeah ...yeah ...gross I know but a past reality)
7. I can walk a LONG way without blowing out a lung!
There are tons more, but I will hush now.
How are all you 2016 May'ers doing???

320lbs

200. 5 lbs
Not sure if these pics show up but hey.... I tried.

Your look amazing! Very inspirational! I'm 5 months down and I hope I look as good as you when I'm a year down!

You look absolutely amazing!!! & So happy too!
I will be a May 25th sleever! So I'm a year behind you, but 119lbs gone = awesome-sauce!!!

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Yay! Almost 1 year and 119 lbs down. I'll take it!!
1.No more BP or diabetic meds for this old chick anymore.
2. I can see my collarbones!
3. Is that almost a thigh gap?
4. My hair quit falling out!
5. I can cross my legs!
6. I don't pull a muscle wiping my butt anymore ( Yeah ...yeah ...gross I know but a past reality)
7. I can walk a LONG way without blowing out a lung!
There are tons more, but I will hush now.
How are all you 2016 May'ers doing???

320lbs

200. 5 lbs
Not sure if these pics show up but hey.... I tried.

Yay! Almost 1 year and 119 lbs down. I'll take it!!
1.No more BP or diabetic meds for this old chick anymore.
2. I can see my collarbones!
3. Is that almost a thigh gap?
4. My hair quit falling out!
5. I can cross my legs!
6. I don't pull a muscle wiping my butt anymore ( Yeah ...yeah ...gross I know but a past reality)
7. I can walk a LONG way without blowing out a lung!
There are tons more, but I will hush now.
How are all you 2016 May'ers doing???

320lbs

200. 5 lbs
Not sure if these pics show up but hey.... I tried.

Yay! Almost 1 year and 119 lbs down. I'll take it!!
1.No more BP or diabetic meds for this old chick anymore.
2. I can see my collarbones!
3. Is that almost a thigh gap?
4. My hair quit falling out!
5. I can cross my legs!
6. I don't pull a muscle wiping my butt anymore ( Yeah ...yeah ...gross I know but a past reality)
7. I can walk a LONG way without blowing out a lung!
There are tons more, but I will hush now.
How are all you 2016 May'ers doing???

320lbs

200. 5 lbs
Not sure if these pics show up but hey.... I tried.

Yay! Almost 1 year and 119 lbs down. I'll take it!!
1.No more BP or diabetic meds for this old chick anymore.
2. I can see my collarbones!
3. Is that almost a thigh gap?
4. My hair quit falling out!
5. I can cross my legs!
6. I don't pull a muscle wiping my butt anymore ( Yeah ...yeah ...gross I know but a past reality)
7. I can walk a LONG way without blowing out a lung!
There are tons more, but I will hush now.
How are all you 2016 May'ers doing???

320lbs

200. 5 lbs
Not sure if these pics show up but hey.... I tried.

How's everyone doing??? Almost a month out and down 27 lbs. I'll take that! Still a bit weak, wishing I had taken 6 weeks instead of 4. ???? but all in all I feel pretty darn good!

You look awesome! I'm so looking forward to this!????
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27 lbs in a month is fantastic! Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App

Highest weight:519
Surgery Weight:428
Current Weight:246
Goal Weight:175
Total lost to date:273
Keep pushing!!!!
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I originally took 3 weeks but knew it wouldn't be enough so I had my dr write me a note for 6 weeks and filed for STD through work. So glad I did. Im still off for another week and feeling 90% better than I did in week 3!
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Update....the large thing on my tummy beside my incision turned out to be a seroma...it should absorb slowly but if it's still there in 2 months at my next appt, we're gonna drain it. Happy it wasn't something serious. [emoji12]

I'm doing good. I'm 5 days out and really no pain, just soreness, and tightness of the incision. I've gotten my meds figured out and liquids are going down pretty good with small sips. I'm able to get about 1/4 cup broth, about 4 oz of Protein Drink, and about 10 oz Water in in a day ...all with small sips every 15 min. I tried Sf Jello today and it went pretty good..but pretty much had to mush it up in my mouth before getting courage to swallow. Sf Popsicles were fine also. My 1st post op is on the 7th. Maybe advance then. How are you doing??

I'm doing good. I'm 5 days out and really no pain, just soreness, and tightness of the incision. I've gotten my meds figured out and liquids are going down pretty good with small sips. I'm able to get about 1/4 cup broth, about 4 oz of Protein Drink, and about 10 oz Water in in a day ...all with small sips every 15 min. I tried Sf Jello today and it went pretty good..but pretty much had to mush it up in my mouth before getting courage to swallow. Sf Popsicles were fine also. My 1st post op is on the 7th. Maybe advance then. How are you doing??

Open procedure is where they make about a 12 in incision as compared to a bunch of small incisions when it's done laproscopiclly.

30 more minutes till admit!!! OMG it's really happening! I'm not really nervous as anxious. All prayers appreciated. I'll keep everyone updated.

30 more minutes till admit!!! OMG it's really happening! I'm not really nervous as anxious. All prayers appreciated. I'll keep everyone updated.

30 more minutes till admit!!! OMG it's really happening! I'm not really nervous as anxious. All prayers appreciated. I'll keep everyone updated.

30 more minutes till admit!!! OMG it's really happening! I'm not really nervous as anxious. All prayers appreciated. I'll keep everyone updated.

All I have left is the EGD and 2nd Nutritionist appt. Hopefully I will get a surgery date soon. My insurance only requires 2 week pre op liquid diet. Kind of nervous as this is a revision from a gastroplasty from back in the early 90s.