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JoeVegas

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  6. Posted

    Yes yes and yes. I know the feeling all too well.

    I can't stress this enough - learn all you can ! I actually went to 2 different seminars and Trolled this and every other Bariatric web site and You Tube channel over the course of 6 months or so before I decided to go through with it.

    I wish you the best. I reached out to several folks on here along the way so please feel free to message me if you have any questions.

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  7. Posted · Edited by JoeVegas

    Walter. I was 55 last July 27th when I had GBP surgery. Before surgery, like you I was deathly afraid of the anesthesia and convinced I would not wake up. I also thought that at 469 pounds in May of last year - this probably wouldn't work for me. Because I wanted pizza and fries and junk food. Often ! And I was afraid, yes afraid of not being able to eat what I wanted.

    Ask yourself this question - do you REALLY want your life to change ? Because that's all that will keep you alive. In another decade or so you will be pushing 500 lbs. like I was. With the same issues as you and practically confined to a chair. Thinking about leaving (not on a vacation) my wife and kids. A sober thought indeed.

    Here's the good news. Like several suggested - I got some counseling. I trusted in the doctors that checked me from head to toe before the operation, and I decided once and for all - I want to live !!!

    I'm closing in on being 6 months post-op and weighing in at 330 lbs. that's 139 lbs. in 8 months. I expect that by in another 2 months I will be in the 200's. It's been almost 30 years since I've been under 300 lbs. and Walter I feel amazing !!! I'm healthy and happy and only wish I had done this at YOUR age.

    Learn all you can - and then I think you will see there is only one real decision to be made. Save your life !!!

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    So I joined the loser's club on July 26th 2016, my weight going in was 428 since after surgery I was losing a pound (sometimes more) a day...well that was up until probably 4-5 days ago...I lost so far 53pounds (down to 375#) ...I know, this isn't bad for 42 days but it seems that I haven't lost in the past several days...normal?? normal Protein intake is 80 grams a day and Fluid intake is good sugar is very little if any..I'm just not sure where I'm going wrong but I'm about to just go back to basics and stay in Protein shakes only...it's really discouraging that's all I know :( thanks in advance for any replies.

    J

    bgjon - I was the day after you. My Protein and Fluid intakes, like yours are right where they should be. I started just a few pounds below you at 425 and have lost 41 pounds. But guess what ? I'm in a stall too. Actually gained a 1/4 pound since last Thursday. Like you the scale mocks me !!!! But all the comments on here make sense.

    Update us when you break the stall and I'll do the same !!!!

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  19. Posted

    1 week in the books (feels like a year LOL).

    Had my follow up with the surgeon and thankfully everything is going good. Still a little swollen in the feet but he isn't concerned with that. I came out of the hospital + 10lbs - that's gone plus 2 more. I'm officially on my way !!!

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  20. Posted

    The walking has proved to be key in the past 72 hours. The gas is no joke although I didn't have any in the shoulder as many report. I haven't needed any pain Meds since the morning of the second day.

    My first full day at home and my only issue is getting in the fluids. It's tough but I found a timer app that goes off every xx minutes to remind me to drink. Throat is still a little sore but nothing like that first day.

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  25. Posted

    Hello, Friend,

    I spend most "Striper Seasons" in Laurence Harbor, NJ. ---surf fishing.

    So, here's the plan: :)

    When you are ready to "conquer the dunes", let me know and "conquering we will go". Whenever you want---"The New Jersey shore beckons"!

    You will be amazed how soon that day will come.

    Keep posting , so I will know to be ready!!!

    Prayers going up for you and your "beach bum" journey. :0

    My surgery date is 7/27 so I'll have a whole year to get back down to the shore. I'll keep you posted.

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