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I had horrible pains in my back, knees and legs and when I saw an orthopedist they told me they wouldn't operate until I lost a considerable amount of weight. A physical therapist hold me that it was quite possible that with the weight loss from WLS my symptoms could disappear. I am eight and a half months post op, and the pains I felt are a memory. Once I lost about 75 lbs, the pains really subsided and after 100 they were gone (along with high blood pressure and sleep apnea). My knees are still damaged and my back still has hernias, but he weight loss has alleviated the pressure and the pain. This was the very best thing I could have done for my pain.

8 more lbs!!! Cannot wait to hit that marker. Bitter sweet!
Now when I shop and have to show my ID to cashiers they tell me it doesn't look like me! Hahahaha! Guess it's time to get a new license . Almost 4 months post op and it will be a year May 3 when my journey began.

Haha, Thanks sleevyk!!
Rydersmama, I started at 330. Surgery weight was 323 lbs, I weighed in this morning at 158 lbs. I've lost 172 lbs since my very first orientation visit with my doctor.

You guys look great. I hope I look as good post op. Gives me hope & motivation
~Jenn~
Surgery date 5/18/16

3years since surgery...
HW:390
Current:189

You look terrific! I bet you FEEL terrific too!!!
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Congratulations!!! It gives me such hope for results as good as y'alls. My surgery date is April 25th. liquid diet starts Monday!!! So many emotions! Lol
Thank you all for sharing your success!
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Congratulations!!! It gives me such hope for results as good as y'alls. My surgery date is April 25th. liquid diet starts Monday!!! So many emotions! Lol
Thank you all for sharing your success!
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Today was a very emotional day for me. I had my surgery July 16, 2015 at almost 9 months out down a hundred pounds. I'm on cloud nine flying high. This has been the best thing I could've ever done for myself. Only have 32 pounds to go and will hit goal !!!!!!

What an amazing accomplishment! It never ceases to inspire me, when someone shares their weight-loss results. And it never ceases to amaze me that most people drop 100 pounds or more in the first year. Congratulations!

I started at 277 was my starting weight and now 177. My goal is to be 145. I'm 5"4

Congrats!!
I have to say I envy your success and hope I too can hit those goals. Great job!!

Down about 80 pounds from top pictures. Bottom pictures just taken today. #happy

like CowgirlJane I am more physically able to do things without hesitation.
I crawled up on top of my desk, and stood up, to clean the top of the cabinet yesterday.
Sunday I was chasing my 18 m/o grandson around at the older grandsons birthday party. It was nice to bend over, squat down, sit on the ground and play with him and NOT feel like I would need help to get up, or draw attention to myself.
I have also started wearing a bit more 'girlie' type shirts and more fitted clothing.
Shoes are really getting my attention, although I have not bought any, I am definitely looking. I have never had a big collection of shoes but at 53, I guess the shoe fetish has awakened!

Rey, ME TOO!!! Preop diet starts on Monday!

Hello All, I'm new to the group. Surgery date is set for April 25! I'm so exited!
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My date is set for April 20th in Atlanta Georgia
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Tiffmarie....As you've read...the first 3-5 days can be rough. You have to be focused and STRONG!!!!. I visualize all the food I ate to get me to 400 lbs., and it keeps me on track. Don't forget broth. You will appreciate broth. Watch the sodium. You can expect to lose 15-20 lbs. too. You know the pre op shrinks your liver, and results in weight loss. We have similar BMI's, so we need to lose more weight. I've been on my liquid diet for a over a month, and have 12 days to go. You can do it. Don't be around a lot of food/eating. It makes it much harder. TV is bad for food commercials, so hopefully you have a remote.I don't. Yes tacos are delicious, but weight loss is better. 80 lbs. for me.175 to go....GOOD LUCK. Mel from Green Bay.

I'm on day 3 of my liquid diet and it hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be. What's working for me right now is keeping something to drink in my hands, having sugar free Jello, and staying busy all day. By the time I'm done, I honestly don't think about eating which is a shock to me since my entire life has been controlled by food. I just pray I can stay strong on the weekends. I also stay reading post here, watching youtube videos, and searching instagram #vsg. It's very motivating. @@tiffanymarie6997 we can do this!
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Stay strong! Once you're into day 3 or 4 the cravings and hunger subside. It's the oddest thing but it will happen. Keep your Fluid up to help with feeling full. You can do this!

I told my surgeon at the beginning that I'd be ecstatic if I got down to 200 (or just under), and I'm there now. Having been c. 370 for a few years, 200 lbs seemed like a pipe dream at the time. I'm still working at it hoping to go lower (I'm now thinking 170-ish), but if my body decides it wants to stay here, then I'm OK with it. I'm right on the "obese" borderline, but I think I look OK. More like a large - but not "fat" - person. At least I feel like I fit in now and don't get weird looks or feel like I stick out.

her1981 my doctor never gave me a goal. I asked at my second visit and he turned the tables on me and asked what I wanted to weigh - I said 165-170. he said to shoot for 150-155 and that would give me a buffer because some people tend to put on about 15-20 about 2yrs out. My ticker reflects down to a normal BMI range for my height (163)...not sure if I am going to make that.
I am 53, and I don't have the elasticity in my skin like I did 20 years ago and if I got to far below about 160 I think the west coast would know how windy it is here on the east coast...

@@spdmonkeymama That's where I am. Having been 435 a year ago, the fact that I'm currently under 300 is a dream. I am 294 right now and I remember graduating from high school at 292. I've never been under 300 as an adult, so this was my first goal. Now that I'm here, I'm struggling to figure out what my next goal needs to be.

I set my goal weight for 140 because that is a normal BMI for me - right in the middle of normal actually.
My surgeon said 150 so we decided to meet in the middle. Right now I am at 165 pounds and wear a size 5/6 pants and am 100% comfortable. If I lose some more great if I don't I am totally happy where I am.
Just saying

I am so glad you made it to the other side (with or without your dignity).
Yes, you are important to Him and to us, too!