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Congratulations!!!!
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I'm from Bama, but had surgery in January.
Just wanted to wish y'all the best on this amazing journey!

I'm scheduled Tuesday 5AM! In the ham.
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Asking for prayers tomorrow my day
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Prayers and best wishes to you. You will do great!!!

Ugh!!! Days are closer but liquid will still be on pray for me this liquid diet is tough!!!!
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I had surgery on June 9th 2016 and it has be a complete life change. Take it one moment at a time and learn to listen to your body and be a problem solver. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

I am having surgery tom orrow too. I am nervous,anxious but most of all excited!
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@@Chez2812 Hi Chez!
I was banded 18 months ago and I am absolutely DELIGHTED with the decision I made. I've gone from a size 22 to a size 12 (I went from 259 lbs at my heaviest to 181 lbs - my current weight).
I also had physical problems that prevented me from exercising. I had weak, sore knees (the extra weight...), foot problems (fallen arches due again to WEIGHT) and two ruptured discs - obesity related. AWESOME. So as soon as I started to lose weight, my issues began to resolve. Next thing I knew, I was down 50 pounds and feeling 100% better. I got on the treadmill in our basement, and it's been steady losing and feeling terrific ever since.
Getting banded was the best decision I ever made. While my surgeon was in there he repaired a hiatus hernia, too. No more heartburn!
Its normal to be nervous. You will be terrific! As I write this you may actually be in the recovery room.... ANYWAY! The gas pain will likely hurt terribly, and you'll wonder what the heck you were thinking. After it's resolved, though? JOY!
Keep us posted!

I had a cathartic day today saying goodbye to the old and hello to the new me.
Today I went through every drawer and cupboard and
threw out/donated all my 'before' clothes (apart from 1 top and trousers to keep as a reminder).
It's such a great feeling getting rid of those clothes I use to hide behind.
Now it's time for more shopping!

Surgery Thursday!!!!!!
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tuna was my best friend in the beginning. I would mix with light mayo and put cheese on top, melt the cheese and it was like a tuna melt without the bread. Lots of Protein.< /p>
I hated Protein Shakes and stopped using them at about three weeks when I went to purée.

My surgery was a month ago and I had the same thoughts. I told myself that this thinking was fear and fear is an emotion. Fear is not a fact.
So I took my mind to the facts. My facts were that my sleep apnea could be cured and it has. My high blood pressure could go down without medication and it has. I had several other medical issues that could be resolved with weight loss and one month post op I am still optimistic they will be in the past soon as well.
Yes, I will never be able to eat a whole pizza again or binge on carbs until I fell asleep but the fact is these behaviors, while they may have initially felt good, they were doing me harm.
They to stay in the facts and not the feelings in this decision and you'll be fine. Just like hundreds of thousands before you. FACT!

I promise you--there is nothing to worry about! I had surgery on 6.1.16 and had no problems. I know how you feel, that you don't know what's going to happen on the other side. It's going to be fine!!! Breath and Relax, No Regrets here. I've been averaging a pound a day since surgery and I'm now down 17 pounds. Fight for It, it's so worth it on the other side of the surgery door! Worth It!!!
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My favorite was to buy wonton Soup broth from the Chinese place...

I haven't had any complaints about my booty.
squats and yoga/pilates can help, as can walking on a slight incline. If anything loosing weight and working out can equal a butt lift, making you look younger and more shapely.

You look amazing!!!
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YIKES!!! I hope not SQUATS here I come!!!! Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

Good morning my surgery date is very close and I am definitely nerves knowing that being heathly is very important that doesn't take the scare out of it just need prayers and support thanks in advance!!!
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My backside left a couple of years ago but I have built it up with heavy glute workouts. As others have mentioned, weighted squats are great along with hip bridges and the Roman chair. Given that pre-op my backside was my largest area, I will always look deflated without clothes on unless I have my excess skin removed. However when dressed, my overall shape is good, my backside is proportionate to the rest of me. Your outcome will vary based on how much you lose, where you carry your weight and what type of exercise you do.

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YIKES!!! I hope not SQUATS here I come!!!! Sent from my SCH-I605 using the BariatricPal App

????????????What? I love my assets????, I'm hoping squats will help me keep em???? being healthy is more important right now but, will put in the work to keep my curvatious bod????
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Oh my that is so funny licking a cracker I have though about licking things to I asked my kids to get me a Popsicle and it came out pop tart lol I am on day 4 and starving
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Thanks!!! I have definitely came to far to stop now
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