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Go with Hiatal Hernia repair ... recovery, scars, etc are almost identical. It's no one's business but this seems to put them at ease. It also explains why you're eating the way you have to eat for the following few months.
I mention this because even if you're splitting meals with your spouse, for a long time, you will literally take a few bites and have to be done. Then you sit and visit with a full plate of food ... it can be a little awkward.
I personally just don't have time to explain all my reasons for why I needed to do this. I'm not really trying to be sneaky or secretive but my weight issues are just not something I feel comfortable discussing. If people know, and then I don't talk about it, it becomes and even bigger deal and I just don't want it to be a deal at all!
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I hit so many stalls along the way and was convinced EVERY time that that was all I would lose. I'm at almost 10 months and have lost all I want to lose. I passed my lowest goal - 145 and I'm at 143 now. Now my goal is to up my calories in a healthy way. I have always been weight-loss resistant so this is huge for me!

Doing good ... down 33 pounds. I think I'm only going to do about 15 more. Feeling great and really no problem. A little nausea but usually just when I go too long without eating.
I'm so excited for you and cant wait to hear how everything is going. I'm here for you!!
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I'm down 40 pounds, and almost to my 1st goal. According to my BMI, I'm still considered overweight but if I don't lose another pound, I will be just as content. Had an awesome NSV last week. Was talking to a stranger outside and was shivering from the cold. I had never met this person before so they had no idea what I looked like pre-sleeve and he said "well of course your cold, you're too skinny not to be"! First time in my life I've ever been called skinny!!
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Don't stress it .... even eating 3 oz you'll be losing just as fast. Some days you will be able to eat more and some days less. Just take it a day at a time and stay consistent. You got this!

Great job everyone!!

Thanks hun about to start heading to the hospital. I'm a ball of nerves right now!!! And thanks so much for the prayers!!

See y'all on the losers bench!!


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I'm down 40 pounds, and almost to my 1st goal. According to my BMI, I'm still considered overweight but if I don't lose another pound, I will be just as content. Had an awesome NSV last week. Was talking to a stranger outside and was shivering from the cold. I had never met this person before so they had no idea what I looked like pre-sleeve and he said "well of course your cold, you're too skinny not to be"! First time in my life I've ever been called skinny!!
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SW 243 CW 174...I am down 68.5lbs and my BMI is finally normal!!! I tried the mint tasting Vitamins, but they were horrible.
I am going to look for the Flintstones!

Google smartbmichart it does women's BMI according to age,ethnicty and bone size.it was very accurate for me

NSV - Pre-surgery I would put on an outfit and look in the mirror and first question was "does this make me look fat". Now, 7 months later I can just about put on anything and not look fat. All this hard work has been worth every second,

I'm down 40 pounds, and almost to my 1st goal. According to my BMI, I'm still considered overweight but if I don't lose another pound, I will be just as content. Had an awesome NSV last week. Was talking to a stranger outside and was shivering from the cold. I had never met this person before so they had no idea what I looked like pre-sleeve and he said "well of course your cold, you're too skinny not to be"! First time in my life I've ever been called skinny!!
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I'm 5'5 and some change, almost 5 foot 6. I am around (keep bouncing) 190 ish and wear a 10 sometimes an 8, I'm dead in between sizes. At 130 I would be shopping in the kids dept or dead.

I am one week post op tomorrow and have convinced myself that I will be "the" one that this won't work for. The crazy part about it is that I know I have what it takes to eat the limited portions (basically forced now) and that I will follow the "rules" but just have it in my head that I've lost all I'm going to lose. Crazy fears!
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NSV - Pre-surgery I would put on an outfit and look in the mirror and first question was "does this make me look fat". Now, 7 months later I can just about put on anything and not look fat. All this hard work has been worth every second,

I'm down 40 pounds, and almost to my 1st goal. According to my BMI, I'm still considered overweight but if I don't lose another pound, I will be just as content. Had an awesome NSV last week. Was talking to a stranger outside and was shivering from the cold. I had never met this person before so they had no idea what I looked like pre-sleeve and he said "well of course your cold, you're too skinny not to be"! First time in my life I've ever been called skinny!!
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I would like to share that I too had a lot of emotional eating issues before the surgery, particularly if I was trying to procrastinate doing something. The surgery has given me a "forced window" to change my habits. Now when I attempt to eat to avoid doing something, I have a Protein shake or string cheese. Once I've had that I am done and full. At that point I make the conscious effort to do what I was procrastinating. Sometimes, if I already feel a restriction, I make myself do what I need to do and THEN have my Protein Shake. My point is this: I'm making a conscious decision to utilize the surgery to change my bad habit patterns.
I do allow myself some sliders at 6 months but only a bite. That's my rule. If it's Cookies, I allow for 3 small Cookies (never more than that in one day) or if it's cake, only a bite or two. Again, I'm building controlled habits. If I see that I've moved to a few more bites I make myself cut back again and replace with more Protein. I USE my tool to make a better life.
I too feel uncomfortable when I eat with family and friends but what I've started doing is get up from the table a little sooner and start cleaning or serving others or visit more. No one seems to really notice and they seem happy so that's what matters in the long run.
I may be at the table for 30 minutes less but I'll be in their life for more years in the long run!
I would highly advise going full in on the surgery. In the end, you'll be eating normal amounts of food and you'll know that it worked the way it was intended to work. Remove less and you probably will not lose the amount of weight that your body was never intended to carry around for a lifetime anyway.
You got this and if f you have any more questions, we're here for you!

Yes! Thanks for the info! This has been most helpful! Where did you drive from? I had my consultation July 20th and I'm scheduled for August 30th. I'm a low BMI so a little nervous about that but looking forward to having this tool to help beat my old lady low metabolism!
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I feel ya! I've heard stories of some that have. I'm hoping that since that's a concern of mine too that I will stay strong not to fall back into old habits. Freaks me out when I hear people saying they're eating ice cream, cake, Cookies even a few weeks out!
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I would like to share that I too had a lot of emotional eating issues before the surgery, particularly if I was trying to procrastinate doing something. The surgery has given me a "forced window" to change my habits. Now when I attempt to eat to avoid doing something, I have a Protein shake or string cheese. Once I've had that I am done and full. At that point I make the conscious effort to do what I was procrastinating. Sometimes, if I already feel a restriction, I make myself do what I need to do and THEN have my Protein Shake. My point is this: I'm making a conscious decision to utilize the surgery to change my bad habit patterns.
I do allow myself some sliders at 6 months but only a bite. That's my rule. If it's Cookies, I allow for 3 small Cookies (never more than that in one day) or if it's cake, only a bite or two. Again, I'm building controlled habits. If I see that I've moved to a few more bites I make myself cut back again and replace with more Protein. I USE my tool to make a better life.
I too feel uncomfortable when I eat with family and friends but what I've started doing is get up from the table a little sooner and start cleaning or serving others or visit more. No one seems to really notice and they seem happy so that's what matters in the long run.
I may be at the table for 30 minutes less but I'll be in their life for more years in the long run!
I would highly advise going full in on the surgery. In the end, you'll be eating normal amounts of food and you'll know that it worked the way it was intended to work. Remove less and you probably will not lose the amount of weight that your body was never intended to carry around for a lifetime anyway.
You got this and if f you have any more questions, we're here for you!

Yes, I'm very ready! I would have gone in sooner if he'd had a date bite that's fine. It gave me more time to prepare. I am low BMI as well ... He said as long as I had 30+ pounds to lose, he would do it. My BMI is 32. On August 1st I began a pre-diet (he only requires 24 hour liquid diet prior but I wanted to wean myself early from sugar, caffeine, fast foods, carbs, etc). Others have complained of headaches etc and I just want to eliminate as much "other" pain as possible. I'm also going to start some light weight lifting and generally just boost my health as much as possible prior to the 30th. Upping my Water intake as well so I can be as hydrated as possible. Two weeks prior I'm going to move to 2 shakes a day and 1 lean meal (probably lunch). I'm so excited to have someone going through this in my area and same Dr. Let me know how your appointment goes and when your date is!!
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That's awesome! Let us know if you have any questions. We've all been there and are here for you if you need anything! Good luck, it will be here before you know it! Here are my stats at 7 months post op:

HW: 198.7
CW: 146.7

I would feel the same way but yeah, the cat is out of the bag now and you just have to make the best of it. Family is family but for future reference you know now who to share things with and who to not share with.

When you get to the party, most likely everyone will just tell you how great you look. I would just emphasize that it's still hard work and that it's not the easy way out. When I've been faced with this, I typically will point out how much respect I have for those that did it before me and that I didn't realize that it was still going to take a lot of hard work and persistence. Believe me, it's not for the weak at heart! You have to be prepared for the pain of occasionally eating too fast or eating too much, it's not a true "pain event" for those who haven't had surgery!

Hang in there and let us know how it turns out. It will probably go smoother than you expect. Most people are mostly just impressed with the changes.

Down 52 pounds, probably don't want to lose much more. Still feeling the restriction on  meat and bread but not so much on slider foods. Been on a business trip for the last week and ate more than I have in 6 months and even foods that I rarely eat (slider foods). Expected to come back 5 pounds up but didn't gain at all. I was stunned. Although I was walking a lot more than my usual daily desk habits. Going back to my healthy eating today. No complaints. Life is so much more comfortable in this body than my body from August 2016 when I had my surgery.

Congratulations!! Great Job! I'm almost 7 months post op and have pretty much hit goal. Do you still feel your restriction? I worry that once that goes away (does it go away) that I'll start gaining back the weight. I feel so good right now. I never want to go back but I know how it can slip back so easily.