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My surgery is tomorrow and so far in the last 3 months on the dr monitored diet I have lost 53 pounds. I was feeling different and seeing some NSVs, but then when I took my preop photos, I was disappointed because I didn't see a difference from my starting photos. Until I put them side by side.
The starting photos were after I had already lost 11 pounds, but were when I finally decided to proceed with this option.
I have never let anyone but my husband and kids see this much of my body and I wasn't planning on sharing at this point, but then I realized that we are all here together for support. And dang do I need the constant reminder that I am doing this for a reason and I can't only show the good photos or else I'll still be hiding and denying. So here they are. Top line is starting photos 42 pounds heavier than the preop photos on the bottom line.
PS all those bruises on my legs are just from having to inject heparin three times daily

HW: 328 (02/21/17)
CW: 275 (preop 53# disowned)

Fighting to survive is never a failure. Make sure your B12 is up to specs. Ask doctor for a blood test for Vitamin deficiency. You may have to take B12 shots once a month. My wife does and it has helped for over 10 years. Good luck and hand in there. Herb

pouch reset? Start eating 6, 2OZ meals. I also have the dietary guidelines I followed post-surgery. Let me know if you would like them. I just made it to my 1st year post-op and have lost a total of 144LBS. You got this! You can do this! ️ God bless you!

Hang in there Taylor! Try not to worry about what others think!! It's YOUR business and YOUR decision.

Also, stop sharing your surgery experience with people. My surgery is scheduled for May 25th. Outside of husband, program manager, and best friend, I'm not telling nosey ass people jack $***. For all I care talk and judge until your heart is content. Once the weight starts coming off, I still will only share with a selected few. I absolutely will NOT tolerate some non factor/ negative person opinion!!

God bless and continue to be strong.

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You don't need a heck of a lot. I took clean underware, chargers for phone and tablet, ear plugs, hair brush and I wore clean pj's into the hospital and same pair out. The hospital provided tooth brush etc. I'd stay in the hospital gown. If you're worried about your rear hanging out ask for an extra gown and use it for a robe.

Same here, sugar free pudding was allowed on day 3 for me.