heycrystal2052

Well, as long as they said everything should be fine, hooorayyyy!!!! I'm so excited for you, you're a few steps closer!

So it went well. I'm not too worried. The report said, "irregular z-line," possible Barrett's esophagus. The doc wasn't very worried. I take it that it's a very common finding. But interestingly, he said it's from GERD, but my esoph didn't show any signs of active GERD or inflammation other than the weird junction of the esoph to the tum. I've been doing this VLEverything diet since May and before that, my GERD was cra-cra. And now, I've quit taking my PPI for the last 2 weeks. We're waiting for the biopsies which will take a week.

You know what, I never had one of those. You will do just fine, no worries for you!!! I'm sending great vibes, to ya!

You look great!!

Target! I love that I'm now able to fit in their "regular" clothes, how joyful that is. I agree w/ Japan, they fit you very well, don't hide that transformation.

I'm steady w/ losing, but the closer I am to my goal, I'm incorporating a few new foods. The Dr. removed 85% of my stomach and he also removed the hormone that makes me crave, sometimes, I even forget to eat. Knock on wood, I've stalled in the past, but never have I gained any weight.

I'm steady w/ losing, but the closer I am to my goal, I'm incorporating a few new foods. The Dr. removed 85% of my stomach and he also removed the hormone that makes me crave, sometimes, I even forget to eat. Knock on wood, I've stalled in the past, but never have I gained any weight.

Are you speaking about loose skin, if so, that really depends on your build. I was almost 400 pounds, but I don't have a lot of hanging skin. I was denied the Panni, due to not having enough of a "loose" skin in the abdominal area for the surgery, but I was approved for the breast lift/reduction. I think it has a lot to do with the build of the person vs. the weight lost. If that makes sense. I've seen women who weighed less than I, who have a huge amount of loose skin. My Dr. says, it has a lot to do with age and the level of activity we commit to.

I'm steady w/ losing, but the closer I am to my goal, I'm incorporating a few new foods. The Dr. removed 85% of my stomach and he also removed the hormone that makes me crave, sometimes, I even forget to eat. Knock on wood, I've stalled in the past, but never have I gained any weight.

I didn't think twice when it came to the weight lost prior to the surgery, the surgery was a sure thing. If nothing else, it gave me the motivation to follow through and showed me w/ discipline, I could actually prosper after the surgery. It was my motivational, boost! lol. I have a friend who is a trainer, before and after the surgery, he met w/ me and showed me what I need to do and in what cycles to do them. I'd say, in the beginning that will be essential, but after a bit, you should be able to do everything on your own. You got this!!!