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I have had many NSVs in the last 6 months since my surgery:
Not worrying about fitting in the seats at the amusement park TUCKING IN MY SHIRT...I've never actually done that Having my kids arms go the whole way around when they hug me New clothes, new shoes Riding bike again after 10+ years Feeling proud I am almost 6 months post-op. No regrets, only wish I had done it sooner!

Four and a half months out from surgery... This morning, I noticed something weird above my thigh getting out of the shower. Kind of a lump, it looked like.
I was worried for a minute then I noticed it was on the other side, too. It was my hip bone. It has never been visible before in my entire adult life.

Sitting in a seat on the plane without my hips touching either arm rest!

March 7th! Very excited.

March 7th! Very excited.

The Constipation is no joke. I'm struggling. Wish I had started on stool softeners right after surgery. I am in PAIN. It has been a miserable two days and I'm still hurting. I'm struggling to get the liquids (still on clear liquids) because i don't want to have to go to the bathroom.

I've only told one friend as well. I've done the shopping for the pre-op and post-op...feel like I should be doing something else! The waiting is hard I'm spending a lot of time building a Pinterest page for recipes, support blogs, motivation, exercises to help as I recover.

Sleeved yesterday. Went great. Up today, showered and did some shopping. Take the pain meds!! I slept pretty well and walking is the best so force yourself out of bed and get moving! We got this!!

I've only told one friend as well. I've done the shopping for the pre-op and post-op...feel like I should be doing something else! The waiting is hard I'm spending a lot of time building a Pinterest page for recipes, support blogs, motivation, exercises to help as I recover.

I leave tomorrow for my surgery. Very excited. liquid diet wasn't as bad as I thought. Surgery day is Wednesday!

I leave tomorrow for my surgery. Very excited. liquid diet wasn't as bad as I thought. Surgery day is Wednesday!

I've only told one friend as well. I've done the shopping for the pre-op and post-op...feel like I should be doing something else! The waiting is hard I'm spending a lot of time building a Pinterest page for recipes, support blogs, motivation, exercises to help as I recover.

March 7th! Very excited.

Another March 12 here! I’m nervous/excited. I’m not telling anyone except one friend an am feeling pretty lonely.

March 7th here. So excited!!!

I'm scheduled for March 12th! Yah! I've been waiting for over 8 years! My husband's insurance wouldn't cover my surgery but, now I have different insurance!

60pounds down!
40 more to go!!!

The entire process leading up to what is going to happen on March 12th has showed me all of the resentment and anger that I've harbored towards the world. There is nothing like confronting a major change to life to make me realize just how human I really am. I am only alive but for the complex chemical processes that happen underneath a frighteningly thin layer of protection. I now know just how fragile and human I am and I really don't want to spend the rest of my life the way I've lived my 40 years until now. I've lived life with a chip on my shoulder and generally expecting to fight for every yard that I needed to gain. No more ... it just is not worth it. No matter how frustrating life can be, it is no longer worthwhile taking it out on someone else or seeking to blame others. It's not even worth blaming myself anymore. For the first time in my life, I don't want to find fault in anyone, including myself, for life's circumstances. The surgery is going to leave the old me in the dust: mentally and physically. I resolve to be a better person when I wake from anesthesia.

My surgery is less than 48 hours away. I can't believe I'm almost there. I'm down 12 pounds in the liquid diet and people are noticing. I'm noticing, too. I'm fitting comfortably in my size 18 pants instead of my buttons crying out for help!

It's been a long road but I'm excited to be going on this journey with my husband. My nerves will start to set in tomorrow night for sure.

HW 241
SW 238
CW 226
GW 130
Sleeve 3/1/18

This is my very first post but March 1st here. It’s almost time! I’m completely nervous and excited all at once. This board has been really helpful to me in my journey so thanks to all that post.

liquid diet starts tomorrow; I am one week out from surgery! Very excited and not really nervous!

liquid diet starts tomorrow; I am one week out from surgery! Very excited and not really nervous!

I've only told one friend as well. I've done the shopping for the pre-op and post-op...feel like I should be doing something else! The waiting is hard I'm spending a lot of time building a Pinterest page for recipes, support blogs, motivation, exercises to help as I recover.

I start pre-op liquid diet on Wednesday. Any tips?

March 7th! Very excited.