selah65

Some things I'd love to do now, not in any order:
1. Renew my vows. My husband and I didn't do it the traditional way, partly because I was embarrassed to have a formal wedding at my former size.
2. Go on a vacation with LOTS of outdoor activities. I'd love to go paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, horseback riding, zip-lining... you name it... I want to try it. (With the exception of skydiving).
3. Start a family. This is something very motivating for me. We were unsuccessful trying for the past 5 years of marriage. I'm really hoping that we will get pregnant fairly quickly after my 12 month waiting period.
4. Get professional family photos done.
5. Go ride rides at an amusement park.

Surgery together, healing together, a good life forward together, what could be better?

I think that's so cool. Family members going through it together. Congrats to you guys!!!

I’m on my second day and I completely understand. It’s really hard and I’m already over these protein shakes. I would say find as many variation you can for the things you are allowed to have and take it hour by hour. Good luck ?

My Family came over yesterday to stage a Intervention to stop me from pursuing my weight loss surgery now that I have completed all requirements and scheduled for operation last week of September. This intervention last 3 hours. What I realize is that they really care about my well being and honestly they are SCARED . I educated them about the process. And emphasize the great possibilities with getting my health in order. Long story short their response derived from fear and love. Although it was much more drastically conveyed to the ears. I say this to say be educated in what your doing so you can educate others and also be firm in your decision. With that said this conversation will be the first and last time we discuss this (intervention) until after my surgery.
This subject MUST not be revisited prior too , the day of or minute prior to operation with family/friends who are “Unsure” and are not sharing experience in your body.
You have to make your own decision in life. And know what’s best for you.
This is YOUR LIFE. So live your best life.
My date is tentatively set for last week in September pending insurance review.

And I plan to make my own decision. I will continue to pray for all of us that we make the best decision whether to do it or not (surgery) but ultimately that all things work out for the goodness of God. That we will be healthy and while in Jesus Name Amen.

I wish you all the Best ,

Portia H

The reality is that you won't know how your specific body reacts to the surgery until you have it. I thought I'd never be able to eat anything fun again. Every meal before my pre op diet felt like a funeral for a dear friend. Nonsense. You'll totally be able to eat stuff again one day, and in moderation and with real enjoyment as opposed to binge habits.
But here's the reality. This procedure has been around for decades. It's hardly experimental anymore. Most people have little to no complications outside of the known side effects of the surgery. If you stick to the plan you're given, you're likely to skate by with flying colors.
Remember that most people who have easy or routine experiences with the surgery don't go online to start threads about "Everything's normal!" You are, by a huge margin, statistically likely to fall into the everything's normal group.
And if, god forbid, there are complications, you're in a country with the highest order of medical response. My money says you're going to do great.
Think positively and focus on eating and exercising according to plan to give your body and your surgeon the highest possible chance for success. YOU. CAN. DO IT!
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I'm here, I'm here!
When I initially started the process three years ago (this week, actually), I was at 416. Lost some, gained some, then switched programs, started my new program, gained some more at first (I wasn't the best at eating on-plan pre-op) and had my highest weight at 427.4 in January. Surgery weight was 413. Down to 354 now, 13 weeks post-op.