J Johnston

Thank you!

Thank you.

I started at 227 lbs, because I was overweight, I had several health issues that were my real motivation for the surgery. I don't regret it for a second. Everything is getting better. I had surgery Nov. 19th and have lost 37 lbs. Most of my issues have already resolved or are resolving. I am apparently losing a bit over a half a pound a day. How long will this continue if I stay faithful to the program?

I am a pretty private person, I only told the people I know and trust. I am in a group of 10 people who are in the same phase. One of the women is from the home town of my parents. Boy, do I regret telling her that! Apparantly she gossipped and my mom, who was doing grocery shopping, got asked by a someone random if I were to have the gastric surgery ? Why, oh why do people talk about other people. Xapphirea, it has always been thus.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Only my husband, children and best friend know. I'm very private. Because my husband is dieting and we are eating very low carb, when folks ask, I attribute it to a change in diet.

It also depends on how much you have to lose.

I am 1 month out. It took me about 30 minutes to finish about 8-12 oz. right after surgery. That's why they say sip all day long. I don't try to drink a lot in one setting ever. It leaves your stomach pretty quick, so just try to carry a bottle with you everywhere. Listen to how your stomach feels, stop BEFORE you feel full. My doc want 40-48 oz. a day. I just spread it out.

Agreed. I am 1 month out and have lost 31 lbs. Feeling great!