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I hear this all too well, my bf has been saying your going to get you stomach hacked out . Why can't you just walk with me or just eat salads. You don't need to do this...I am like first of all please stop speaking to me like that. This is my choice and I am going to do this. What I need from you right now is support. This my choice and be there for me when I need you to be. I have done a lot of research on the subject and I know the risks involved and I am willing to take those chances. I know it can be scary for those who don't know anything about about and yes this is elective surgery but I truly feel that this is right way for me to go....

I hear this all too well, my bf has been saying your going to get you stomach hacked out . Why can't you just walk with me or just eat salads. You don't need to do this...I am like first of all please stop speaking to me like that. This is my choice and I am going to do this. What I need from you right now is support. This my choice and be there for me when I need you to be. I have done a lot of research on the subject and I know the risks involved and I am willing to take those chances. I know it can be scary for those who don't know anything about about and yes this is elective surgery but I truly feel that this is right way for me to go....

For those of you who are about to have WLS surgery - Just wanted to give you a little encouragement. In June of last year i was in a size 48 to 50 Shorts and a 3 xl shirt - So i ordered new work shirts for my company and Today I am in a xl shirt and size 38 waist shorts
Not only is this a great feeling but i also can bend over, I can do cross fit, I can F@#ckin move again!
So if you have any doubts about the surgery Put on your big girl panties and get it done, Because the reward is well worth the bumps and bruises!
Like NIKE says JUST DO IT!

I am so so so sorry to heard this, my thoughts and prayers are with you....❤️

Nope. Before surgery I was obsessed with food and eating and eating large volumes.
Now, I do 2 no-brainer 5 minute meals...snacks as needed. And then an easy dinner. I usually cook the Protein 1-2x for the week and then morph dinners into lucky leftovers. So meals are like 10-15 minutes from fridge to table for 2. If I'm not hungry, I skip whatever meal was planned and move along little dogey.
Example:
B1 - Protein Latte x 3 (cuz it's mah jam and I love it)
Breakfast - Egg/ham/light cheese/salsa steamed egg (<5mins total prep and cooking)
lunch - Turkey cheese Wrap with arugula, po, rbp and WF Italian dressing + baby carrots or grape toms
Dinner - Made IP French chicken last week and also have leftover enchilada sauce, so this week am making Tex-Mex Chicken Lasagna Boats with mixed salad side.
BS - Protein banana puddin' if needed.

Well I am only in day 3 of my 4 week pre sleeve Optifast diet. I have to have 3 Protein shakes/bars a day in replacement of meals. I am allowed low carb vegetables and some berries. I have severe headaches that panadol just can't get rid of. My belly is currently grumbling as I type this I am also currently considering going out and picking at the left over dinner I cooked my family. Am I actually hungry or do I need to be mentally stronger and push through. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Wow feeling amazing woke up today another 2lbs gone finally hit my next major milestone.
130lbs gone officially.
HW 322
SW 257
CW 192
GW 180/185
130lbs total gone in just under 5 months since I started this journey.
With 65lbs since surgery 10/28 😀
Going out today to pick up my brand new rowing machine 😀
Mike.

I am trying to lose more weight before my gastric surgery. I am struggling with the excess skin I have dangling between my legs it is getting infected and sore as it has no support it is like I have 3 legs it is nearly down past my knees. I can't exercise properly I feel disgusting and I am trying to get sorted before my daughters wedding in august. Can anyone recommend any proper support underwear that will lift and support the excess skin. No one seems to be able to help me and I am losing my battle with myself everyday

So this is something I think some of you might be interested in:

I had 3 major stalls in my first 10 months PO.
In spite of that, I managed to hit GW in my 8th month.

Then at 10 months out (which was during the holidays) I found myself at the same weight for a month and I was thinking I was in maintenance. I was 5-7 pounds BELOW GW, so the maintain didn’t bother me.
I put my scale away bc I wanted to just enjoy my new body and lifestyle and told myself I’d use how my clothes fit as a guide.

Then about 2 weeks ago I was taking a selfie and noticed my clothes were baggier than I remembered. Got on the scale and was shocked to discover another 6 pound loss.
During that 3-4 week period of time, I ate and drank with reckless abandon. I most surely didn’t “earn” that 6 pound drop.
And since then I’ve dropped another 2 pounds while trying to INCREASE my calories.

Stalls are weird and they can take you by surprise. That last one disguised itself as maintenance.

Still don't want to get back into old habits

yes mine is on the 7th I wish I could of done it a lot sooner.
yeah the bf thing. Idk what to think about him He was even last night you can just eat salads and lose the weight, your going to cut out half you stomach (I was like 3/4 of my stomach thank you very much lol) you don't need to do that...just walk with me and. I was like you need to stop talking to me like that I have looked into this and it very safe, and yeah it's going to suck at first but you know what I will be just fine. I want to live another 55 years and this time do all the things I could not do because of the weight.
I am so ready for this. I am ready to do me this time!!!
I have come a long way from Drug addict to having nothing to being totally clean for 6 years I HAVE come a long way back to work, off disability, got a new (used) car
Doing pretty damn good if I do say so myself..So ready for the surgery

Go to the menu section and the top right corner, and click patients. You can update your surgery information there. And congrats! My surgery is on March 2nd

Best decision ever!! Surgery was a breeze, my pain was managed with only Tylenol once I got home and that was only the first couple of days. I went back to work a week later. I look and feel great!! Total life changing experience.

5'4"
Starting weight 297
VSG on 7/31/19
Surgery wt: 266
CW 205
GW 135

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IKR?! LOL. sorry for hoggin this thread!

Ended up going to the ER last night. My right ear was bleeding. They ran a MRI and I had some brain swelling but not bad. The nurse put something in my IV to reduce the swelling and they released me around an hour ago. Really tired now.

The liquid diet two weeks before surgery was worse than the pain! To me, that was the “worse” part of the VGS surgery. My weight has been falling off since. I am 5 pant sizes down now. 375 before, 319 now. My surgery was 12/31/19.

I hear you on the bringing me down thing...but you know I am like this is for me! And me alone, I am sorry you (you) are not happy with your life but this is what I want. I heard you really start to see everyone's true colors when they know this is what you did or planning on doing...but II am going full steam ahead and I can not wait. I just saw someone take the stairs and I was like that is going to be me very very soon..Rock on we got this 🙂

I found you another way
I just sent you an request

Now I can see your whole log of meals for today......

Thank you for this thread and the reassuring input everyone has given. My surgery is Tuesday and I have also been having "cold feet". It feels great to know that you're not alone and so many wonderful people have your back, even when there are others who don't. We can do this!

This was cool for me. This surgery for me, wasnt just about losing the weight, but also about getting the body i always wanted. Im far from being there but im really starting to see results. I finally have shoulders and arms! I started crossfit 10 days after surgery. Mixed with running this is what ive stuck to and the results are really starting to show. Im 222 now but im also building muscle and still cutting the weight. I always do monthly progress pics and i decided to flex a little. I was shocked myself. I even had the two top abs. I couldnt believe it. I always wanted definition and its really starting to show, Im glad i could do this, while still cutting the weight. Cant wait to see what i look like at 199.

Ahh wow! We could go through the journey together. Its nerve wracking. I'm so worried about the lose skin and how my body will change... I'm worried about it making me ill for years after. Doesnt help that I work in operating theatres and see when things go wrong either...
I'm 33, almost 16stone and probably around 5'6. The surgeon said that now I've lost abit of weight, that if I came now when I wouldnt qualify as my BMI isnt high enough, but he said from previous letters I do qualify so he will do it. I've tried and tried to do it on my own, I lose and then it doesnt stay off. Its hard and seems impossible that this is the only option. I dont want to look back when I'm older and wish that I did it sooner. I want to be able to do more with my kids etc.
How come your bf doesnt want you to have it done? Is he worried about the fact its surgery? Theres just me and the kids at home, so that worries me abit. Atleast you'll have him for support once its done🙂
Thank you for that page, I'll check it out when the kids are in bed and asleep so I get some peace lol. Keep in touch with me and let me know how you get on too. Are you in the UK? Do you have a 2 week meal plan for before surgery too? X

You’ve got this! Remember to focus on the big picture & it will be worth it! I also think the pain is quickly forgotten. I’m on day 8 post-op & I’m feeling really good . I know how to get up & down, or pick up something without pain now. Yes, still healing, but what an opportunity to allow your body to rest and heal. The pain causes you to slow down & take care of yourself - how awesome is that ?! I never think I am that big, but obviously I’m big enough that surgery was a valuable tool. You’ve got this!!! I’ve not yet heard of anyone who has regretted this once they’ve healed. Don’t let fear stop you from making your health better- you are worth this!

Yeah it kinda brings me down when the people you love bring you down about it. My mother is my biggest supporter she is planning to care for me and take care of my kids. I know my husband is not 100% on board with little comments he makes. Called it the easy way out. 😞 I have struggled with my weight all my life. He says he supports me...

My surgery is also on April 7th and I know I catch myself wondering if maybe this one time I could do it on my own? And also my bf is questioning me about having it done..I am full of emotions and such. I understand, but reading everything I can and working the steps and knowing that it will all work out in the end. I am 55 going to be 56 when I get the sleeve and I can't wait. I know I will be saying (just like everyone else) why didn't I do this sooner... just keep reaching out out everyone here on BP and they will help you. There is a thread in here called The Importance of doing the Head Work..It's great....totally check it out and keep in contact would love to hear how you are doing..we got this. And best of luck to you.. 🙂