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Down 9 lbs from my initial post. Lost the 8 I gained plus a bonus pound Now it's time to focus on losing those last pounds to get to my original goal I don't care if this takes me another six months as long as I get this done.

I would say go ahead and do the hip replacement. Even if I need it replaced a second time for revision, it probably won't be until I am close to 70 (which, IMO is better than a revision in my 80's) The recovery was not that bad. I took ten weeks off but probably only needed 7 or 8 total Pain was completely gone post op--like a miracle of sorts Why be in pain? I am planning my second one within a year. I'll be 50 in January

Update, another pound gone...three more to get back where I was last Fall.... These last #20-25lbs are pretty difficult and don't want to leave my body!

Thanks for the replies and insight.

Hi Everyone VSG done in November 2012--followed by a total hip replacement that Spring. My chronic hip pain is due to congenital hip dysplasia (second surgery for the other hip yet to be scheduled). I am only 49! Ugh. Initially lost about 60 lbs after my WLS, but have since gained 8# since this past Fall and loooooong, cold, snowy winter here in Boston. I put myself back on track for the past week after dragging out the scale (did not get on this thing all winter long out of fear and presumed weight gain) I've reinsituted a Protein drink or two a day, along with more fluids, more sleep, and omitting all simple carbs. I mean, who was I kidding right? You can"t eat slider foods, overindulge in chocolate and wine and NOT expect to gain weight! I guess I just need to know that others have been in this spot and have climbed out of this self induced pity pot so I won't feel so alone in this. The good news, is that in the past week, I've lost 4 of the 8 gained. (I know it's Water loss, etc but still pretty happy I am seeing the scale go in the other direction! Thanks for reading this and I am glad to be back on this forum and getting real with myself. If you too, have been through this, I would love to hear your struggle and what tips or strategies worked well for you.

I had a few sips of wine here at there at one month post op. I am now four months and I have a glass of red at dinner, perhaps 2 glasses on a weekend evening. No problems. I've had the rare cosmo as well.

I love the Slim Me by Me moi line of shapewear. Soft, good support and super comfy. They have footless shapewear leggings which I can't live without. Awesome find. Much better than Spanx or anything else I have tried.

I really don't understand why these threads continually turn into fights and personal attacks. I think it is fine to state your opinion and the reason you feel that way, but I am finding this site is turning into a school yard of bullying and name calling. Things get taken out of context, the barbs go flying and we are off on another 100+ post thread that has little to do with the original subject matter.

Sleeved on 11/28/12. Lost 40lbs so far. I feel like I am a slow loser in comparison, but I am happy with my results so far. Two pretty long stalls (lasted 3-4 weeks each)

If you are not in my immediate circle of close coworkers or friends/family--you won't be told. There is no reason to. Most people dont ask. I've only lost 40 lbs, in 3.5 months, so it's been a gradual and fairly slow loss. Just the same as not asking a woman with a belly if shes pregnant, don't ask me if I had WLS. If you know, it's because 'I thought you had a right to know', not the other way around.

Are you hydrated enough? When I have not had enough fluids, I can feel it. I feel exhausted and heart races. Drink up.

Can I ask a question(s) to those who have gone to Mexico? What was done in preparation for your surgery (prior to arriving). For MGH--I had to have a slew of blood work, go to a WLS orientation, see the nutritionist 2x, attend four nutrition groups, see the psychologist x 2, have a barium swallow, and see the surgeon x 2

I would't be so quick to paint me as fearful of the unknown. I think anyone would find the description of this particular clinic quite alarming. regardless of their naivete.

Very very scary. I had all I could do to have it done here in Boston. I don't think I could gather up the courage to travel to Mexico and do it there.

I am three months out (today) and for some reason, there is still some discoloration/hyperpigmentation over one of my VSG scars. Not a bruise, persay, but a circle of darker skin around the scar. Has anyone experienced this? It's not painful, tender, just discolored.