pennreporter

The book by Mohammed Ali's daughter is great also, written by her and her doctors. I think it's called Fighting Weight.

absolutely no problem deciding, zip,nada, no. Bypass has never been an option. Too many complications. Plus, I'm not on the higher end of the weight scale. 37 BMI but lots of medical issues. Plus my daughter has had and her best friend had bypass. World of difference, Plus being off work 6 weeks was not an option.

Trisha

I haven't been banded yet, but my daughter has. Hang in there. It will get better. I think the side sleeping will get better. She was 265 at her highest and a size 22-24, banded 2/08. She's at 170 now but a size 10 and going for her first plastic surgery to remove excess skin. I go the 1st of June. I think it's wonderful that you guys did it together and are support for each other. I think it must be tough on couples or really anyone that is still having to cook and prepare the same meals for others.

I live alone and only have to feed the dogs. (thank goodness) The transformation for my daughter has been nothing short of mind-boggling, emotionally, physically and just her lifestyle. She's close to maintenance.

So kudos to you and your wife!!

Trisha in da Poconos

Mine is June 1. So I understand. My daughter had her's Feb 2008. She's lost 85 pounds, down to a size 8 and is going June 2 for her plastic surgery (lower body lift). The worst part directly after for her was the gas. My surgeon has said he has a procedure where sucks some of the gas back out so it's not so bad. But for my daughter it was only a day and a half. She had her surgery on Tuesday in Houston, flew back to NYC on Friday and worked Saturday. She's kept her fill pretty tight and has only had a few "incidents" that kind of freaked her out but it was more not being aware of what was happening. She now takes a mild acid reflux med which has helped a lot. But a size 8 she is and a new boy-toy and she's a happy little camper these days....lol. So good luck!!