HatheryOnHerWay

Well if you do end up considering Dr. Borland, feel free to PM me. I'll tell you anything you want to know

Girl, you're going to be my inspiration! You were the same starting height/weight as me, and we're almost the same age

I was outpatient. I think it really depends what you're comfortable with. If you are the sort of person who likes to have a nurse at your disposal 24/7, staying longer in the hospital is probably better. If you're someone like me who sort of likes to be left alone to deal with things...the less clinic time the better

This might sound stupid, but have you tried icing the area that hurts? That worked really well for me when I was having pain issues in one specific area. I also found that wearing a back brace to sort of "hold everything together" helped.

I had my sleeve done by Dr. Borland in New Iberia, LA. I had a wonderful experience with him (if you are comfortable with an oupatient procedure.)

I would ask your doctor (if you haven't already!) if it's safe for you to be taking prenatal Vitamins. Sometimes the amount of folic acid in a prenatal Vitamin is too high for a non-pregnant person, and can be harmful. http://www.nbcnews.com/id/35874922/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/t/your-breakfast-giving-you-cancer/#.UcTGD7XvtGM

BTW, I totally know what you mean about looking sloppy OP. My jeans almost fell down in the hallway at work today! hehe. I just try to remember they're saggy and loose because I'm getting smaller.

I'm glad to hear that you're getting back on track again; we'll be here to support you the whole way

That sounds like a horror movie!!!

I, too, have an overeating issue. But if you can commit to following a plan, I would suggest trying Medifast. Those 35 pounds should come off pretty easily if you follow their plan. I wouldn't be at all surprised if you could do it in 2-3 months...max.

I, too, am in the process of learning to stay away from that one last bite. It never ends well.

wish I could go off my meds soon, but unfortunately my high blood pressure is anxiety-based. Bla!

When I'm thin I look like a total boy. I'd rather be a curvy, girly girl but that's just not the way I was made. I think I'd rather be a healthy curveless wonder than an unhealthy curvy gal. That's just me

That's one of my biggest fears is that even after I've lost weight, I'm still going to HATE exercise!

Yet we're taking the "easy way out", right?

I put Itch-X around the incisions and was just careful not to get it on the actual incision, just the skin around it.

In the US, I'd say $10,000-$20,000 is average. I have a bunch of self-pay prices listed on my blog (the link is in my signature)

Sheesh, they owe you a free movie pass or something!!

When I was in high school wearing size 9 juniors I thought I was fat. For those of us with body image issues, I think it's something we always have to deal with.

I've lost 100 pounds before and gained it back...in less than a year. For me, it's not losing the weight that is hard. It's keeping it off.

I know for me going to "full liquids" definitely made me feel yucky for a while. I'm a month out and still have days of just feeling "blegh". Our bodies are healing and I guess we just have to deal with the highs and lows

What a great idea! I never thought of that!!!

Wow, good on you for the quick comeback!!!

I find it amazing how differently people heal! I'm at about a month out, and still the mere thought of most foods makes me woozy and a little barfy. haha

If your urine is dark, you're dehydrated. As much as I know you don't want to hear it (I hate getting my water in, too!)--up your fluid intake