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glad to hear everything went well!!!!

are you ok?? did you find someone/doc to help you? I only know a bariatric doc to warn you to stear CLEAR from in dfw, not sure of one for just a follow up.... Hope you're feeling better.....

I am so sorry on having to put down your best friend.... unfortunately I had to do that while in college with my "childhood" dog that was 14 years young... and my current "kiddo" of almost 11 years is in liver failure so I don't have much time left with her. Hugs and prayers your way. Way to go on not giving into your addiction!! I know how strong that urge is to give into the addiction and I also know how awesome it feels once you "get over the hump" and make the HEALTHY decision even when the bad choices are right in front of you and available!! sounds like you got this girl!!

I have the same worries... and then think what Sleeve of Steel posted, maybe up my goal to a higher weight. But then I think back to when I was that weight and how fat I still felt and how I would like to get down to my initial goal... And then I think of the Dr. Phil episode of the woman that had WLS and was miserable bc of her skin and said she would trade the being miserable w skin to being miserable fat bc she hated the way she looked w her loose skin that much.... IDK, lots of thoughts going through my head - but all in all I have to not worry about it and cross that bridge when I come to it I guess.... my weight's fluctuated so much in the last 10+ years and I never had saggy skin, but I also haven't lost 130 lbs or so (my goal) in a year EVER. Thoughts all around - I drive myself crazy most often!!! LOL

good to hear!!

"Kamloopsmom" and her sister are both set for June 11th with Dr. Aceves in Mexicali, as well! If you would like to add them to the list. Thanks so much for doing this!!! Wait - now I looked a second time and they're there! LOL I must not be awake this AM!!!!!!

HAHA...........

Well, in my case - after "hanging in there" throughout years of emotional, mental and eventually physical abuse, my last straw was when my ex-fiance "helped himself" to almost $4,000 out of our bank account that was from a loan In MY name that I took out for my revision surgery. He was NOT supportive of my surgery, and I guess he figured when he knew my mind wasn't going to change about getting this done, he took to being a thief. So I left his ass. The end. (Happy Dance)

I love this!! I have MANY of these, one especially, that I KNOW I will be seeing about 6 mos post-op and I can't wait to watch him drool. He thought I was sexy at 300 lbs, can't wait to have him see me with 80+ lbs lost!!! F*ERS! lol

I am so sorry Wheetsin - I have no advice but just wanted to let you know I admire the way you've kept positive throughout this very frustrating time!! Keep it up and I am sure this stall will get the heck outta dodge and you'll start seeing some better #'s!!!

I find it interesting as well - but like others have said - each surgeon relates their diets and/or restrictions compared to their technique and what they think is best for their patients. And of COURSE all doctors are always going to be "overly safe" versus not safe enough and risk a leak due to a lax post-op diet or even giving a patient the SLIGHTEST inclination that it's ok to do too much too soon.. I think as long as you be smart about it and listen to your body as well, that's what matters most.

Love the responses! thanks ladies!!

BBJ! Just now saw this topic - I just posted something similar except for people with a little more to lose than you had. you look AMAZING girl! Don't fret that little skin - guaranTEE you're seeing things the average person would never take a second glance at!!

I have been thinking - and I am wondering if the presence (or lack of) stretch marks pre-op will help determine the amount of loose skin/how well your skin will bounce back post-op and once you've reached goal? And I am speaking for the big loosers - i.e. - people that have 100+ lbs to loose. I ask this because in my yo-yo weight loss throughout the years, my skin has always been very resilient. Now mind you, although I don't feel it, I am still *young* (30) and haven't had any children. I have very minimal if ANY stretch marks. I am currently hovering around 335-340 and 6'2". I didn't notice belly stretch marks until around the 310-ish stage (and WOW you should of seen my flip out moment!! lol). Now mind you, these belly stretch marks I speak of are SO FAINT, you have to look SUPER close to see them.... I have been athletic my whole life, am blonde haired and blue eyed and fair-skinned (although am able to tan well), so idk if that factors in or not. I am also very regimented about moisturizing my skin, even though I do tan off and on. I know SO many factors go into the outcome of weightloss vs loose skin. I have seen a few individuals on here that have lost 100+ lbs and you would NEVER guess they were ever overweight, let alone morbidly obese. (There is ONE gal in particular I CANNOT think of her board name but she is AMAZINGLY svelte now and has NO loose skin after loosing 100+ lbs... help me out here ya'll if you know who I am talking about).... So if you're on the losers bench - let us know what your experiences were - did you have lots of stretch marks pre-op? What about now? What is your loose skin situation and how much weight have you currently lost? I hope ya'll can chime in or some people maybe even post some pics!! That would be awesome.... Have a great day ya'll!!!

I left you comments but can't find the "follow" button on your blog?!?! www.diaryofafatwhitewoman.blogspot.com

Jimmy I don't know you but prayers up for your healing and suffering......

Hi Amytug! I am scheduled for June 11th. You will be in great hands and won't get lost or anything, I promise! They take great care of you. I am going for a VSG revision, was banded Feb 2011 by Dr. A. Let us know how it goes!!

I will be there the 10th-14th so we will be just missing each other! You won't regret it. Dr. A did my band surgery and I've been back down there twice since then. My revision surgery will be my 4th trip to Mexicali. I am 6'2" and blonde, so you can't miss me - if you see me in the hallway holler at me!

forgot to add - including my initial surgery I've made 3 trips down to Mexicali. Never once felt unsafe or threatened. Ernesto is the sheit!

You've made a great decision with Dr. A - you will not regret it. I was banded by him back in Feb of last year. Due to a incompetent fill "doctor" that was doing my post-op care and fills, I've never been able to utilize my band, so I will be going back next month (I think June 11th) for my revision to the VSG. I was supposed to go next weekend but had to delay it due to work obligations. Have you been on his Yahoo mssg board?

28-day pre-op diet?!?! HOLY CRAPOLA. I feel bad for ya'll!! LOL GREAT loss though!

SO GREAT To hear!! Please keep up updated on your progress!! And Andy I agree, I wish I could of afforded to have the Sleeve my first surgery instead of going with the band....my issues weren't the same as yours but still issues that I won't have to worry about with my sleeve. CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!!!

WOW girl - you're an amazing success story!! You don't seem to have much (if any??) excess skin??

WOOHOO! way to go dude - you're a hottie!