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Hi Velvet It was a choice. However, when my surgeon completed disability forms, he put the date to 4-6 weeks and I chose to stay off six weeks. It was worth it to me because it gave me a chance to get use to the changes I would go thru with eating and exercising. More so, yes I could have gone back in two -three weeks. Enjoy whatever time you while you're recovering. Congrats!!!! to you and your sister.

Thank you so much .... I know its rough and exciting to know if the scale has moved.

Thank you...286.6 now.....

I'm the same as you. I keep it to once a week. Mondays only. Now today I was up two pounds. I am okay with that because of the edema. I did speak with the nurse practitioner today and she told me to give the edema another month when I see her and she'll see about diuretics after speaking with my PCP. I agreed. I do not have high blood pressure. She says I am losing even with the edema and really shouldn't be alarmed. Just to keep her posted if any major changes. Also, my clothes are getting looser and looser. I never pulled my pants up so many times today, lololol. Even co-workers were noticing and laughing. It was hilarious. I have many supporters at work. Some co-workers has lost weight while I was gone (10-20lbs). We're rooting each other.

Thank you and Yes, this is a great idea I will weigh myself tomorrow. I want to try and lose at least 10 pounds before my birthday on the 19th. I'm not forcing the lost. Any number is good. I still have lower extremity edema, but not as much as before surgery. The edema usually add on 10 pounds for me. And just to see the numbers go down on the scale, I know I am beating edema. Because to me that means 20lbs in my mind, but 10 on the scale. Oh and the scale was in the supply room before surgery; I just forgot about it when I saw it putting Protein shake in the fridge.

Thank you

YOU KNOW WHAT? I didn't think of it as a pound-a-day, lol. Wowowowow!!! That is awesome. Hope to keep it up.

Hello All Okay, I have returned to work after six weeks, and guess what? There is now a scale in the supply room. WHYYYYYYYYYYY???!!!!! hahahahaha. Anyway, yes, I did step on it, lol. Monday I lost another 6.9lbs in a week. I am now 286.6, down from 312 surgery date. What a wonderful feeling. I do understand that all scales are different. Still cannot wait til appointment with Kaiser next month.

I chose not to have a scale at home because I don't want to have different emotions on a daily basis. I feel as though I would be whipping myself to misery and going backwards thinking this is not working for me. I can feel and see a difference anyway. That's all I need.

thank you to alll!!!!!

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WONDERFUL!!!!!!

CONGRATS to you on your total weight loss....so far

I am down 18.5 pounds and sooooo very ecstatic with my progress. Not as fast as others, but I am me. Yesterday I went to meet with Ana at Kaiser Bellflowers' satellite office and when I got on the scale and it read 293.5, it took so much out of me not to run down the hall screaming of joy. To see 293 to me is I will never see 300's again. I don't have a scale at home, which is wonderful for me. My next weigh-in will be May 18. Can't wait.

Sooooo, how is everyone doing? What are the negatives and positives you're going through?

I went to Target and bought VitaFusion or Nutrition Now chewables for the mere fraction of the cost (7-12 bucks). About 70 chewables in each bottle.

i wish you and everyone a very, very successful surgery and a healthier lifestyle.

Thank you. I just can't believe how good I actually feel. With the fluids I'm intaking are pretty good. Getting use to that is a real challenge. My Mom made a huge, I mean huge glass bowl of jell-o (sugar free). I have chicken broth given to me from the hospital to take home. I have plenty of ice and today I am beginning Protein. The days to come is where I find my inner self. Good luck to you.

Hello to Everyone My surgery was Feb. 18th and discharged the 21st. Home at 1230pm. Today I am truly happy with the decision I've made to be a more healthier woman. I have taken control of my life. The surgery was a success. I hardly had any pain; a lil discomfort, yes, but no pain. I begin a new journey for the rest of my life and give thanks to God and to Dr. Taller at Pacific Bariatric, San Diego and the pre-op team, pre-surgical & surgical team and nurses on the 7th floor at Scripps Mercy Hospital. You all ROCK.

2/18/2011 ---- San Diego

For so many of us, our day is approaching quickly and slowly. I want to wish everyone a successful surgery and an abundant life full of happiness for what is about to happen to our bodies. We all have waited for something like this to come and finally allow us to shine, smile and sachet our butts, lol. I'm praying for all of us. Talk soon. Krys

If you have a Wholefoods store in your area, you may want to try there for the liquid Vitamins. I have bought them before. Prices ranged from 14 to 28 bucks depending on the size bottle.

for the severe leg cramps, my doctor suggested tonic Water. it is the most wonderful solution she gave me in years. With the edema in legs and ankles, the Lasix prescription gives me cramps during my sleep. She ordered me to drink it 30 minutes before bedtime. It works

I can really see the difference. You look wonderful.

Hey Kristy, hoping all is well with you.