Hello all. IM new here from texas. 35 and alot to lose. I am just looking into things hoping for a positive outcome-- looking for new friends that have had the procedure and ones that are hoping like me to get this done

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Go for it girl! I too am a texas girl. i had my surgery march 16 and have lost 26 lbs. since. Surgery was not so bad. after 5 days i was back to my old self, except i couldn't eat everything. was on liquids for a week and a half, after that i started mushies, like potatoes, cream of wheat, lots of crystal light, (love it). after 2 and half weeks, my doctor let me start on reg. food. I don't eat sweets, bread, pasta and don't drink carbonated bev. But I don't really miss any of it. when you start a meal, try to eat proteins first, then veggies, by the time you get through to the veggies, your full. REALLY! So far i'm really pleased with my progress, i listen to my stomach, not my head and taste buds. when i feel full, i stop eating.

You are young and i know you can do it. I too found a lot of friends and supporters on this site, and if we can help you, just say the word. Good luck.

North Texas here! I'm almost 35 and have a lot to lose too! I've just started my journey (consult last week) and this weekend I'm having my sleep study done. I'm hoping for a May-June surgery date!!

Nice to meet you!! Are you married? Kids?

thanks for the positive reply and good luck on ur road to the new you-- sounds like ur keeping upbeat--- keep in touch :thumbup:

Go for it girl! I too am a texas girl. i had my surgery march 16 and have lost 26 lbs. since. Surgery was not so bad. after 5 days i was back to my old self, except i couldn't eat everything. was on liquids for a week and a half, after that i started mushies, like potatoes, cream of wheat, lots of crystal light, (love it). after 2 and half weeks, my doctor let me start on reg. food. I don't eat sweets, bread, Pasta and don't drink carbonated bev. But I don't really miss any of it. when you start a meal, try to eat Proteins first, then veggies, by the time you get through to the veggies, your full. REALLY! So far i'm really pleased with my progress, i listen to my stomach, not my head and taste buds. when i feel full, i stop eating.

You are young and i know you can do it. I too found a lot of friends and supporters on this site, and if we can help you, just say the word. Good luck.

hey there thanks for the reply-- I am single mom of 3. my kids are 16,11, and my baby will be 8 next week (girl boy girl)

I want to get to a better me so i can be more active with them again.