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asherje

By asherje, in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

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asherje    81

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Love reading all these posts of successful weightloss, I can't wait to join in (surgery date dec 10)

Before wls, how many of you guys EVER used the phrase "it's been so easy" or "I dont even workout" when it came to weightloss?

I love it! Did you ever think in your wildest dreams that it could be done, let alone by you?

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Fitjen    17

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I'm excited you are joining the sleevers club, but you should know it ISN'T all smooth sailing! The first few weeks are down right rough for most. Some even wonder if they've made a mistake. I'm not trying to be a "Debbie Downer" but I want you to be prepared. I had 6 months of bariatric counseling and thought I knew exactly how it would go. Boy was I wrong! While most of it was mental I experienced hunger and it was tough to be on a different diet than my family. I was on an emotional roller coaster for weeks and felt like I had permanent PMS. This is not a magic wand cure it is a tool that takes work. I'm 6 weeks out and am now feeling like myself again. I'd do it over in a heartbeat but it hasn't been all roses. This forum has been awesome and is a great support in being successful. :)

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asherje    81

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Totally agree, this is a tool. Like having a gym membership, if you have it and don't use it it does nothing for you.

I had wls 5yrs ago with lapband and its been a roller coaster ride from hell. I'm so happy to be getting this removed and switched over to the sleeve.

We have all struggled with weight & know how terribly hard it is to lose. Most of us have felt that we'd never be able to lose it or feel good about ourselves. I've read many posts over these last 8months see comments about "how easy weightloss is" my thoughts are that they are referencing compared to what they have experience their whole life of trying to lose and not being able to. To them was asking if they ever thought in their wildest dreams that they'd be able to lose the weight & make that statement. Regardless of smooth sailing or rough journey they're traveling :)

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Fitjen    17

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Now that is something I couldn't agree with more. It took me 6 months to lose 20 lbs pre-op (that I would have gained back without surgery) and 3 weeks to lose 27 post op. you made a great decision! Having had the band I'm sure you know what you're getting into. Best of luck. You're scheduled on my sons birthday. :)

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