I'm in Milwaukee, had my surgery October of this year at Elmbrook.

Hello, I just joined and I'm in Milwaukee. I'm 3yrs. out, I also wish everyone good luck on their journey!

I'm in Milwaukee ..... Surgery will be with Dr Thomas Chua @ Aurora Sinai in March.

I am so happy for those of you who gave been approved and are scheduled for surgery. I am hoping this is my week to find out if I have been approved. I have gained some of my weight back. My eating habits have been horrible since Thanksgiving.

I received my surgery date of Feb. 24th of Feb. My Doctor, Dr. Wallace at Froedtert is in Peru and will return at the end of Jan. I I am super excited.

@@moyebrady congrats! !!!please keep us posted every step!!! My surgery is for March !!

Will do. ...

@ anaxila I just joined the group. ..haven't received my surgery date yet...I was updated that My insurance said it is still under review...also, I will be having my surgery at Froedtart hopefully this month. Have you been schedule?

Welcome moyebrady , who is going to do your surgery?? Dr Wallace at Froedert did mine 1/3/12.

Edited January 21, 201511 yr by sassyg1963

Dr. Wallace will be performing my surgery on 2/24...I have so many questions if you do not mind. Do I need to know anything about Pre-Op and Post Op that wish someone would have shared with you? How long did it take for you to lose your first 50lbs? I am currently 5'7 265lbs and BMW of 41. How long did it take for you to recover to where you were able to continue an exercise regimen? I am trying to minimize any excess skin That may occur.

Surgery wasn't bad, I had some issues before surgery so I wasn't on the diet, and after I was in and out of the hospital for a total of 21 days because of an antibiotic. I was 336lbs and 5'10" I'm down to between 165-175.

Good luck starting new!!

I looked and at 6months 1week I lost 100lbs!!!

@ sassy1963 I'm am so excited but I am so scared too. I am made at myself for completely going off my diet...today I began the high protein low carb diet. I will exercise too and see where I get before I have to begin my liquid diet which should be the 8th or 9th of Feb. Your weight loss is awesome...When I grow up I want to be like you. Please please please keep in touch. I am in Wauwatosa.

You know we are not perfect, I have messed up but it's ok tomorrow is another day and God is good!! Just never give up. Are you on Facebook? I am and I could send you a friend request.

Is there anyone out there that goes to the YMCA, I'm trying to find someone to go walking or even ride the bike, machines with!! ????????????

Edited January 24, 201511 yr by sassyg1963

@@sassyg1963 I would love to walk with u prior to surgery and following surgery