I will be 7 months post op on the 13th... just wanted to say that things are going great. I have tons of energy! I have fallen in love with going to my local YMCA and working out. I've lost 90 lbsand several clothes sizes. Along the way I've lost a few friends....cause I am not the "fat friend" anymore. But I have gained experience and new friends who are on the same path I am.

This surgery has been a lifesaver not only for my but for my family too! My husband has lost 50lbs, my 16 year old has lost about 25 lbs. And we all eat healthier than we ever have. I started this journey for the benefit of the hubby and daughter mainly, because If Mom's not fit....neither are they! But I have to say that during the preop journey and now the postop journey I have gained confidence back, I think more clearly about healthy choices and how to move more. And am generally in a much better frame of mind and body!

As an added bonus the Dr. who did my surgery also goes to the same YMCA I do.... (We both work for the same hospital system....and membership is a perk for us!) so seeing him there motivates me to work hard and show him just how much appreciate him doing my surgery...and I dont want to waste a day not using my "tool" to the very best I can.

If you havent had surgery and are reading this... BEST OF LUCK to you... DO IT! The surgery isnt an "easy" way out...it is by far the hard way. The pain afterwards will fade...and a new life will take it's place quickly. You'll see things in a whole new light!!

If you have had surgery already and are reading this.... lets keep going!! Thank you for sharing your story with me, I keep reading and making notes of things others go through and try to do or avoid those things. Your story inspires me to continue on this journey till I reach my goal!

Congrats!! It is an amazing journey. You will have ups and downs but the confidence I have now is so much more 'healthy'.

I truly think this is what it's about ! Reclaiming your life , and if you can impact someone else positively in the process, than so be it !

Cyn-shakiraa Dos 12-17-12

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm preop and these posts are so hopeful to motivate and calm my nerves.

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm preop and these posts are so hopeful to motivate and calm my nerves.

You are welcome. I was nervous too, but pressed onward and I am SO happy I did!! Looking back the only regret I have is not doing this years ago!! The preop time is a great time to get things in "order".... to start making positive changes like eating healthy, exercising and learning to put yourself and your needs above everything else. I spent way too much time making sure everyone else had what they needed or did what they should....that I forgot that if I dont take care of me...who will???

Enjoy the preop stage, relax...all will be fine! I hope your surgery goes as well as mine, your recovery is short and you lose all you want to!!

I will be 7 months post op on the 13th... just wanted to say that things are going great. I have tons of energy! I have fallen in love with going to my local YMCA and working out. I've lost 90 lbsand several clothes sizes. Along the way I've lost a few friends....cause I am not the "fat friend" anymore. But I have gained experience and new friends who are on the same path I am.

This surgery has been a lifesaver not only for my but for my family too! My husband has lost 50lbs' date=' my 16 year old has lost about 25 lbs. And we all eat healthier than we ever have. I started this journey for the benefit of the hubby and daughter mainly, because If Mom's not fit....neither are they! But I have to say that during the preop journey and now the postop journey I have gained confidence back, I think more clearly about healthy choices and how to move more. And am generally in a much better frame of mind and body!

As an added bonus the Dr. who did my surgery also goes to the same YMCA I do.... (We both work for the same hospital system....and membership is a perk for us!) so seeing him there motivates me to work hard and show him just how much appreciate him doing my surgery...and I dont want to waste a day not using my "tool" to the very best I can.

If you havent had surgery and are reading this... BEST OF LUCK to you... DO IT! The surgery isnt an "easy" way out...it is by far the hard way. The pain afterwards will fade...and a new life will take it's place quickly. You'll see things in a whole new light!!

If you have had surgery already and are reading this.... lets keep going!! Thank you for sharing your story with me, I keep reading and making notes of things others go through and try to do or avoid those things. Your story inspires me to continue on this journey till I reach my goal![/quote']

Thank u I needed to hear this I'm having surgery tomorrow and I hope to get my family healthy in the process!! THANK U AGAIN!

Thank u I needed to hear this I'm having surgery tomorrow and I hope to get my family healthy in the process!! THANK U AGAIN!

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I hope your surgery went well, I will pray for your quick recovery and hope that you lose all you want to! You can do this!! Life is gonna change for the best for you!!!

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I hope your surgery went well' date=' I will pray for your quick recovery and hope that you lose all you want to! You can do this!! Life is gonna change for the best for you!!![/quote']

Thank u so much! Surgery went well just a lot of pain but I know I will make it!! I hope to go home tomorrow!! Thank u for Ur prayers!! God bless

What a great story. I just had my surgery may 22 and I have had some intense pain 3 days after. Now on my 8th day its getting better. You have inspired me. Thanks.

What a great story. I just had my surgery may 22 and I have had some intense pain 3 days after. Now on my 8th day its getting better. You have inspired me. Thanks.

It gets better...hang in there!! You will look back in a few months and all will be worth it!