I went in for surgery june 24th. It was the scariest day of my life thus far... but in the end it was well worth it. Im still in minor pain/discomfort but I can feel myself getting better day by day. I have to say that I have already stepped on the scale (yes I know it hasnt even been a week yet) and havent lost anything which was a bit disappointing to me, but I know that Im still really bloated and swollen from surgery. I just have this fear that the surgery isnt going to work even with my following the guidelines that the surgeon set for me. Just thought I'd share a bit of my story :-) Kim

Well 3 weeks post surgery I was down 20 pounds. My bmi was 44 to start with... which I don't think is all that low, but definitely lower then some. I can't wait to get cleared to go to the gym, hopefully the 23rd at my 1 month check up! Feeling really good though. Been adding more and more foods back into my diet. Sometimes the amount I can't eat leaves me short on protein so still on shakes as well. Switched to regular adult vitamins as well instead of kids chewables. I've been taking centrum specialist energy... does wonders! Hope everyone else is doing good! Any complications for anyone yet?

Surgery was June 24th, did the liquid diet for week and then I left for long drive from southern Illinois to Chicken, Ak. Found it hard to get soup at cafés and then the pre made shakes are way to sweet. Now on puréed food and I have learned that to spicy foods really give me heart burn. Go in this Friday to see how I've done. No scales in sight. I do know I went to size 20w to 18w. Oh, and yes if u take those extra two bites u think u want. U will find urself puking. Well at least I did.

I had my surgery on the 25th of June and I am feeling great! I am starting to test out different foods and I have found spicy food is not my friend! I have been craving flavor after eating eggs for about a week straight. Haven't puked yet...thank goodness! Hopefully I can get rid of these next 2 pounds and begin to enjoy ONEderland! It has been so long since I have seen those numbers on a scale!