Hi! My name is Samantha. I am a little over 2 weeks post-op.let me start off a bit about me. I weighed almost 500 lbs before surgery. I felt horrible going out in public cause people would stare at me and sniggered as I walked by or rode a motorized cart in Wal-Mart or Krogers. I am disabled by the state. Since the surgery I get around a lot better. I went shopping just this past week and I wore make-up for the first time in several years. I felt good, I was smiling and talking to people like crazy. I do not regret my surgery even though I miss Taco Bell and other fast food. But I look in the future and look at the long term. I advise anyone who wants the surgery, should get it done. I am very happy with things in my life now.. Hugs to all.

Congratulations! Your attitude will carry you far. I hope to be able to keep a positive attitude through the worst of it. Who knows, maybe there won't be a "worst of it""!! LOL

So sorry to hear how you were treated! I'm glad to hear that you made the choice to get rid of the excess poundage you've been carrying around... it must have been hard! You should live a much longer, quality life.

Congratulations! This is just the beginning! You're going to feel better every day and you're going to have new experiences all the time!