I'm having my surgery Oct 5th my per op class is Sept 23rd. I'm getting super excited only thing that worries me is missing classes I just enrolled into two classes and they start the 14th I'll be missing 3 classes plus a whole week of surgery. Hoping my teachers will be okay and let me work it out so I don't fall behind or get knocked for missing class.

Other than my hubby, no one knows I've had the surgery. I'm almost 6 weeks out and down about 40 lbs. I've been in stall for almost 3 weeks actually so most of that weight was early on.

Anyway, I've had the opposite reaction. No one (friend or family) has said anything! No one! I'm thinking, 'Is it possible to lose 40 lbs and it not be noticeable?!' Lol I think I'll hug the first person who says, 'Hey,have you lost weight?'

Other than my hubby, no one knows I've had the surgery. I'm almost 6 weeks out and down about 40 lbs. I've been in stall for almost 3 weeks actually so most of that weight was early on.

Anyway, I've had the opposite reaction. No one (friend or family) has said anything! No one! I'm thinking, 'Is it possible to lose 40 lbs and it not be noticeable?!' Lol I think I'll hug the first person who says, 'Hey,have you lost weight?'

I feel the same way from beginning to now I've lost 76lbs and no ones noticed lol. I'm just like how much do you have to lose for people to notice!

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@@anewme2015 and @@s0rda some people are so afraid of hurting peoples feelings that they won't say anything. It is like me way back when I asked someone if they were pregnant and they weren't. I no longer ask that question.

I wish I had some sage advise about looking at the scale, your measurements, how your clothes are fitting, have you gone down in size but I understand hearing "Have you lost weight" from someone is a validation from someone else of your progress.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! !! I have not been able to access this site. Every time I log in it says invalid certificate. So weird. Finally let me in! About to go watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade...so excited. It's my favorite part of the day!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Hope everyone has a beautiful holiday.

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

I lost a lot in my face, so even before surgery folks were noticing I was losing weight. My healthcare has my picture on my file and my PCP told me I look like a totally different person! She made me get my picture retaken.

Anyway, have a non scale to share. My knees have bones! In fact they have gotten so bony that I accidentally knocked them together when turning over in bed last night and it hurt lol

Anyway, enjoy your day!!

Hope everyone is have a beautiful Sunday. I had a wonderful Thanksgiving aside from throwing up lol

Seems I don't tolerate turkey make the traditional way but was fine eating turkey prepared El Salvidorian style which is turkey in a savory red sauce. It's supposed to be served on a hot fresh bolillo (roll) but of course I left that out.

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Well just thought I'd share a before and after picture.

The left picture is from today and the right is a picture from June 2015 and I was at my highest weight. I decided to look back and see if I could see a difference. I can for once see a difference and that made me so happy today!

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@@s0rda You can tell a difference, although I think you are very pretty in both pictures!!! You go girl!!!

@@s0rda You can tell a difference, although I think you are very pretty in both pictures!!! You go girl!!!

Aww thank you very much.

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Well just thought I'd share a before and after picture.

The left picture is from today and the right is a picture from June 2015 and I was at my highest weight. I decided to look back and see if I could see a difference. I can for once see a difference and that made me so happy today! Screenshot_2015-11-29-15-11-38-1.png

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You're gorgeous in both pics and there is definitely a difference! Congrats!

Well just thought I'd share a before and after picture.

The left picture is from today and the right is a picture from June 2015 and I was at my highest weight. I decided to look back and see if I could see a difference. I can for once see a difference and that made me so happy today! Screenshot_2015-11-29-15-11-38-1.png

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You're gorgeous in both pics and there is definitely a difference! Congrats!

Aww thank you very much @@anewme2015

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So I had my one month post-op appointment (even though I'm not quite a full month yet) and I was a bit disheartened.

The staff says absolutely no exercise for 9 weeks (other than walking- which is not something I enjoy due to foot issues) and after that light water aerobics can be added. They don't suggest aerobics or hitting the gym until 6 months! Doesn't this seem really long? I want to maximize the 6 month 'honeymoon' period and exercise has always been a big part of me successfully losing weight.

It seems a lot of bariatric people exercise much earlier. Is anyone from the October group exercising yet? When have you been told you can start?

Hi all, I'm in the other forum of October surgeries just found this one.! I had my surgery on October 14th. At my one week post op they cleared me for light aerobics. Then on my November 9th apt they cleared me for full exercise. The only limitation was to start with 5-10 lb weights and after a month I could increase weights. I totally understand what you mean by wanting to maximize our "honeymoon phase"

Hey guys! Anyone sleeved in Oct, Nov, or Dec please come join our secret FB support page! It's secret so none of your other FB friends can see that you are in the group. Me personally, I'm keeping my surgery private. We would love to have you join! Send me a friend request (I can only add friends to the group) and a message with your surgery date and I will get you added. Thanks! My name is Anna Montagna - Galanos on FB

Had surgery on monday