Hello to all I had my surgery August 29 I'm looking for people who has had their surgery on or around that date to share experiences,keep each other motivated different things like that.......Yes everyone has inspired me with their success stories however I want to talk more with people who is currently in the same stages as me.

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Hi August sleevers, just checking in to see how everyone is doing??

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Well, this morning I weighed myself and I'm at 211.6. This is amazing! I've officially lost almost 100 pounds since I started this journey (34 pounds pre op, 64 pounds since surgery on 8/31). I have a lot more to lose to get to my goal, but it all seems more of a possibility now then when I started :-).

I'm having surgery again on January 3 to repair my hernias - the ones I received from my cancer surgeries. This will be the first surgery I've had in 4 1/2 years where they're not taking something out :-). I'm a little scared because I'm not sure how I'm going to be able to get in all the Protein and Water when I'm recovering.

Still having issues with constipation. Further, I noticed this week that hair loss has started :-(. Also, my arm skin looks like it belongs on a 90 year old alligator. These are such minor changes - I'm so glad I had this surgery. I can move and chase my grandkids. I can play with them and get down on the floor with them. The constipation, hair loss, and saggy chicken wings are inconsequential in comparison.

My surgeon said I have a really small frame - say what?? Other than short, small has not been a part of my vocabulary in 16 years.

My waist - which has been hidden behind rolls of lard - is finally back. The damage I did to my body eating all the crap I did for so long, is appalling. I'm praying that I continue to eat mindfully everyday and that I use this tool that has brought me a new chance at life, the way it's meant to be used. I pray that I will no longer be a slave to food and that it will remain what it's meant to be - fuel for my body rather than food for my soul.

Happy New Year to all!

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