I've been contemplating this for years now. I had bilateral knee surgery in early 2014 and cannot exercise like I was beforehand and weight has gotten out of control. I'm ready for anything as I am out of shape and need to get myself together. My happiness is important and I know this tool will be my catapult and all I need to do is keep moving and do exactly what I'm told. I'm just concerned about my 'no gallbladder' situation as I haven't read much on anyone having theirs out years before surgery... meaning, is my body going to act way different than one who still has theirs.

I know I'm ready and with the support from others I will get to my goal weight.

I'm 57 around SW 280. My GW is 135. I've done this before without surgery and I know I can do it again!

I borrowed this picture and don't claim any rights to it. I just believe it fits my hopes.

Yea, I think shakes are a great way to be safe cause I have tried things that did hinder my progress like dairy. But then I take steps back and slowly progress forward. Like 2 steps back one forward. Today I screwed up and tried to lift a trycle bike off the wall...bad move! I stopped immediately but now that soreness is there where they cut through the muscle on the side. Not the actual stomach pouch but the muscle where they pulled it out of.

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Yes, when they say be careful, they aren't lying! I hope you're ok! I think we will make it and triumph in our achievements of our weight loss and our lives!