I'm on the other side now

Hello to all of my WLS friends. I had my WLS on the 9th and am doing well. I was so glad that my doc was able to do the lap surgery and was spared from the open procedure. I was doing well, and then had a setback. I was taking all of my meds in the same way as before the WLS and had a problem with overabsorption. Lets just say that I no longer take hligh blood pressure meds, diabetic meds or very much of anything except for my vitamins. I am dropping weight at the rate of about a pound a day. I am thrilled!!!!! I have already gone down 1 size in my clothes. Like most overweight people, I have clothes in every size from small-superduper large. I am gooing to go through my closet and start getting rid of the clothes that no longer fit. I will wright more later. Good luck and prayers for all of you my friends...Brenda from Apopka, FL

Best of luck on being on the other side, hope all continues to go well for you. this site has been a real help to me in not allowing me to get to nervous about my upcoming surgery. If so many people can do this and come through so can I. I hope the best to you. Debra T.

I wish you continued success! I had surgery 3-21-02 and by 11-02 had lost 100 lbs and have kept it off. I am still 20-25 lbs overweight but am very satisfied with my size 14 dress (down from 22 or 24) and 16 pants (down from size 24) I have 3 children and when they return to school 8-4-03 I have plans of trying to get 20 more lbs off so I may have surgery to get rid of this extremely excessive skin hanging down over my lower stomach! It actually flaps when I try to run and the noise can be embarassing. Just want to wish you luck and as you get the compliments just say thank you and realize how much healthier you are becoming! I still get them and what makes me proud is that I know my children are no longer embarrased by me. Good Luck. Diane Johnson from North Carolina