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I agree with Diamond Girl. Dr. Fasching is amazing.
HW- 313 SW - 292 GW - 185 Current - 165
Long-time, no post...hoping to change that!
Go****hink it's been like 5 or 6 years since I first learned of this website and found the MN board. It was a crucial lifeline for me then as I was researching and contemplating WLS.
One thing that stuck out to me was the number of daily posts and the support we had back then on this specific MB. All the vets seem to have disappeared. That seems to be the way it goes. You get "normal" and you live life. What a great outcome, right?
But then there is this other side to WLS. They warn us about it in our classes pre-surgery. "That won't happen to me". Did you think that, too, as they talked about some of the negative outcomes of WLS? Like transfer addictions, regain, vitamin deficiencies, divorce rate, etc.? Well, I did. I had this mentality that it wasn't going to happen to me - I was PREPARED. Oh gosh, I wish!
For those of you lurking or hiding or who used to be a vet and haven't posted in awhile, or even if you're new...
What was one piece of advice from this website that helped you along the way?
For me, it was a MN poster, a treasured favorite of mine, that once told me "one bite, it's all we really need, one bite to remember how something tastes and that's enough". 4 years post-op and that STILL sticks with me. She was right, it's true. I *think* I have to finish the whole slice/piece/helping/service, but in all reality, I don't. If it's not good for my new post-DS life, all I truly need is 1 bite, savor it, and move on.
Yes, I have my moments, too, where I says "screw it, I'm eating this whole dang candy bar", but truly, I hate the remorse I feel after. So, the next time I have a meltdown, I remember "one bite!". And it usually works.
What advice was shared with you that you still carry with you on your journey?
I'd have to say after doing about a year's worth of research and visiting several Twin Cities plastic surgeons, my top pick for a TT/LBL would be Dr. Fasching. For a BA/BL, my number one pick is Dr. Jennifer Harrington. Heck, she even calls herself "the boob doc". Her results are phenomenal! I was scheduled with her last year and unfortunately had to cancel due to an unforeseen cir****tance. Am so ready to reschedule with her!
Good luck on finding your doc(s)! Be sure to post on the PS forum on this site as well - lots of vets there who've been to Mexico.
Welcome to MN!
I work in construction and worked on the FHR site at one point - great company it seemed.
Best of luck - let us know when you arrive and are ready for a group welcome!
Great job, RJSams! Continued success and run mileage be your's!
I am maintaining, but have noticed my pants feeling a little snugger than I'd personally like as this winter drags on. SO ready to be outside on clear roads and in lush green parks!
It is definitely an advantage of the treadmill, that you're not stuck miles from home when you get tired or hurt yourself. Also, you're always near a bathroom, which is a bonus in my case. 
On the other hand, there's something to be said for having to continue with your walk/run in order to get home, LOL. There are probably many times I would have quit when I really could go on. Mind over body--sometimes we really need to play tricks on ourselves to pu****
Sounds like you've got a great plan going. I'd love a bit of tan right now, too. When will we ever see the sun??
I finally joined a fitness center that just opened up in my hick town! Haven't been a member of any kind of health club for more than half my life - so far, I'm really enjoying it, I pray I will stick with my 12 visits per month! My daughter joined with me, and she seems to be very excited to do something about her weight issue, so I will do everything I possibly can to keep her motivated and excited! (Tanning is included - so that's a bonus! Not that I'm going to become the next 'tanning mom' or anything, but it's nice to get a bit of color when you're feeling all washed out.
So far, I'm doing the treadmill and recumbent bike, and the 7 dual-duty weight machines. I don't see myself ever running, too much damage to my knee and back from years of obesity and a nasty car accident 16 years ago - but it feels good to do the intervals on the machine. If I start to hurt, I don't have to turn around and go back however far I've gone, just get off the machine!
Anyway, I'm ready for winter to be over, too. Bah, humbug. BRING ME SOME GREENERY!!!
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Hey Sally! 
Been FOREVAH! I'm glad you're doing well ~ I'm maintaining within about an 8 pound range, but just joined the brand new Anytime Fitness in my hometown, so I'm hoping to shave off a few more pound (I'm up about 15 from my lowest).
The Support group will be lucky to have you - I wi**** wasn't so dang far for me to go 
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Last time I posted my weigh in was 3/4/13, and I was at 141.9, I think. Today I am at 138.4, which is much more where I want to be. I prefer to stay under 140. I wish there was some magic trick that would keep me hovering here--I did the hard work to get here, why does it have to be so hard to STAY here? Grrr. Story of our lives.
My run mileage has been increasing, and I think that's reflected in my numbers. I worry if I ever get injured and can't run, that I will pack on the pounds. Anybody else have that same fear? Plus I think I'd be very crabby if I couldn't run--you probably wouldn't want to be around me.
I hope this is the last gasp of winter, so it will be easier to get outside and do stuff. I am ready for spring!!
Welcome! I hope it's not too much of a shock to your system to come up here to our "spring" weather.
We'd love to have you join us for coffee on Saturday mornings. We are a fun group. Paul gave the details, and you are welcome anytime. I won't be there for a couple of weeks, but I look forward to meeting you.
