New girl
I read for hours and hours when I was on the liquid diet. I have learned so much from this site. Two years out and I continue to learn for things to watch out for and how to plan maintenance and so much. The more you know, the more comfortable you will become.
Age 61 5'4" Consult-6/2/15: 238 SW-8/4/15: 210 CW:145 (6/30/18) M1-16#, M2-17#, M3-14#, M4-10#, M5-6#, M6-5#, M7-1#, M8 -3# Range 133-138 DexaScan 4/16/17 19% body fat---- 2016 wt avg 142-146, 2017, wt. avg 132-136, 2018 avg weight 144-146 bounce back is real.
Ditto to LynnAlex. I read every post as far back as I could when I was pre-op. I learned a ton and, as a result, didn't have any surprises :)
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Ditto, Ditto - LynnAlex and Gwen! Research as much as you can. If you can't find a particular answer to your question, ask at your next WLS pre-op visit. No question is silly. Your comfort zone is you focus. It's amazing how relaxed you'll be about the entire process when you understand the possibilities.
Best of luck!!!
Pat
HW -265; SW - 251; CW - 154
Surgery Date- 10/12/2016!!
