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Welcome back lady!!!! I put on 50 lbs and wanna get back in those little folks sizes too. I,
m in a 16-14. :(. I don't know anything about your upcoming procedure. Please explain what is is and how I can get one ASAP . Lol. Congrats on moving forward !!!
cheri
Keep on climbing, Till I reach the higher ground
Thanks for replying Sharon. Will I be in a lot of pain after the surgery? Can you tell me if you had issues with hair loss? Thanks again for replying. I will have to find the discussion forums you spoke of.
BrookeB
Hi Brooke,
I am not a member of this forum, I guess that I clicked on it by mistake. I don;t see any responses here, so I will respond. you may want to post on both General Discussion forum as well as this one.
Here's how I felt pre-op.
When my doctor told me that he wanted me to lose weight before surgery, I was pissed - I almost said, "Why bother, it will just come back on." It took a few seconds for my brain to say to itself, "No, that is why you are having weight loss surgery, so it won't come back." The promise of WLS helped me make better decisions during that time. Also, every pound you lose before surgery is gone and moves you closer to your goal.
I have since come to understand that the 2 weeks prior to surgery diet helps you have a better surgery and less soreness during recovery. I understand that the diet shrinks your liver, which the surgeon has to manoever around to do the surgery. Also, it gives you time to practice following dietary instructions.
Only 1 week to go! Congrats. Next week I will be 10 months post surgery (12/22/14). Best decision I made.
Sharon 
I got approved!
What do I do guys! Now what? Any last minute need to knows? Somebody? Anybody?
BrookeB
I did the sleeve back in February. I can tell you the only for sure thing is that you will struggle regardless. The only difference between then and now for me is my struggle is a lot easier because I can see where my hard work has paid off! If you battled with weight in the past you will battle it after you've lost. It's a constant choice you have to make so I don't want to give false hope that having this procedure will prevent you from ever struggling with weight loss. As we all know these procedures are tools and you have to work em to get the benefits. Best of luck to you in your decision and journey!
HW:245 SW:230 (2/23/15) M1:-18 M2:-9 M3:-13 M4:-5 M5:-10 M6:-8 M7:+2 M8:-7 M9:-3 M10:-6 M11:+3 M12:0 CW:149
Hello lardrey the appollo procedure is a revision to the gastric bypass. When a gastroenterologist performes surgery by going through the mouth to re suture your stomach back to the size it was at the time when gastric bypass was performed on you
Hi H Queen what is the apollo procedure
Hello HQ , I've been away for awhile also. I need to get it together, eating healthy and exercise ing. Blessings on you procedure.
When you devote yourself to achieving your goal, you will not be bothered by shallow criticism.
HELLO newbies and old timers . I am back to where it all started from . I have abandoned the board like we all tend to do when we get to our goal weight. I have now gained 60 lbs back I still look damn good but I want to get back in to my size 12's and this 16 is a fight to put on . I have the apollo procedure scheduled for 11/4/15 and will keep everyone updated on my progress.
Greetings, I am a newbie as well (RNY 26 weeks post op) and I have lost 60 lbs! (from 265-200lbs) Still learning the nutritonal boundaries lines, but loving the look I have been achieving! My family is amazed and I thank God each day for his favor! Many of my church members have had WLS and I am learning what works for me. I too was not sure about this path, but I knew I couldn't continue the way I was going. I am down to 1 pressure pill and soon to be done altogether. I wish everyone the best in their journeys as I continue embarking on mine.
