Doing awesome

Thanks so much Wow you have lost so much weight! How many lbs do you have to go? When did I see you at TWH? I can't remember what month it was?

I think it was either June or September that I saw you!  I have only like 17-20 pounds left until my own personal goal!! 

That's great you must feel good. I do but I'm struggling a bit with clothes? I find it hard to see my new shape? I'm share It will come with time. Glad to hear your doing well too

Good for you. I'm glad to hear you being so positive despite the complications.

Thanks for your post!  Glad you don't regret your surgery.  I think you should post your experience if you don't find it too personal.  It is imo important for folks to know a balanced story, all sunshine and rainbows isn't realistic and we all should know everything we can before we experience it.  Thanks again!  

Your right however I feel it's only a story for people who are ready to hear it. If I was to scared going in I'm not sure if I could have done it.....some of my friends would never even consider it now after what happened to me!

HI, I sent you a private pm Lisarah. I have a question tho... when does the DR. or team decide or tell you what they expect as a goal weight for you. I am aiming for 130 ish.. my own goal.. but as of yet the only comment from anyone was from DR. first visit he say that i would most likely be  about 200 around the 2 yr out?????  that kind of  messed me up as I am only 5 2 and most certainly did not get this done to weight 200 lbs... any input is helpful tks all.

I think they give you a high estimate because its an average 80% of excess weight is lost overall. Some lose more. Some less. I think it's a good discussion to have with the dietitian. She will help you set a realistic goal. 200 seems high. I'm 5'5" and I'm down to 179 lbs at a year. 94lost so. I guess everyone is different. I had to cut out one or 2 snacks to get under the 200 but it wasn't that difficult to do

So glad you're doing well despite the complications!  And it's great that you're sensitive to the fears of pre-ops - although I'll bet you'll be getting lots of private message questions!

Thanks for posting an update.  I remember this last year and I've wondered how you were doing from time to time, even though I haven't met you and hadn't been on OH long when you had surgery.

I'm really glad to see you post and hear that things have gone so well for you.  I remember the difficult time you had and I remember being really sad to hear about these struggles.  Its wonderful to know that you are enjoying life with your kids and your hubby.  Have a blast in Cuba :)