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My surgery was May 23rd. Before opti I was 305 and was 289 day of surgery. So now right around 195. My own goal was to get below 200 as I hadn't been there for 26 years and the clinic has my goal 180-210. So I am at there mid point. Last visit in dec for my 6 month checkup said  right on track said I was averaging 3lbs week. But some weeks wouldn't loose any and others would be 5+ but they were happy haven't lost to fast.  Even at my weight now I am happy but mostly now just want to tone and is weight slows down I ok with it. 

Good luck with your surgery

Kittykatt1329 - wow how fantastic,  I haven't been in the one hundreds since high school.  I would love to know how it feels to be 150 but, anything between 150 and 200 will do just fine.

Cant-wait14- A hall way buddy would be marvelous.  Who is doing your surgery?  I have Dr Sohi.

Omg it feels wonderful to be in the 100's again. I think with my bone type getting to 150 might be too much so I would be fine at 175, so that is less then 20 to go 

I know you can do it!!  What has been the hardest part during the entire journey?

It's hard to say.  i haven't really had lot of issues.  Only was right after surgery. The gas pain was unbearable. I couldn't pass gas and was so bloated, and did not want to even drink my protein shake.  

I think my issue to still trying to eat slow. Sometimes I forget and feel the pain. I have been lucky never has any dumping issues. 

Some of my friends still can't believe I would give up drinking for this, but I always say before I could only go out and drink with you now I can go out and do activities. As well I am expecting that I will be a grandmother in next few years so I will be there for them and able to get out and play with them. So anytime I feel I am having bad day I just think of the future I am giving myself. 

Hey Carmella

I will be at HRRH on January 29th, 2015 for my surgery- maybe we will see each other walking the halls

Denise