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Vim&Vigour · 02-09-2008, 10:32 AM

As a matter of update...
At 9 weeks post-op, I have lost 32 pounds, my BMI is 34.7 (down from 39.9) and I have dropped 2 dress sizes!
I am 98% of the time feeling absolutely GREAT! I sleep like a baby, stopped snoring and my energy levels are increasing regularly.
I can eat but do not tolerate very well my previous staple diet of PASTA! I do not dump but experience CRAMPING - once so severely that I had to leave the restaurant. I find it VERY difficult to drink and FORCE myself to do so. I try to remember the pyramid of food intake, concentrate on proteins, have started vitamins, sip water when I can and make sure I have a 20 minute snooze if I have a heavy workload or evening engagement.
I feel the cold, "hungry" in the evenings and prone to snacking but recognise it as a bad habit and am learning to do without, to resist.
Emotionally I feel stronger and stronger, more "EMPOWERED" by my new life. I often forget that I have actually had major surgery so well I feel! By now I can live a relatively "normal" life, to the point of not necessarily referring to my surgery. I can just about get away with spending the week-end with friends who don't know and "eating" like them!
This surgery has really changed my life for the better. I would do it again if necessary!

What is paramount in assisting in a good recovery is strong moral support. My husband has been fabulous, encouraging every day. My children are relieved that I "survived" the surgery and are protective over my pouch.
This Forum has been paramount in my recovery: expert advice, support, fun, recommendations and insight, from people who truly understand - available 24/7! Far superior support than only the knowledge of professionals. On this Forum, all the Members have actually lived the worries, fears, relief, tears, happiness, excitement, anguish, loss (of weight), jubilation, sad times, low days... First hand knowledge of over 5000 Members!
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR OVERWHELMING AND FABULOUS SUPPORT TTF MEMBERS, Bear and Gym Rats!
See you around!
Cheers!
Vim