ivana

thanks for the supportive comment on my blog. to be honest, it's only since i've decided to have WLS that i have been able to really look at myself and see where some of my bad behaviors come from. i am definitely going to use every tool at my disposal to make sure that i am successful. i think this forum is going to be a big help, and a counselor has definitely been on my list of things to do. LOL

So how long has it been for you? Have you seen your family at all? If so, what was there reaction to the smaller you and what was you reply?

hey Ivana how are you missy i havent heard from you for a while
I lost 83 pounds already and i feel great!! I cant beleive how much this operation has changed my life.
Keep me posted how you are doing ...ok take care bye missy

Hi Ivana, I read your blog with pink lady 3105. unfortunately I am 2 years into my process and still don't know a lot. My surgery was 1/29/2007. I want to loose 20 more pounds and recently gained 10 pounts with the holidays. I am embarassed and devasted. I am not sure what to do and am wondering if my stomached has stretched? I have not gone to any support groups unfortunately my surgeon is not close to me. This is my first time knowing about this site. I am so terrified of going back to where I started. Do you have any ideas? Help Angela

Hi Ivana,
Wow! Ok...I have been eating my head off! I gained like 15- 20 pds! I did lose it at first & then I thought maybe I don't have to lose it. So, there it is. I told the truth. I've been having my "last suppers".

Ivana,
Thank you for commenting on my post...I'm not sure how to directly reply to that...I'm new on this site, so still trying to learn how to navigate through everything...I see the doctor tomorrow...any advice on questions I should ask him?

hi Ivana i am doing just great at times i feel like i didnt have nothing done to my stomach...i can eat anything only if i chew my food really good which i do ...dont want to be sorry later.
I havent weighted myself because then ill become obsessed but my clothes tell me i am doing ok...they becoming looser and looser with the days plus i have been going to the gym and i feel fantastic!! and i would also do it in a heartbeat all in general with my surgery experience and recovery its been all good i cant complain.. I am so happy for you that you have lost so much weight you look great like a different person
which motivates me even more...you really look great and younger!!!
keep up the good job!!! lots of hugs

thank you for the blog comment- its an AMAZING feeling. no food will ever taste as good as how it feels to be where I am now- I am sure you know the feeling too!!

Oh thank you so much for that bit of info. I must agree with you, my mother also had WLS 7 months ago and is down 130 lbs. She said that one thing that has helped her stay on track is always talking to the people on these sites like this one, and talking to wonderful people like you.
... As for my progress, I am done with everything that I have to do, now I am just waiting on the surgeon to approve all my paperwork, before they submit for insurance. So now I am just praying everyting goes smothly and I can get a date soon. I will keep you posted.

Hi Ivanna, i was wondering were you have been ...i bet shopping for new clothes.
you go girl!!! hope you post more pictures so that i can see your progress..hugs