Bonnie M.

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Bonnie M. 23 years, 5 months ago

It's been 2 1/2 months and I've lost 41 pounds. I've gone from a size 20 down to a 14-16. I still have weight to lose, but I already feel so much better and I love this new me. I can eat about 4-5 ounces now, and I can eat anything. I've only gotten sick on chicken and fresh green beans. Each time was when I didn't chew long enough and it must have plugged my stomach. It took hours to work its way through. I wish I could just throw up, but that's not easily done for me. Anyway, it's so well worth it! I am really pleased with the results of the surgery.

Sharon Neva 23 years, 7 months ago

BONNIE~~ WOW! You are doing great. Glad to hear that you are doing so well. Keep us updated... you are an inspiration

Bonnie M. 23 years, 7 months ago

It's been a month now. I've lost 24 pounds. I feel great. I forget I had the surgery until I go to eat and have to remember to only eat a little. If I also remember to eat slow, it helps, because my stomach will feel full. I've been so fortunate. I haven't had any complications and I seem to be healing quickly. I'm back to all my pre-surgery activities. If I eat too much, I get a very, very, sore stomach. But I don't throw up. I sometimes wish I could! I haven't had any trouble with any type of food. I seem to tolerate sugar without dumping, although I haven't had much. I had one bite of birthday cake with no problems. Mostly I eat what everyone else eats, only I can only have a few bites. It's pretty easy to stay on track. Good luck to everyone planning to have the surgery. I hope you have the same success I'm having.

Bonnie M. 23 years, 7 months ago

9/6/02 Two weeks and I've lost 15 pounds. I feel fine, though I'm still a little sore. There is improvement every day, so it's a pretty tolerable recovery. While I complain about soreness and smelling food that I can't eat, I have had no second thoughts or regrets over having this surgery. Thanks to all of you who prayed for me and for all the good wishes.

Sandi D. 23 years, 7 months ago

Hi, Bonnie. I'm glad to hear you're doing better. Love ya and can't wait to see the "new you"! Love Sandi

Bonnie M. 23 years, 8 months ago

I'm five days post-op and healing. I was very sore in the hospital and I'm still sore now. I wasn't expecting to be this sore. However, I am better today than yesterday and up walking around here complaining about it, so I must be doing well! I am sick of jello already and I'm going to look for some good advice on this website for "liquid diet" food. Thanks to all of you who have posted comments or sent me email. I don't have a WLS support group other than this website right now and it helps me with the ups and downs.

dawnmaycroft 23 years, 8 months ago

May the Lord Jesus Christ Bless you with an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. God Bless You.....

jackie_h1 23 years, 8 months ago

Hello from Michigan!! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. I wish you the BEST and my thoughts and prayers are with you as you make this life change. Hope you have a wonderful surgical experience and speedy complication free recovery! Your soon to be a BIG LOSER!! Hugs and Blessing from a WLS sister~

Cathy W. 23 years, 8 months ago

I wanted to congratulate you on your upcoming surgery, I'll bet you're doing a happy dance along with some "NERVES", but don't worry be happy!! You are in my thoughts and prayers, I hope everything goes well and you are up and out and about real soon. Cathy Whitmer

Ron E. 23 years, 8 months ago

Good luck on your coming surgery. My prayers are with you, and hoping for an uneventful surgery, and a speedy, painfree recovery. Keep your focus on healing. Make sure you walk, and keep up your breathing exercise. YOU CAN DO THIS! See you on the other side.