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Making the decision to have WLS is the best decision, just for me, that I have ever made!  So far I have lost 61 pounds.  I am very happy to have shed each and every one of those pounds and I do not miss them!  I can bend, walk, and cross my legs so much easier.

The only thing I am missing is hair!  It is quite a fright to see my hands covered with my hair in the shower.  Then hair is on the entire bathroom counter, stuck to my clothes and it seems like I am seeing it all over the place!  Fortunately there is still some on my head.  I think I could make myself a wig out of all the hair I have lost.  Now if you've just had your surgery or waiting or exploring the possibility don't panic or get scared, it seems to happen to most, and even with the hair loss I am 100% sure I made the correct decision.  Since I had read of the hair shedding problem before I had the surgery I decided to grow my hair so that I could clip it up.  I have now purchased fake hair on a comb, the color match is great.  I pull my hair back, stick the comb in over clip and I'm done.  Now get this..I get lots and lots of compliments - go figure!

Now I am wearing a size 14.  I think by next month I will be in a 12.  The 14's feel good at the waist but are getting a bit baggy at the legs and butt.  Seems like my gut and waist are trying to hold on to the fat for dear life, lol.

So far I’ve had no medical problems.  I have dumped a few times, feels icky almost like the stomach flu for me, and I eat w-a-y too fast.  Knowing this I eat 4-6oz. at a meal then I STOP!  After a few minutes sure enough I feel full and yup it is true I eat no more!  I go to restaurants and order sensible food; I stay away from fried, sugar and most breads.  I eat, give the rest to my husband, take home or just leave it.  My biggest challenge is getting all the protein and vitamins in.  I have started eating a Trader Joe's Greek yogurt, 14 grams protein 5.3oz daily, doesn't taste half bad, and I drink a protein shake.  My big enjoyment is sugar free popsicles.

Like many others have said and are saying these protein supplements are nasty.  I have purchased "countless" brands and samples.  In fact I started labeling the containers or packages, "DEADLY'.  Fortunately my husband actually thinks this stuff; now get this, taste quote "Great" unquote!  Yup, you are right and I agree, if your thinking there must be something wrong with this man. 

I am getting lots of compliments and best of all my husband of 28 years told me just this morning that I look good, very good. 

I haven't posted since before my surgery March 11th.  Everything is going pretty good and I can say I made the right decision for myself and I am pleased.  To date I have lost 40 pounds!  The first few weeks after surgery it was easy not eating since getting the protein shakes and liquid in consumed me.  That struggle for me took on a life of its own.  Then about five weeks out I started wanting to eat, especially in the evenings.  I then realized my mind had not been cured, it was still the 'same old eating machine' it was prior to surgery.  It actually surprised me the surgery did not cure my head, even though I had read, and believed, it was only a 'tool' not a cure.  I had to work at not constantly grazing on something...sugar free popsicles saved me from myself.

I had a couple of foods that did not agree with me and up they came.  I also have difficulty eating too fast which makes it difficult for me to get the full feeling.  Then when I stop because I know I must have reached my limit I start getting very uncomfortable.  Eating slowly is a much better feeling and helps me eat far less. 

A huge help to me is to read blogs and the message boards.  The wealth of experiences and knowledge has truly been a blessing making my journey easier.  I have gone from a pant size tight 20w to 16w; the 16w's fitting and feeling pretty good.  The compliments are coming my way now which is a g-r-e-a-t feeling.

My surgery date is March 11th!  Although I dread the thought of having surgery I am so looking forward to finally having a successful weight loss.  I am tired of overeating, feeling full, and being controlled by my weight...I will embrace this tool to be set free!