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Hello my fellow dedicated military spouses, I wanted to say hello. I am new to OH.com and to the idea of WLS. I have thought about it in the pass, but the last few months I have really shown a serious interest in it. I hope to learn a lot from your experiences pre and post op. God bless you guys for sharing your journeys and having the strength to make a change and all the while being someone else's support system and firm foundation. Hope to hear from everyone and establish some real friendships. God bless you all, Camille

Camille- Continue in your search if this is something that is interesting to you. Ask LOTS of questions and I hope that if this is for you, everything will work out great! Keep us posted. Heather

Hi Heather, Thanks for the kind words. It is not something I am taking lightly. I have a young son who needs his mother and needs her around and healthy. I am thankful for OH. I have met a number of people who are more than willing to answer my numerous questions. If you don't mind me asking, what kind of complications did you have immediately post op? Also, I have heard about a protein you can add to your food/beverages that is tasteless. Could you tell me what that is? Thanks. Hope to keep in touch! God Bless, Camille

Hi there Camille- Post op - I had no complications ( I am 16 weeks out tomorrow). I do not know about the tasteless protein. I have been doing protein drinks. My baby was 10 mths old when i had the surgery, so i CAN RELATE to your concerns as a mom! heather

Camille, First of all Welcome!! I am one year out from WLS today and I feel great. I am down 119 pounds, 8 pounds below my Dr.'s goal and only 2 pounds away from my own personal goal. I started at 271 and I am now at 152 as of today. I am one of the lucky ones in that I haven't been sick or had complications. Well I did find out a few months ago that I have sleep apnea but I could have had it prior to surgery. I also have developed a hernia because I had my surgery open instead of Lap. That is because Tri-West wasn't approving them for a 3 month period when I was approved. I really didn't care which way it was done, although I really wanted Lap, as long as I had this surgery. You can check out my profile and read all about my journey. I will tell you that you need to research this as much as possible and know as much as you can. I do believe that WLS isn't for everyone and you need to make sure this is for you. It has been a hard but good year. Sometimes were really really hard. It is a life change that is for sure. With that said I will say that I am so grateful that I had this surgery. I feel as if I have my life back. Things as so much better for me and my family now and I wouldn't change a thing. Okay enough for now, feel free to email with any questions that I can help you with. Take care and good luck!! Becky P. P.S. Keep us posted on how you are doing!!