Cheri, Thanks for the vote of confidence...I'm very nervous and scared but excited at the same time. How much have you lost since you had your surgery?? What can I expect from this? Is it easy to deal with the skin after you start loosing the weight...I know you have to get a tummy tuck after but what else is expected. You look great in your photos you should post some before and afters on your site. Congrats on your news about being pregnant....are you nervous your going to gain the weight back?? I know I probably would be but I can't have anymore kids. I have two already and thats enough for me. My daughter will be getting married in a year so I hope to look thinner for her wedding. Well congrats again and I hope to hear from you again. Marie

We are USAF and moving to Stuttgart in sept. I am trying to figure out if anyone has gone through this process from stuttgart and how hard is it? My current base can not do referrals at this time due to budgets but i already know from my pcm that im a good candidate with a BMI of 50 and other back /leg issues. but i am unsure of the process over in germany. any info would be wonderful for me I am trying to get as much info as i can before i get there to start the process as soon as i can after we get settled. Thank you

Linda I can understand your daughters feelings....my husband was the same way. Then he went to an appointment with me and finally realized how much I need this surgery. I have a couple of other health problems that this surgery is going to help and he is now 100% supportive. I'm scheduled for surgery February 12th, 2007 and I'm nervous but also excited on the outcome. I would recommend that she talk to a support group or maybe attend one with you, this will put her at ease I'm sure. I also know 4 people who have already had the surgery here in Germany and from both Landstuhl and Frankfurt. They are all doing great and have lost anywhere from 40lbs in 2 weeks to 130lbs in a year. You need to do what is best for you and your health. If you need any help or support please feel free to email me back. I always check this website for any new post. Marie

Hi Linda, I am in Landstuhl Germany and I have an appointment on Feb. 1st for a consult with a surgeon. I know a couple of people here, one who is scheduled for surgery and another who is going for a consult before me. I know Landstuhl and Frankfort are still doing the WLS and with good outcome. I can understand why your daughter is nervous though. Have you introduced her to a support group or maybe someone who has had success? I know that once my family started meeting people who were healthy and successful they felt better about me having the surgery. Good luck, Shanon

HI: Great to hear from you. I am sure that you are very excited and scared all at once. I sure do remember. You will do great! I had RNY of 6/03. I have had no complications at all except some minor problems with Anemia. My surgery was Lap I have had a gain over the past year and am working hard to get it back off. If I can give you any advice it would be to follow the rules to the T. And get in the habit of exercising. This surgery is only on your stomach, not your brain. And trust me when I tell you that a food addiction is one tough battle. You must complete change your way of life and of thinking. Believe me, It is sooo worth it! But, even this far out, I still have to battle the demons every single day! Every surgeon has different post op plans and rules, but the pouch rules on this site are by far the best. I am so excited for you and would love to hear back from you. Congrats!