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Wow I cannot believe when I went on the scale and saw that I have officially lost 200lbs from my heaviest. I want to that the most amazing woman LauraLeaffan who without her I couldn't have done it.

With the help of LauraLeaffan I was able to drive a car without a seatbelt extender. I have also been able to ride a rollercoaster something I haven't done in almost a decade. I have lost 175lbs. Thank you LauraLeaffan I so appreciate your support and

Dr Bhojani just came out and said everything went well. She is in recovery right now. I know she has been bragging about me and my progress. Believe me when I say I couldn't have done it without her. She is the strongest and smartest person I know. My

This is an after and before picture. I can't believe the change. Thanks to my DW for all her support. She has been approved for her surgery later this year.

293.7 is my current weight. I dont weigh myself everyday. I had some pain after surgery and after a month and 3 visits to the ER and 3 Cat scans they finally decided to go back in. They were worried about a possible Hernia. Glad to say no Hernia but th

I am 11 days out and planning ahead for my puree stage. I am allowed cereal that is soaked in milk so what types of cereal do you use? I like all brands flakes but am not sure if I am allowed. Any advice is appreciated. 

First I want to thank TWH. Especially Dr. Jackson and all his staff. They were amazing and a calming influence in the OR. The next I want to thank is all of you on OH. Your knowledge and support for each other is both inspired and helpful. And now the

I can'tbelieve today is my last day of opti. It has been 3 weeks and at the beginning I wasn't sure if I could do it but with the help of my gf (who found some great flavors) I made it. To all those at the start of the journey the time does fly by. Jus

I am laying in my bed with my cpap mask on as I type this. I start opti tomorrow. I have the most amazing woman in my life and I am blessed by her support. So why am I nervous? I am ready for this I have my surgery on the 14th of Oct. I want to be heal

Excited is an understatement. I got the call on Thursday and I meet with Dr. Jackson on the 10th of June. I have already started a list of questions. I have read lots of great things about him, not sure if the surgeon I meet with will be doing the surg

Had the test just prior to Christmas and hadn't heard back. After reading the searches about it on OH and learning it could take 2 even 3 tries to get rid of it. I took the initiative and called TWH. Got my meds and start today.

Thanks to all w

i am new to this forum but not to being obese. I want to thank all of you for sharing your stories as well as your fears. I am near the starting point of my journey. After being referred to the TWH for their Bariactric program I have had my orientation

I just found this website today. I have been to my orientation as well and my Nurse and Social worker appointments. I have my next 3 appointments booked. I am excited and a bit scared as well.  My ...