Weightloss Journey part 2.5

Hey Dolls - just wanted to give you a quick update on the Support Group i went to last night. I wanted to start by sharing a quote with you...

There is a "lie" in believe, "over" in lover, "end" in friend, "us" in trust, and "if" in life.

Okay so the group meeting was at 6:30 @ Integris Baptist Hospital in conference rooms F/G. They started by having you sign in. Then Dr. Jayesh Panchel, plastic surgeon, came in to talk to us right away addressing the fact that with bariatric surgery there is always the risk and likely-hood of having extra skin and saggy skin. He shared some stories and some pictures. Most of the focus was on Lipo and tummy tuck procedures but also went into breast augmentation, Butt and Thigh lift, and skin removal...They also provide body contouring. They shape your tummy, sides, and booty. He said a good starting price to have in mind is about $5,000 - $10,000. Not saying this is what i am planning on but they are giving the option.

Then when we actually split into groups, there were a couple people who have had the Gastric Bypass and one gentleman who had gotten the sleeve. Everyone looked so awesome. I can’t find her under the username she gave and the name is escaping me but she had the gastric bypass done less than a year ago after having twins and she has lost 120+ lbs. I was like Damn i cannot wait! One thing they all agreed on it that the IVC filter? Is not that bad - you can't feel it and it’s easily removed.

So the days are fast approaching and the month is flying by - I see the surgeon and nutritionist on Tuesday... More on my journey then ;)

One thing they did say was that this guy has yummy recipes and he had a surgery as well so he knows what nutritional needs have to be met... http://www.chefdave.org/. Also there is going to be a walk for obesity in May http://www.walkfromobesity.com/ sounds kind of fun!