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Are any of you guys on texting services or interested in texting and being a support? I am on Kik if anyone is interested. Just message me.

I'm having a hell of a time eating meat. I have only had a couple of issues with vomiting after my sleeve. We had a ham for Easter and I tried a little and threw it up. Same thing happened when I tried to eat chicken. When I tried hamburger I got sick and had to lay down. Same thing when I tried a slow cooked chuck roast. I'm about 2.5 months post-op. Has anyone else had this sort of issue? What works and what doesn't? I've always been a big meat eater - love to grill, etc. - wondering if those days are over.

I was pushing the limits of XXL size shirts when I started this. Now those shirts are huge on me. The crazy thing is that most XL size shirts are like skin tight on me, showing off what gut and moobs I have left. Is it just me or is the difference between XXL and XL just crazy?

Anyone else find that the comfort wipe wand was the wrong gift to give their girlfriend / spouse? She complained about not being able to reach so I bought one for her and one for when she comes over to my place. Just like a guy, I see a problem and try to solve it. ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crfGXmxJ1vM More recently she bought herself the more expensive Freedom Wand because it can be taken apart and fits in her purse. Sorry. since I am on vacation and surfing the web, I am doing a lot of posting.

The greatest side effect of this surgery has been the positive effect on my relationship with my wife of 27 years. I am down 35 lbs From 258 to 223) since my DOS (1/20/15). and the last three weeks have been like the first three weeks we met. Also was having some severe ED problems (blood pressure meds and weight... the culprit) that are slowly subsiding... I feel fantastic from the weight loss alone.... We always have had a great relationship over 27 years but this little change has kinda rekindled something we lost along the way...raising 2 kids, jobs and me not taking care of my body and appearance.....here's hoping every sleever sees this benefit!

Hey guy's new kid on the block here im 44yrs.old and just got through with my sleep test this morning.My wife is flipping out a little because she thinks im going to get real skinny,I'm '5 11" and weigh 280lbs. My goal is to be 195 to 205lbs but she thinks im going to lose more...maybe maybe not either way im doing it for myself,her and my son. She's also had the sleeve done so she's telling me this and that and I apreciate it but she also didn't follow the doctors rules also,that's why I told her im going to do it by the letter whatever the doctor tells me thats what im going to do. Sorry had to rant a little but has anyone had this problem and if so what did you say to …

Ok, this is for you goal weight guys who need tall clothing. I have been fat since three years old, in elementary school I was a "super husky". I have always shopped, for 60 years (64 now) in big and tall stores or catalogs. I am 6'4", size 18 shoe, etc. I have to have tall sizes. I have lost 42# in a month, and have already gone through 2 sizes but am still firmly in the big and tall store/catalog zone, but the weight is coming off very fast and I can see getting below a 46 waist and into 1 XL Tall shirts by mid summer. Here is my stupid question...do regular men's clothing stores sell long pants and tall shirts? I have no idea. I have never bought clothing in a re…

Seems some women lose weight to only find out they may have other issues going on. How should one express concern that her labia minora (mud flaps) have grown since she started losing weight? Since she is trying to hit me up for money for plastic surgery, I'm afraid to bring this topic up since it may not be covered by insurance and cost me more.

Scheduled to be sleeve March 25th and was wondering any of you guys with man boobs, how did the weight loss help? Did the man boobs go down or does it sag and now have extra skin? my biggest insecurity right now is my chest!

I am two months post op (to the day) from my sleeve gastrectomy, down 54 pounds. Been using a CPAP for about 10 years. Changed my life, and maybe saved my marriage, but I also can't wait to get rid of it! How long after surgery were YOU able to stop using your CPAP? What did you notice about sleeping without it?

So, without being long winded I was banded 5 years ago last month. I love my band but I don't always respect it. I started at 242 lbs and got down to 198 lbs about 18 months ago but am back up to 207 lbs this morning. I haven't had a fill in about 2 years and am wanting to get back on the horse and get down to 185 lbs. I don't have any questions, I don't have many comments but I will say that this forum has re-motivated me to get going again and get to where I wanted to be a long time ago. I've scheduled a fill for next week and am so looking forward to be "tight" again. My main reason for writing this is accountability as well as appreciation to everyone who posts …

Is there such a thing as protein crystals that you can add to water that does not make it milky, but let's it stay the consistency of water? If so, does it come unflavored? I need to figure out how to get protein during clear liquid post surgery stage and isoprene tastes like metal to me. Any suggestions are welcome.

My sleeve date is Dec.16 and I know it sounds crazy but I am nervous about getting a catheter during surgery. Dr said they put in in once I'm knocked out and take it out before I wake up, but just the thought makes me cringe. Did any of you guys have this done?

I wanted to share in the fitness section, but figured some may take it too personally. so I am posting in the GUY's Room (not that anyone respects the rules for posting in here....) This does not reflect my opinion, but something that made me laugh. enjoy my fellow losers! happy Monday!

I am struggling so bad. I had sleeve surgery August 2013. Went from 340 to 235. Now I am at 260. How to eat healthy with kids and on a tight budget.

well it's been 1 month and I've lost 40 pounds... I go to get my little girl in 32 days and I am hoping to have lost another 30 by then. She's 12 and has never seen me under 300 pounds. What can I expect in the 2nd month? Do I keep losing or does it flatten out? Anyway guys I've started eating real food agin. I cook 4oz of chicken but never eat moe than 2, which is such a change from 6 weeks ago...

well fellas it looks like everything went the way it should. My liver was beautiful to quote Dr. Trotter and the surgery went great. The only issue I have is having to drink so much powdered mix everyday. It seems like I have to drink 1 oz an hour and it gets old quick... Anyway thx for all the well wishes and I'm glad I made this choice.

How many Oz of protein is ok to consume in one meal? I am comfortable with 2-4 without feeling ill. I am 8wks post op sleeve

Well guys it has been 11 days since surgery. I have lost 18 pounds and 1 pant size... I dare say it has been a good experience so far. The only thing I don't like is the Bariatric Meal drinks I have to drink (7 a day). I am really looking forward to eating real food again even though I'm not really hungry right now. I have to say the sugar free popcicles have been a God send.... Without them I would have probably killed someone by now. Well gotta get back to being a loser... hehe

Well, I just found this site and this section of the site, in particular, and registered today. I was sleeved a couple of days before Super Bowl Sunday and am coming up on 70 lbs. lost. Pretty sweet! Just thought I'd say hi and I'm excited to have found this group.

Going in on the 28th to get sleeved, can anyone describe the feeling? What's life like? Will I still feel hungry?

Well I finally got my date of surgery for May 6th. My knees are killing me. I have been doing a lot of walking to start my weight loss before surgery, have any of you guys had knee problems prior to surgery and did they improve after weight loss ? what can I expect when the weight starts to come off and what can I do for exercise that will help with my weight loss, until hopefully my knees start to feel better.

I am currently working towards the goal of being approved for surgery I have to do a six month weight loss program through my doctor and am currently 2 month away from being done with that I have my EGD next week and my counseling appointment in two weeks everything is coming together so fast but I have to pay 5000 dollars out of pocket for my co-pay and was wondering if there were any programs who help people with that cost or somethings that you guys have done to get that paid.

I was sleeved on Aug 20th. I've lost about 120lbs between the pre-surgery diet and surgery itself. A few things I've noticed that concern me: 1) I haven't lost any weight in over a month. 2) I can eat a good deal more now than I could a couple of months ago. I still get the "did I stretch my pouch?" worry sometimes. 3) I've been really hungry lately. I'll eat, get full, then an hour later I'm hungry again. When I say hungry, I mean I feel like I'm starving. I must add, that i broke my foot in October and was pretty much immobile for nearly three months. I still limp, but I'm at a point where I think I can start exercising again (just no cardio or foot-related exerci…

Hey guys , just wondering

I'm about six x months post-op, and i have noticed lately some really bad cramping that i get at various times. It doesn't seem to have a pattern, and it feels like if you did a hard ab session and you try and stand up straight and it feels like your stomach is stretching. It seriously hurts on a scale of 1-10 at like an 8 or 9. I've asked my docs about it, and they said it doesn't sound like anything serious, just something post surgical that happens from time to time. I've been trying to figure out if it's a pattern, as in did i eat something that my body didn't like and i'm not recognizing it, or did i eat something too fast? Stuff like that. Does anyone know wha…

I moved into size 36 jeans today after a brief 2 week stint in 38's! I'Ve been in tight 42-44's for the last 8 years so this is the best feeling in the world. The fact that it happened in the middle of a 2 week weight stall is even better. I can't describe how much this changes my "head" in making me realize I am really going to be successful with this surgery. After so many failed diets and weight loss trials over the years I guess I just got programmed to expect eventual failure. This sleeve is changing my body as well as my head and I'm beginning to feel like I now have a tool that is more effective than anything else out there. Looking forward to 34's. Think …

Down 54 pounds 6 months after being banded I have not had a fill to date. Seems to lose more weight when I don't go to the gym. I seem to hit a weight lose wall when I ramp up my workouts has anyone else had this experience is it.

Hi guys, I'm 11 days post surgery and I find that I can eat quite a bit more than I thought I'd be able to. I just started drinking some vegetable Soup today and I can put down at least 1.5 cups at one sitting. Is this too much? I am getting adequate Protein amounts from shakes and greek yogurt, but I'm concerned that I'm able to eat food at a pretty good clip. Today I have had the following: Protein shake for Breakfast Protein shake for lunch since then at least three bowls (about 1 cup) of home made vege soup 3/4 cup of greek yogurt with some canned fruit cocktail (no sugar added) I'm still hungry and I have room for more. What do you guys think?

As a gentleman of generous proportions, I do find it necessary to shop at the DXL. I'm not proud of it, but this is my reality and until I can get down to a smaller size this is the way it will be. I've come to accept that. I went there recently for some new clothes. As I walk in, I am immediately greeted by a very nice associate welcoming me to the store and offering to assist me in helping me find what I need. Now in my warped mind, I'm thinking this guy is calling me out in public for being in the "fat store" when in reality probably isn't the case. BTW, there are two places that come to mind where I do not want my presence announced upon entering, the Megaplexxx…

Has anyone heard of proti diet drinks. Reviews are great, you have to drink 12 oz to get your supplement, but it is consistency of water and tastes like kool aid. Here is the link. http://www.bariatric...tes-grape.html. Any thoughts are appreciated

Guys, my surgery is Thursday 3/26/15 and I'm really nervous about my liver being to big. My doctor didn't put me on a special diet and doesn't really seem to be bothered by it. I just don't want him to cut me open and say oh jeez that liver is to big I can't operate.... It's been 8 months since I started this trip and I don't want to have it all fall apart right here at the end... Any encouraging words would be greatly appreciated. Billy 6'2" 375 lbs 33 yrs old

Any body else have a bout with your roids in your first fews weeks? I think mine was cause from having severe Diarrhea caused from the liquid diet and not having a gall bladder... But they got reved up and it took 3 weeks to get them under control. I really hate the sitting on a golfball feeling and the throbbing and itching... I finally broke out the Apple cider vinegar and put them out of my misery... WHew! thank you lord for giving us the brains to figure out home remedy's...

Hey I have a question I am 3 weeks out and I get pissed off at the littlest things and become a bear to deal with I am going to a psychological in April I have had some other stress outside of the surgery is this normal

Well, I'm one year today from my sleeve surgery. Not quite at my goal, but still a major accomplishment so far. I went from wearing 55 pants to 34's and XXL shirts to Mediums. From never stepping foot in a Gym to 2-3 times a week and riding my bicycle every night for about 10 miles. The stalls did start going longer and longer so I've had to step up the exercises to keep the weight coming off. I have been eating alot (between 100 to 200g) of Protein daily and that has really benefited me in my workouts and exercises. I have noticed a real increase in muscle and strength. I've already planned a spring snow skiing trip, (first one in about 8 years) s…

So how long be fore things start to move after surgery it has been a week and nothing but gas it feels like I got to go but nothing should I add fiber or something else

I'm 2-1/2 weeks post sleeve. Been feeling great. Long story short I had to pick up my 4 year old/50 lb son up 3 or 4 times just now. Feeling some discomfort but I'm honestly not sure if it's just in my head. Anyone think I could've done any damage?

Hey guys. Hoping someone out there might be able to clam me down. Prior to surgery, I was positive this was the best choice for me. After two weeks, I feel like I'm going crazy a bit. Super emotional. Seems like forever until my life goes back to some degree of normal. I know I won't ever be able to eat like I did before...and that's a good thing. I just hope I'll be able to do the things everyone else does...just to a lesser extent food wise. I don't want to be a food micro-manager. I just want to be able to make the healthy choices 95% of the time and splurge every once in a while...like having a sweet every now and then. Anyone have any advice for a newbie? It…

I'm thinking specifically of sports like raquetball and basketball. My doc has given me the greenlight to hit the gym again (I'm about a month post op) but I really miss playing sports - this is actually one of the things I am most looking forward to. Any suggestions?

Ok so here is my question, I am 4.5 weeks post op and have done very well (57 lbs) however, the last week and a half I am only losing 1 pound a week. Is this normal. What have other people lost (I had the gastric sleeve)

Let me start off by saying that I always look for a way to save money...when I can. Here's something I discovered recently. I was getting in some walking the other day in costco and stumbled, almost literally over the Kirkland brand Calcium Chews. A bag of 180 is $9 versus $30 for 90 when I bought them at the doctors office last month. Doctor also sells some really good Ostrim Protein sticks (I got the habanero beef and elk stick) for $2 at the doctor's office. Go to the company direct and they're $1.25. http://www.protos-inc.com/ostrim_Elk_Hab.html There are a lot of flavors, they're really meaty; don't think Slim Jim cause these are 2 oz. Hope this helps!

Hey team. I hope everyone is strong healthy and well! I have lost over 160 lbs twice, on my own without surgery through out my twenties . After seven years I gained 180 lbs back by the age of 35. The issue I have is not loosing the weight but gaining it back. So on April 1st of 2014 I had the gastric sleeve surgery performed. I have now lost 145lbs down from wishing in at 430lb in eleven months, I now weigh in at 285lb year to date. I always have been a health nut but never had portion control " obviously " lol. Thank the lord I'm feeling strong as I used to and I'm in the gym daily training like a beast like I used to be.............. On another I have…

Just wanted to publicly thank my boys for years of faithful service. You will be missed but not forgotten. Your memory will live on through the 2 off spring you have created. College is too expensive I can not allow a 3rd or 4th. Hey guys. just went through a vasectomy 48 hours ago. Procedure wasn't too bad. first side hurt like hell. I could feel nearly everything!!! Second side was totally painless. I am back home. feet up. ice pack on the nuts. thinking I should return to work tomorrow. I walk and move around a lot. I hope I can handle it. Doc said I should wear supportive underwear, but I am a total boxer guy and love to let the meat hang. I wasn't ab…

I need advice wife got sleeved about 4 months ago and her sex drive never really was there to begin with And now it just seems like it's completely gone. All I hear is excuses why she doesn't want to have sex I'm getting so angry at her that we starting to constantly disagree on a lot of things

Just curious if any of you guys have physical jobs, when you were able to return to work. In both meetings with my surgeon he said 4 weeks. The PA at my pre-op testing told me 6 weeks. My job will give me as much time as I need, I'm just trying to plan. THANKS.

Hi everyone, I know that most men refuse to talk about feelings but I need to know if this is normal. I had the VSG 3 1/2 months ago. I've lost a lot of weight and was really happy about it. Now I'm going through some pretty extreme emotional mood swings. My feelings get hurt at the drop of a hat. I've really been feeling sad, lonely, and depressed. Is anyone else going through this? Do you know if there's anything that can be done to help?

I could find few posts on this as i tried to plan my post surgery running program, so i thought i wd post. I was low fat bmi of 31.5 and could do 5k but no more, 9:30 min pace, left knee pain and tiredness. Still, not too winded for my fatness. Post surgery, i waited 1 month to start back running. First several runs, i took it easy worried about stomach and energy etc., but felt pretty good with 30 lbs less to carry. Within two weeks i was as fast as my pre surgery 5k time, with more energy and feeling better, only limit was some restriction in breathing "from the stomach" area. That cleared up by second to third week. Since then, i am now running 8k, 5 miles! …

Was craving pizza. Made doughless pizza DANG it was good!!

I hit the gym 6 weeks after surgery. I am lifting about half of what I used to do pre-op and doing only 30 minutes. Yet by the end I feel a bit dizzy and weak. I can't drink much during weight training, feel full, though I can take more while walking. Any suggestions sleevers.

I've been enjoying my pants size drop and I'm wondering what size I'll be at when I hit my goal weight. I'm 5'10" and my goal weight is 165. My pants size has already gone from a 48 to a 38 and with each new size I buy one pair of cheap pants. I can do this because I'm retired and don't have to go out every day. If you have an idea let me know.