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But if i was in that situation, i would probably want to giggle like a school girl at the awkwardness of it all... lol

That was the whole thing. It was extremely awkward, but I did my giggling inside. I've had guys tell me that before, not in those exact words though. I've never had one tell me the very first time we were meeting though!

This guy messaged me on POF. I had my profile hidden for most of this time, but I unhid it for a weekend.

We hit it off really well, as far as our personalities go. He was funny and I enjoyed our conversation. We went to lunch, then we went to the beach and walked and talked for awhile . Then we went back to my car. There was a picnic table outside the restaurant where my car was parked. We sat at the picnic table for quite awhile longer. He was funny and interesting. We were talking at this picnic table, and he told me he really liked me and wanted to see me again. Then he said he wanted to lay all his cards on the table and said

"I have erectile dysfunction!" I don't know why I wanted to die laughing but I just told him a lot of guys his age have that. I also got an email from him saying he can't wait to see me again. I'm still laughing. Talk about being blunt.

I am wondering if people mind sharing which medication they take. I haven't been able to find one I can take without terrible side effects. They make me feel like I am on speed-like I stuck my finger in a light socket and I just shake.

I need one. I am depressed and have been for a long time but Trazadone gives me terrible headaches, and every SSRI I have tried has given me the shakes, nausea, headaches,make me sweat profusely, and cause insomnia.

Based on some of the posts on this site, I know that more than a few folks find a need to make new friends after surgery. Sometimes it is because of a long period of social isolation due to obesity and for others it is because their lifestyle is changing and want to be able to add new people to their life.

Here is an article for some good suggestions for making new friends as an adult: http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-science-of-making-friends-1460992572?mod=e2fb

I would like to read the article. I have been feeling like I need to make more friends. However, it doesn't let you read the article.

I'm so sorry Cathy. I am getting to that age that losing friends is in the future and I can't even imagine losing more. I just lost one to Hep C. She died from liver cancer. I just pray my Hep C doesn't not go in that direction.

Cancer is so horrible. I really feel like they could find more cures if they weren't so worried about giving up cancer research money.

Again, I'm sorry. I know you will really miss your SIL.

All I can tell you is that at for me at 7 years, it has never gotten easier. It depends on what your trigger food is. For me it's sweets. I try my best to stay away from them but they are everywhere. Other people have a really hard time giving up bread. Whatever it is, it's something you'll be working on for the rest of your life.

Some people are really lucky, and their tastes for certain foods change. Usually though, they find some replacement food they now have to stay away from . Plus I can eat quite a big more than I could at 2 years.

We don't have regular bodies with regular metabolisms.

Dumping Syndrome does not last as long as you are describing. I am with the others on the fact that you picked up some sort of virus. If you have wine, it's good to have some Protein with it, like cheese.< /p>

I did 5:2 and did very well with it for a long time. Then on my non fast days, i started having too many calories. I don't go anywhere on Mon. and Thurs. so there are no temptations.

My problem is socializing and there is always food around. I seem to have lost all my willpower. I can't seem to pass up goodies.

i am with you guys cause i have to get off around 15 lbs so my clothes will fit.

I have squired this stomach an belly that stick out of all my clothes. I uses to be flat in the stomach and belly and I loved it.

I had back surgery . there is no way I can run. I do strength /weight training at the gym and I love it. I have to force myself to do cardio.My trainer recently quit so I need motivation again.

I welcome all advice. After 7years of being sleeved, my hunger has come back and that doesn't help at all.

I don't know if it's the same thing but I get really sick and sweaty and my heart races. I feel totally nauseous. I found what gets me out of it is a small amounts of Protein. I eat a cheese stick or something similar or a few sips of a Protein Drink.

I think RNY people get it more often that sleeve people but I never know what's going to cause it. I ate kettle corn and got really sick like this, but I've eaten kettle corn before without a problem.

I have to force myself to exercise now too. I think it's because of Netflix. I'd rather just sit and binge watch some series.

I saw in one of your posts Sheryl that you said you love Michael. You've always told us it's hard for you to love so I was happy to read that!

I can't drink because of Hep C so that's one empty calorie problem I don't have. However, last night, at the bar, it was one of the bartender's birthday and there was a huge chocolate cake. I couldn't resist it. It was so good. Like I said, temptations everywhere and no willpower.

I danced with the same guy the whole night but he didn't ask for my phone number. I think he acted a little slow and said he had a heart attack and was left with memory loss from being in a coma. So I guess, no great loss there.

I really like the idea of a vets forum. In fact, that's how I found this thread tonight.. I searched the word Veterans in the search bar because I was/am really in need of support tonight from people who are experiencing the same issues I am. I am right at 18 months out so the exact person a vets board might start at. To be really honest and truthful when I first had my sleeve I came to Bariatric Pal constantly and it was a lifesaver! Later, I came to stay in touch and answer questions for newer members as a way to pay it forward. Last few months though it hasn't been as beneficial to me so I rarely sign in. My issue tonight for example would be one I'd love feedback on from vets... I'm now 20+ pounds under my goal weight and worried about continued weight loss. I imagine newer folks would laugh me outta the room! Haha! I would have when I was starting out. Anyways, I agree on a vet board and look forward to reconnecting with everyone soon!

Are you wanting to gain a little back? You will gain naturally farther on down the road. If you want to gain weight now, are you eating nuts? You need to add good carbs back into your diet, higher carb veggies and some higher fats, like nuts and avocados. They are also a good fat.

Moving to Portland would be a really big ordeal. For one thing, houses are much more expensive there. It's so spread out. it would be difficult for me to buy a house near my son, where houses are really expensive. If I bought a house in one of the less expensive areas, I would be about an hour's drive to my son's house.

My daughter lives here and will never be able to move bc she shares custody of her son and her divorce states she can't move more than 50 miles. It's a great place to raise kids, cause you're too tired to have any night life.

I'm sorry I haven't been posting. I don't want us to lose this little group either.

I wish Kim would post. maybe her husband taking his trip without her has gotten her down. I hope not.

I just get depressed because my life just sucks. I have wonderful friends, but they are in Portland more and more too because their kids and grandkids live there too. I wish I had moved there when I moved from Chicago years ago.

I need more single friends who want to go and do fun things. I hear about things, but I won't go alone. The majority of my friends are married couples.

I am depressed about my weight too, so I am right there with you Cathy and Sheryl. No matter what I do, I can't seem to get down a few lbs. There are just temptations everywhere, and I don't seem to have any willpower anymore. Also, I can eat more. The other day I was really appalled that I ate 2 pieces of pizza. I have never been able to eat more than one piece.

I was doing well with my new trainer at the gym, but he told me he quit and is going to the other side of the state where he's been offered a job as a trainer at a much better gym .

Sheryl, I did copy and paste the directions for posting a picture. I have never known how to do it! Now the directions are somewhere I can find them, instead of trying to remember which post they are on.

Carbs cause gas. It was explained to me that it's undigested sugar. Sugar really gives me gas. If I eat a cookie, I know I'll be tooting in an hour.

I would like to meet some veterans in the chat room.

I don't work so I am home in the day time. I'd love to " talk" to some of you. I enjoy the chat room, being able to message back and forth without having to wait for the PM to go through. Evenings are fine too.

If anyone is interested, let me know. I am in the Pacific time zone so if there is a certain time that works for someone, let me know. I can figure out what time that is for me.

Most doctors want you to be at least 100 lbs overweight.

I have Interstitial Cystitis so I know what you mean about a lot of UTIs. I had a lot of them since I was little and many many more as an adult.

The one thing that comes to mind is the Greek yogurt in the black container. It has stevia. It's Okios Tripple Zero.

Another thing I like is Power Crunch bars. Jay Robb also makes Protein drinks with stevia.

Most things have splenda and it's hard to find things without it.

Like it was stated before, we already have a veterans forum.

Are you asking Alex to put a stop to anyone posting in this forum who isn't 18 months post op? Or are you asking to start a new vets forum?

I don't want a new one started. I think there are too many already. ( forums)

If there is a way to stop anyone from posting in the current vets forum unless they are 18 months post op, then I am all for that.

To upload a photo, click on the "more reply options" bottom right corner, then click on "choose file", find your photo and upload it. Click "add to post", click "post" or "preview, then post"

To upload a YouTube video, just Copy the video's IP in the top bar, then Paste it in the "reply to this topic",

I copied and pasted this from another thread so I don't lose it. I've never known how to do any of this.

I'd love to copy and paste the sugar daddy pictures into my Facebook. That's hilarious and so true!

Sheryl your hoseback ride with all the wildlife and animals sounds like a trip to heaven.

I am 61 and am 2 years out from having the band.. I am now having complications with the band and am considering the sleeve. I am trying to find information from people that are at least out 2-3 years to see if there are any comon complications.. I am still deciding whether to throw in the towel and get the band out or get the sleeve.. Actually I am on the side of the sleeve so far.. Please respond .. thank you , shar

I am 100% for the sleeve. !!

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Get that band out before it ruins your stomach and you can't get any kind of revision surgery.

I had my band out and got the sleeve in the same surgery, 7 years ago. i am 63 now. It was the best decision of my life. The sleeve works so well. I can still only eat small portions. Just like the sleeve though, candy is my biggest threat. The sleeve does not stop sweet cravings and unfortunately, most of them go down just fine.

I'm still fighting a 10 lb regain but at 7 years, I am thrilled that's all it is. It's harder to lose weight the older we get. It could easily be 20 or more, if I didn't watch things so closely.

I am so happy to find that there are others in my age group. I am 62 and thought that I had waited too long to make the decision to have gastric sleeve surgery. I was relieved to have the doctor confirm that It is not too late. I am waiting for insurance approval and have started the ore-op tests in the meantime. Hope to have the surgery late July or early August.

Those of you that already had surgery, how long was your hospital stay?

I went to Mexico 7 years ago and got sleeved, revision from band. I was in the hospital 3 nights, but I didn't need to be. That's just the way they do things. I was out of my room most of the time, walking around outside.

Feel free to ask me anything.

That sounds like so much fun Sheryl. I don't know if I ever told you, I used to have 2 horses. I loved riding them. They saved my sanity after my husband was killed.

Adorable pictures Georgia!!

I am going to Portland to my granddaughter's birthday party this weekend. I am trying to find someone online to go out for entertainment Saturday night. I wrote to a guy who says he loves to dance and goes to a Salsa Club every weekend. More than likely, I'll be spending the evening watching tv in my motel room.

I decided I can't stay with them anymore bc my DIL drives me insane. I'm hoping I can take my granddaughter to the movies and see the new Ellen De Generes movie.

I have no idea how to post pictures or videos. I have to get that figured out. I'm saving this thread for when I have time to watch all the videos!

You guys should meet in the chat room. You'd enjoy talking "live" to each other.

I wish that would happen to me!

There are nice intelligent men in Oregon but it seems they don't want me. The losers do though.

I can only hope I won't be alone forever. I have to keep hoping.

I was down another lb on the scale this a.m. but I've had a lot of junk today. Sometimes I think I should go on a fast and just not eat anything until I am down 10 lbs.

I wonder if Kim is going to talk to us again. Has anyone seen her posting anywhere on the board? I hate to lose everybody!!