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LMAO. Maybe he was thinking (not really) of the old you? Smile and tell him if he wants to support this new honey (you) that you are not going to eat that junk food. Today is the new you with new habits to achieve heath. Hopefully his face will turn red with shame and not anger. I agree with some of the other post(s) – men are a little dense. My fiancé brings out chips constantly and leaves the bag open on the counter. ANY type of chips has always been my downfall. I feel like a tiger wanting to grad the whole bag, run into my room, close the door and dine...yes I said dine on chips. PS - open bags left out where I can see them now go immediately in the trash after I ruthlessly crushed all beyond any hope of anyone eating. I think he is learning. PS - you look great and love your picture ocgal

Hello - and a BIG (no pun intended) congratulations on your loss. Fitting into smaller sizes is better than how many #'s one has lost. I find a lot more selection of clothes, don't you? Cheers to you and future shopping adventures full of excitement. ocgal

Love the tag line, but love your attitude even more. You are bound to be a complete success with all of those good vibes behind you. Enjoy your dancingl! Lookingforward to more great stories of you "vanishing"

Great news - so happy for you. I know this has been a journey, so celebrate. Thank you for sharing your success.

Considering VSG? Procedure is has been offered for a while, but surprisingly not many are aware of this option. Here is an opportunity to see. Dr. Brian Quebbeman will be on the daytime TV show - The Doctor's this Friday talking about using "the spider." VSG sugery done through the bellybutton. MUST SEE http://www.thedoctorstv.com/main/show_page/D3039

Me too! Disgusting. A friend who is a dental hygienist recommended either baking soda or hydrogen peroxide (be careful not to swallow any). Toothpaste is just not enough. Signed - Halitosis 24/7

UPDATE Thank you for all the words of wisdom and sharing your stories. Truly helped me decide. Told my daughter and I was pleasantly surprised by her positive reaction. She even said I look amazing...this from a tall & thin 21 year old. She did express concern of me losing to much weight though. Reminded daughter that I had surgery to be healthy, not to hit a number on the scale. Fiting into smaller clothing is a bonus. Again - thank you my sleeve brothers & sisters. You are all an amazing group. No regrets.

Upon deciding to get sleeved - I told only a select few, my BF & best friends who have seen me struggle for years...but not my family. Now my 21 year old daughter found my sleeve surgery info in my bedroom and is upset. Should I come clean? She, as most of my family have never dealt with any weight issues - lucky them (maybe I was adopted). Family has no concept of weight stuggle, depression, self hatred, cycles of success and failures through the years. Daugther & I are having dinner on Monday - suggestions?

Congratulations! This procedure has been available for a while - instrument used is called a "spider." Cost on surgery tends to be higher, but a great option.

Hon; When I want to whine about my minor complaints, I think of how much you have endured. Your path is different but our goal remains the same. Consider yourself hugged. Prayers for your speedy recovery and that you face little troubles here on out.

Thank you for posting about food tasting different and undesirable. Just 4+ weeks out. Eating is a chore and I am finding food tastes not as I remembered. Hear hope is around the corner from those with experience. Read another post a little while ago from Tiff and she mentioned to be sure to seasoning food well. Tried and yes, it really helps. Still no desire to eat but when I eat I am not choking food down. Hate scrambled egg so I tried quiche/sunny side up. My fridge full of uneaten food which has been rejected after one bite. Each day is an adventure. Good luck!

Consider me a wimp. Adverse to all types of pain. But...what is a pain ball? I had neither a pain ball or a drain. Took liquid tylenol with codine for about 3 days and not really for pain but more to sleep longer periods of time. Focus on getting in liquids. Hot/cold bothered me, all was room tempature for about 5 days. Now I only like hot or cold, nothing in between. Every day gets better. You will read this from others often. It is true. Amazed at how the body rebounds. Good luck!

Hi Candygirl; I travel for work - a lot! Sleeved on 17th - flew to Chicago for work, 4 hour flight 9 days later for work. Pillow around tummy helped, grab a bottle of water/G2 gatorade that you can sip on during ride, loose clothes around waist. Check all bags except your purse because the airline I flew, the flight attendents were less than helpful to put things in the overhead. Good luck!

Help - I am frightened to try to eat anything after being sleeved 17 days ago. After walking through the previous beloved aisles of my favorite grocery store ended up bringing home the requested eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt to be pureed. BUT, I can not bear the thought of putting my enemy "food" back into my stomach. What if I am unable stop eating (since I neither feel hunger nor fullness) and blow this beautiful VSG opportunity to gain back control? Help me.

So today is 1 week out from VSG. No regrets yet those first couple of days were horrid. Not painful but trying to choke down enough liquid was a full time task. Read on this site from other posts that hydration was #1 priority which I took seriously first 4 days. Then day 5 I really tried to reach goal of 64 oz, which I am still not getting but I am really close. Used to be able to drink a Big Gulp in a short amount of time ... he he Every day brings a big change, stronger, more capable, moving more easily. Driving now too for short distances. Saw surgeon today, he recommended a shot glass of any liquid every 15 minutes for 8 hours to reach goal for hydration. Still unable to hit protien goal while gagging down Protein shots...how do the rest of you do it?

Thank you for post. I am a side sleeper also and am having difficulty sleeping any way but on my back. Less than 1 week out. I have found sleeping in a recliner helps...yet still, on my back. Anyone else have thoughts? Will I be able to sleep on my side again soon?

Congrats on what seems to be a great recovery. Will be watching your progress with anticipation.

Okay - jitters are coming on. Maybe coming down with a cold or it is hypochondria? Friday come soon.

Thinking of you all today and will be praying for your fast recovery.

Day 7 - So as not to feel so alone - I have read your stories too. We are each incredible people. You and I have overcome what seemed to be impossible. Me, no cheats although I have had so much temptation as we all face. If I am half way there do I give in to a small satisfaction for a HUGE success so close at hand? NO. Shall stay in control and will beat the hunger pains, noisy stomach, the small headaches and weakness. Now the focus is the reality of what can be with my new "tool." Truly the desire is to be healthy, vibrant and easily mobile rather than just stuffed and asking why did I do this...again? No more quick roads to happiness. You give me strength to know I can succeed. Thank you all for your ongoing encourangement. Come soon Sept. 17th (should I break out in song now? hehe)

Hi guys, Today is day 5 and I am doing very well - no cheats. A lot of credit to those of you who have talked me through the first couple of days where yes, I was cranky to say the least. Thank you! Diet is liquid only, with a Protein bar thrown in. I am adapting since this is how I will live for a while after having surgery.

Hi Wedding Planner; My doctor, Dr. Quebbeman told me that one week ahead I had to stop taking any suppliments/herbs of any kind. You should be okay - but if you are truly freaking out, call your doctors office and ask. Also - make yourself feel better and stop today just in case. Let me know what your docs office says.

Hi Wedding Planner; I am on a liquid diet for 2 weeks. 1 of the protien packs they gave me can be made into pudding...nasty pudding I choke down. Thank you for your response. Where are you in process?

Two Steps Back; Thank you, thank you for the words of encouragement. Laughing at your making popcorn but throwing it away - hoping I would have your strength. I am starting fresh today. Hugs to you! ocgal

Anyone struggling on preop diet? Will you share your stories so I do not feel alone? Surgery date is 9/17. Excited but isolated.