PdxMan

In a way, I kind of put it back on the asker ... "You know, we Americans live in such a super-sized world of huge portions that I finally made a change to eat smaller portions. I got rid of all my dinner plates (true) and bought nice salad plates and that is what I use. I eat about 1/4 what I used to. I'm also getting exercise 4 to 5 times per week. Sometimes running, doing elliptical, swimming ..." The response is usually, "That is such a good idea! I need to get rid of my plates and go with smaller portions, too." ... and that is about the extent of the conversation about my weight. I never lie or mislead. It is the absolute truth.

Mine are in my gallery under my profile. I need to add more ...

I don't think it was dumb at all. You can never guess what the folks in the medical profession will do. We merely march to their drum.

You should be fine, just be VERY compliant. You don't want them starting and either canceling your surgery or converting or opening you up because of an enlarged liver.

As you can see, I kept your original post in cache, just in case you came back in and edited it out. Basically, you had two routes to go. You could set your ego aside and apologize to our moderators or you could have edited your post taking out your nasty comment to Susan and make some inane comment to me. Hmmm ...

Really bdiddy ... You don't think you crossed the line with this post? Calling the moderator "a joke". You're the joke.

Bdiddy, wow ... You have stepped over the line. Susan happens to be one of the moderators. I believe the veteran moderator. So, yeah, she does call the shots here. I'm guessing the joke will be on you for not being able to comply with a simple request. Your last comments are not appreciated. *edit* Wanted to add that the first request came from MissDiva ... Another moderator ...

Definitely research who you want to have be your surgeon. I was uncomfortable with going to Mexico, so my research led me to Dr Umbach in Las Vegas. It was outpatient for $10,400. It was a great experience and I would recommend him to everyone. Plus, you get a little vacation in Vegas, BABY!

Highest: 300 Current: 175

Also, wanted to add ... Now at 13 months out, I can eat about double what I ate at 4 months out, but in comparison, it is still a tiny amount. My wife, who is like 130 pounds, can eat more than double what I can at dinner, so I still have to be conscience of what I eat, but I do allow myself some frivolous eating now.

I was in the same boat. For me, this was one of the challenges of the sleeve and why this is NOT the "easy way out" of dieting. It is a challenge. Everything you put in your mouth HAS to be nutritionally relevant. You just can't afford frivolous eating. With the restriction I had then, and the amount of exercise I was doing, I had to basically eat all the time. I was never hungry (and for the most part, still never am) but I just kept on the same schedule. I didn't eat to the point of being uncomfortable, but I always had something in arm's reach. 4 months out, I was hitting about 800-900 calories doing this.

HERE is a thread that gives a lot (and mine) of people's reasons. Pretty much echos what has been posted on this thread.

I had lasik surgery a few years ago ... I guess I CHEATED! Man ... some people.

Exactly ... I'm afraid of being morbidly obese. I KNOW that will kill me.

From what I understand ... they don't. It is a bypass thing with excess sugar. Perhaps you can share what you experienced?

For most people, I don't think you can. Yes, there are some folks who don't have the internal swelling most of us have the first couple weeks post-op and they are able to drink all their liquids and protein. But for most of us, it is impossible. I wouldn't worry so much about the protein quota as I would the liquid quota. Dehydration will land you in the hospital ... lack of protein won't.

Sorry ... I had to laugh at this one. I'm not expert, but I do know that whey protein is not that volatile. I'm guessing your surgeon also sells Protein shakes out of their office, right? These guys kills me.

Yowsers! Well ... look at it this way ... your post-op diet is going to seem like a buffet!

Yeah, like likasulema said ... I kinda did the same thing ... went to my favorite restaurants, ate my last meals ... You know what, what I thought was a funeral actually is like seeing a controversial friend off on a trip for ... say ... 8 months. They're not dead. They come back. Only, when they do, you have a completely different respect for them and what your relationship was. It is up to you whether or not you allow them to control your life or whether you take the reins in the relationship. I'm a year out and I can eat anything, but I don't. I have a new relationship with food now and I am not going to let it rule me anymore.

I started at 6 months and after 3 months, it started coming back. Now, 3 months after that, I am back to full, thick hair.

It is pretty much accepted that 3,500 calories = 1 pound. Consume 3,500 calories more than you burn, then you gain a pound. Burn 3,500 calories more than you consume, you lose a pound. So, given the # of calories you consume vs what you are burning, do you think you consumed 4 x 3,500 = 14,000 more calories than you burned ... ? Didn't think so Soooo ... Not only for TOM, but there are other reasons why you could gain weight most all of them related to water retention. As long as you are in deficeit, you are not gaining fat, and that is the bottom line ... right?

Yes, that was me. HERE is the thread. Oh no, it isn't just a visual thing. Ask my wife ... and Dr. Oz

Well ... the first week or so you are mainly losing Water weight, so that is most likely most of what you already say. Now, we're moving on to losing actual fat and/or muscle, which will be a little slower. Your body is also in a bit of shock, so, just keep doing what your medical team advised and all will go well. Also, stay off the scale for a month. Your body is going to be going crazy and the scale measures weight, not fat. Measure yourself for the best gauge.

I didn't change the weight thingy over to pounds. In metric, I was heavier than most people in the world! But once I corrected that, it said I was comparible to Brunei, wherever that is ... I'm going to have to go research my weight brethern. Fun site. Thanks!