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This is dead on. I find myself not wanting to tell people about my surgery not because im self concious but because it seems like I needed help. I definately do but as a man it is tantamount to sin to need help.

The emotions are normal. This is a pretty safe procedure, you will be slim and happy before you notice.

To be thin Do you think she was concerned with you undergoing surgery or did she just wanna be the "skinny one" in your friendship?

Working out has gotta be the best addiction of all!

Great Job. Plenty more realizations to come

The balance issues will improve. You have different proportions now and your inner ear has to adjust. Its kinda like in puberty when you get taller and then you get clumsy.

Thats what I would have thought. It seems like everyone would just be supportive and happy for you.

This sounds perfect for me! I wanted something with the taste of red meat but the nutrional value of white meat. Can I ask what site you order from?

Found this on Lauras cooking tips. It works for me because im a recovering pancake junkie. Ingredients: 1 cup almond meal 2 eggs 1/4 cup water (for puffier pancakes, you can use sparkling water) 2 T oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 T sweetener Preparation: Mix ingredients together and cook as you would other pancakes. I like to use a nonstick pan with a little oil. The only real difference is that they won't "bubble" on top the same way as regular pancakes. Flip them when the underside is brown. Serve with sugar-free maple syrup, Easy Three Berry Syrup, strawberry topping, or other low carb topping. Yield: Six 4-inch pancakes Nutritional Information: Each pancake has 1 gram effective carbohydrate, plus 2 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein, and 155 calories.

Hello All I was just reading about members psych evals in another thread and someone mentioned that their therapist told them they will DEFINATELY lose friends after the weight loss. My therapist told me the same thing at my session. I really can't envision losing any of my friends because I lost weight! I have a couple friends who dropped some major poundage and I didn't get jealous or hate them, infact I couldn't have been happier for them. So how many of you successful sleevers have lost good friends after weight loss? Were they close friends, any jealous comments? Please share.

Im the same way. Im about to submit the next week and I know whoever has my file will be on a first name basis with me. I obsess over everything. Just remind yourself of the beginning of this process and how far you have come now.

I actually watched someone get sleeved on youtube, I know what the bougie is for but does it stay in or is it just used as a guide then pulled out?

Thats great man! Isn't it cool how our bodies can reverse all the crap we have done to them. Its a source for constant optimism

I would say def track all calories, it can suprise you how much you are actually taking in. And be positive it might not be super fast but you ARE losing.

^^^^Same thing I heard

Congrats keep us posted about every little thing.

I have been alternating weekly to a liquid diet just so it wont be a shock to my body. I have found that if you can get past the head hunger liquids can give you a full satisfied feeling.

Comes down to age and genetics. Crunches don't really help as we lose fat all over with any form of excercise. It strengthens the muscles but you will not spot lose fat from around the waist. Just keep dieting and working out and give it time.

Now Im nervous. I didn't even see my eval, she just told me that she was recommending me for the surgery. What if she wrote all types of psycho-babble about me? All well there is always another doc.

Its a little sweet but im a soda addict and it helps to kill the crave.

VPX sports zero is pretty good and the price beats isopure

I am so worried about eating out. Im used to ordering the heftiest meal on the menu and pigging out its gonna be a big change. Maybe two stuffed mushroom appetizers from red lobster instead of the captains feast.

Great question! I am ending the process of getting approved for the sleeve, but I have seen my mentality change since I began. I already see myself as a different and thinner person. Often when I see morbidly obese people, I wonder if they try and excercise or if they know about the various surgeries availible. We have all tried and failed at dieting and there is no shame in opting for WLS, however I have always had a hard time empathizing with obese people who do nothing for themselves. I know the pain and stigma being overweight carries its a battle I have been fighting all my life. I consider anyone going through any process to lose lbs a brother/sister in arms. But those who chose to do nothing and except their lot in life frustrate me a great deal.

The emotions are normal. Youre ending an era of the old you and heading for your future self. Let it all out and hit the trail hard. Congrats

Half way to Gooooooal! Congrats