Pookeyism

Thank you Alex!

Such a timely article. Thank you.

Yay for you! On your way!

Just make sure someting has not happened in her world that is bothering her more than you are aware of. It may be general depression, etc. I find it easy to attach my weight loss to people "acting differently" or "treating me differently". Sometime it IS, to be sure. Many more it is not. For instance, I don't want to socialize anymore over long courses of food in a restaraunt. Therefore I do not hang out with people that I spent years sharing quite a bit with. Due to that, they are often out of the loop of something bothering me, etc... Either way I am sorry over your hurt feelings. I hope you feel better soon!

I went into remission fro type 2 diabeties in March 2012. never doubt your choice for the surgery!

Is it hot? has it begun to drain? Change color? Mine hurt for awhile on that side, and it would come and go a bit...I think mine was from where that is the larget hole they make, it is where the stomach is removed from, and also they tacked my stitch up a bit high.

I have burps, psuedo burps, gurgles...sleeved 1/4/12

It feels so good, doesnt it! I have been pronounced free of it for almost 4 months now.

Wow. Just. Wow.

I feel Unjury so far has been best in terms of still liking it over a period of time...unflavored is very useful.

I will, for the first time in almost 20 years, step into an arena to demonstrate swordfighting for my group "Dagorhir". It will be at Space City Con in less than two weeks. I. am. so. scared. I still can't see myself as a size 14-12. I am working on this really great costume, leather fighting corset, and the whole nine, and I put it on and I FEEL like it doesn't fit...I don't understand this, and so far no one has really been able to help me with it. I am in the process of cutting the costume DOWN, because I can see it has become too big, even recently, but I FEEL like I have somehow fit a size 20 or so into this 32" corset I want to represent my group and myself well, but I literally get anxious trying on clothes and such, and the dressing up is freaking me out - but I have comitted myself and alot of people are looking forward to seeing me, and I am needed to help out. Any suggestions? I can't shake this - I dream that I am walking around like a T with both arms out because I have squeezed all this fat into this costume - but I kow that is not so. I can see there are no buldges, no "squeeze" effect - not a tight lace or button, except for the corset, and that isnt much - just enough to protect my tummy (and boobs)... phew! This was not what I thought would be my issue....

We all hit a wall. I had nto exactly made the decision yet, but knowing I had a tumor and knowing I may have partially caused that with the abdominal fat - plus diabetes, PLUS they couldnt even "see" the tumor till I lost some weight...it was enough. Good luck to you in your journey.

I understand the clothes thing...I am beginning to fall otu of my clothing. I have exactly 5 items I have bought for myself that are my size now, that are not tshirts. I literally wear my co workers hand me downs...

Have they kept up with your blood sugar levels with the steroids? Have they checked for an pre-embolism or swelling due to stretching or tearing? have you had another esop? Are you allergic to anything? are you retaining noticeable amounts of Water and also, keep using your breathing gadget they gave you, and if you are coughing from your lungs, bring it to their attention ASAP... Sorry for what you are experiencing. it gets better. Good luck, God bless, and green energy headed your way!

I have copied and pasted it to my hubby! the cook, yay!

Feel free to message me anytime, and I am very open to skyping and texting too

Very generous of you! Yes, very common mistake we buy wayyy to much stuff! I have actually save $ in the last few months by buying smaller amounts I think, when you add in what would have been given away, etc.

I do not have full dentures but I have a piece that connects to a prosthesis that used to be my cheek, and I understand your worries - I am getting it replaced with a piece that locks in with posts, and I have been told they can do this with dentures too - AND it reduces your dependency on the adhesives (which I have to use) - you dont want to swallow that on your tummy!!! Consider inquiring about this. An essentials kit you want to keep, in my opinion: You have to be so extremely proactive about oral hygeine now. that protien will stick to surfaces and you can develop bacterial infections, cycts, nodes and fungal infections...I have experienced only one and it was enough. OUCH. Alcohol based mouthwash OR yes, VODKA - I rinse my nouth out with it once a day... soft washcloth and toothpaste - I seriously think toothpaste on a rag after brushing is very good for your upper and lower palette - I was introduced to this in rehab therapy after the incident that caused me to need said replacement. If you are worried about retrieving your dentures from the toilet - which I would be much more than flushing them...or getting your face unnecessarily close to a public stall - get a few paperbags and some uncented trash bag liners for small trash cans and prep soem "flight bags" the paperbag keeps it discreet if you need it. Good luck if you think I might can help you further message me, I have had some experience with this.

WOw, 30, 000? 15,000 here with a reasonable ext. of 17,000 if you include misc things...

So far, forever....

Awesome - but that means you need to get on your pre-op diet ASAP - and 11 days, with it rolling into the weekend anyway! boy, brother, who you better get ready! lol

I agree with Lissa - but keep a food log, to be sure you understand just how much you are eating, and of what... ...the last meal thing, you need to get past that, it does not "just go away".

Our relationships post-sleeve are something everyone has thought and worried about. Thanks for reminding everyone that there are some very real, very positive things to be shared after surgery with your signifigant other. I wrap my lleg around my Hubby's waist now when I am asleep...I apparently dont even know it. he seems quite pleased Just one of many things we enjoy now

Don't you blush! The top rep people get on here everyday or nearly, and really try to help.