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I'm not ashamed of it but it is a controversial subject, especially among average weight people. They just won't understand because their attitude is "just eat less." I will be more than happy to discuss my journey with someone else who might benefit from it, but that's it. Why risk being judged by anyone for something I've done that's harmless to others and none of their business? The gossip / rumor mill is a nasty, vicious circle and it's always looking for fresh meat.

At my peak weight, losing 15 lbs was nothing and I couldn't tell the diff. either. 15 pounds of fat will just about fill a regular pillowcase, so keep that in mind. You're doing fine. Keep it up.

Your blog is a testimonial to the benefits of walking after surgery. Keep it up!

Well Rhap, since I'm new and preop, I don't know much - but I do have my husband who is 1-year postop to tell you about. He has lost 100 pounds, but could have lost much, much more by now. I must admit, I wasn't much help to him this past year but little by little he increased his eating. He has a real sweet tooth, and he indulges. He has definitely stalled in loss and routinely regrets "eating too much" and too fast.I can see he could easily start to gain again at this rate. I can see how this surgery can be undone and am afraid for him. Hopefully, once I have the sleeve next month, he will get back on track with me. My advice to you is not to beat you down, but just warn you - be very, very careful with what you are doing. You know you can, you came this far not to undo it.

Joni said it quite well. If you've got to eat, so be it, just make sure you eat the right stuff and you'll be fine.

Best wishes for a speedy, painless recovery!

Good for you! And, by the way, you are absolutely correct about discrimination against overweight people. It is highly documented.

They should be helping u not making it difficult for you!

I agree!

I think the ugliest chunk of fat that you need to lose is your husband.

This journey is difficult enough WITH family support.

Keep a stiff upper lip. It sounds like you're tough enough to handle it if you have this long. Best of luck.