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PdxMan, I think basically you're right, but it seems that more and more research is showing that a calorie is not just a calorie. The protein/carb/fat calories as you presented them are grossly correct, but I think each of those categories can be further refined in terms of how the body uses them. There is a really interesting video on you tube called "sugar: the bitter truth" that illustrates how different sugars are metabolized by the body and shows that what you eat does affect the calorie equation. I also find it interesting that Atkins had always argued that a low carb diet created a metabolic advantage. Hopefully one day science will figure out exactly what that advange is.

Congratulations! I was sleeved on the 14th too.

I'm having my surgery on 12/14 at the U of M with Dr Ikramuddin.

That's awesome news. I felt the same way when I got my approval. My surgery will be on 12/14! See you on the other side!

I can sure relate to the getting mad and feeling sorry for myself. Scripture says to give thanks in ALL circumstances. It's a lesson I'm continually learning. On my path to being sleeved I learned that my insurance company won't approve the sleeve if my BMI is under 50 UNLESS there are certain other conditions. Well guess what, one of the conditions is crohn's disease. I was diagnosed with crohns 15 years ago and I NEVER would have thought that I would ever say thank you God for crohns. You're right, I do believe that things happen for a reason and what a comfort knowing that God is watching over us even in our darkest moments.

Wow, you're beating yourself up over cheating and munching on celery sticks? I wish my cheats were celery sticks. Unfortunately they tend to be more like hersey bars. At least celery is low carb! You're doing great, just keep moving forward.

Wow, you're beating yourself up over cheating and munching on celery sticks? I wish my cheats were celery sticks. Unfortunately they tend to be more like hersey bars. At least celery is low carb! You're doing great, just keep moving forward.

Congratulations! I'm just about to start my journey, but I wanted to say that I love your attitude. For me this surgery is about regaining my life and feeling good about myself. I don't know what my ideal weight will be because I've been overweight since childhood, but I certainly don't want to choose an arbitrary number and always feel like a failure if I don't reach "goal". If I feel good about myself then I'll know I've reached the weight I should be.