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Hi Andrea! Sorry it took me sooooo long to see your post. Haven't been following the board very much. I am sorry that your doctor cannot weigh you. I don't understand why they do not have higher capacity scales... in fact it kind of infuriates me. I hope by now you were able to go somewhere so you know your starting point. I am actually only 5'7" but my frame is large. When I used to be 230lbs I looked like someone who was 170ish. My body is shaped weird. Did you find out when your surgery is? Mine is 11 days away, woohoo! This pre-op diet sucks, but mine is less strict than most I have seen on here. Its not 100% liquid. I have Protein bars and shakes all day with a tiny meal for dinner. Its a pain but I am shedding 1lb a day with it... so it is WORTH IT! Let me know how you are doing! Amanda

I am curious to know also, because my hubby and I want to have a child within the next couple of years.

As much as I am relieved by this revelation, thats crappy! I hate TV and how everything is fake!

Aww thank you so much for your kind words! I wish you the best of luck, YOU can do it too!

That is what I was afraid of and decided not to get any tattoos (had a couple drawn, memoriam ones) until I reach goal. I am pretty sure if they are anywhere put your ankle, wrist or feet they will "move".

LOL! I don't understand how he hasn't died from all that grease! He has put on some pounds though.

Thanks!!! Thank you so much for the encouragement Kathy!!!! I cannot wait!!

I met my surgeon for the first time today. He was very nice and answered any question I asked. He was so happy that I have lost almost 40 lbs already and the fact that I lost 180lbs a few years ago (even though I gained it back, it shows my willpower). My surgery date is 11/14/12!!! He believes my sleeve can help me get down to 200lbs and the rest is up to me. He reminded me my sleeve is a tool and it is up to me to use it properly. I am SOOOOOOOO excited. I have an upper endoscopy on 10/18... yuck! Hate them! Thanks for "listening" to me gush... I am so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, thank you for the inspiration! I cannot wait to go places and not have the first thing I think about is "Can I fit in the chairs?". That is the best NSV!!! Wish you continued success!!!!!!!!!

Hate them! Bought one of each flavor and thought they were terrible. Tasted like milk and fruit.

WOAH! You look great! Such a difference! You should be so proud of yourself and MORE confident, because you sure look beautiful.

Have you seen your dietician or surgeon about this? I haven't had my surgery yet, but I know I am required to go back and see them frequently. I would check with them.

I love throwing meyer lemons in my water! So refreshing!

Thank you so much! This place is a wealth of knowledge!

I have the same problem. Been going for about a year-ish. I haven't had mine in about 100 days now. My GYN says it is my weight too and is afraid to put me back on birth control because of my weight. What is the most annoying is that everytime I mention it they make me get a HCG bloodtest to make sure I am not pregnant. I know I am not pregnant and REFUSE to continue paying $80 for that darn blood test. I sure hope the surgery helps us. I know when I was lighter my period was very regular. I can't believe I miss getting my period. (I never have cramps so it's really not bad)

That's so spectacular! I hope I have that kind of success. Good luck on Tuesday!!!

^ like Nate said above... if you fall off, just get back up again!

Wow, I need to have these ASAP!

Splurge and buy a new outfit!!! You will look amazing and well put together. I think you might get more attention with baggy clothes that are obviously too big for the new skinny minny you!

Wow, you look amazing! Keep up the excellent work! You can do it!!!!!!

I am going to one at my grandmother's. We have had them all summer and I stuck to my pre-op diet. I brought my own veggies to grill, chicken breast and kale chips to replace what they were eating! I love the kale chips more than potato chips so no temptation there!

I know this sounds odd... but I WANT that to happen to me. I think it would be great to not be able to eat that kind of stuff.. its not good for you anywho!

WOOHOO!!! Congrats to both you and your wife! Excellent!