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Wow! As a confirmed conspiracy theorist, I absolutely HAVE to get this book now. I'm convinced that the premise of this book isn't just "theory" though. Think about it: Lay's slogan is "Betcha can't eat just one!" Hm. They're pretty much telling us that they know we can't stop eating them. I'm curious though, lollyfidy1965. How does knowledge and understanding of the process make it easier to resist unhealthful food? The disgust and horror factor? Like, I don't eat hot dogs because I learned what was actually in them. Or should I just read the book myself?

Yes, polyamory, polygamy, and polyandry are much more common than people realize. And trust me, it can be quite a challenge to stay monogamous when it's two men in a relationship. Men can separate love from sex, whereas most women can't (sorry gals), which most people don't understand. More importantly, America seems to be stuck on its irritating, arcane self-righteousness about the whole "one man one woman" thing. But don't get me started on that one...

Sixth week out for me and I'm down about 50 pounds. Finally cleared for almost all solids except bread, pasta, rice, beef, and pork. And Holy Mary Mother of God, if I ever eat any more "soft" foods I think I'll gag.

I loved your story! And please! You should see the rainbow of people that I've dated. Everything from a closeted network news anchorman to mother's ex boyfriend. Talk about getting judged! And yes, I've dated a biker or two and I have public intimacy stories that would make your hair curl. Though, I must admit that I've never received any applause. :ph34r: So I have no place judging you or your chick-magnet abs.

My surgeon has a swimmer's build. I wouldn't trust a fat doctor no less a weight loss surgeon. Maybe it's a personal failing of mine, but I feel like people need to look the part. Mine was Dr. Menish Parikh in Bellevue Hospital in NYC--I haven't seen anyone else on here who went to him.

Wow Dexter...this is really refreshing to hear. Thumbs up!

First of all, "advise" is a verb. I think you meant to use the word "advice". But I can charitably overlook your 4th grade spelling mistakes. Second, who is mocking whom? I see no mocking here. I gave my advice, yes A-D-V-I-C-E, to the person who started this post about Doritos...what else do you want from us? Did you expect us to tell him, yes by all means, chow down on Doritos? In fact, I believe someone did! Seriously, where do you get off judging us, and misjudging us for having a little witty fun? There are so many serious, and frankly depressing, discussions on here...why don't you go find one of those to unload your screed. And I'm embarrassed for you. You come on here and tell us we're being judgmental just because we were amused by the imagery of ALL our posts on here? Are you the president of People Against Fun? Concerned Women of America? Pearl Clutchers With Shocked Faces? Damn, now I really should post the picture of my ass in chaps. Go lick your cheese puffs somewhere else.

If I do find another pic in which you can see me better, and now that I'm thinking about I think I have one, I will DEFINITELY post it now!

Yeah, see, you have to picture me 10 years younger, much thinner and more muscular. I've been looking, but the only pic I have of it is one we took as a group and you can barely see me because I'm in the back. And I didn't know Morgan back then. He's kind of a "new friend" now.

Imagine if I actual did post a pic of that...you'd be scarred for life! Then there's no way you could un-see that.

I hate to spew platitudes, but you'll never know if you don't try. Wouldn't you rather know who you are as a skinny person? I'd bet real money that once you start seeing the weight come off, you won't stop thinking about yourself becoming a strong, thin woman. Hold your head up high because you have the courage and the character to want to become a healthier you. Follow your surgeon and NUT's plan--you WILL lose weight.

You forgot all of us dressed up as the Village People performing "Macho Man". Don't forget that. Back in my thinner days, I went as the leather guy from that group for Halloween. I think I have a pic of it somewhere...

A little bit of tough love here, but let's add things up: he's a drug user (yes, marijuana is a drug), he's cheated on you, he's emotionally abusive, he's controlling and doesn't want you to spend time with your family, he's a financial disaster, he'd rather you be big than thin, he's emotionally erratic, you're waiting for him to physically hurt you before you can divorce him, and you think giving him children will help things. Seriously, how many red flags do you need here?

Oh darn...when I saw the title as "Macho cheese Doritos" I got a little excited. Hehe. I thought maybe there was a new brand of Doritos targeted specifically for men or something. Well, it was probably just the word "Macho" that got my attention, if I have to be completely honest. :wub: I assume that "Macho" was a result of some predictive autocorrect situation. But yes, I agree with those above that you should wait until you've developed solid healthful eating habits and follow your surgeon and nutritionists post-op food stage diet, etc. before you even think about eating junk food--you might find that you don't want those Doritos anymore after a while. You should also consider WHY you want those Doritos...and what caused you to gain weight in the first place. Emotional eating, volume eating, etc...it's important to know what got you to the point of needing weight loss surgery. Discuss this with your nutritionist, VSG support group, or maybe even a counselor.

Despite my breast size, I'm not a woman, so I'm not sure if this is the case with men. But my sex drive didn't change at all.

I was finally cleared for "soft crumbly & crunchy foods (crisp toast, crackers)". Does anyone know what kind of food products fall into this category? What kind of crackers do you eat, besides wheat thins?

According to the website, it's almost the same as Shiritaki pasta. When I'm farther out and can incorporate more into my diet, I want to try these noodle alternatives.

Yes, I've tried it. It's virtually indistinguishable from regular Pasta, at least to my taste buds (and I'm Italian). I was able to eat 8 pieces, which was like a feast! I've heard others say they enjoy whole wheat pasta and rice pasta. If you do a search for "Dreamfields" or "low carb pasta" on here you''ll find rather lengthy discussions on the topic.

Swimming is amazing exercise! It will get you shredded. They don't call it a "swimmer's build" for nothing! And if reading were cardio activity maybe this country would be more literate.

I flipped out because there were two days during my second week where the scale didn't move. Now I look back and laugh at myself! I know it's difficult, but be patient. Follow your post-op diet; it WILL start to come off.

Fun fact: honey is the only food that won't go bad. And I might be completely talking through my hat here, but I think I remember reading somewhere that the acidity in lemons doesn't affect the stomach/body the way other acidulous foods do. It has something to do with the way the body converts the nutrients or something. I could be wrong though. My post-op memory isn't quite as good these days.

Yeah, I agree...childbirth was worse. Wait...I think I wandered into the wrong forum...again!...ugh. Damn, I'm so addicted to VST that I'll post on any thread...I'll leave this forum now. That is all.

You know what they say, "Knitting is the new yoga!" I don't knit myself, but having a hobby does help.

My sister is now 40 and she has had her stuffed animal since she was 3. It's pretty worn down, but she still has it. If any one of us in my family even THOUGHT of throwing it away, we'd receive the wrath of hell.