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Have any men experienced this type of hair loss?

How? I can't find it.

I came out United States at my current weight! ...ha! that's hilarious. Ironically, I came out United States at my goal weight. Jeez...if I were any thinner than my goal weight, I'd look like I just walked out of Auschwitz.

I avoid sugar as much as I can. For some reason, if I have any meaningful amount, I feel like I'm going to explode. I try not to think of carbs and just get as much Protein as I can. And if I never hear the word "carb" ever again, I'd die a very, very happy man.

Whoever invented Laughing Cow Cheese deserves a medal or some kind of international recognition like the Nobel. I seriously want to shake his/her hand. I want to have their child.

My surgeon and NUT told me to do liquid for 4 weeks following surgery. After reading this board, I know now that they were being conservative, but they really wanted my stomach to heal properly. Whatever...each surgeon seems different. Blah. But I did do it. I had only liquid for 4 weeks. I gritted my teeth the whole time and cursed a lot. I even threatened to rip out my husband's esophagus and strangle him with it if he had another hamburger in my presence. My first taste of "solid" food was a tablespoon of cottage cheese. It was the most beautiful thing I had ever tasted. I almost cried. Now I look at that hamburger and I don't miss it at all. I would have NEVER, NEVER thought that was possible. But I did it, and I'm not that strong of a person. It won't be easy. But if I can do it, so can you.

I hope the look of shock and horror on your face shut her up! And I assume she has a body like Pamela Anderson circa-Baywatch. No? Then she shouldn't be all mouthy about it. When I can, my response to that kind of rudeness is usually, "I don't remember asking your opinion," and then walking away.

From what I've seen, and as my own experience as a man, women can't change men, at least not with successful results. If a man wants to change, he changes. But trust me, it usually takes an act of god to make him decide to change.

Your boyfriend must have a fantastic body for him to be so judgmental and critical of yours. Is he a gymnast or bodybuilder of some sort? A male model? Ripped abs? He must be smokin' hot! Seriously though...I'm no psychologist, but it seems to me that if you're with this guy, you probably don't feel like you deserve better. But you DO deserve better, don't you? And you subconsciously know this is true or you wouldn't be trying to improve yourself with this surgery.

I wish I had found this forum sooner, but I didn't discover it until after my surgery. I feel like all of you are my "virtual family." The surgery is one of the best things that has happened to me. I look at my profile pic (taken before surgery) and I want to barf. For god's sake, I was a B cup!

That's terrific! You should be proud of yourself. I'm really looking forward to being "half the man I used to be" as well. Hehe.

Remember the sanctity of marriage. I'm willing to bet that you said something like, "Till death do us part", or "As long as we both shall live" when you made your vows. This might just be my opinion, but I don't think vows are something one should abandon when they become inconvenient.

From what I've seen on here, and from my own experience, having cold feet is normal. When I was lying in the hospital bed waiting to be brought into surgery, I started muttering to myself a bunch of four-letter words followed by, "What the hell am I doing?!?!?!" I was scared and nervous. But then I thought about all the time I spent considering the surgery (I had to wait six months because of my insurance) and how confident I was about my decision before I was lying in that bed. I decided I had to trust my pre-operation-day self and the clear-headed mindset I had had when I made the decision. It helped me put aside my fear. I don't regret my decision in the least.

I watched the video on the Miracle Noodle home page and it said that the noodles "expand slightly" in the stomach. I'm not sure if it's a good idea to have something "expand" in our sleeve since we don't want the sleeve stretched out.

Mine did as well. In fact, he told me to avoid all juices.

I actually broke two chairs at my favorite Indian restaurant.

By 11 days I was pretty ok. My stomach still hurt a bit, but I was off pain meds by that point. I'm not sure I was ready to go back to work at that point since still felt a little weak. I'm an attorney, so my job isn't physically demanding.

I totally agree--I love to see people's progress. I try not to compare them to mine because everyone is different and everyone will lose weight at different rates. Body type, height, starting weight, etc. plays a big part in weight loss. But it's hard not to be a little disappointed when I see someone losing faster than me. I'd still rather see people's progress than not though.

My surgeon told me to take two full weeks off to be safe. I'm glad I did.

Remember though, the surgery isn't for everyone. Some people wouldn't be able to have it because of already existing medical problems. And you have to be psychologically ready for it, which some people clearly aren't. This has been very obvious to me as I have seen on this forum. I still can't believe the reckless behavior people admit on here. It's not a quick fix and people need to realize this before they commit to the process. Don't get me wrong: I'm all for spreading awareness. I, too, have seen people on the street who clearly need some intervention and wanted to proselytize to them the benefits of surgery. But I stop myself because I know a lot of people don't have the strength of will it takes to make this a successful and positive tool. And that's all it is, a tool. Having the sleeve done has really opened my eyes to the unhealthy relationship people have with food, especially in this country. I don't think I was fully aware of this even in myself until now. I no longer crave the food I did before. I look at bread and dessert and think to myself how little I want it now and how much I "needed" it before. I consider myself lucky that it seems to be working for me. I had doubts. Many doubts. Paralyzing doubts. Not so much anymore. I know I'm not perfect, and I may slip, but I'm confident now I can make this work. Hopefully others will too.

This diet looks like utter garbage. Pure snake oil. How long could you possibly eat like this for? Just follow the diet your surgeon and NUT gave you. Why would you want to do anything other than what they recommend?

Genius!

Um, throwing his food, or anyone else's food, in the garbage isn't going to help the situation. Just my two cents, speaking from years of experience.

Wow! I know I haven't been on here very long, but I have found nothing but the most amazing, jaw-dropping love and support on this site. I can't imagine making this journey without this kind of forum and the people on here. My experience on here makes me think of the time before the internet and how much different my life would have been without being able to connect with people in this manner. I'm shocked and dismayed that you feel the way you do. I've never seen anyone say to someone else "you are an idiot" on here. Where did this happen? Who said this?

I started waking up with extreme dry mouth as well. It started about the time I began taking Nexium. I don't know if it's connected, but I bet it is.