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I think you will be pleasantly surprised at how "different" you will feel. I know I was...... I did have "head hunger" further out.. proably 2 months. but it too has passed. I am not hungry.. and am a year out! Oh- I do think of food, but not like I use to... and if I want something... I will have it, just not in the mass quanities that I did before. But to be honest with you..... food is fuel now. I don't focus on it like I use to. I wish you well! And G'luck on your surgery!!

determined1- All I cn tell you is.......... I was a self pay. My insurance has absouluty NO weight loss in it's covrage. I tried for 3 years. IF your isurance has hoops you have to jump thru.... DO IT!! Or.. pay like I did ( and it suxs) Both My pcp and my knee surgene were ready to write letters,, send documents etc........ but it didn't matter. my insurance did NOT cover weight loss. I know I am probably the "black sheep" but if I could have my insurance pay for RNY I would have had it done............. even tho I wantd the sleeve. I just KNEW I had to do SOMETHING!!!!

carolyn- Thank you soooooooooooooo much!!! I don't have alot os "support" people around me. And Your support means ALOT..... more than you will ever know. We are all taking the same journey, just maybe a different path to get there. All I can do is tell you the road I travel.... and hope you all share your "path" as well. I know I am messing up with a few things........ I don;'t eat like I should. I have been out "partying" too much...... I am working differnt shifts and not evn taking my vitamins like I should....... But it's part of Life.......... we are not perfect. or I would never had a need for this surgery. I will continue to "mess" up... but not to the point I was before.......... thats why I am a "scale Ho"............. to keep me in check. But I KNOW I will still make it....... I have a few set backs.......... but I can SEE them this time!! And for anyone interrested............ or who can comment. I still have no hunger at a year out! Thank you again for aLL your support!! AMAZING in my eyes.

Labrys- I couldn't agree with you more!! I'm so happy to hear that you helped your daughter like this!! Here I am at 51 years old...... beginning my "NEW life" as well....... dating and going out and just being more social!! I cannot imagine how hard it was on your daughter being so heavy at such a young age. I have always been a bit "heavy" ( or so I thought ) when I was younger... but never obese at that age. I was 354 the day of surgery.... but my highest weight was 373. So believe me when I tell you....... I DO understand! I too am finding out I have a "life"........... I congratulate you for helping her find her "life" again!! It truely is a wonderful feeling!!! The only "regret" I have. is not doing this sooner!! Hats off to you for helping her early in life.. you did a onderful thing for her!!

This is all very "normal".. our bodies are adjusting to everything! I was sooooo tired about a month out.... I felt as if I could barely hold the hair drying up to do myhair! I was warned about this from my Doctors and NUT. so I didn't worry- and it does pass! And you will see such a difference in finding so much nore energy as the weight comes off!!

mamab3- 38 pounds in 5 weeks is AWESOME!! Don't worry about the scale so much... ( hee heee- I'm a fine one to talk. I weigh 2-3 times a day! ) But seriously- Thats 7 pounds a week!! Just keep uping your water intake. it really helps alot! You're doing fantastic.... don't let it get you down or worried. It will happen!

I am "litterally" HALF the woman I use to be!!! Today........ 177!! My starting weight was 354!!:001_unsure::thumbup: I have lost 177 Pounds!!!!!!!!!!

I am a year out. and I still cannot eat early. I have my Protein mix with my coffee to start my day. I have to be up SEVERAL hours before I can actually eat food.

Congratulations on your decision and g'luck on your trip. I left you a message on your page....I havn't been on here lately with my work schedule and my "New Life" I found I had!!! Am thinking of you!!

Hi everyone!! It's been a while since I have been in here, but guess what also happened? I found out I Have a LIFE!! Feb 9th was my One Year Aniversary or re-birth, what ever you want to call it, and I am sooooo glad that I made this life changing decision! So much has changed for me. I am so much more healthier and have not felt this good in 15 years or longer. I just turned 51 on Jan.24th and am NOT ashamed to tell my age like I was before. I had my blood work done and everything is WONDERFUL! No, I did not make "goal" in a year, I have 22 more pounds to go, but I had a LOT to lose and am quite happy with my progress. I just wanted to share my happiness with you all...and to thank you for the support you have given me and to all of you just startin g on this journey, you may have some doubts and fears, but the health is worth it all, and the shopping is an added bonus!! Bit of a Difference huh? TOTAL INCHES LOST 120.25 TOTAL WEIGHT LOST 172 POUNDS I don't know what happened to my spread sheet- but I wanted you to also see the Inches lost! It's crazy to me at times...... but a "good crazy' lol

I have to say thank you all for the kind words!! I also wanted to comment that I never thought of myself as a "role model"... but wantd to share my experience with you all. Losing 50 pounds and 100 pounds seems daunting when we first start out... but I can understand some of your fears when you think of losing 150 to 200 pounds. I had all those fears... I thought maybe this surgery won't work for me...thats ALOT of weight to lose! But it did!! I didn't make "goal".. but thats ok.. I am still working my tool...... it's slow going now, but I am healthier and feel better than I ever have. It can be done, and if I can help anyone in anyway. feel free to message me! Big HUGS to all of you for such great support!!!

I had a "Lucy" tooo... she was a Pomeranian, and died on the operating table ( had heart problems) Was my mothers companion while I worked...... I got on the internet and searched rescue shelters. and found another "Lucy"..... My first Lucy had an underbite... this one had an overbite....... same name. same coloring. was meant to be!! We drove all the way to Misouri to get her!! She has been my best friend and am so glad I got her!! Of course she dind't "replace" my first Lucy. but she helped ease the pain! Toughts and prayers with you! Am a BIG animal lover. and they are part of the famiily!!!

I am going for it!!! It is kinda funny- everone says when you'rte NOT looking. it happens! We really "clicked":001_tt1: He's 6'5"!!! I can wear heels and feel "small" LOL Then of all things, my "internet" friend called me from Germany! I'm just gonna take it one day at a time....... see what happens! Wish me luck!!!

hi daisy!! Good for you girl!! Take your time....... and find out who is best for you! Had something happen this weekend........ met a man!!! Kind of a strange story.... me and my g/f and her husband were out. and this girl was really drunk and no way home so we all came back to my house......... brought her there because we did;t want her driving, so she called her ex...... and me and him hit it off really good!!! We all went to Breakfast and he and I spent the day together, was WONDERFUL!! So now I am in a delima............. what to do what to do??????

Yea!!!!!! Congrats to you and your BF!! Well......... I'm "talking" again with my friend:wink0: I really like him....... and apparently he likes me too... but he has a job with the govt. and travels alot and I think that was alot of the issues. but we both wanna try........ He's in Germany right now...... and will be back in a few weeks...... so we're gonna see what happens. I think we're both scared.... afraid of the "change" from being single..... I know it is for me, I have been single a LONGGGGGGG time!! We just can't seem to stop talking to each other on here....... so we'll just have to see what happens!

I never had any problems with gas, hiccups, nothing! And I had "head hunger" in the very beggining........... but now that too is gone. Thats the wonderful thing about the sleeve!! I am a year out and still have no hunger!! I LOVE that part of it!!

WOW- awesome results!! Very impressive! You'll be at goal in no time!!

I'm ok with chicken- I have a hard time with beef- I just don't like it anymore. I also like turkey- and fish is where I get my Protein. I hate cooking fo r just one- seems like I waste so much, so I do simple boring meals.... I need to "plan" better.

Tracy- He is BEAUTIFUL!!! Brag on g/f!! You have every right to!! I love my fur babies.......they are such an important part of my life. He is absoulutly georgeous!!!

All I can say is.... Don't do it!! Sorry- but speaking from experience..... I never-NEVER was a chocolate person ........ and I tried it about 6 months out...... and it became a TRUE weakness now! Thats one of the reasons I don't eat Pasta, or bread... I know it is my weakness... so I stay away from it. But I never dreamed chocolate would be this consuming!! Maybe others can have just a "little"... but it doesn't work for me

Yessssssssssssss!!!! It is VERY Possible!! As Tiff said I have lost 172 pounds in a year. I am not at "goal".. which is 160. I got to figureing out that I lost 191 pounds from my highest weight of 373... but I use my "day of surgery" weight of 354. I NEVER dreamed I would have lost that much weight... I just knew I had to do something. And it turned out to be the BEST thing I have ever done for myself!! So yes....... it is very obtainable!!

A day late.. Weight has just stopped coming off. up 3 pounds down 4 up 2 down 1 yadda yadda........ 183.8 on Monday...... AJW- I'm a year out...... down 172 pounds.. and I think my body is just saying it wants to stay at this weight for a while........... a bit frustratiog..... I'm in the same place you are. I know I need to exercise more. just having a hard time doing it!!!:001_unsure: Great Job to all you "Losers!!!":thumbup:

Boy ........ Have I missed alot!!! Not much going on here. My guy from the internet, just wasnt for me.. nice guy and all.... but apparently we talked better over the internet than in person. I'm chatting with a few- just seeing whats out there. and there are a bunch of nut cases!! LOL Wanna say they love you??? :001_unsure: And only talked like 3 times??? Insane!! Anyway. not giving up........ but peeking in my closet.. and nope..... no one there either!!!!:confused1: