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this is the best reason of all !!!!!!!!!

NOPE, it's not mean, it's revenge. I too HAD a horribly mean husband that called me every fat name there is. He was cruel daily. I was 135lbs when I married him. THen had 2 babies in a row. And when the weight come, the love left. It was like he didn't know me anymore. I hated him for that. Marriage Vows say, for better or worse, sickness and health, richer or poorer. Not stop loving her, when she's not drop dead gorgeous anymore. I gained weight to spit him, that's where it all started. He is a very miserable man now, lost and has NO love in his life. I want SO badly for reach me goal weight of 135 lbs. and just run into him somewhere, and watch his jaw drop! What better revenge can there be?

Amen sista!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Number one reason!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm new too...waiting to my first consultation...sigh....I hate waiting...want to get this going...and start a new thinner life..... ANd Kikiphiasmom is right...lots of advice and great people here.

I realize it's two oz.s, post surgery. I was saying 2 cups (right now) would be better than what I"ve been eating.

where did you have your surgery done, I was thinking of Dr. Ballanger in Gonzalez, La. Heard of him?

Unbelievable !!!! I see it as a blessing too...although I've not got mine yet, I'm SOOOO ready for it. May I ask your starting weight? I also see it as a tool, and what a tool it is. The growl is what I hate the most, I love that you will feel full just after a few bites. My mouth always overloads my brain or eyes when it comes to eating. I just don't stop until it's too late and I'm stuffed. I've gotta learn how to control that...SOON.

WOW, I had no idea, still SOOOO much to learn. I definately want a small bougie (strange name for a tube) anyway, it seem like a measuring tool. Plus compaired to what I eat now...a 2 cups full would be better. I over eat way too much. Like tonight, I had baked salmon and steamed potatoes, sounds good right, but then I had fried okra, a yeast roll, bread pudding and 2 glassed of sweet tea.... I NEED this surgery.

I just emailed the facility and asked all these questions, I'll see what I get in return. I asked for phone number for one on one Testimonials. THANK YOU !!!

Please explain what Bougie is please?

I can't wait to get to that point, I'm sick of eating fried everything, and sweet everything. I'm a foody for sure. Just LOVE food.

Hum....I"m a southerner, Deep South U.S. Grits are a staple in my neck of the woods. Grits are sort of like oatmeal, but made of ground hominy or corn. You cook them in water until smooth and cream like "cream of wheat". You add butter, salt and pepper to taste. They are more gritty than oatmeal or cream of wheat, hence "GRITS". You eat them with scambled eggs, bisquits, or by the bowl. I love them. You can also put cheese in them. Unlike oatmeal or cream of wheat they are not meant to be sweetened. But flavored like a baked potato. Hope that explains GRITS to you.

OMG, thank you ALL !!! What terrific advice for each of you. My husband is wanting me to research as much as possible, he is skeptical of "out of states" facilities. But as Shannon said, everywhere else in the world is cheaper than the U.S. I will go to Obesityhelp.com and check out what they have to say. Would Ya'll go to the website and see what you think? Inexpensive Plastic Surgery with Medical Tourism | Global Surgery Center and Yayus I'm a southerner straight from Ms'ippi. And as you might know, Mississipi is the fattest state in the U.S. It is my opinion that the biggest contributor is, the steriod filled fried chicken that is rampant in the south. Every things is DEEP FRIED here....sigh....pickles, hushpuppies, chicken, okra, fish, fries, pork chops, shrimp, and now greenbeans and snickers bars, it's OUT OF CONTROL I tell ya!!!!! And have ya ever watched Paula Dean? THat's the south in a nutshell, BUTTER, BUTTER, BUTTER, and SUGAR!!!! I figure a tiny stomach is the answer to my prayers. It will control my intake and portions. Ok, here I go...to research. THANK YOU Y'ALL AGAIN !!!! Judy

Don't worry I will stay around. I'm doing my best to get my surgery as soon as possible. BTW has anyone ever heard of or used Global Medical Services, with Dr. Leino? I'm researching it now. It's a LOT cheaper than anything I've found in the States. It's in the Dominican Republic (the caribbean) THey offer a 7 day stay at a resort, with a 2 day hospital stay for your surgery. Everything together including airfare and taking my husband came out to about 10,500.00 Unbeleavible !!! Tell me something GIRLS? Is it too good to be true?

Don't give up, can you get financing? Where I am going they offer financing.

Oh my GOD, you loose hair?????? THank GOD I have plenty of it. Surely if you get enough protien you don't go bald right? :thumbup:

THat is good to know, that the stomach area is not too bad.....thank you....as far as our arma, I guess it's just the price we pay for being fat all those years....at least for me it is. How long did it take you to loose your weight? How many months?

For me it's now or never. I want to do this before I turn 50. I am going to try to exercise while loosing in order for my skin not to sag so badly. But I have a feeling it will anyway. I would also be happy at 140 or 150 for that matter. I'm in 20's some 22's. I hate my fat upper arms, and inner thighs, and my stomach....sigh....when I had the two c-sections a year apart, it created that bikini line scare which made the extra fat fold over it. So I'm sure I'll have extra skin in that area for sure. But like you, it will be being the way I am now. My husband has assured me that we would take the next step and have that taken care of if I want. So I'm so ready to get started. I won't have my first consultation until Oct. 22nd....waiting is really hard. THank you so much for writing. Hugs.... Judy

Huggs to you Donna...thank you for your kind words. I will most definately be here for the duration.

Hello to the sisterhood of sleeves, I'm sure there's a few bothers too! I've been asking questions, and getting great responces from very helpful people. I'm 48 @ 235 lbs. with a BMI of 39. The last time I was a normal weight was in 1981 the year I got married the 1st time. After 2 babies in two years, my weight started growing and has never stoped. I'm relatively healthy, with the acception of the normal problems that come along with carrying and extra 100 lbs around everyday. I have back problems, and I see a chiropractor regularly. I have hypertenion occationally. And I have high triglycerides. At my best I weighed 135 lbs. I would love to be there again. I think it is possible now, because I see it here among the photos and stories. I've been wanting this for a very long time, and I finally have the oppertunity to get it done, thanks to my wonderful Grandfather. He didn't know it at the time, but he left me the means to change my life, in the best way possible. Thank you Paw Paw. I have a wonderfully handsome husband who accepted me just as I am, 7 years ago @ 225 lbs. I also want this for US, to make our life together even better that it already is. I can see nothing but good things for my future. I dream of the day, when my legs no longer rub together and create blisters. When I can actually cross them, instead of crossing my ankles. When I can paint my toe nails without having to be a contortionist. When I can bend down and tie my shoes without having to hold my breath. When I won't have to be embarrised to buy cloths in the PLUS SIZE dept. When I can look in the mirror and like what I see. When the size of my body doesn't limit my sex life.:thumbup: When I want to be in photographs, instead of running from the camera. When I feel pretty again. I long for these things so badly.:blushing: With the support of the ladies here, I feel anything is possible. I look forward to my journey Judy

WOW you answered a LOT, thank you. Although I have no idea what the foamies are..... inlighten me?

Thank you, these things are good to know. My job IS a work out every day. I am a floral Mgr. and a super upscale Kroger. I am constantly pulling down and putting up displays. We use wooden crates for most of the displays, and they are not light. I pull around palettes of product taller than me (5'5") with a palette jack, unstack and un pack boxes of plants, flowers and vases. I am constantly walking from the office to the rest room, to clock out for breaks and lunch, then, back to the floral work area, It's a huge job, that take all my energy, because it's a big store. And the time clock, restrooms, and office are on the opposite end of the store, then there's the box crusher and the trash ben....sigh....enough of that. I'm praying that with this surgery, I will have a ton of energy, and be able to do this job with ease. I like that it's physical, but somedays are just exhausting. ANd I don't even wanna talk about Valentines and mother's day!!!!!! I can't wait to get this over with, get recovered and get started with my new life.

Please explain foaming and sliming. I've not heard this yet. I am in process of scheduling my sleeve. Sounds really nasty.

Thank you so much ! I'm finding out so much just by reading the blogs and messages here. It is comforting to know there is such a place to start, and share such personal information. Thank everyone who responds to my questions. I'm sure there will be more. BTW since I'm here...here goes another. I'm 48 years old, I've been overweight for 25 years. My starting weight will be 235 lbs. I'm in pretty good shape other than the normal back problems associated with caring around an extra hundred lbs. I have high blood pressure occationally, but not that often. I have a very physical job, that keeps me on my feet all day, I walk at least 5 miles or more during my work hours. I lift, pull, push, bend, stretch, on a regular basis. But then again I eat plenty to keep up this pace. My BMI is 39. Do you think I will have to be on a pre-sugery diet? Also, I've had 3 major sugeries in my life 2 C-sections (in the early 80's, on year apart) and a hysterectomy 2 years ago. I've always come through with flying colors. Is this surgery similar in anyway?

Hi, I am making plans to have the sleeve, and am reading as many blogs as I can to understand what I will be going through. Does everyone do a pre-surgery diet? I have not had my first consultation yet so I have many simple questions. Like: how often to you see your surgeon post op? I live 3 1/2 hours away from where I will have the surgery. Do you feel drained post surgery for the entire 6 weeks recovery? Do you have serious emotional sadness from the lost of eating food? I would think that is a Huge part of the process? Do you excercise at all during recovery? Have any of you experinced sagging skin from such a rapid weight loss? Is it true that if you excercise regularly that can be avoided? It seems to me that the "biggest Loser's" never have that problem, because they excercise constantly. So many questions....