Fatherjonz

To contradict what Tiffykins (don't hate me and a couple others have said:

It's not "punishing" your spouse if you ask him to eat fast food somewhere else. Nope. Not at all.

Imagine if you were a recovering alcoholic just a month in. Would it be "punishing" your spouse to ask him not to drink a whole bottle of your favorite wine in front of you? No. That would be reasonable. It would be unreasonable to ask him to not drink at all (or not eat fast food at all), because YOU can't at all. THAT would be bratty. But that's not what you're talking about. You are fighting an addiction and you want your husband to help you steer clear of it until you get yourself under better control.

That is totally fine, not bratty.

Is it possible that part of the reason this hurts you so much is because you otherwise don't feel very cherished and supported by your husband on your journey?

Interesting point...however everyone needs to eat..no one needs to drink alcohol

Reading all of this I came upon one of the best ever lines.."Morbid obesity ain't for sissys"

Oh yes!!

My nut says whey is better...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Yes, getting below 300 is a BIG deal... I feel your joy!

I'll look forward to seeing your "I just went under 200' post...

But for today, WOW! Congratulations. Well Done!

Thanks for our response...I travel a couple of times a week...an though some TSA folks are nice, others are not.... Hopefully I won't be setting the machines off....

Hi...I was surprised by your reference to staples causing a problem getting through TSA...first I have heard of this...where did you learn this???? Thanks

Unjury has a Protein Powder chicken Soup that can be ordered on line...

Honesty is the best policy...but if that doesn't work for you...when asked what the surgery is for, a woman can say "female problems"... typically people (especially men)won't ask more questions.

I know part timers at Lowes and Starbucks who have insurance

Very cool. Very smart.

Great article. Thanks!

Tiffykins, I love reading your postings...alwas helpful, always intelligent. Thanks!

Your English is great...don't apologize...keep writing and letting people know how you are doing. 90 kilos is 198 pounds... so you are on the path to losing that extra weight. Like Jean told you...sip...walk...sip.. and get that Protein in so you body will heal. Greg

Hi, Glad you made it through and are home recovering. The "too big liver" sounds like they didn't have you on a pre-op diet... Now that you are home..time to drink Water and protein...there are lots of great ideas here on how to get that Protein in...

Blessings as you begin this new life.

BIG steps..congratulations...

What does Kim say counts as full liquids? And, how long before moving to more solids?

Good luck with it...

There are lots of brands...I compared and found that they are not all created equal. Some are high in carbs, others low in Protein. The one I eat has 24 grams of protein in 140 calories. This is far different than the Yoplait Light I used to eat...

I've used a CPap for a couple of years...yes difficult at first..but now I love it. I use a gel mask which covers only my nose...it is soft and comfortable. The noise is much like a white noise machine...soothing. I would encouage you to find a mask that is comfortable, and stick with it. It has changed my life for the better... but like most things worth doing..it takes time. Blessings

GREAT advice!

200 pounds in a year....is that possible?... what's your starting weight?

Thanks for your reply and for the information. Appreciated. I wish you well as you prepare for your surgery.

You two certainly have my prayers...Thanks for todays updates...I've been thinking about...God bless

Hi...Good luck with the pre-op diet...I am also in Illinois...where are you going to have your surgery? Why did you choose your surgeon? Thanks...

Thanks for sharing this, we who are still antipicating our sleeve need to be aware, and make a good decisions about our surgery. Your sharing is very helpful. Some times I forget that this is major...and just as it will be life-giving it can be life-taking.

Glad to know that you are on the mend. That indeed you've been given a 'second chance.' Blessings!

Big progress begins with one small step...

I admire what you are doing and will check our the 10 minute trainer myself...