Patrick Curl

I'm so thankful that I'm getting surgery next month - while I'm in great physical shape so that I don't get diabetes @ 650 pounds, and as much sugar as I eat--my pancreas can only hold out for so many years...it's gotta be a matter of time. My wife just found out she was diabetic, so I really feel for your situation. Hope you have great results with the sleeve -and can get off your meds eventually.

Haha @ care less...that's for sure... we could be on fire and still care less.

Hey good luck to the both of you - anxious to see your results!

Great another thing to freak me out about surgery.. Do they knock you out for it?

Visalus is NOT a good option because it is SOY protein which is bad because of something to do with Estrogen - it raises Estrogen levels which can cause weight gain.

The ingredients in Sensa aren't proprietary or anything - ie found in a lot of places. According to WebMD there's no Studies done - the company did a sponsored trial but that doesn't really say anything and those are easily tampered with. Truth be told after being sleeved you won't need any fad stuff like Sensa. I wouldn't waste your money, instead just work on getting a lot of protein in and low calories/carbs. just my humble opinion.

ok...first the lovenol injections freaked me out...but people said it didn't hurt much... But sticking a tube up my junk...This is the first thing making me second guess the surgery it does NOT sound pleasant at all... How does that not hurt coming out? On a pain scale what is it a 10 being: "Nurse, just cut it off I don't want the pain anymore, consider it a souvenir", and a 1 being "eh...nurse I don't think it's out yet.. you can keep playin' with my junk" lmao.

Um.. that's kind of the point.. of sleeve -- to force you into compliance when you still "want" to eat more.. You're early on in this journey, so just take your time and have patience - it'll all be worth it in the end. I'm still pre-op, but I'm totally excited about my surgery and can't wait. I wish you the best of success in your journey!

I'm no expert, but I'm on a liquid diet now - pre-op and I'm eating 800 calories and not really that hungry. The key is to totally cut out sugary foods.. they are a cancer -they make you crave more sweets.andmore....etc.. every time I've tried low-carb I'm never really hungry and sometimes have to force myself to eat.. If all else fails -- go back to the basics try your post-op diet for a couple of weeks- nothing but liquids and Protein. It may help to reset your metabolism, and shrink your appetite.

Awesome! I can't wait to be able just shop @ Walmart, Target.

As the self-appointed unofficial chairman of the July Sleevers, I'd like to welcome you to our party lol - Not to mention I'm a July 2nd'er too!

wow, didn't know how racy this board was lol. I can't remember last time I could just look down and see willy..if ever...but I'm sure he's still there... my wife tells me so. lmao

Add my as a friend on FB and I will invite you to the Group. or PM me your email. Thanks!

Can't judge you after my Chimichange, Rice, and Beans on Saturday lol - Sunday and Monday are looking good for me though. - -Each day is a clean slate - just do your best each day! Keep moving forward!

Wow congrats! Excited to see your success!

I've got that but haven't tried yet. I'll try it for dinner!

The group is set to Private - so only I can invite members, and only other members can view other members and posts. So year it is possible.

I'm doing good.. EAS Protein shakes bout make me barf though.. -- and slimfast has too much sugar - gonna finish off the ones I have now @ 1 max per day, and then get skim milk to mix my powder in. Also gonna try unflavored mixed with broth. and I have an

That sucks that your fam isn't that supportive. MY aunt had RNY so we've been through this before.

Well - I'm self-pay so don't want to be out of the money, and not be able to get the surgery - a little anxious about that.. another reason for my self-imposed diet I don't wanna mess this up lol. This is like my only and last chance it feels like. You can do it... just takes some motivation - -make a list of all the things you're fighting for - and look at it daily that is what keeps me going. Yeah agree there, this isn't for life just for a year or two, then can have normal / kid-size amounts of my favorite foods again. Which I'm good with. Yeah, for me it's not that the doctor ordered it but that I ordered it because I want to be as healthy as possible when I hit that operating table. Why put my life on the line when I can help it, or jeapordize the surgery. I mean my doctor probably has reasons why he doesn't do the pre-op, but I can prepare my best for it - plus I'm nervous about being able to do the post-op so if I practice it before hand, when I get there it'll be easier. Also if I can lose 50 pre-op, then another 50 in a month or two post -op, I'll reach my goal of 400s' by my Birthday and that would be AWESOME.

Just add me on Facebook - and I will add you to the group! Thanks, Sure -the more the merrier! Sent

Don't think I got it.

Hey I think it would be cool to have support contacts for when we need it most, and sometimes just chatting through stuff is a good way to get through the anxiety, or whatever. So if anyone wants to add me: GTalk - used the most: patrickwcurl AT gmail.com Yahoo - used 2nd most: patrickwcurl Also feel free to add me on Social Networks: Twitter: @patrickcurl facebook: http://www.facebook.com/patrickwcurl Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/105586050508979501654/posts Also let me know if you want to join our super secret Group on Facebook (just send me your email so I can add you!)

Milk is probably fine if you do Skim milk. I currently mix mine with a Slimfast which does have some sugar, but I'm eating under 800 cals a day and under 70 grams of carbs a day.

Another question.. like how big does a liver get, is someone 600 pounds likely to have a much bigger liver than someone 400 pounds? I mean do I need to lose 100 pounds to be operable? My surgeon has worked on ppl upto 800 pounds he says.. And he does not require a Pre-op diet, so maybe he has a method of getting around the liver or something? lol I don't know but - -I'm self-pre-oping because I want everything to run smoothly and I'm a control freak, and obsessive planner - I have to have everything planned out in advance.