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I used to drive a '11 Silverado crew cab for the extra room. I lost 170 lbs and moved into a '13 Volt (PHEV). The old me would never had considered such a small car but the new me has no issue with it!

I used to drive a '11 Silverado crew cab for the extra room. I lost 170 lbs and moved into a '13 Volt (PHEV). The old me would never had considered such a small car but the new me has no issue with it!

As a single young guy that has never been in a relationship longer then a year, I really have no business commenting but I'm going to anyway . All I wanted to say is that him trying to sabotage you could be his own insecurity. He may be afraid that when you gain more self confidence as the weight comes off that you may be unwilling to deal with his controlling demeanor. The divorce statistic of people after weight loss is high for a reason, we are a lot less willing to put up with BS!

I am in the same boat as you. I'm up 10 lbs from my lowest weight. I was just a few pounds away from goal and felt a bit defeated. My skin didn't snap back as well as I wanted. I looked in the mirror and still felt fat.
I started falling back into old habits of emotional eating, carbs before Protein, not tracking, eating out far too much.
I know how to get the weight off, I lost over 160 of those pounds so 10 should be a breeze ... right? Ha!
I have started taking my lunch to work again, tracking my micros, eating Protein first and increased the days I'm going to the gym. The hardest part for me has been the hunger. But the hunger isn't from my restriction decreasing, it is from the amount of carbs I was consuming. I have already noticed a large difference in the hunger from cleaning up my diet.
I am down 4lbs and can feel the difference already. I'm debating on adjusting my goal weight even lower and going for plastics ... but I will cross that bridge when I get to it.

Luckily I do not have to worry about the breast reduction but my poor tummy needs severely tucked. I have been very pleased with the way everything else has snapped back into place with the assistance of working out. I hope as I transition from lean muscle building to more bulking that it will help the skin even more.
I keep telling myself that I need to adjust my goal weight a little lower and reach it before I even consider a consult, we shall see.

Exactly!

I had to share with my fellow veteran's that still have their wisdom teeth, having them removed is a fantastic weight loss plan! I had mine removed last Thursday and have lost 11 lbs since. I was on Protein shakes 3 times a day until Monday (600 calories) and then very soft food since.
I have to say I'm very thankful for my sleeve. I never really felt hunger (other then head hunger) and it really helped get me through the pain. I did have an issue with the Hydrocodone / Loratab that I was prescribed. I ended up fainting about an hour after I had taken it, hit something on the way down, and broke my two front teeth. The oral surgeon couldn't believe that happened and suggested I switch to the Motrin he prescribed (which I never had filled as it is a NSAID which I told him I couldn't take, DOH!) I suggest caution to anyone that has to take Hydrocodone. I have no clue if it is because of my sleeve or that I weight so much less now that pain meds affect me differently.
I do miss my front teeth! - Dentist can't fix them until Aug 4th.

I had the same issue and my surgeon also asked that I up my Water intake. He said Constipation is a key indication of dehydration as the lower bowl is removing too mach water.

Spanx = life saver!

Thanks for sharing, I've always wanted to visit Texas ... :-)

liquid in, liquid out? Try looking at the ingredients of your Protein as well, it may have something that doesn't agree with you.

As a single young guy that has never been in a relationship longer then a year, I really have no business commenting but I'm going to anyway . All I wanted to say is that him trying to sabotage you could be his own insecurity. He may be afraid that when you gain more self confidence as the weight comes off that you may be unwilling to deal with his controlling demeanor. The divorce statistic of people after weight loss is high for a reason, we are a lot less willing to put up with BS!

Keep your Water & Protein intake up and your carb intake low and the stall will be over before you know it!

Thanks for sharing, I've always wanted to visit Texas ... :-)

America has an interesting fascination with celebrity. We build up certain people to be larger than life and then follow their every move and decision. The United States, as a country, also struggles with obesity and weight loss. Many celebrities also struggle with weight issues and the famous people on this list have all undergone weight loss surgery to help start their weight loss journey.
Sharon Osbourne: LAP-BAND in 1999 Randy Jackson: Gastric bypass in 2003 Brian Dennehy: LAP-BAND in the early 2000s Roseanne Barr: Gastric bypass in 1998 John Popper: Gastric bypass in 1999
Star Jones: Gastric bypass in 2003
Al Roker: Gastric bypass 2002
Anne Rice: Gastric bypass in 2003

Carnie Wilson: Gastric bypass in 1999, Lap-Band in 2012

Ralphie May: Gastric bypass in 2003

Patti Austin: Gastric bypass in 2004

Graham Elliot: Sleeve gastrectomy in 2013

Lisa Lampanelli: Sleeve gastrectomy in 2012

Rex Ryan: LAP-BAND in 2010

Chris Christie: LAP-BAND in 2013

Adam Goldstein: Gastic bypass in 2003

Ann Wilson: LAP-BAND in 2002

Diego Maradona: Gastric bypass in 2005

Paul Wall: Gastric sleeve in 2010

Charlie Weis: Gastric bypass in 2002

William Moody: Gastric bypass in 2003

Etta James: Gastric bypass in 2001

Jesse Jackson, Jr.: Duodenal Switch in 2004

Jennifer Holliday: Gastric bypass in 1990

Deborah Voigt: Gastric bypass in 2004
John Daly: LAP-BAND in 2008
Khaliah Ali: LAP-BAND in 2008 Anne Diamond: LAP-BAND in 2005 Joseph R. Gannascoli: LAP-BAND 2003 Caitlin Van Zandt: LAP-BAND in 2008 David Lange: Gastric bypass in 1982 Fern Britton: LAP-BAND in 2006 Jineane Ford: LAP-BAND in 2007 Benedict Francis: LAP-BAND in 2009 Mikey Robbins: LAP-BAND in 2006 Lauren Manzo: LAP-BAND in 2011 Corey Harrison: LAP-BAND in 2010 Jo Marie Payton: Gastric bypass in 1985 Rosie O'Donnell: Gastric Sleeve in 2013 Ron Lester: Duodenal Switch in 2001 E.J. Johnson: Gastric Sleeve in 2013 Elvis Duran: Gastric Sleeve in 2014 Paul Wall: Gastric Bypass in 2010 Lavell Crawford: Gastric Sleeve in 2016 Mariah Carey: Gastric Sleeve in 2017 Please let me know if you're aware of any other celebrities that have undergone Weight Loss Surgery!

Group fitness! I found a weight based group fitness class that I really enjoy. We all help to motivate each other during and out of class. Accountability partners are also very important. I know that if I don't show up that I will not only be letting myself down but my partner and group. It has worked for me, just find what works for you.

As a single young guy that has never been in a relationship longer then a year, I really have no business commenting but I'm going to anyway . All I wanted to say is that him trying to sabotage you could be his own insecurity. He may be afraid that when you gain more self confidence as the weight comes off that you may be unwilling to deal with his controlling demeanor. The divorce statistic of people after weight loss is high for a reason, we are a lot less willing to put up with BS!

As a single young guy that has never been in a relationship longer then a year, I really have no business commenting but I'm going to anyway . All I wanted to say is that him trying to sabotage you could be his own insecurity. He may be afraid that when you gain more self confidence as the weight comes off that you may be unwilling to deal with his controlling demeanor. The divorce statistic of people after weight loss is high for a reason, we are a lot less willing to put up with BS!

As a single young guy that has never been in a relationship longer then a year, I really have no business commenting but I'm going to anyway . All I wanted to say is that him trying to sabotage you could be his own insecurity. He may be afraid that when you gain more self confidence as the weight comes off that you may be unwilling to deal with his controlling demeanor. The divorce statistic of people after weight loss is high for a reason, we are a lot less willing to put up with BS!

Low carb worked best for me. I tried to keep them under 20g a day and Protein above 90g. Try switching around your Protein / carb intake and see how it goes.

@@Saramarie1023, not sure how far out you are but a stall here and there is nothing to really worry about.
@@crystaljeanine mentioned Premier Protein which is how I made it through life after surgery. I recommend it to everyone! My suggestion is to focus on Water before Protein, dehydration can affect so many things with the body.

I'm at Emory Midtown in Atlanta. Started my 3-week pre-op diet this past Monday

2nd for 5x5! The "StrongLifts 5x5" is a great app!

As a single young guy that has never been in a relationship longer then a year, I really have no business commenting but I'm going to anyway . All I wanted to say is that him trying to sabotage you could be his own insecurity. He may be afraid that when you gain more self confidence as the weight comes off that you may be unwilling to deal with his controlling demeanor. The divorce statistic of people after weight loss is high for a reason, we are a lot less willing to put up with BS!

Follow your doctors recommendations as far as when to introduce "animal protein" back in!
My favorite is Premier Protein. You can find it at most Sam's Clubs & Walmarts. It is a RTD that has a nice texture. Texture & taste was a big hurdle for me and the powders not working.
I would just suggest not spending a huge amount of money on one type of Protein before trying.