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I have stalled quite a number of times. Just when I start thinking, "Well, maybe this is all I am going to lose" and start adjusting to the fact, I drop some more. Oddly, I broke a couple of stalls by going on vacation. I haven't figured out why but my theories are: More walking, less eating between meals, and eating more, (I know they contradict but theories are like that ). I have accepted the fact that the science of weght lose contains many unknown factors. The last 10 pounds have been SLOW. I am looking and feeling good so it doesn't bother me. I am concentrating on getting in shape and healthy even though I weigh myself a lot. I know muscle puts on weight and I think I lost muscle mass during the rapid decline which I am putting back on. My wife says I'm a stud-muffin and I try not to argue with her when she is right.

My heaviest weight I estimate at 340 but I started counting it at 330. So my total loss thus far is between 108-118. Not bad for 10 months considering how difficult it was to lose weight before the operation.

I elected to get the sleeve. I did on Jan.16, 2012 The results are that I am 2 pounds from goal and full of vinegar as you can tell by the deceptive title.

That tube is pretty small, not like the one they make you wear for extended times. In all my prostate treatment; radiation, hormones, chemo, it was the catheter and bag that I wouldn't want to repeat. Us fellers are pretty sensitive about junior in many ways. It was a bit surreal to have a pretty nurse pull that thing out of him. My brain didn't know which train to get on.

The one I had through the operation wasn't bad. The one I wore for 2 weeks after diagnosed with prostate cancer by a urologist who was concerned about my kidneys was very unpleasant.

Ya, I used to make fun of those tiny, ultra-expensive portions the big chefs on the Food Channel dished up. Now they look about right. I guess I'm getting classy.

For me variety is the key. I have a couple of core exercises, push-ups and knee bends, two sets of each, 2-3 times a week. Otherwise, I walk and run with kettle bells, bodyblade, walk through theme parks (I live in Florida), swim, bicycle with granddaughters, and anything else that seems fun. Moving is more fun the more the excess weight drops off. When you work off that last 40 you may be surprised about the difference it makes in the rest of your life. I have always dreamed about taking my old, experienced mind and put it in that body that I had when I was young. This is pretty close to it. P.S. My wife made a rare valid point, (kidding) lack of proper hydration can take the energy and motivation out of a person. Sometimes when you think you have it covered, you don't.

Should Wls Be Performed At An Early Age? Yes, that's why I got it at 62.

My wife got the bypass, I had prostate cancer and didn't want the malabsorption, I need solid nutrition. The band is too high maintenance and seemingly has less success. My doc leaned toward the bypass for me, I leaned back toward the sleeve which he gave me. He underestimated my determination to lose. 2 more pounds and I send him a picture,

When I despair because of my wrinkles my picture of Keith helps me out.

I did a lot of thinking about food and eating. I turned food into a woman in my mind and had a talk with it. "Look, sweetheart, I have been way too into you and there's been way too much of you into me. That changes now. From now on you don't dictate, you WILL NOT be allowed unlimited access, you will be quality when you do come in. I know we can't split up altogether but you are going to have to take a back seat to many things and people that I love more than you. From now on you will give energy to my life, not destroy it. Now give me a kiss, you tasty thing. Awww,... don't cry!" (Oh, that was me )

I looked at your before and after pictures in your profile. Maybe she means "sick" in a colloquial sense, like "sick-good"...otherwise suggest to your friend a support group. Here's one that seems appropriate: I Have Bad Eyesight Personal Stories, Advice, and Support from 200 Members

So she knew you had an irreversible operation and decided to chew you up anyway for not doing it "her way". I would take an operation any day over spending any time with that unbelievable self-centered clod.

You are awesome, Iggychic! I pray that everything works out for you. I am glad that you have the guts to tell your story as a very needed balance against ultra-positive cheerleaders like myself. This operation is not a haircut, suffering and death are possibilities like any other major operation. If cosmetics are your only motivation, folks, I advise you to rethink your life. Let Iggychic's words speak to you.

Oh, man, I would love that. As I went to her freezer and loaded up her steaks in a bag I would say, "Ya, I am stalling because I don't eat enough Protein, thanks for helping out."

I love it!! I used to buy shirts that fit me..until their first washing. My wife who is quick to lavish praise on me is also swift in pointing out my faults "for my own good." My shrunken shirts would invariably inch their way up my rotund belly exposing its grandeur. It was one of Deb's favorite points of criticism and one of my most dreaded. Now I buy shirts to fit me as before but count on their shrinkage to cover my own. I told Deb her complaint set list is getting shorter. Then, oddly, she complimented me. "You've always been a good provider."

Welcome!!!! So glad things are going better for you! :)

I like my 7+ scars. Street cred.

I dare not eat jerky any more. I was working over a particularly tough piece when it pulled out my front crown. I was at Cocoa Beach at the time and nearly lost it in the Atlantic Ocean. I brought it back and a dentist glued it back in. Sorry about the face, here, I'm always working for laughs out of my granddaughters.

My brother-in-law, who is a preacher, was on his way to a meeting. The rain was coming down in buckets. His car abruptly just quite running and it rolled to a stop in the middle of the road. It would not re-start and he was worried about getting rear-ended. After about 10 minutes it started again and he drove on. In a few minutes he was in the next town. It had just been leveled by a tornado.

Coffee is the most important substance in liquid form next to blood.

That thought crossed my mind then. 8 months later I am 3 pounds from goal. The biggest fear was that I would be fainting from starving. Didn't happen, I'm stronger than I have been in 35 years. Your fear has a formidable opponent named science. It is not absolutely impossible that you would not lose weight but it is more impossible than Nancy Pelosi changing to Republican.

Just tell them what you did and then say, " I REALLY wanted to win!" You'll be the Micheal Jordon of competitiveness.

High Intensity Interval Training http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/wotw40.htm Maximum effort follow by low effort, repeat, repeat, etc. It has benefits over endless slogging and jogging but needs a good warm up for sure.

Like COnative I believe in high intensity interval training. It worked for me in the past before the cancer and the weight gain. I look forward to bringing it back in some time in the future. I have found that working out too long takes too much out of me. I am trying to get it all done within 1 hour. HIIT works well with that goal. I used to do heavy duty bodybuilding. I am nearly 64 now and am not concerned with bulk which is impossible anyway at my age and testosterone level. My goal is optimal body fat level and health. I already have defeated high blood pressure, diabetes, and sleep apnea. Studies indicate that a fit, slim body can better ward off the return of prostate cancer. It is worth the effort.