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It takes folks a while to get used to the new you. People, being the selfish, lazy slugs that they are, would rather do anything than adjust their thinking. So they attempt to adjust you regardless of how you feel or the improvement to your health. Next time they offer their bologna ask them nicely, "How much over my doctor recommended weight would be good for you?"

My daughter is a webmaster. I know how challenging it can be. These ads actually are pretty good. The ads pay the bills. I have Road Runner Lightning from Bright House in Florida. Loads pretty fast for me but dial-ups would have a hard time, I'm sure. I think the bare-belly flash ad on the right slows the page down the most but it probably brings good money in.

Saw your profile pictures. My reaction: Congratulations!!!!!!

If you keep up with the right eating and drinking and exercise when you can your excess weight is a gonner. It's a matter of science and fact. Think of your yourself as the landlord, the fat as bums that want to stay in your house without contributing anything but trouble. You've put up with them for quite a while but now you've served them their sleeve eviction notice. Being bums, they don't want to leave. They take their time. But go they will, it is their destiny and your triumph. Give your body time, be good to yourself. Be happy, you are going in the right direction.

My doctor, Dr. Peter Lalor, one of the best there is, will not do the operation on anyone who has not quit smoking, He tests them, he will call it off. He has dealt with complications from smoking after surgery, even death. I empathize with the struggle it is to quit. Been there. Whatever smoking adds to your life, it takes much more away. From a website on bariatric surgery: Before gastric sleeve resection or any bariatric surgery, you must quit smoking, as smoking increases the risk for infections, pneumonia, blood clots, slow healing and other life-threatening complications after surgery. Ideally, you should permanently quit smoking, but even if you don't you must quit for at least one month before and one month after bariatric surgery. Edit: I spoke to a surgical nurse who works exclusively with a bariatric surgeon. She is adamant that smoking is out citing ulcers and bleeding problems as common consequences.

I am able to eat too much as well. That hasn't changed. What has changed is that the sleeve has given me the power to eat the right amount without overpowering cravings oppressing me into submission to overeating. If I don't heed the sleeve's warnings I defeat myself. The brain must stay engaged. Reminds me of a story of a rich guy from another country who came to America and bought an expensive motor home to see the USA. He got it out on the road, engaged the cruise control, and went back to microwave a snack. Crash. It is helpful but not automatic.

Some people have class, some need a class:Basic Humanity 101 Don't waste your time or emotional resources on bottom feeders and concern about what they say and do. Enjoy your life with those who have the intelligence and maturity to accept, appreciate and enjoy you.

Good for you! Sanity is worth fighting for. I think many of us stray outside the fences of fanatical weight loss orthodoxy. I know that I will take a bite of just about anything to assure myself that I am not in a straight-jacket. The difference now is that I do not keep biting, I savor the bite and go on with my life without slamming destructive quantities. I do not want to lose my losing.

http://www.livestron...ining-sorbitol/ Here is a link to the foods containing and the side effects of sorbital. I eat these foods occasionally but in very limited quantities. My Roux N Y wife likes sugar-free chocolate and I cringe when she eats it because I know what's coming later. I would try to stop her but that would be bad for MY health. :ph34r:

Some sugar free candies make you gassier than a drunk politician.

I will join the chorus thus far. 40 pounds does not a failure make. Lose it, you can do it. Back to basics: protein, water, vitamins, exercise, train your brain.

The weight loss is secondary to just doing the liquid diet. My doc made it clear he wanted to shrink my liver to make his job easier. That was the main idea. Although I lost 30 pounds in the 6 months before the surgery, the 2 weeks before was the important part. The scale didn't matter. The fat came off in the months after. It was not magic, I know, but it seemed like it sometimes. It is not easy but it is effective.

2 Christmas's ago my family was pushing me around in a wheelchair at Universal Studios in Orlando. Now they go for walks with me and have to drop out at about half the way, except for my youngest granddaughter who is a tough little bird. If someone offered me 100 grand to go back to pre-sleeve days I would turn it down.

Hardest part for me was that durned catheter thing. Don't know any guys that like that part or any ladies for that matter. I would say that the experience as a whole is 98% positive. A lot better than my dating experience in the 60's.

I believe my weight loss did not accelerate until the 2nd and 3rd month. I remember thinking the same thing in the hospital. If it weren't for the morphine and vicodin it might have bothered me.

I have been studying the "easy way out" comment that we all get. What they are saying is: "You don't have the intelligence and willpower to lose weight the "normal" way. You are lazy so, like the slacker you are, you relied on someone else to do your weight loss for you." Most people that say this know how difficult it is to lose weight the "normal" way. But they feel like it is something "normal" people have to endure. Sleevers get shoved into the same category as people on welfare that could work but just want to live off of the system. You are a cheater. What gets me is the unmitigated gall of some people who feel that they are in a lofty enough position to make such a sweeping judgement on you with nothing more than hearing "weight-loss surgery". You can explain to many of them all day how it most definitely is not easy but you are wasting your time. You took a "short cut" and must be punished. I seldom spend any time educating morons. I could speak to them of my near impossible attempts at weight loss dealing with the aftermath of cancer treatment and it's side-effects but for what purpose? I don't really care if they approve of what I have done. They can pucker-up for my now diminished hinder-side.

In honor of those who think that giving a name to your sleeve violates some law of propriety I have changed it's name from "the Bouncer" to " ". When referring to my " " there will be a gap of silence in the conversation where once either "my stomach" or "the Bouncer" filled the space. I will be sacrificing clarity of communication for the sake of putting " " in it's place. Second thought, granting an ongoing moment of silence to an organ remnant would seem to dishonor all of those people and things that actually deserve that moment. Nope, back to "the Bouncer". Please disregard this pathetic attempt at accommodation.

Getting on "precious" will bring the Witch-king of Angmar down on ya with his discouragement. Throw that thing into the fires of Mount Doom!

The only way to overcome the ignorance in others is to educate them. Unfortunately, when folks are unteachable; think they already know it all, the only chance to change their prejudice is to demonstrate the truth. First, try sending them to articles that explain the procedure and the benefits. They might even spend some time looking at this forum. I was in their camp before I went to a meeting held by my wife's surgeon. But then, I listen to reason. Otherwise, you will be forced to show them what it is. It may take years. Be gentle with them now, don't hurt their pride, that just makes them more resistant. Let them know you could use their support but will proceed without it if need be. This surgery is absolutely not easy. It is, however, effective.

My wife, daughter, her 2 kids, and I came from Ohio to meet relatives from North Carolina in Orlando for a Christmas fun time. We rented a pool home and purchased 3 days at Universal Studios. We had a great time although my weight and weakness necessitated me being pushed in a wheelchair through much of the excursion. Most rides were not for me; no pulling the restraints down. Fat put a damper on what Grampa could do. It's a different story now. Grampa is in the game, giving his family great memories and celebrating life with a lot of laughter. We have moved to Florida and purchased platinum passes for Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, and various water parks. My granddaughter Katie in the pictures, who has no fear, is testing Grampa's grit to the limit. So far I'm holding up my image of tough guy. (I've been studying acting for many years). The sleeve was the right move for me. I consider it a gift from God. Tell me I took the easy way out and I'll agree. It IS MUCH EASIER! Easier than sitting back and watching life go by. Easier than feeling sorry for myself. Easier than giving my family half a man in a twice a man size. And fun IS FUN and worth having!

My wife had Roux-N-Y surgery before I got sleeved. My weight loss exceeded hers by a bit but when folks saw us they went on and on about her losing weight. She had to tell them that I have been losing weight, too. The normal response was, "Oh, really? Great!" and then back to raving about her new looks. Chopped liver am I. Happily, I have always been a guy that had no dire need for the approval of casual acquaintances. If they approve, great, if not..long walk off a short pier.

I know it is hard to accept, I know it was hard for me, but there is a great deal of stupidity in our species. I know that everything I say about other humans reflects back on me because I are one. It seems this operation stimulates people to display their ignorant, not having any idea what they are talking about, side. Happily, humans have good stuff too; compassion, self-sacrifice, etc. so I am not inclined to want to give up my human card and join the marsupials.

Yup, I put 6 pounds back on. Am I upset? Nope. I know what I've been doing: squats, push-ups, bodyblade: http://www.bodyblade.com/en/, 1 hour walking a day. No change in diet. My exercise routine had been put off long enough. I knew that I lost some muscle mass during my rapid loss and that getting it back would tip the scales. I anticipated gaining; muscles weigh more than fat but take up less space. I look good...actually better. Health and energy are the primary goals. Looking good sneaks in there too. I will not allow myself to be oppressed by the slandering, digital indicator under my feet!

Good news! Congratulations! I am 9 pounds from goal, lost over 100. It is a vast improvement! You're gonna love it!

I got that "easy way out" crack quite a few times. I am looking for an appropriate circumstance to pull up my shirt, show my scars, and say, "Does this look easy to you?!" When I decide that they deserve an explanation I tell them of my struggle with chemo, steroids, hormone shots, etc. from prostate cancer treatment al of which made losing weight next to impossible. Most of the time that brings them down from their lofty seat of judgement.