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Down 1 lb from last week. Current 164.

This week I have had a few people tell me that I do not need to lose anymore weight. The first was my mother. I find her comment bizzare, she knows the struggles I have gone through to get where I am now and now she is dissuading me from getting to goal? Huh? The others are coworkers. I keep stewing about it because, I am not thin. I still need to lose 20 lbs to be at normal BMI or more if I go off a medical height/weight chart. I just find the whole thing irritating.

When is right! :-)

I found packing up old clothes relatively easy since they were so big on me and looked terrible. I do however want to find a few consignement stores to take some of the nicer items to. More $ for buying new, smaller clothes!

Chocolate fudge. Oooh so much sugar, tummyache!

I choose the sleeve for a number of reasons. First, I know a few people who had GB and all had less than successful outcomes. One even died from complications. This is not to imply that GB doesn't work for some but I don't personally know of any long term success stories. I looked into the lap band but was uncomfortable with the idea of a port and frequent injections to adjust it. A few years later I read so much about how it is not a long-term/permanent solution. I have a girlfriend who was banded 2 months before I was sleeved. Not only have I lost twice as much but I didn't understand her logic about the band being removable or temporary (she only wants to be skinny temporarily?). When I researched all the choices, I found the sleeve to beast acceptable. It's not perfect- what if I need that 85% of my stomach someday- but it was ultimately the best choice for me. Follow your heart. Good luck whatever you decide.

It sucks but many leave the hospital weighing more because of IV fluids. You're doing great. It all sounds normal so far.

Had my 6 mo post appt yesterday. Surgeon was very happy. Hit my surgeon's goal of 165 lbs. HW 263 Pre op 242 SW 233 CW 165 77lbs lost and feeling great.

It is possible but lots of factors. How much do you weigh now? Are you on a pre-op diet? What are you eating? Quite frankly though, I wanted to lose 10 lbs on my pre-op diet and I only lost 7 lbs. Now that I'm 7 months out, do I care? Not a bit. Just work your sleeve.

I'm like Don. Occassional noises, usually kind of random. Not loud enough for anyone other than me to notice.

Scary! I feel like I hear bad procedures all over the place, in the US and abroad. You are right to do your homework. Keep us posted on what you learn please.

I'm in. I want to be in the 150s! CW: 165 Goal: 159

Protein is not likely the reason this early out. Very few get enough in at 2 weeks. Rather it is the false belief that we magically lose all of our weight overnight. As you said 20 lbs in 2 weeks IS awesome! However stalls are normal, that is a lot of weight for your body to drop all at once. Give it time and it will keep coming off.

When I was researching, I was going to pay for Cirangle out of pocket. Or his former partner in Novato. Insurance ended up covering it otherwise I would have picked him. Good luck.

Best was my brother commenting that I was getting skinny. Worst are my friends who exclaim, "you look like you've lost a TON of weight." I'm sure they mean it complimentary but it really, a ton? No, more like 60 lbs.

Hunger is normal. I have had hunger since a few weeks post op. Eating a small amount of nutrient dense food is good, keeps the metabolism high and efficient. Unless you are gaining weight, I don't think you have a lot to worry about. Stalls suck but it sounds like you are eating right.

I didn't need much in the hospital except ear plugs so I could sleep. At home, don't over buy or over prepare. I bought all kinds of stuff I never used or ate. Get free samples of protein shakes (there's a thread on here about that). Just read as much as you can so that you feel prepared. I definately feel like I knew what to expect thanks to these boards and was fortunate to have a smooth recovery. Good luck.

Get counseling or join a support group. I suffer from the same issues and can attest they do not magically go away with surgery. You pick up the fork and will need to learn how to put it down.

Great photos! People should be checking you out. Keep it going!

Beach Lover is right except the private room piece may not be possible depending on your insurance. Only suprise I had was not being able to get in and out of bed on my own when I first got home. Should have gotten a little step by the bedside so I could have. Good luck and see you on the loser's bench!

I felt the same way about Protein shakes. Everyone raves about Premiere shakes. I hated those and most other shakes. After drinking them for months, my tastes have adapted and I actually kind of like them now. Granted, I still drink them because I have to however I no longer dread them.

I swear by my Twin Labs Bariatric Support calcium citrate. They are always on sale on at least one website or another. To keep costs low, I take 2 Flintstones complete multi-vitamins a day. Get the ones with iron already in them, avoid the rest. Also, I ordered free samples from several Bariatric vitamin makers, got enough b-12 that I won't have to buy it for months. There is a thread on here with who gives out samples.