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I'll start...
I'm thankful for my Sleeve & the weight loss (an obvious), family & friends, health & happiness.
I will not obsess that day & plan on eating at least a spoonful of all my favorites.

Wow, you look great!

On a more positive note...Congrats on your 27 lb weight loss in 7 weeks.... whoot, whoot!!! Be proud, it's a loss!!! You're doing great and remember, we all lose weight at different rates of speed. Keep up the good work

You look amazing!!! Keep up the great work!!!

2 pounds from goal!!!! WooHoo!!!! You guys ROCK, CONGRATS!!!

Newgrandmother- all I can say is, until someone has walked in your shoes, no one should chastise you for the decision you made. Shame on her!!!

Well, my fellow sleevers, I have been eating what i want, just in moderation. So far, so good, only eating about 10 - 12 bites of food & I'm full.

Wow!!! Thinoneday, you go girl! 3 years out & still maintaining a size 16/18....totally Awesome!!! You are an inspiration & give me hope for a bright, thin future

I'll play... I'm from Generation Baby Boomer, born in 1964.
I was raised watching- Lawrence Welk, Hee Haw, Lassie, Beverly Hillbillies, Andy Griffith Show, Flipper, Bozo. Fat Albert, Rocky & Bullwinkle, Captain Kangaroo, Howdy Doody, Archie....
Favorite music- AC/DC, Adam Ant, Mötley Crew, Queen, Journey, Pink Floyd, Blondie, Pat Benatar, Eddie Rabbitt, Joan Jett, John Mellencamp, Billy Joel.
What a great post!!! Brought back many wonderful memories...I could go on & on

I was self pay & went to Mexico. If your Dr. doesn't support you, find one that will. I wish you the best of luck & I'm sure you will have much success in your journey.

Congrats Sleeve 4 Me on maintaining!!! I'm soon to be 48 & 15 pounds from goal weight, I can barely wait!!!

According to my Dr, all are different, but he says if I'm losing 1-2.5 lbs per week, then I'm on track. Sounds like you're doing great to me

Here I sit all broken hearted, thought I had to fart, but then I sharted!!!! (LOL)
Unfortunately, been there, done that!

I was self pay & went to Mexico. If your Dr. doesn't support you, find one that will. I wish you the best of luck & I'm sure you will have much success in your journey.

Welcome to the Loser's Bench!!!!

Well, my fellow sleevers, I have been eating what i want, just in moderation. So far, so good, only eating about 10 - 12 bites of food & I'm full.

You look amazing & congrats for maintaining a happy, healthy goal weight!!!

Newgrandmother- all I can say is, until someone has walked in your shoes, no one should chastise you for the decision you made. Shame on her!!!

I didn't tell my family & friends til after the fact. I had made up my mind about surgery & didn't want any negative feedback or anyone trying to talk me out of it. I needed to stay focused & positive. I sat everyone down & told them when I got back. Everyone had a lot of questions but have been very supportive in my new journey.

MaryDrew-I think most of us who have Yo-Yo'd in the past have that same fear. Personally, I know that my decision to have WLS was to live a healthier life. Are there going to be struggles along the way? Yes! Am I better prepared me tally & physically? Yes! I have been blessed with a tool that I will have to use the rest of my life. I can say at an early 7 weeks out, I've already lost 32 pounds & feel better than I have in over 10 years.

RxKid- I think everyone is giving you some great advice. So, here's my 2 cents worth: I don't have a nutritionist but, my Dr told me that I can basically have what I want but to chose wisely & eat everything in moderation. As with anyone who is going to make the decision to have surgery, you're going to go thru a lot of different emotions. It's completely natural & you should write down all your questions & concerns & present them to your Dr.. I wish you the best of luck & you should be proud of yourself for being such a great dad to want to take the necessary steps toward living a happier, healthier life...

Congrats on hitting the 150's....before you know it, you will be at goal!!! Keep up the great work!!!

Everyone is different...my Dr also said I can have anything I want, just in moderation & what my tummy will tolerate. "Don't deny yourself" is what he said... So far, it has worked!!! I have had a bite or three of everything I used to like, except red meat (didn't really agree with me before.

I was sleeved in MX, my ins wouldn't cover it. Dr Almanza was terrific & I couldn't have asked for better care.

Momto3girls- thanks, pretty proud of myself
I can't wait to through out my grannies panties too (LOL). My joke was always "Victoria has no secrets when it comes to me!" I can't wait for the day I can go in there & buy regular size bras & undies!!! I have already started weeding through my closet for Good Will