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You have a very valid point, especially if your insurance made it a requirement. It could only help.

Nothing surprises me, some aren't ready for the commitment.

I don't have a dog in the fight so I really don't have a favorite. I'm a lifelong GIANTS fan. I have a couple of boxes from work, but the numbers aren't that great. I hope it's a good game, not a blowout.

I'm sure all will go well. I had mine the second week of January, all is good.

Wow! Persistence pays off! How are you now, any side affects from this ordeal?

I didn't do anything spectacular, just normal things. The one thing I wish that both of my parents were here to see me reach my goal. My big party will be in another year.

Have you consulted with a Nutritionist?

http://www.amazon.co...n/dp/B002PJ4I2U Judith Beck Excellent Book and workbook

You do know that you are on a site with many people who have in the past made unhealthy food choices, who have paid for those bad habits, yet are now trying to correct the past. It just goes to show you that sometimes it's not about what we ingest, but sometimes our body makeup. I think it's a good thing that we have options like the sleeve to put us on the path of a healthier life. Now to those who have been sleeved, is this a huge change from the amount of calories you were eating before surgery? Yes, it is a change.....no more ice cream, candy....

Chinese food can be torture. I stick with the chicken satays, and maybe some steamed veggies. I hope you feel better. Have you had your post-op lab check up yet?

If its sugar-free, I would go with Equal or spenda.

It is very tasty. I'm trying to figure out if I'll ever be able to eat REAL Habanero Sauce again. I love hot foods.

PS, who's your pick?

You will definitely be tested, but go prepared with your liquids and focus on the fun not the food. I know it will be hard.

I agree with others on taking the boots back. Nordstrom has the best retail return policy going. Don't be sad, you might be able to find a nicer pair of boots next year and they might be on sale during Nordstrom's Half Yearly sale.

This may help guide you: http://www.slhn.org/docs/newsletter/bariatrics%20-%20coughcoldflu.pdf Feel better.

They are spoke for......that was EASY!

sorry, are you saying you don't need them?

Sipping a chocolate one as we speak, wish I could try the strawberry.

I have 2 unopened boxes of Calcet Creamy Bites (Chocolate Fudge) - 30 Count (Best by 11/13) Retail they sell for $12.99 per box. If anyone wants them, I'm more than happy to send them to you free of charge. I didn't want to toss them, so whoever wants them they are yours. Just send me a note.

I don't know.....I didn't have any pain, gas or nausea after the surgery, and everything else seems easy to me (I know this may change and I'm up for the challenge when and if that happens.) Maybe I can attribute my experience to where I am in life, my attitude and outlook on life. I think it's good to be mentally prepared for change and if you aren't ready it will be harder to manage. A book and workbook that was helpful for me was "The Beck Diet Solution, Train your Brain to Think Like a Thin Person" by Judith S. Beck. It is an invaluable investment.

Good for you! I would love to know his response after you talk to him. Good luck!

. Seems like that is the case. Yeah, it's not pleasant losing hair and for me if it continues I'll cut it all off. After all losing hair is not the worst thing in life that can happen right? I guess I'll just have to wait and see. As long as the weight keeps coming off, I'm GOOD!

For those who have already had vertical sleeve surgery surgery, did you have the surgery to become a normal size or to be skinny, skinny seems to be a theme on some of the posts? I had the surgery to get back to being a normal size, I have never been skinny, nor do I want to be skinny. What has been the hardest part of your surgery, aftercare and maintenance? Nothing so far, but this doesn't mean that wont change over the long haul. Did this surgery boost your confidence? No, I've never had low self esteem, I'm outgoing and not afraid to speak up. That's one of the reasons for the surgery, I didn't want my weight to negatively impact my life.

Exactly! I totally agree.