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As others have stated.. I am happy with what I've achieved.
However, the obsessive tendencies which develop through this process can become addictive in their own right.
You did something so dramatic, that anything less than perfection will not do....
Mix that with the really bloody-minded 'I have to achieve' attitude, which I tend to have...
and it results in the daily mantra; 'I have to get these last 23lbs off GODDAMNNIT!
MOVE scale, MOVE!!!!!'

I'm sorry you are having to go through this. I don't know what I would do either. But I do know that his behavior is unacceptable and disrespectful. I hope he changes his mind and gets the help he needs.
You will figure out what is the right thing for you and your family. Best wishes.

Congratulations!! You look fabulous.

Congratulations!! You look amazing!

Just got home from endoscopy. 1 step closer

I'm sorry you are having to go through this. I don't know what I would do either. But I do know that his behavior is unacceptable and disrespectful. I hope he changes his mind and gets the help he needs.
You will figure out what is the right thing for you and your family. Best wishes.

Good luck! I'm sure you will do great!

From 285 to 180 !!! God, I thank you!!

Thanks to all! I will be telling them and my daughter when I am approved. I know if it were any of them making this decision I would want them to share it with me. Having my thoughts in order to help answer their questions; already starting the list :-)
Thanks again!

I thank God because without him, I couldn't have made it this far.

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My daughter is 16 and getting surgery April 16. She's been "obese" since she was 8 and is now "morbidly obese". She's been teased to tears and begged me to let her get it done now so she can have her last year of high school feeling "normal". I know one had said how hard it was at 39, how would a 13-year old handle it. Well, I'd just say I think it would be easier for a 13-year old with only 5 years of bad habits built up, than a 39-year old with say 31 years of bad habits. I'm not sure I agree with 13, only because of puberty and other physiological issues but if you have a reputable doctor telling you it's a good idea, he certainly would know more than me (and everyone else

Congratulations on your new life!

Yeah. I was approved yesterday. My date is March 24th.

OK... I'm super excited. I sent in all my paperwork on Friday. My patient navigator was on vacation until today. She submitted my paperwork at 10:30 today and called me at 11:45 am and tells me I was approved by BCBS. Now I'm waiting to schedule everything. Did not realize it would go this smooth. I was terrified at first but now I feel like this is all God's plan. Yay me!!

A little over a year later. Started at 253 now 145. 20 pounds from goal. Thank you gastric sleeve. Changed my self esteem changed my life. I wish i had better preop pictures but I always stayed away from cameras. The first two are a day before surgery the last one was a couple weeks ago. I'd have this surgery again and again. The first few months adjusting was Hell but I wouldn't change a thing. I love my sleeve.

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I never ever thought when I started this whole process that it would be this easy to get down to a size 6. I am on my way to a size 2 which is exactly where I want to be.
My legs do not touch anymore, I feel great, I go go go. I love this life I was granted.

I usually only crave sweets during TOM. Otherwise I would much rather have chips or crackers if I was going to "cheat".
Have you tried the Quest Protein bars? I love their chocolate chip cookie dough bar. I heat it in the microwave for about 20 seconds and then eat it. I've heard some people put some whip cream on top, I've never tried that. This is my go to item when I want something sweet. To me, it taste heavenly! Plus, no guilt and I just ate a high number of Protein and Fiber.
I always have a few bars at the house in case a craving hits. I haven't had one in over a week, but some weeks I eat one daily.
Good luck! I hope you find something that works for you. ????

Sleeve, Band, Bypass...OH MY!! Seriously can't we all just get along? Who cares about what surgery? Support me and I sure as hell will support you and I don't care what surgery you had. Questions is what you chose...is IT working for you?

Hey all. I'm Melissa, and I was sleeved on November 13 2013. I started my journey weighing 340 lbs, got down to 290 my 2 week pre op, and today I weigh 227 lbs. I feel absolutely amazing. I never really notice the difference until I see pics but I'm now able to do so many things I felt I was missing out on. I run 3 miles a day, do kick boxing 6 days a week and start every morning off with my Protein Shake and an insanity DVD. This is just the beginning of my journey, I am so anxious to see what's next.

It's been a hot minute since I have been on the forum.. Life has been extremly busy for me.. between working all the time taking care of life and kids I don't seem to have much free time anymore. I wanted to touch base and see how all of my Aug 27th sleevers are doing..
I can honestly say that I LOVE my body and I LOVE my sleeve!! I am not where I want to be... but I have come a long way from where I was! This is a marathon and I work hard at it everyday..

Oh, man...I agree with you completely. It's rampant among foods targeted towards kids (and lazy parents), but it's also a problem in foods targeted towards adults as healthy or diet-smart. So often, when fat is removed from a food, sugar is added. The original amount of fat would likely have been healthier for our bodies than the sugars that replaced it. We have so many processed, additive-laden, chemically altered, tweaked-based-on-market studies kinds of products in our grocery stores. The amount of real, unprocessed food available in our stores & included in our diets is declining rapidly. In my opinion, the rates of obesity in this country are directly connected to the amount of processed crap we consume.

I am also on my way to the hospital. A bit shaky and headachy, IV nutrients will work wonders. Good luck Two Penguins..

I am on my way to the Hospital. I am calm cool and collected, my Husband on the other hand is freaking out. I will update when I can.

We're in a new office building & have see-through windows in conference rooms, with the exception of a frosted window strip going through the middle of the window walls so you can't see the people when they're sitting down around the table.
So, I'm walking down the hall, passing one of the conference rooms & check out the reflection of a thin figure going by. I actually stopped myself in my own tracks realizing, "Holy shi*, that's ME!!!!!!!!!!!"
I don't mean to sound conceited in any way, shape or form, but I actually looked nice. I can't believe I didn't even recognize my own reflection.
It's taken me 1 1/2 years to get here, but guess what, I AM FINALLY HERE!!!