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When I first considered wls, I didnt want bypass because of the rerouting of the intestines and because it leaves the entire stomach in you - called a blind stomach. I did not want the band because I didn't want something foreign inside of me...and still the entire stomach is there. I lived another 5 years obese and then I heard about the sleeve. The more I researched it, the more I knew it was the answer for me. When I learned about grehlin, the hunger hormone that is produced in the lining of the fundus ( the stretchy part of the stomach ), I realized that I probably over produce it. I am not an emotional eater - I just honestly was hungr ALL THE TIME. So when I learned the sleeve addresses this by removing the majority of the fundus, thereby reducing grehlin, well that sealed the deal for me. Now, 7 months post op and 92 lbs down, I feel like I have a normal appetite that is easily satiated. I am mindful of eating nutritiously and I feel healthy. I coild eat whatever I want to now, but just because I can doesnt mean I should, as they say It may sound funny, but of all the wls options, I feel like the sleeve is the most natural. Everythign still functions the same way in the digestive system, there is nothing foreign inside me, I have the same parts Ive always had, just my stomach is smaller, less stretchy, and produces less grehlin. Love it!

Oh honey I hear ya! I'm getting lots of comments too that I would rather not hear. I just tell myself that the novelty of my more slender bod will eventually wear off for them, and I can stay a healthy weight forever and that will be who I AM. Rest assured that there WILL come a point where everyone who you've known will have seen the new you, and new people you meet will only know you as the new you! Do what Linda said above ^ And enjoy the new you!

Wow! Outstanding results! Congratulations, your hard work is really paying off! I am so happy for you

Oh oh OH this looks & sounds so fricking good! What a wonderful husband you have! Thanks for posting the recipe -- I can't wait to try it

This may sound weird, but in the early days post surgery when I didn't want super sweet stuff, I would flavor my greek yogurt with ground ginger and a touch of splenda. Yummy! Plus, ginger is a natural remedy to help soothe nausea and indigestion

Funny, in some of her entries she's saying everyone regains all their weight back after wls, then in some entries she'll talk about someone who is anorexic, underweight and malnourished post wls. Cant speak in absolutes and contradict yourself! This woman is an ignorant know it all. A very pathetic combination. I was also quite dismayed at how rude she was to anyone who commented on her blog with a view that wasnt totally in line with her own. She touts herself as a christian minister, but I dont see it in the way she replied to people. Smh This woman's crusade is a bit bizarre. Why do you suppose it is such a hot topic for her? She never says why, from what Ive read.

I have a childhood friend who does this for a living now, from what I understand. She is a nurse, and she works for an insurance company, and she calls surgical patients. We don't talk that often, but when i spoke with her last she was using the example of someone getting knee replacement surgery, and she calls them just to make sure they understand the surgery and that they know of all the alternatives to surgery. And she said that people often think she has called specifically to talk them out of surgery, but that's not the case. I think it's the insurance company's way of trying to make sure the patient is completely informed. Seems like their effort is easily misread though, so I'm thinking the insurance company would want to come up with a better/different approach. But ANYways! Yes, stand firm in your decision, and just consider it yet another hoop to jump through for insurance to cover your surgery.

The amazon reviews made me cry with laughter. O. M. G. Hilarious!!!

Outstanding! Great job! Way to go! I'm so happy for you!

"'fast-burning carbohydrates—just like cocaine—give you a rush. As with blow, this rush can lead to cravings in your brain and intrusive thoughts when you go too long without a fix. " I completely and totally, whole-heartedly believe this. To this day, when I smell bread (and believe me, i can smell it within a 3 mile radius), I think my eyes immediately dilate. Great article Arts, thanks for posting!

I relate. I'm almost 7 months post surgery, and I still find myself planning a binge when I know my husband is going to be away. So far I havent actually done it, but the thought process is there and that obsession is part of the behavior. ANYways, last night I realized that addiction is secretive. We keep it a secret so we can keep doing it. So last night I told my husband how I used to buy junk every time I drove ANYwhere alone and ate it in the car, how every time I went to any store I got candy, how when he was away I would plan and execute a pig-out, and how I would hide the wrappers etc. He said he had found wrappers on occassion and had wondered....but he was glad I was sharing, because it shows I really want these changes. It was such a relief to admit it to him, and it was very liberating. For -if only just in that moment- i was able to feel more powerful than the food addiction. I expect this will be a life long struggle. But it felt good to admit it to him.

Im 5'9". Goal weight is 150, ultimate goao weight is 145. This isnt set in stone. As I get closer i will reevaluate.

Great thread! This year I am happy to say that my focus will be on the time I get to spend with my mom preparing the feast rather than the feast itself. I love my mom :] Lots of Water that day. The food should be easy because turkey is a lean meat. So, a few bites of turkey, a bite of green Beans, a half bite of dressing, maybe a bite of a roll. I comsider those my favorite things. The rest --- well lets just say I will not regret not eating it I fully expect this to be the best Thanksgiving ever for me! I am so very thankful to have my sleeve for a holiday that is all about eating!

I find that looking at it in percentage lost rather than lbs lost helps when i am trying to project where i will be in the future. I average a 1.3% loss per week, which equaled more lbs when i was 289 vs where i am now at 202. That being said, i do find that my average % is going down the further out i get. I dont give a flip, so long as i am not gaining weight! I work in accounting so the number analysis is interesting to me, but I dont live or die by it. The thing that blows my mind is thinking that it is within my power to get to goal and be a healthy weight and stay there! Dont care how long it takes, so long as I keep myself from going back to where I started

Woo HOO! As of today I am joining you in the overweight club!!! thanks for blazing the trail! I raise my glass (of water lol) to you!

Yes just because she is new to your center doesnt mean you have to put up with that. The Number One most important thing here is your success. The center should know she is not helpful--their interest is in your success, and it shouldnt be success "in spite of" the NUT. See if they have another one on their team you can switch to. Hang in there & good luck!