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Yep, all me!

I haven't but I'm already saving for it!

The only time it hits me is when I happen to be folding my new underwear at the same time as a few older pairs. I'm like dang, these old things are HUGE. And then I'm shocked by how little the new ones are and have to keep trying them on to make sure they really DO fit. It's so weird how we see ourselves!

Watch my Day 2 Post-Op video. The link is in my profile

Miko, WOW! 100lbs!?? That's awesome - very inspiring for someone like me, for sure Advice, yeah... Give yourself a nice big ol' pat on the back and don't sweat the last 35lbs. They'll come off when it's their time. Focus on how amazing you must feel and look forward to a summer filled with many more fun things to do than in the past. Great job, buddy!

Hi Dand! At 2 days post-op I literally felt like I was trying to give birth to some alien in my belly. As the swelling as gas become less severe, the sensation you're describing should settle down. That said, you will be aware of how different types of things feel as they go down (which is a good thing). Take care and welcome to the Loser's Bench!

Amy, 21 pounds in 21 days!? Pretty good!!?? That's amazing! Focus on how much better you feel and not the number on the scale. It's so hard not to compare ourselves to other people, but find joy in YOUR journey and just celebrate the successes of others and we'll be here to celebrate yours as well!

You might have just eaten something with a lot of sodium or something. Don't beat yourself up - you'll drop it and then some!

You'll get the hang of this! I can finally (11 weeks out) sense when it's safe to take my next bite. You'll get there, buddy!

I sometimes take a snake before bed...oh wait, nevermind! Seriously though, I tend to gravitate towards the liquid just because I "feel" like it will be easier to digest.

My only REGRET is not doing this SOONER! I am 11 weeks out now and I have had a smooth recovery, no hunger, no food intolerances and steady weightloss. It's worth every penny of the $16K I spent to do this - and if I didn't lose 1 more pound, I'd still be estatic because there is no price tag for how great I feel physically.

All of this feedback is fantastic - it's as if we are all inside of each other's heads. I agree 100% - my ONLY regret is not doing this sooner! There isn't a pizza or cheeseburger in the world that would make me feel as good as I do now. I don't feel like I'm on a diet or deprived at all. I agree with the other poster, I feel more masculine now, more stamina, more "interest" - you name it.

I'm sure I've a seen a few, but my acute gynephobia helps me block those images from my long-term memory. It's a blessing, really...

Laura, I bet you're at least 63% gay after a few cocktails. As the wise sage Honey Boo Boo once said, "everyone's a little gay!"

This thread is begging to be hijacked

I'm pretty sure I'm alone at least 2 of the gays!!

I find your pictures inspiring because I would KILL to look like you do now... I like having real guys willing to show off what my body MAY look like someday - I don't care if you are gay, straight, whatever - this is all our own journey and it's nice to see what the prize might look like at the end of it. YOU GO BOYEEEEE!

I think there is a double-standard here. I have seen MUCH MORE revealing photos of women on here and they say things like they are feeling "sexy" or "empowered" - there is no difference here. I've seen other guys post very provocative pictures as well in the general forums and galleries. Feeling sexy, not shying away from the camera or hiding behind people is one of the great side effects of this journey. If he would have entitled his picture "Excess Skin" or stated "I'm so ashamed of my body", the comments would be much different and the support would be overflowing. As long as the picture doesn't violate any terms of the board, it's the OP's judgement and decision to post his pics here - and I would imagine he posted them in the LGBT forum, not because there might be an implied different set of morals for us LGBT folks, but because it's a safe place where like-minded people will always support him and have his back.

You've got this!

Naughty boy! Keep it up - I mean, the weight loss...uh, yah - you know what I mean...

Shanked in prison... Shuts them up every time!

Martin's PA... doesn't that belong in the piercing forum??