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I was big Pellegrino drinker. It's a sparkling Water. It was my crack. No calories, no sugar, no sweeteners. Just beautiful bubbly water. It was heaven. Gave it up a month before surgery because of the carbonation. Not everyone surgeon says no carbonation post surgery but mine does so I decided I would follow that. That is what is best for me. I can't even try again to see if I "can" have some because it would be a very, very slippery slope for me. Of course, there are times when I miss an ice cold diet Pepsi, you know, that first drink where it kind of burns going down your throat in the most delightful way, giving your innerds a nice tickle all the way down...... Yep, a slippery slope indeed.....

My kind of girl! :D

I guess that's fair, because it ain't so comfy for the fairer sex either. I think whoever invented the typical bike seat was a sadist.

There you go again, do you go lookin for trouble or does it just find you naturally?

Step back and keep it moving. Nothing to see here!

I use Nature's Bounty. It's 5,000 megs. I take one per day. I love them because they are very small. This week, until Saturday, CVS has them on sale. Buy one get one free. I get the big bottle that has 150 in it so I get almost a year's supply for about $20.

I mean this with all due respect, you don't owe anyone an explanation. People don't have to approve your actions. If you are going to do this, you are going to have to own it. It will take work and at the end of the day, you need to be accountable to yourself, regardless of what other think. There will always be naysayers and people who think you took the easy way out. It's not the easy way. At all. If someone is asking you to defend your decision, simply tell them, thank you for your concern but I wasn't looking for opinions, and change the subject. Good luck to you, you know what is right for you.

Just reading Mokee and Ms. skinniness are proof of success. Look at how much being sleeved has improved Mokee's health! That is so awesome! Long term success? Just look at Ms. skinniness's ticker. Surgery nearly 3 years ago and keeping it off. Neither of them said it has been easy and obviously, they work on it every day. We all do. If those two are not reasons enough, I don't know what is! Thank you both for being an inspiration to us all!

Losing the weight is easy. Keeping it off is a whole different set of issues. Most people who end up getting sleeved have been successful at losing weight multiple times. Only to eventually gain it back. We are professional dieters. The sleeve raises the chances of keeping it off forever.

Ya know, I almost made a smart ass comment on that one too but figured I'd best not. I'm glad someone else has as warped sense of humor as me. I like you!

No way in Hell I'd step on the scale for 3 days after! Ha! I might have been born at night but it wasn't last night! Avoidance and denial. I'm a pro.

They sure are normal. Who isn't scared of the unknown? You know in your heart of hearts what is best for you but it doesn't mean there isn't a part of you that doesn't want to keep the old life, parts of it are comforting. But you know you can't go on like this. Is this some of what the voices are saying? It's what my head was saying. BTW: 3 months out now and the BEST thing I ever did for my health! Best of luck!

I'm staying away from this one! Lol! Too much racing through my warped little mind so early! P.S. Morning all!

LMAO! :D

Lordy! Lordy! You are a better woman than I. Oucheroni!

OMG girl! You are just a freak! What did you do? Bite a bullet or something? My recovery was very easy but it still hurt and I ain't no sissy! Of course, that may be why I like you.

Maybe guys don't name their sleeve but I bet there are OTHER parts that have a name!

Soon, my dear, soon. Hang in there. Things getting any better?

Stay far, far away from LaMonds! Lots of good seafood at the Market Place and you simply must walk over to Mother's. Mind your manners there and follow the rules, otherwise you will be scolded! Enjoy! Oh and at Pat O'Brian's the Bloody Mary's are to die for AND they have veggies in them. You did NOT hear that last part from me.

Too bad we won't have any good lunch box stuff to trade! It could be the most boring table, food wise. I can see it now. Hey Lipstick Lady, I'll trade you my protein shake for your exactly 2 oz of lean meat. I'm gonna get a kiss my ass faster than I can whip my shake out! :P

Actually, fast food can be our friend. McDonland's: Grilled chicken salad. Starbucks: Spinach feta/egg white wrap. I just unwrap it Taco Cabana: Most any fajita dish Wendy's: Chili Most fast food places have had plenty we could eat for a long time. We just didn't know pre sleeve. :-) When you get bored, google the chains and most have their menus and NUT values online. Takes the guess work out of it.

I'm not a Wisconsinite but I am married to one. Can I be an honorary one? They are some of the best people ever!

Don't get why they just don't put it the IV's! I mean, how hard can it be?

Then I guess I would ask why you felt the need to name names? If you are not judging, what is your point, exactly, knowing that it's human nature to respond to insults?

Simply don't let the conversation engage. Just say, I wasn't looking for opinions but thank you for your input. However, this is not a subject for discussion.Then change the subject. If they persist, ask them what part of not up for discussion are you having trouble understanding? Remember, you owe no one an answer just because they ask. You do not need to explain your actions to anyone. It can be that simple if you let it. Good luck and I'm sorry you have such assholes in your life!