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Yes, Adkins can work. Hints: Reduce caffine Reduce all carbonated drinks, even diet No smoking (right!?) Cut down/out simple carbs and sugars Be as active as you can be And all will happen as it should...

It took me two weeks to get back to my pre-surgical weight!!! We are all so very different. Just keep on keeping on with your program (and don't weigh!)

Good! Though I admit I am partial to calling in sick. The conversation might go something like this: "Hello? I don't think I can make it in today. I have a touch of the Irish Potato Famine."

What a WONDERFUL thread. Historically, the stress of work has been my nemisis. Not this time, I shall retire very soon, for LOTS of reasons, but a big one will be to permit me to focus on me without the work stressors. And every day is planning, is work, every day, so, to quote from Happiness Stan: he ploddy- ploddy forward into the deep thunder-mould of the complicating Forrie to sortin' it this one out, matey.

Have BC/BS Federal... After all said and done I guess I have from $1 to $2,000 in out of pocket expenses, mostly in the prep visits and tests!

Lipstick's famous: "Never Trust a Fart"

Well, though not of a female persuasion, can I add...? Some (much) of our basic shape comes from our genes, and we are stuck with that! We also change as we normally age. So, we'll be healthy but not all of us will be models for Aberchrombie...

Pepper, You won't be the first lost... as long as you don't hide in the closet playing hide and seek!

I tell you Momo, If I have a cookie, I am in PAIN with longing for more Cookies or bread or carbs for 3 or 4 days... Man, it is NOT worth it (to me)

The scale can be evil, mean and nasty!

OK, nonody is perfect. But at age 64 I am old and crochity enough to say the truth. My "flaw" is coffee, but I really don't do ANY sweets or simple carbs. I can't. I am a addict and it MESSES ME UP a lot more that the temporary joy. So, while some might "cheat and stay silent". I hope not. And I don't.

Nancy, be good to yourself, dear. Nobody is perfect. Don't let your imperfections make you give up. Try your best, it's all any of us can do...

No discomfort after the first week... lucky me!

just keep sipping!!!

Pssssst, hey buddy, want some cake? RJ's, I believe the focus is on high glycemic foods... refined sugars and processed foods.

Yep, why NOT eat like this for the rest of our lives? I am glad that some can be balanced. I cannot be. I am a junkie and MUST avoid the junk, of the entire fat cycle will start over again!

And I believe it. I AM a carb addict! http://www.details.com/style-advice/the-body/201103/carbs-caffeine-food-cocaine-addiction

keep with your plan.(from a fellow staller)

WOO HOO!

Yes, my knee. And the discomfort is MUCH better after losing 100 pounds. (with another 100 to go)

yeppers, showers only... hey skip shaving ( :-) )

After all my research I -- in the end -- could be comforted only with the realization that only the good die young. and I ain't so good.

Federal BC/BS, and they might be different. Took six months to get through the medical and educational requirements. My out of pocket costs were around $1,000 whaen all was said and done. Find there web page and research their bariatric surgery coverage!

ya gotta do whatcha gotta do!

Starting up, outa the blue? You might have a "bug", but if not, this is not "regular" with the sleeve! Call your MD team! Dehydration is BAD!