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Focus on Proteins first, fruits and veggies second. As for calories, depending on activity, from 1,200 to 1,500 a day for a guy...

My program says no coffee... and I cut down to zero slowly. I am now three months out and I do drink coffee (1/2 caff, 1/2 decaff). Oh well...

This too shall pass. I am on an antidepressant, and I have no qualms with my need for it!

well, your face looks the same???

HAHAHA! And don't start a thread about 'cher willie getting bigger...

Whatever gets you through the night, is alright, is alright!!!

Me too. I was continually amazed at how one appointment would lead to two more. Them doctors must ALL be buying a new boat!!! In any case, you will have an IMPORTANT medical baseline, and it WILL pass. Hand tough!

Yes, I was very tired after surgery and napped every day! Be nice to yourself, all will be well!

Welcome, little friend. Keep the faith and see you on the Sleeved Side!

Started at 55, but have lost about 80#. Still have a long way to go. Glad you are here...

Jesse, ol buddy WELCOME. There are loys of places to explore on the site, and some rate/review MDs. Whatever you do, go with a "Bariatric Center of Excellence" and select a surgeon that does a LOT of sleeves. You might even have one in Martinsburg, but most certainly in Pittsburgh. As your questions any time. And I am a die hard Hokie, so there MAY be some weeks that we should not talk to each other :-)

Wecome doc, I hope you stick around, this is a good community. Everyone, EVERYONE stalls. Mostly the answer is to play through it. From a lot of posts here a common answer is (ironically) too few calories, causing the 'ol metabolism to shut down since you are starving yourself. Generally a 1000 kCal diet is low enough to get the job done over time. Get your Water in... 100 Oz/day is not too much. How is your activity?

Yes. Please do not be shy. Talk to your MD, they have an Rx to help you through.

We are all strange aren't we. The Only day I was STARVING all day was the day I ate a bananna... If you like 'em, wait a month and try again! Things change.

Welcome, welcome and Welcome! You and Mom are among friends here... One hint... You WILL lose weight, as fast as your body can if you follow your program. But that said, you do NOT know how fast you will lose, so You said "Goal: 140lbs, by December 2014" You might lose faster AND you might lose slower. Don't add the pressure of a 'date certain', you are in this for the rest of your life!

Likely just random... If it stays for a week, or gets worse or you get a fever, call the doc!

I am 63 and have a bum knee. The weight WILL come off, but only as fast as it can! Please don't give up, just keep pushing through.

Check out other products, you can usually get sample packs. AND you can also use those no-cal flavorings (like Milo, but there are a bunch... I like wild cherry and tangerine-orange...

IMHO, if you tell one person, you've told the world. Good luck. I made it no secret because facts are the ONLY response to gossip, and I hate being the subject of gossip!

Dis ain't right. See that MD of yours!

I can't top dehydrated or preggo!

Umm, I hope I'm not in the Powder Room, but oh well. Listen talk to the team. You DO NOT want to get preggo right after the sleeve since you will be losing so much weight...

take it. you can crush it if needed

That phrase is just "CYA". Don't worry, you will lose IF you follow the program...

Most Protein Powders let you buy samples. Try canned chicken - very soft... tuna...??