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Probably a higher chance of dying doing about everything you normally do in a routine day......Including slipping in the shower. Or what about the biggie.......dying from obesity.

Freaked Out??? Cmon, you've got to get things into perspective. I could jump outa planes, plummeting towards the ground at couple of hundred miles an hour skydiving, or go scuba diving off the Great Barrier Reef with 20 foot Great White sharks, or climb the sheer cliffs of Mount Everest, at 35,000 feet with no oxygen.........Or any of a dozen other terrifying ordeals. Would I be Freaking Out??? Nah. So just punching a few holes in the ole belly and stitching up the stomach, is a walk in the park. Now, you want freaking out. What would freak me out, is the thought of a Watermelon growing in my belly and then forcing it out thru a straw with no pain meds. Now that would surely FREAK me out. Relax, you women got this. Added note: Ok, ok, a couple of those other things would probably freak me out........

Wow, you women notice every little detail. I could wake up with three hairs left on my head and I would have never noticed it was thinning. And fingernails.......who notices fingernails. There is more change watching grass grow. Things may change or occur as a result of our VSG, but when asking if any particular Vitamin or product makes a difference after VSG......there is just no way to know. Some will lose hair. Some won't. Some will be tired. Others won't You could take the pills and still lose hair. Or not. There is no way to know if it was the pills, or lotion, or if you results would have been the same regardless of taking anything. If you have nothing to compare your individual situation with, then there is no basis to suggest any pills or products made a difference. So, you can take 'em if you want. I guess there is no harm in believing it makes a difference.

Use it for a linen closet.

Wouldn't work for me. I'm the one that would have to pay ....and I'm broke....so I'm out.

Ya know, most of those commenting that it's the Easy way out, are in fact obese and are just annoyed that you are losing weight and they cannot. And by making such a rude statement, they opened the door for a much deserved reply....... such as..... "It is easy.....I'm sure it would even work for you"

The kicker is how things have changed since VSG. I actually drove for over 3 hours down to Key West, FL..... to get a piece of Key Lime pie at a place I saw on a TV show. While the ride was great..... the pie did not live up to my expectations. Wasn't all that satisfying as I remembered. Am I disappointed? Not really. I'm in it for the whole enchilada. I'll just have to savor the recollections of my old food favorites.

Let's try an experiment.......How many people like Escargot?? Hmmmmmm, different stokes for different folks.

You're the only one that knows if you should feel guilty. If you're barely out of surgery and making poor choices or reverting to old habits, well then....... However, if you've been at this awhile and are closing in on your goal, or cruising along in maintenance......Well then.....I would surely expect you have grown accustomed to new eating habits and choices and know how to recognize any undesirable old habits creeping back in. That being said.......a little taste of the "forbidden" once in a while, if kept under control......well.....that's for you to decide.

For me it was the ONLY way out. I did it because I knew it was the only way I had any chance of losing the weight before obesity killed me. Besides, why would I want a more difficult method anyway. Yeah, of course there are other ways to lose weight. And short of taking a scalpel and slicing off all the excess weight......they are all more difficult. So in the scope of all those other ways.....it is sorta easier. So what. I could care less. And more importantly.....I care even less about what other people think.

After all that reading, did ya find anyone that was losing way too fast and decided to slow it down. Cause they would be the only ones that could tell you how to lose faster. Far as I know everyone is losing just as fast as it will come off for them based on what they are doing. But if you really need some tips on losing faster, only one I know is don't eat anything.

Ummmmm.....mahi- mahi note: 4 oz fillet.....21g Protein (not to mention the calories burned catching it.)

Denise said: (Oh, and I do have two off-shore Tuna fishing trips scheduled this year. I need to be good and strong to bring in those big fish! Be well…) ummmmmmmmmm.......T-uuuuu-n- aaaaaa.........

Nope. If you find one that works every time......be sure to clue me in. I have to spend twice as long motivating myself to go to the Gym as I spend at the gym. It's a chore every time. It seems my subconscious mind is constantly trying to distract me to some other meaningless task just to avoid going. However, (and I'm not making this up) once I get there and get several minutes into a workout........I get charged up to do more than the last time. And when I leave......it feels so so fulfilling. Of course that fulfillment does nothing to get me outa the house any quicker the next time. It's always gonna be a battle. Most times the gym wins, but occasionally procrastanation gets one in. But the visits add up and so do the results. Just keep at it. One added tip: I never had any luck with doing exercises at home. To easy to put it off, telling yourself you can do it anytime cause it's at home. Just too many distraction opportunities.

Sure. Comes with the territory. I just take either pepcid AC or if I want instant relief, some Tums. I figure the Tums gives me plenty of Calcium anyway. Added note: whenever I lost a lot of weight in the past, the heartburn always went away.

Have you been to the Doc for a post op follow up? How were your levels then? It wouldn't hurt to drop in on your PCP and get another blood test to see if your levels are up to par. How's the weight loss coming? How are you feeling?

What difference does it make. Treat it all as head hunger and ignore it or do something to distract you from the idea of food. And as far as feeling full.......measure you meals and eat enough to meet your caloric intake, protein and nutrients.....and that's it. Your past was not a good judge of fullness so don't bother trying to establish one this early on. You need to concentrate on learning new eating habits, so forget all the old ones. Measure. measure. measure. And fight all the urges. You're getting enough in, so you don't need to respond to any urges, no matter what they are. Drink more fluids if you need something. Good luck.

Bite the bullet......time to replace them. Of course waiting till you shed all the weight will certainly make recovery easier.

OK, this is not what I really want to say but that would not be productive. Try this.....Divide and conquer. No matter what it is, never eat from the bag. Never. Count out the correct serving size and put the bag away. You will eat slower trying to make that tiny portion last and it will allow you to keep track. When eating from the bag or package you will never know when to stop. Don't blame it on the sleeve. You have to know the right amount to eat. I eat almonds late at night watching tv and it takes quite a while to eat a single serving when crunching on them one at a time.

Congrats, I am so looking forward to those numbers too....

Yep...... Typical man recipe........... Any food + Blendtec atomic blender = Puree !

Wow, and you thought sneezing after the sleeve was bad....... You could always tell people that your cocaine habit got outa hand...... If you have trouble maintaining your goal weight, I nose where there are a few extra pounds you can lose.... Now would be the time to enter a 5k.......you'd be sure to win by a nose...... I know they're lame.....but get used to it........I actually feel sorry for your Hubby.....He's the one that's gonna catch the flak for it. Seriously, I hope you get better soon.

Try using a foam wedge under you in the bed to slightly raise your head.

DVT's are nothing to shrug off. Isolated tender spots can also be a symptoms. So can a dozen other things. If it were me, I would get it checked out. A simple ultra-sound can eliminate any concerns. I had similar issues after knee surgery. Only when I questioned the possibility of DVT's did they agree that it would be advisable to run a test. It came out clear, which was a relief. Even so, I was glad to have done the test to be sure. I always believe in being my own advocate. Good luck, I hope it is nothing.

Who knows? But what would be the point. Your question doesn't make any sense. You wouldn't be able to live the rest of your life on just shakes. (probably not even six months) Besides, trying to just get by with only Protein shakes would be just another temporary measure that would simply set you up for failure later. You can also be certain that saturating your system with only protein shakes would not only be detrimental, but dangerous. You need to use the benefit of the sleeve's limited capacity to help you lose while your learn to eat the correct foods that will provide you with a healthy lifestyle once you reach your goal weight. The shakes are called protein supplements for a reason. Their primary purpose it to supplement a well rounded diet of normal healthy foods. You need to deep six any thought of trying that plan.