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Here's the difference. You're not really hungry. You've just taught your brain that you need to keep eating due to the habit you created over the years. The sleeve will give you the time it takes to develop new habits of eating just what you need. Your body can get by just fine on the low calorie limited intake. It's the head hunger that is convincing you that you need more. All the sleeve is gonna do is limit what you eat. The rest is up to you. Can you outsmart it. If that is you intention, then sure, you can eat around the limits. The idea is to take advantage of the tool and use it to re-teach your brain. In order to do that, you have to be on board with both the desire and the discipline to succeed.

It'll be IT when you see the bright light.......until then, get your butt moving. Is this it? It's just another stall. Try mixing up the calorie total. a couple of days at near 1200 and then do a few 800 days. Keeps the bod from getting used to a pattern. And don't fret a measly couple of pounds. I'll lose a couple and the next day they're back. ( it makes me laugh). Then a few days later, they're gone for good. Keep at it.

Ya gotta love modern technology.......Kinda like the "Reply all" with email or butt dialing with the cell phone. One little slip up and .......tha tha tha that's all folks...........

I know you're anxious waiting around for WLS, but I wouldn't make too big a deal about the Protein drinks pre-op. For one they taste awful and your taste for any particular one might change post-op anyway. Believe me, post-op is soon enough. Besides, I'm pretty sure you have to have a physician write a script for a condition that's covered by your insurance, like post-op recovery.

Most physicians understand the concept of WLS exclusions with insurance companies. And if they can't relate to the cost difference and the ability to afford surgery, well then....screw 'em. Besides, the surgeon doesn't really do much in the follow up department anyway. My only follow-up with the surgeon was at 2 weeks and amounted to about 3 minutes of greetings with a quick "you're doing great" and he vanished like a magic act. I did all my pre-op visits with my PCP and will continue to do any WLS follow -ups with him as well. I'm sure you could talk with your PCP about after care.

Hey there youngster.... I take beta blockers and statin medication for atherosclerosis which have side effects of weight gain. However, I follow the guidelines and hit the gym several times a week and I haven't seen my age or the meds slow my loss. And while I have begun to enjoy the benefits of that ole saying about, "you're only as old as you feel". ...I must say though, it's quite unsettling to look in the mirror and realize I haven't actually reverted to 25. You'll do fine.

Nah..I'm too old to remember how to flirt......just ask my wife. . Just nice to see a kid with a smile.

You're annoyed? Your stomach is still really pissed at what you did to it and that's it's way of telling you off. Seriously.....give it time and it will settle down.

Ok, this has nothing to do with this thread.....but it is advice for any other threads you may post. Make all of your threads happy topics, because your Avatar sets the mood straight away. Your Avatar is the happiest face I have seen on this entire forum and any attempt to start a sad or serious topic would be fruitless. When I click on such an enthusiastic smile, I'm anticipating reading about the the things that make you so happy.

Here's one tip you might keep in mind when it comes to drinking. Sitting around sipping on Water all day or trying to down some Protein Drink that tastes like soap, is next to impossible. However.......when you are thirsty.....I mean really thirsty, you will drink muddy water from a puddle in the street. Try doing exercise to the point of heavily sweating. It certainly makes me thirsty and I guzzle the Protein drinks as fast as I can get them down. Just food for thought.

Try logging your meals on MyFitnessPal or the like to keep closer track. Measure your food and only eat that measured amount. Don't worry about feeling full. Concentrate on very high Protein foods like fish. Maybe try some Protein Bars like Quest bars. And keep searching the various Protein Drinks until you find one you can tolerate. They make the whole getting enough protein think much more manageable. Examples- Premier Protein Shakes 30grams protein or Isopure Zero carb in the bottles. 20 ounces & 40 grams of protein. ( I usually cut the Isopure 50% with Water for taste)

Start with this. http://obesitycoverage.com/insurance-and-costs/am-i-covered/check-my-insurance/item/medicaid-s-criteria-for-weight-loss-surgery-coverage

I chuckle over the irony that when I go to Wendy's, I still order the "large" Chili. Except now it's only the chili.....and I take it home and it provides three meals for me.

Ok....man to man.......The stomach pain is manageable - no biggie. You're gonna be on fluids for a couple of weeks.....Throw in some Protein shakes and blend stuff up and you're good to go. As far as when you get to solid foods. You can eat everything you did before......but.....you want to choose what you eat, opting for high protein first. Only so much fits into the sleeve and you want to put in there what keeps you healthly. Drink lots of fluids and you have to exercise. No gettin' around it......exercise will make all the difference. That pretty much sums it up. Piece of cake. You'll do fine. And you can always pop in here and ask about anything you're not sure of. Good luck

I'll give you two. First you said you've been overweight since you were 10. And that you don't know if you ever considered yourself miserable being overweight. Miserable?? How about ecstatic? Energetic, Self confident, Happiest time in your life.......I could go on and on. You're entire adult life and a whole side of living yet to experience. Second, you might never get to experience that whole other side of life. I had a heat attack and it woke me up. It's time for you to wake up too. Good luck with your decision.

The real kicker is when it becomes two bags of concrete at Home depot. Can't believe I could ever even stand up, much less walk around.

My doc gives me a script to get the blood drawn a week before the appointment, so I'll have the results to go over with him.

See..... this is the difference between men and women. If a guy friend noticed I lost weight, he'd say.....What's up dude.....you been working out?? And if I answered, "some, and I got weight loss surgery too". Then he'd say ...."hey, whatever works dude".....!! That would be pretty much IT. Oh, I forgot to add.....if that same guy happened to notice a female it would typically go the same with one little addition....."Wow girl you look good, wha'cha been up too?" girl responds: I had WLS. guy answers: "Damn, it sure worked....you look hot!!" See....being shallow does have it's upside....

Here......write this down......"I can't believe my surgery is tomorrow. I am so excited to begin my new life." It seems getting the call speeds up time........You will be posting that title in a flash. Congrats on the date.

You remember the story about the Emperor's new clothes??? Well that's me and my sleeve. Regardless of what any surgeons or research or any others might say about stretching.......I'm perfectly satisfied sticking to the belief that my sleeve will burst if I overeat. That's why I got it and that is my motivation for the duration. There is no downside in this regard. I stay within my limits and I lose the weight and keep it off and don't explode my sleeve.

Wow, 126 pounds at 7 months. Stall or no stall, that's great. You are obviously doing things right.

Matt.....if you are actually moving that much at your starting weight......that would certainly account for being tired. My guess is you're gonna be alot better tennis pro when you get the bulk of that weight off. Keep in mind.....cardiac is not the whole picture. Cardiac burns for only a short time after while muscle will continue to burn and burn more. Keep it up... the energy will return soon.

Simply by asking the question, it shows you are in fact aware of what you were doing. All I'm saying is when you become aware......avoid doing it. Good luck.

Matt, Get the Protein in first. Then get you butt moving. If walking is all you can do at this point....then walk. Alot !! Then maybe sign up for a gym and start some weight training. You've got to get that lethargic body moving. The exercise will stimulate the metabolism and increase weight loss. And it will invigorate you with more energy. It's a win-win. As an added note.....some research has indicated that it can take a few months to completely clear the body of the anesthesia used during surgery. That can account for some of your tiredness.

You know those garbage bags they show on TV where they keep cramming in more and more as the bag stretches and then they show the other brand that bursts when they overfill it. You sleeve is the "other brand". Stick to your measuring. If you only typically fit 1/4 cup, limit yourself to that. It's not about -trying- to fit in more. If you start breaking the rules with amounts......then fluids with solids food......you're going to start fudging on all the guidelines and then you're gonna come on here asking why your not losing or worse......you are gaining again. Stop thinking you're getting away with something and stay on track.