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Its still your business and if you dont want to tell people, dont, I have no intention to. Although I have no problem telling people its not something I want to discuss, its not even a discussion I want to begin and I dont want to hear their thoughts or opinions. While I was going through the process I did medifast, and I realized that the results are not very different. The mf diet is about 1000 calories a day and again is very similar to the sleeve. If you are looking for something to tell people you can tell them that you significantly modified your diet and tell them about the medifast program. There is a lot of information about it, and it definitely does work if you stick with it. I dont think you should tell people unless you want to because once you do it is information you cant get back and you have no control over who else it told about it.

To be honest that doesnt sound so great, but if it makes you feel better my therapist was as clear as mud. We didnt hit it off, she was super thin and weird, and I found her irritating. She repeatedly asked me why I ate and I told her it was because I really enjoyed food and it was one of the only I things I do for me. Finally I told her I didnt really want to get into whatever deep problem she thought she saw inside of me, I just wanted the surgery because I could lose weight but I always went back to poor eating habits and regained it so tell me the magic words to get the crap over with. After two appointments (and copays) she was suddenly confident that I was sufficiently cured but told me I could only get her clearance if I didnt gain anymore weight. I managed not to, and so never had to see her again. Is there a way you can assert a personality conflict and start over with a new one?

Its still your business and if you dont want to tell people, dont, I have no intention to. Although I have no problem telling people its not something I want to discuss, its not even a discussion I want to begin and I dont want to hear their thoughts or opinions. While I was going through the process I did medifast, and I realized that the results are not very different. The mf diet is about 1000 calories a day and again is very similar to the sleeve. If you are looking for something to tell people you can tell them that you significantly modified your diet and tell them about the medifast program. There is a lot of information about it, and it definitely does work if you stick with it. I dont think you should tell people unless you want to because once you do it is information you cant get back and you have no control over who else it told about it.

Good luck everybody. I am scheduled for 8/16 and I am so excited I cant wait to jump into the rest of my life.

So this Friday it is. Its almost hysterical that every time i have started some new crazy diet in the past Friday began the insane time to eat with reckless abandon because Monday always marked the end of food as I knew and loved it. Well not this time, Friday will mark the end of an era for me, and I cant wait. My aunt recently got the surgery, and my cousin will be getting it two days before me, but I want to have as many people in my corner to go through this process with me. Anybody else getting sleeve 8/16? Wanna be my buddy?

So this Friday it is. Its almost hysterical that every time i have started some new crazy diet in the past Friday began the insane time to eat with reckless abandon because Monday always marked the end of food as I knew and loved it. Well not this time, Friday will mark the end of an era for me, and I cant wait. My aunt recently got the surgery, and my cousin will be getting it two days before me, but I want to have as many people in my corner to go through this process with me. Anybody else getting sleeve 8/16? Wanna be my buddy?

i want to run for office and feel proud of my brochures, banners, and lawn signs as opposed to being ashamed.

Im a lawyer. I am not sleeved yet but am going for my pre surgery screening tomorrow, I am scheduled for surgery 8/16 and I cant wait!!! I have lost weight lots of time in the past but I have never been able to stick with it long enough to get anywhere near the finish line. I feel like this is giving me an opportunity to succeed like never before. I have also learned that in private practice my appearance is just as important as my knowledge which is sad, but true. I am so inspired by all of you and good luck to everybody that is on their way!

Im a lawyer. I am not sleeved yet but am going for my pre surgery screening tomorrow, I am scheduled for surgery 8/16 and I cant wait!!! I have lost weight lots of time in the past but I have never been able to stick with it long enough to get anywhere near the finish line. I feel like this is giving me an opportunity to succeed like never before. I have also learned that in private practice my appearance is just as important as my knowledge which is sad, but true. I am so inspired by all of you and good luck to everybody that is on their way!

I havent had the surgery yet so I havent gotten the advice about when Spanx are ok, does anyone know why they are unapproved and when they become acceptable? I love spanx, they are very spandexy and comfortable once you get them on. I usually get them in a much smaller size than I should and figure out how to get myself into them. My sister has helped me on occasion and she made up a song "do the running back, do the running back". Right, if you dont get it think of a football player quickly running in place on the field, dont know why but this helps to get them on. To me, no matter how small I have gotten them they dont hurt and I have been known to go to sleep in them. They are a lot of work to take on and off, they also have a tendency to crush the booty, but those would be my only complaints. They do not leave bulges really from anywhere, but I always wear the high waisted ones that go right under my boobs so there is no place for a bulge to go, they basically smooth it out. I was desperately wanting to buy clothes from laney b myself, but I was thinking I have surgery 8/16 by next summer I plan to be skinny and shopping in "normal" stores.

Im a lawyer. I am not sleeved yet but am going for my pre surgery screening tomorrow, I am scheduled for surgery 8/16 and I cant wait!!! I have lost weight lots of time in the past but I have never been able to stick with it long enough to get anywhere near the finish line. I feel like this is giving me an opportunity to succeed like never before. I have also learned that in private practice my appearance is just as important as my knowledge which is sad, but true. I am so inspired by all of you and good luck to everybody that is on their way!

So I have read that wearing compression garments after surgery helps to avoid loose hanging skin. Just as a PSA lane bryant is currently offering 60% off of their clearance and there is a pair of Spanx available for $15 after the discount code (ONEDAYLB). http://www.lanebryant.com/plus-size-sale-clothing-initmate-apparel/clearance-intimates/4053c16654/index.cat?currentIndex=1&pageSize=96&Mpper=96&Mpos=1 I had been able to resist the urge to purchase clothes, but I couldnt pass up on spanx at this price, especially since I plan to wear them constantly after surgery. Hope someone else can use it too.

So I have read that wearing compression garments after surgery helps to avoid loose hanging skin. Just as a PSA lane bryant is currently offering 60% off of their clearance and there is a pair of Spanx available for $15 after the discount code (ONEDAYLB). http://www.lanebryant.com/plus-size-sale-clothing-initmate-apparel/clearance-intimates/4053c16654/index.cat?currentIndex=1&pageSize=96&Mpper=96&Mpos=1 I had been able to resist the urge to purchase clothes, but I couldnt pass up on spanx at this price, especially since I plan to wear them constantly after surgery. Hope someone else can use it too.

Im a lawyer. I am not sleeved yet but am going for my pre surgery screening tomorrow, I am scheduled for surgery 8/16 and I cant wait!!! I have lost weight lots of time in the past but I have never been able to stick with it long enough to get anywhere near the finish line. I feel like this is giving me an opportunity to succeed like never before. I have also learned that in private practice my appearance is just as important as my knowledge which is sad, but true. I am so inspired by all of you and good luck to everybody that is on their way!

Im a lawyer. I am not sleeved yet but am going for my pre surgery screening tomorrow, I am scheduled for surgery 8/16 and I cant wait!!! I have lost weight lots of time in the past but I have never been able to stick with it long enough to get anywhere near the finish line. I feel like this is giving me an opportunity to succeed like never before. I have also learned that in private practice my appearance is just as important as my knowledge which is sad, but true. I am so inspired by all of you and good luck to everybody that is on their way!

I have seen the thread on what I should bring to the hospital, but I mean what do I need for afterwards? I have a 24 oz cool cup that I already take everywhere with me, but it does have a straw (it is sippable w/o a straw on the other side of the lid) how long did you adhere to the no straw rule? What do I need to have at home to be comfortable after the surgery? I am on liquids for 10 days post op. What did you keep in your house to eat? What were your favorite meals? I want to get my grocery list together now. What type of exercise did you do when you came home. Any plans/dvds, elliptical? recumbent bike? treadmill? what was too much? what wasnt enough? Do you recommend chewable vitamins (I hate all medicine that is not in pill form) if so what kind did you have that didnt make you puke? I have a really hard time with pain meds in that they pretty much all make me very nauseous and this is something I am very worried about as I know first hand vomiting after surgery is no fun. Do you know where I can get samples of Protein Shakes that have all the nutrients we need right after surgery? I saw samples on here once but I also heard you need to be careful they have enough Vitamins and Proteins in the beginning so I want to make sure I am following those guidelines. What was your most comfortable outfit? Could you wear sweatpants? Should I just plan on maxi dresses because of the incisions? When did you go back to work? This is the biggest one for me. I am self employed and just cant see not working for a month I do no heavy lifting, Im a lawyer so at most I walk to court, and sit down, I will get up briefly for my cases, and walk back to the office. I have appearances within 3 days of my surgery, but I will just be walking, sitting, and standing for a max of 30 minutes per day including the walk to and from. After the appearances I can go home if I need to and work from the bed (if at all) or I can sit in my office and do paperwork/make calls, think that will be a problem? What didnt I ask that you think I need to know?

I think this is probably the best thread for people considering the surgery. This is an elective procedure and it is scary. While it is important to know the possible negative consequences, I dont think anyone believes they will suffer from them, esp when the percentages of people that do are so low. After stalking these boards, I have decided that I am going to have the surgery, I know that a possible side effect is death, but I will be unhappy (if possible) if I die, I think people with regrets feel the same way. They knew the changes they would face, but dont like facing them, Im all about not liking to deal with the consequences of my actions, and being a defense attorney I know this is not at all uncommon, most people dont. Thanks to everybody that posted their opinions, good, bad, or indifferent, and even came back to modify opinions when they were a little farther out. This is a huge decision and I dont think anyone can have too much information.

I think this is probably the best thread for people considering the surgery. This is an elective procedure and it is scary. While it is important to know the possible negative consequences, I dont think anyone believes they will suffer from them, esp when the percentages of people that do are so low. After stalking these boards, I have decided that I am going to have the surgery, I know that a possible side effect is death, but I will be unhappy (if possible) if I die, I think people with regrets feel the same way. They knew the changes they would face, but dont like facing them, Im all about not liking to deal with the consequences of my actions, and being a defense attorney I know this is not at all uncommon, most people dont. Thanks to everybody that posted their opinions, good, bad, or indifferent, and even came back to modify opinions when they were a little farther out. This is a huge decision and I dont think anyone can have too much information.

I think this is probably the best thread for people considering the surgery. This is an elective procedure and it is scary. While it is important to know the possible negative consequences, I dont think anyone believes they will suffer from them, esp when the percentages of people that do are so low. After stalking these boards, I have decided that I am going to have the surgery, I know that a possible side effect is death, but I will be unhappy (if possible) if I die, I think people with regrets feel the same way. They knew the changes they would face, but dont like facing them, Im all about not liking to deal with the consequences of my actions, and being a defense attorney I know this is not at all uncommon, most people dont. Thanks to everybody that posted their opinions, good, bad, or indifferent, and even came back to modify opinions when they were a little farther out. This is a huge decision and I dont think anyone can have too much information.

lookin good Rodney. Ladies dont you hate how men can make 280 look like an acceptable weight?

i think it is probably a combo for most people. i have high bp and have been on meds but i can usually get off of them with minor weight loss that i am able to do by myself. i dont have other weight related issues but feel that i would get them with time and that i am more tired and pained than i should be at 32. a very large motivator for me is wanting to like how my body looks for the first time in my life. that is a huge reason for me to get the surgery, that is why i dont have it scheduled yet and already am spending time on looking into my next surgery(s) and where this mommy makeover will occur. i am honestly much more excited about the idea of liking what i see when i look in the mirror than getting off of blood pressure meds.

let me preface this with the fact that i am presleeve, but i think if you are thinking about cheating you should go and read some posts on the complications board. i am terrified of eating anything too early based on those stories. They have strictures and leaks and bloodclots (oh my) and the last thing i want to do is make a surgery that should have me out of work for 1-2 weeks turn into a surgery that makes me jobless, aint nobody got time for that. Im sure many of us have failed at diets in the past but its two weeks, you can do anything for two weeks.

let me preface this with the fact that i am presleeve, but i think if you are thinking about cheating you should go and read some posts on the complications board. i am terrified of eating anything too early based on those stories. They have strictures and leaks and bloodclots (oh my) and the last thing i want to do is make a surgery that should have me out of work for 1-2 weeks turn into a surgery that makes me jobless, aint nobody got time for that. Im sure many of us have failed at diets in the past but its two weeks, you can do anything for two weeks.

Janice I got Jillian at Walmart for $10 I have been able to find it on youtube as well, all you need is that and some 3 or 5 lb weights. It is a series of 3 exercises, you are supposed to do each level for 10 days (I have never made it past level 2) I am a bit bigger than you so maybe that is why Jillian makes me feel like I am going to die/puke when I do it, but after my surgery it is going to be my go to work out (when i can lift more than 10 lbs) because she made everything start to tighten up and I could see the difference after 10 days max. If you did insanity it might be an easier version that you can handle while you have less energy. Also she has you squatting through most of the video so it will give you some help with that booty.

let me preface this with the fact that i am presleeve, but i think if you are thinking about cheating you should go and read some posts on the complications board. i am terrified of eating anything too early based on those stories. They have strictures and leaks and bloodclots (oh my) and the last thing i want to do is make a surgery that should have me out of work for 1-2 weeks turn into a surgery that makes me jobless, aint nobody got time for that. Im sure many of us have failed at diets in the past but its two weeks, you can do anything for two weeks.