Madam Reverie

Is this true? Wow. Do, please, as I'm interested and I, too, like analysing texts; could you provide us with a composite cut and paste with the relevant sections identified and directly contrasted? Just so I can see what you're on about. Many thanks.

Just a thought... I haven't got a partner who has a weight problem or had surgery... But, if you have a little weight to lose, too, how about following his diet plan with him? It'll obviously have to be different post surgery for the first 6 or so weeks (and he will be a bit sore and a tad grumpy), but when he hits the Protein first, veg second, low carb, low sugar and careful and healthy fats; it may do all of you the world of good! You'll be able to share his moments of 'OMG, what was I thinking?!!!' (well, to a degree - minus the hardcore portion control bit!) All said and done, although his emotional struggles will definitely rear its head (which won't be permanent!), if you get in the trenches together, I would have thought it will only serve to make you both and as a family a whole lot stronger. You're a good wife for asking. Most, don't. I wish you all the absolute best of luck

Well done you! I'm close to goal, too, but it's taking a long time getting there.... Maybe if I stopped trucking down pints of Guinness and Cider...

What I have learned from all this is you have yet to contribute anything relevant to this thread. Ha! That just made me laugh out loud!

Oh, RJ. We love you! x

I have migraines. I have been on Maxalt, Tylenol with Codeine and antacids when I get an attack. To be fair, the Maxalt melts make me feel 'mongey', if that makes any sense? But if I take the other stuff with it, I get through. Strangely though and since I have given up a large proportion of the processed carbs I used to eat? I don't get them as much. I have perhaps had 4 whoppers in 10 months and if I'm honest, that has either been due to excess stress (and I have had a fair amount) or I have drunk a little too much and then two days later.. BOOM! That's very good for me. I would ask your doctor for alternatives. I would also (just a thought), try to get off those Percocet and Vicodin. They're addictive and no good for you long term. Do the preliminary research and get advice from your doctor.. But you may well, as RJ said, be surprised how your migraines abate once you've had the surgery. Best of luck!

Awesome NSV! Well done, you!

I'm with Lipstick Lady on this one. So what? It could save your life. Woman-up, Sista. There are worse things in life than having to smear a bit of poop on a piece of cardboard, a finger or camera tube, close to the dimensions of a Ford F-150XLT shoved up your jaxsie if it saves your life. If it's required, it is the gateway to you getting your surgery. No brainer as far as I'm concerned.

<bashes her head against the desk - ad infinitum, ad nauseum>

Oh, I totally get you - and agree.. But you kinda missed the point of the post, dear

Me, neither. Maybe it's about age groups and subliminal influence... Anyone remember the 70's?!

A-to-the-hell-men!

Go check out the forum 'don't sweat the stall stuff'.... it will answer all your questions...

Oh, do me a favour!

Go check out the forum 'don't sweat the stall stuff'.... it will answer all your questions...

https://www.facebook.com/EseCrow?fref=ts There you go, honey....

Stop the presses! He's married? The Fabulous Omar is currently married and has 3 kids? Seriously? Is that true? I don't think he is married unless he's separated. He works really long hours and we all spoke to him a lot and he never mentioned being married. Not saying he's not but I certainly didn't get the impression he had a family at home. Duh! You really think he would announce his marital status? Duh! What an enlightening comment from such a mature person. As I said, he may very well be married but a group of us including a husband went out to dinner with him twice and had great conversation about our families since we all had kids. He didn't have a shot with any of us and still didn't chime in with anything about a wife or children. He did mention feeling sorry for his German Shepard that he rarely gets to see due to long hours. Go do your research people... It's all out there. Like chlamydia to the masses....

I think every woman on this website sighed a big *awww, he's adorable* on reading that. Careful there, fella. You'll end up getting yourself a cult following. Either that, or a load of stalkers Only kidding. All the advice you require is up there ^^^^^ if you have any further questions or queries, there's not a person on the planet who won't run to your aid. Well done, you. Your wife is a lucky lady

I'm sure his wife and what? 3 kids? Would be elated to read this thread. My heart goes out to his wife and family. THEY do not need this. THEY deserve better.

More Iron ladies. Whatever supplements you're taking to supplement your iron levels - treble it. Eat more red meat. There is no substitute for it - red meat rocks. I was advised to do this by my doctor. The moment I did, the hair loss abated and is now growing back apace. As with everyone else, my hair started falling out at 3 months, was bad 4-6.5/7 months and is now growing back like little weeds. Biotin supplements? Did nothing for me.. Other than to make my thighs and belly very very hairy. Ewww...

Avoid foods with a high sugar or high fat content.

Just ask the doctor to write: 'Gastrointestinal issues requiring surgical intervention. This will necessitate a period of leave last x amount of days'... End of story! Don't panic honey. I think you'll be fine

... And exercise, exercise, exercise. *whispers* 'Hey, Andrew, that's why I wrote 'move more' '

As an aside, it wasn't him that wrote it. It was this lady: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_Zuckerman

No snacking, no carbs, up the Protein (you eat it first and until you can't eat any more - no chips/fries/crap/junk), up the Water, move more. I am a slow loser, too, but then, I was a relatively lower BMI to start and I have PCOS. If you know you're straying from the path.. get back on the path and commit to it. It will work - promise. Best of luck