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Gear to see this thread. A couple of things that have been on my bucket list:
Lose a. Minimum of 100 lbs. and keep it off.
Go to a spa and not worry about the masseuse measuring my fat.
Wear an expensive pair of heels (aka "****" shoes)
Wear a knit dress and not worry about lumps and bumps.
Maybe meet Prince Charming and have a marvelous love affair.
And, most of all, live out the rest of my life healthy and without pills.

I am Oct. 22.

I am Oct. 22.

Have you just not found a Protein that you like? Or just too nauseated to drink anything? If you look under nutrition forum, there is a review of all the Protein Drinks and lots of suggestions. Good luck to you.

I am Oct. 22.

Gear to see this thread. A couple of things that have been on my bucket list:
Lose a. Minimum of 100 lbs. and keep it off.
Go to a spa and not worry about the masseuse measuring my fat.
Wear an expensive pair of heels (aka "****" shoes)
Wear a knit dress and not worry about lumps and bumps.
Maybe meet Prince Charming and have a marvelous love affair.
And, most of all, live out the rest of my life healthy and without pills.

Hey guys! It's been a while so let me update you all. Surgery date was July 23rd (I think). My highest weight was 229 and my current weight is 185. I am 5 ft 10 in which had me in a size 16 and I am now a size 10 and counting down. The weight is leaving so quickly its crazy! BMI went from 33 to 26.5 now. Surgery Wed and back to work on Monday. I feel great and have since the day of surgery! Here is my latest photo:

Another update with pics. Tomorrow will be 11 months officially and im down 131 pounds. I honestly didnt want to lose this much or think that i would lose this much. I feel that im skinny a little to skinny but i would rather be skinny and healthy then fat and miserable. I wont complain but im in a better place. If your in a rut....remember you will get there. Ive been at the same place that your at now. Man about losing weight so slow, aggravated with the diet, smells from food make you think about eating like you used to.... and the thoughts about the maintaining.....but hey its worth it right? You will get there just as i did even when i didnt think that i could and it was really hard.
Have a great week.

I have my date and I just have to do my preop appointment with the surgeon and the hospital. That will be sometime in the next 2 weeks. Then it is onward to surgery.

Best of luck today. Positive thoughts all around.

No you will not need the .extra room! Remember when you didn't weigh what you way now and how you were comfortable in the airplane seat? Plus, seats are smaller than before. My sleeve is on Oct. 22. You brought up a great inspiration.

From 268 May 16 2014
To 192 Sept 28 2013
Bought these boots a long time ago and could not fit them...feels good to be able to rock them for once. Could not even zip them up before! ! From a size 22 pants smd 3x tops to a 14/15 pants and med/ large tops. Loving it...working out daily and working my sleeve )

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My collarbones are amazing I love them down 122 opens 8 months out 1/21/13 surgery

I surgery was 1/21/13 started at 299 Cw 177 goal weight 185 and 12 pounds to a normal bmi I'm 8 pounds under my personal goal okay so my husband and a few others are you your to skinny it didn't bother me much until my husband said he was concern he seen a pic I post and this how this cane about because he seen me all day and I was like you didn't say anything he said well looking at me everyday is different but a photo he can see that I'm to skinny .. It bothers me because I kno he loves me it's not a jealousy thing i and I just refuse to alter my weightloss but I will admit y'all that I love the weightloss it's like wining the race it excites me and the thought of it stoping scares me so I'm like when will I feel enough is enough like I'm beyond satisfied my weight now I just like the thrill of losing but anywho I had to get that off my chest so here's some pics tell me what y'all think

For the last 12+ years I've desperately wanted and sought bariatric surgery. Now that I'm less than 30 days away from my dream coming true, I find myself full of fear and dread
Last week, I was approved for surgery and my wife was denied by the insurance company. We planned to do this together. Her surgery would have come only weeks after mine; now I'll be taking this journey alone. I know she'll be there to support me but somehow, it doesn't seem the same.
Logically, I know that I will come through this with flying colors. I completed the 4 month, supervised diet without a hitch. I surprised myself by losing 22 lbs. In 4 months I proved to myself that I could drastically change my eating habits and my lifestyle. I expect to have the same success in the months/years after the surgery.
The source of dread is the immediate aftermath of the surgery. I've never had major surgery before. I've never had a catheter and the thought of it makes this big manly-man want to run and hide. I've never been afraid of doctors, hospitals and needles but this is a whole different ball game. A few weeks ago, on YouTube, I watched a video of the procedure being performed; BIG MISTAKE!!!! Now, that the day is near, I can't stop thinking about how painful it will be when the meds wear off.
I'm assuming that my expectations of pain and suffering is greatly exaggerated. Can anyone help me set some reasonable expectations?
Thanks,
Treb

Sleeved 7.21.13 weight b4 surgery 266 cw 215.... 2months out 51lbs down so happy! !!!

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Surgery at 7am tomorrow! Super excited ????????????????????

Best of luck to you. Prayers.