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@@monopoly2015 Hang in there. Have they given you pain med's yet?

@@Luvin_Life125 Google the local restaurants and look up their menus online. Takes the guess work out of which restaurants will have bariatric friendly foods.

My doctor said the average bariatric patient will loose 60% of their weight. He did not set my goal.

@@ChronicJam Frustrating...right? It will break. I don't know of anyone who had a steady line of weight loss. Its more like stair steps. The weight will hang on for a while... then it will drop. go up a few at times then drop again. Work you're program. stay on track. It just takes time

@ My sleep study was the same as many have posted above. It was my neck and weight that caused me to stop breathing several time a night. After weight loss with my sleeve. I was able to get rid of the CPAP machine. Sleep is a wonderful thing now.

@@time4change15 Hi, I sent a message to you. Hope you received it

Do you add vegetables and fruit? The fiber will help to make you feel full.

I track with myfitnespal Scrambled eggs with sauteed green. red pepper, onion and chopped smoked turkey Spicy Thai chili tuna with bean sprouts Pork tenderloin with white cheddar au gratin broccoli I'm allowed to have a snack but not to graze food all day. Snack I might have Jerkey

@@haleyk It has been easy for me to cook for the family. They eat healthier. I make chicken or Steak fajitas. They have a tortilla I don't. I always make more than what the family will eat to freeze in small containers. Frozen left overs are a easy microwave lunch for me at work. Ground turkey chilly. I make a few corn bread muffins for the family I make sure they eat them all that night. I don't want to be tempted. banana slices with sugar free chocolate pudding(added Protein powder). I add a bit of sugar free caramel topping on the bananas. I chop up a sugar free toffee and nuts and sprinkle them on top Asian stir fry. I serve it with brown rice. I'm far enough out that I'm allowed brown rice. Anyway..There are many resources for bariatric friendly recipes. Try the world according to egg face.

@@CountryBumkin From a size 22 jeans to a size 3. I have worked out regularly after surgery(cardio and weight training)...... I still have the skin situation I am beyond happy with my WLS results. I have body issues to begin with form years of being obese. . It would help me be less self conscious to have plastics. The skin situation is really not as bad as I thought it would be. Body sharpers do help for now.

@@Eli Alexander Many life changes headed you're way. I'm excited for you.

@@meeshae, It's a struggle when you are hungry. Could we get more info on what you are eating and drinking?

I had sugar free cough drops. It worked for me.

@@Mrbig77 At 6'5 and 410 pounds you're BMI is a 49 Morbidly Obese, possible candidate for surgery You're loss would be 145 pounds. Right? This is not Vanity pounds we are talking about loosing with weight loss surgery. Yes, expect loose skin. More important expect to have an extended life and become healthy. If its vanity and not wanting loose skin. Weight loss surgery might not be for you.

Preventing loose skin. I'm not so sure you can prevent it. You can tone by lifting weights. But after loosing 114 pounds at my age the loose skin is definitely there.

Wow good luck to all of you. Lot's of surgery's happening together.

@@richieoneal411@gmail.com Its still an option. Your Dr will let you know at what point after surgery it is allowed.

@@Baybridgestylist Nerve racking ..Right? Things are progressing. I hope you hear back soon that all is on schedule and well.

@@BA-Fan Sorry to hear about you're situation. For me it was about saving and prolonging my life. I had to make a decision before it was too late. I don't take my life or health for granted. Some things to think about: Would it be worse for you're wife to be in the situation to deal with you're death and figuring out life on her own? OR Would it be easier for her to be uncomfortable with you're decision..and who knows she might be inspired to change. Anyway..my two cents for what ever that's worth:) Jenn

Fantastic! I bet you are counting down the day's.

@@jenkbacon If you were NOT nervous and excited I would wonder what the hell is wrong with you:). And now everything begins. So excited for you! Wishing you a speedy recovery, Jenn

@@MsBeautyB4&After Oh no, Don't starve yourself. I do understand the fear of gaining. Out of all the times I have lost weight. Maintaining is where I have always messed up.

@@MsBeautyB4&After You look amazing by the way. I am up to 800 to 1000. What about you?

Diet food? Humm I just eat well. I am a type one diabetic. My sugar drops I eat sugar to bring it back up. To manage my diabetes I also work with a dietitian and YES carbs are allowed for my situation. I eat brown rice, wheat bread and potato. All in small amounts. My bulk of my meal is meats/protein. I now hardly use insulin. I seem to have more low blood sugar moments with surgery. I never go crazy on sugar or carbs. Mostly sugar free deserts. It's all a balance to keep my blood sugar and fitness level managed. Love the world according to egg face and I attend amazing bariatric cooking classes through my hospital after care. Food is fantastic. I just no longer abuse food. I use it to nourish and fuel my body.

@@Pepper123 Almost to onderland! Go you