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Oh, I forgot to mention, keep at least one thing that you were wearing at your heaviest. It is very affirming every now and then to put it on to remind yourself, where you were and where you are.

... I've licked a chip... In fact.. I'd lick anything right now if it had any flavour... Work surfaces.. windows.....lol... me too. I locked chip to and tortilla chip... Mrs. Marrufo Phone Ummm, I think I know some single guys who might taste good who would love to meet you. Just saying ????

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@@GinaCampbell - I am quite certain you will be fine by then.

@@GinaCampbell - good luck, keep your eye on the goal. I was at a lunch thing today where they had sandwiches. I have NO PROBLEM scraping the stuff i need off the bread. You can do the same stuff off the pizza dough. Just tell people you don't like crust. What's a little extra cholesterol when you have Protein?

Feel free to poke around. We are a surprisingly wide open group. (Which is rather refreshing). To have that much blockage so young...is it genetic, or just life style? As you ponder this and poke around this site, think about the fact that this is just a tool, not a magic wand. It can't make you eat and drink the right things for you. You have to make those calls. But it is one heck of a tool when used correctly. (Dude, we need to talk about the 2nd Adolescence that comes with a major hormone dump, woooooooooooow see: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/219760-sex-oh-my-god-sex/). But all of that said, good first post, I hope we can be of service.

Ever feel like karma is catching up with you? I didn't get to 300+ without driving some buffet into bankruptcy. That said, I'm glad my SO doesn't do buffets. And we do split Entrees without shame. And I try to tip the waitstaff as if we had two, because they do work harder.

Can't help with Mexico, but I see what you are talking about: http://www.advancedsurgicalassociatessb.com/doctors-and-staff/dr-david-scott-thoman/

That is always a tough one, people vary so much. I recovered almost intimidatingly, but I had gotten in the best shape I could going in and I liked these Isopure's with 40g of Protein, and I think that helped. It also depends on what other issues you have/had, how big you were when you started, and there is the personal...if you have kids they are going to wear you down too. So many things to consider when you listen to other people's experience.

@@RobertD16 - well you found out you have a carb trigger, fore warned is fore armed

Good luck. Plan on at least a month with no alcohol following a taper. You want to give your body time to heal. Pay attention to your heart rate and blood pressure during this. If you really start to spike, talk to your doctor about benzos. There are parts of your brain which were severely suppressed with all the alcohol in your system and the benzos will help. Nice of your room mate to help. Make sure your roommate is familiar with DT symptoms. A small part of the population (esp. those with seizer disorders) is susceptible and it can be life threatening.

@@sondra2368 - "Now I'm monitoring sleep, exercise, stress and anxiety, avoiding psychopaths and crazy people, food intake and hours ingesting, Water intake, poop output and urine output. Personal disposition and human interaction. Journaling and personal projects." I actually got tired just reading that. Hope you are not being too hard on yourself.

Not saying "don't follow your docs instructions" but vaping doesn't have CO or tar because it isn't burning vegetable matter. You have to have combustion for the tar and carbon monoxide.

@@aronbd - great work, congrats

Good for you, more wives should do that... Oh, you meant a literal cupcake, my bad.

Congrats, what exit?

I'm a self employed consultant. I was planning on being crabby for 2-3 weeks. I was back at my computer the next day. I happen to really like my job, but I didn't see any reason not to be doing it.

It was fine though

I forgot about that aspect, muscle provides a nice frame work. I need to get back into hot yoga. I think I was the happiest with my body at this weight when I was sweating 2-3 times a week. There is something about those moves that 1) allows you to move with more grace and fluidity and 2) just makes you look better, but most important 3) women just look hot in those outfits, just saying

Part of it depends on if you are going through TSA PRE. I have not had a problem with my blender, Protein powders et.al. in my carry on. It ticks me off that they consider yogurt a liquid, but I'm not going to get that bent out of shape. BTW, try to travel with some sort of rescue food. When I flew when I was at this stage, I usually ended up buying a Protein shake or Soup at the airport. I'd blend dinner in my room , (it's only for a week)

Change is hard. It is revealing. It requires patience, trust. May I suggest some of the resources from John Gottman to help get the communication jump started...http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/what-happy-families-know/how-to-keep-love-going-strong

My favorite part, your hormone dumplings. How dear. The adolescent lurks within you, a befuddled kid forever. Umm are not all guys?

Ok that stinks. I really recommend compression socks on long flights. Best way to avoid a blot clot I hope you can get an upgrade to business class

@@LipstickLady - oh that's on the Monkey Love page. I thought it very appropriate to have post 2000 to be an encouragement to a genuine seeker on this page: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/373059-getting-pretty-nervousany-advice/ I can do a couple of things for this forum...I can encourage and I can research. I am not as good at tough love as others, so I try to stick to my strengths. Poor @Alex has had to kick a number of people off for being inappropriate, so I tried to keep it PG-13. Now if you want pictures and more details, PM me. It was a wonderful time and surprisingly well documented.