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I used to shop there a lot when they were called Casual Male and their prices were more reasonable.
They decided to try and move upmarket, and increased their prices to match. I stopped shopping there at that point. It just wasn't affordable any more.
A shame really, us men of generous size already have a limited selection of clothing retailers.

Strawman argument.
Foods for animals do not undergo the same rigorous certifications as those meant to be consumed by humans.

I am 35 years old, and I had the sleeve done on March 5th.
When I went in to the program (October 31, 2014), my weight was 529lbs. When I started the four week pre-op diet (Feb. 5, 2015), I was 517. On surgery day I was 480 and today, a week and a half later I am 467.
An astonishing loss in a relatively short period of time, and is (according to my surgeon) not the norm. I am thrilled, though.
I have had zero complications. No nausea, no vomiting, no cramping and most of all, no pain. I was completely off of the narcotic pain killers within 36 hours of surgery, and have been able to take in every last bit of liquids and Protein that my surgeon requests.
I consider myself very fortunate that I have had no difficulty compared to others. I firmly believe that recovery is 20% physical and 80% mental, or at least it has been for me. If you get in to the mindset that VSG is a tool that you will be able to use to get healthy and to lead a much longer, fuller life, then you will not only be able to do it, but to succeed.
VSG has been one of the best decisions I have ever made.
Good luck to you.

Imported foods sold in this country (United States) have to pass the same federal (USDA and/or FDA) regulations as food produced here. You really have nothing to fear.

Count me as a member of the 500+ Club.

I'm still pretty early in the process, but I already know who will be my surgeon and what procedure I'm going to have (sleeve).
I'm somewhat nervous, but very optimistic as well.