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A sports car, easier time with airline travel, active in hobbies but most of all being more active with my family.

Thanks for the warning.

Great story, CL.......but an even better state of mind. You are enjoying the positive changes and that's something that I hope to do as well. As far as the "name". I noticed it and I laughed when I did. I sure as hell can use a good laugh during these times, too. A sense of humor is a great asset. I've never been in a forum that has members who seem as easily offended as this one. It's understandable, I suppose. The other forums I post in are more hobby related. Many here are struggling with issues. I prefer the bright outlook demonstrated by the hopeful and enthusiastic. Your opening post took us along on a quick ride into funsville. Awesome stuff. I hope you continInue to have big fun in your new body.

Cool.....I'm not going nuts. Ill remember to save as I go on longer replies. Thanks !!!

We can choose our friends .....but not so much with coworkers. Many of them mean well, but the fact that it's a reoccurring point of conversation is understandably aggravating. They sea visible change occuring and it keeps it in their minds to discuss.

I can understand your debating which way to go with this. Your starting BMI is in the low 30's. For me, at BMI of 58, it will be fairly obvious which way to go with it. Even if I do well and lose 60-70 lbs before the surgery .......the rate of loss after the surgery will accelerate beyond any explanation I could offer. It'll be a while before I get any questions, but I'll be straightforward with my answers. Keeps it simple and peraps it will help someone else in the future.

I'm a few months away from my bypass so I haven't a clue what it's like on that side. I can only guess that perhaps your mind is holding out on you after you've done so much to allow yourself to get thinner....pre-op liquid diet, surgery, healing, post-op liquid diet........now it's rebelling against the act of eating. I don't know....haven't made it that far yet, but I'm sure it's going to be some weird time getting settled in. In many ways I think it was easier, for me, at least, to quit smoking or quit other things. Quitting something altogether has a fianalty about it. Close the book. Learning to eat correctly has been harder for me because it's not something I can close the book on. Have to eat. It's the eating right that is hard. Hope they can help you get things sorted out. its a big change and i wonder if we get the full instruction we need afterwards.

Hope all is going well !

Best of luck to you, Cutwater. I wonder if I go ahead and pack my bag now.....will it make the next 5 months go by faster ?

How are things going now ?

Never rains in the gym......although I've seen the power go out during a thunderstorm. Things became crowded quickly on the indoor track. I have to walk there or at work. The uneven pavement around the neighborhood is hell on my knees. Nice safe concrete surface at work...or the shock absorbing belt on the gym's treadmills.

I just noticed we are replying to an old thread. Ancient, even.

I'm speechless. Unreal numbers !!!! How do you feel now ?

Best of luck to you !!!!

Tribal loyalty. Well said ! Accurate concept.

You are right......that is a good problem to have.

What type of hernia ?

What I want to do is tear up the list of things that I can't do now !

Clearly I've been having the wrong conversations with my doctors over the years.......

I've been reading through your experiences so far. I can't tell you how encouraging it is to see your success and positive outlook on everything.

Duke is an amazing place in every way. One of the top medical facilities in the world. You are sure to be in the best of care. I'm jealous.

Duke?

No....the pics are in chronological order. The last pic being the most current......back to the weight I was in the first pic. Not good. This pic was taken right about the time I decided to add WLS to my arsenal.

It's one of the few apps that runs really smooth for me. I'm having more trouble with this sight.

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