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Another vote for the P3 containers for when you are dying for a crunch. The flavors are excellent, too. I'll grab a couple packs when I'm in the store and toss 'em in the fridge. Not an every day or even every week treat....but they are flavorful and not so awful bad for you.
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So many NSV's this last week. I am at a loss for where to start, so I won't. I'll go more towards the end. It was a small victory, but one that sorta dawned on me after it'd happened. Had a perfect week....ending with a long night. Next morning light was harsh and scolding. lol. I needed coffee. Blessed coffee. I knew just the spot and they had just the right brew. Next, I needed a place to hole up and sip a bit. An inviting looking nook but the chairs looked liked they'd been made for a little girl's tea set. lol. No way I'd fit....and no way it'd hold my big arse. I did........ it did........ and that was some good damn coffee with a nice breeze coming through and the sun on my face. Peaceful times. Serene.
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Success! 4 months out - 70 lbs down - dropped 10 clothing sizes and off several meds
Dub replied to 4LoveOfLife's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
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I had the surgery last October. I weighed 422 on that day. I'd lost 55 prior to the surgery once I started in the program. This morning I weighed 314. Things I wished I known: *how straightforward of a process the sleeve would be if I simply adhered to the surgeon's instructions....eat the foods and amounts that he said to and the fat will come off quickly and very, very easily. *how my only regret would be not having my sleeve surgery much sooner. It is truly my only regret. *how much my family and friends would support me.....AFTER......the initial results started becoming visible. I was apprehensive at first. Folks may even try to talk you out of it....or share some wls horror story of a friend of a friend's neighbor's uncle's friend......... Truly, once you being losing fast....supporters jump on board fast. Don't sweat the initial naysayers.
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Pictures. This thread is nothing without pictures. I'm sworn to secrecy. It's a patented trick. It's like the Karate Kid's Crane Kick......"if done correctly.....then none can defend". Besides....it's not like I have a bunch of awesome moves or anything.....far from it.....but this one thing.....it's damn near 100% A virtual lock. I"m taking it with me well into my old folks home years.
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That is a cool idea. Gonna have to give this a go. After the shirt gets ripped off......it's important that it remain within reach. I have an a idea or three of how to employ said shirt for more shenanigans once things heat up.
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There was a time....ever so brief.....when everything I'd ever wanted in life was right before me.... there...in my grasp. I could taste, touch and feel this wonder. I was overwhelmed with the feelings of my dreams living and breathing. Amazed. Fulfilled. Overjoyed. Complete. This time passed too soon. Drifting beyond my reach. I am, however, better in every way for this blessed time….for I learned to never again only wish for my dreams, but to work for them.
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I feel like everything is within my grasp right now, but somehow I am going to screw it up. I am thankful for being in a good place in my life, but I wish I could not overthink and learn to be really thankful for all I have. It is such a hard process to go through this whole "WLS" thing, and I don't have surgery until next month. I have never fought with my significant other so much in my life. I didn't realize how much it would freak him out. He is one of the most supportive loving people in the world, and then he thinks "oh shit, she's going to be skinny...what if she changes!" I get that it is a real concern for the people who are going through this with me. I am doing this for myself, and my health so him and I will have longer together and we can reach our dreams together. Your updates from the last few days have made me think. And I pray everyday, we get through this. This is harder then death, buying houses, running a business, and most other "life" things. But at the end of the day I have to remember to be thankful and give praise to God that I am here, and have so much that is great in my life.
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It is my very personal opinion that EVERYONE (you & your S. O. ) has to be aboard and rowing in sync or you will surely sink. I know that my experience has been extreme, but PLEASE, try and try and then try some more to get on similar mindset BEFORE your surgery. I strongly believe that a WLS candidate should not only have an one on one therapy sessions before being approved, but their SO should have the opportunity to have a sit down with a therapist also one on one. WLS changes not only your life, but theirs' as well. Just think about it, please.
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Hope things are going better for you. I am starting to see more and more how job stress can spill over into other areas of my life and muddy the waters making it hard to distinguish it from relationship stress. It poisons perception and becomes a negative filter that taints everything. I'm grateful that I see this more clearly now and am open to making constructive changes.
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Are "Food Funerals" normal/okay?
Dub replied to crazygoose's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
As I was approaching my surgery date I did have a few food funerals. Up until two weeks prior to surgery it was my belief that I would be having gastric bypass. There were specifics about my size, height and BMI at that point that had my surgeon encouraging me in the strongest possible way to have a sleeve instead. I took his advice and chose the sleeve at that point. He explained that in time....once I hit maintenance living that any foods and most drinks would be.....or could be, in moderation, on my personal menu. I realized that there was no need to say goodbye forever to carbs and such....but to simply follow his eating plan and work through the various stages. I have found as I near my 5th month that I have zero cravings for foods. Don't get me wrong....I immensely enjoy the flavors and smells of good food, it's just that I'm very content being a small eating carnivore. Tasty grilled Proteins in 1/2 cup sized meals are savored and that is plenty and satisfies me. -
Outfreakingstanding!!!!!!!!! You have done super. Huge respect for your accomplishment!!!!!!
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I'm sorry but that's total B.S. A woman may give good advice but there's also many women who give horrible advice and who have ulterior agendas. As an adult man we are supposed to be mature enough and wise enough to make our own decisions. My comments were based on my own experiences. The OP was being very rude with his lashing out and made a sweeping comment that I chose not let stand, thusly I replied. I could have simply been a dick and called his comment total b.s. Instead, I chose to talk to the young bro. I've lived a little longer than he has and hope that he can benefit from my mistakes. For the life of me I can't even understand why people get so wrapped around the axle over subjects and postings. There are some really fine people on here that I truly enjoy communicating with.......and I value their input.......regardless of where the thread originates. Then there are some I simply prefer to ignore and move on past.
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Maybe your feet have become extra muscular LOL. Probably more like they're stretching out like lazy dogs laying in the sunshine........and saying, "Good Lawd, boss.......thank you taking a load off us". Speaking of dogs and loads..........I was recently in the per store getting some dry food for my dogs. I grabbed a fifty pound bag and walked through the store with it.....paid......and on across the parking lot. Way across the parking lot, too. Seems to be a new habit of mine....parking far away from entrances. As I was walking and carrying the food I thought about the fact that just a few months ago I was wearing the equivalent of 3 bags on my body. Damn. Just damn. I'm so grateful for the changes. No complaints from me about the difficulties in finding shoes in stock in my new size. No complaints. Mail order will work just fine for this dude.
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I'm almost 5 months out............and am still the same wide width.........but have gained a size. I went from 13W to 14W or sometimes 15W on some shoes. Clearly there is some Voodoo in the mix here......but it's good Voodoo as with bigger feet have come a bigger..............shoe?
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Folks.....Dr. Stapleton is a real treasure. I had the supreme pleasure to have her perform my psych eval while on my path to my wls. Sitting and chatting with her was a wonderful way to spend an hour. I only wish we had occasion to spend more time chatting. That hour with her helped me find myself. Her pre-work videos struck home some ideals and tenets that have proven themselves to be truth. @@Connie Stapleton PhD , I am very glad to see you here. You helped me in a big way. The wonderful people in this place have helped me on many days since. Do your thing and help us find our way so we can do ours.
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Getaways are by far the BEST treat yo self treats! Somehow myself and one of my best nurse buddies at work got the same 5 days off at the end of the month... So we're going to Myrtle Beach! And we don't even have to use our PTO! Enjoy your trip.. Hope you bring something home to put on the grill I did. I will. Life is good.
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I had to learn what 1/4 cup of food looked like. Then I had to learn what 1/2 cup of food, my current goal, looks like. I did this at home with the various stuff I grill, cook or otherwise prepare. A set of measuring cups will be your friend. In short order you'll be able to spot the volumes as they sit on our your freshly arrived plate of food in any restaurant. Once you see the portion size.........grab the knife and wield that puppy like a weapon. Slice off what you know to be the allowable amount. Take your time and eat that amount only.....and get a to-go box for the remainder that will give you future meals.
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@@Lexigurl82 first and foremost let me give ya a hearty Hells Yes for being a fellow Georgian. Much respect. You know heat & humidity and have endured. On a bigger level, let me say that you have my further respect for getting your sleeve and making the changes you wanted to make. I am saddened by your story. It is full of pain. You've endured a lot and that is evident. I am sorry that he didn't come around and instead chose to go a different route. He'll be reminded of how bad of a move that was after it dawns on him that it's too late. You have your priorities right, though....being a mother and also getting her health under control. Both will be rewarding in ways that you'll see down the road. Now, however, you are just making an investment in something that will become more tangible and pay great future dividends. He'll be left with whatever flames he can conjure up. You, however, will be a prize......a real treasure....that worthy dudes will come after in force. Stay the course and keep your priorities in order. You are doing right. Right will be done by you and to you. Hang tough and stay true to yourself.
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Another pulled muscle? Anyone else?
Dub replied to Melanie28's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Dayum..........I feel for ya. And yes....I felt some of the same pains. Hell......at almost 5 months out......I still feel some oddball pains. One could safely say that this dude's life is full of random oddball pains. Some of are my own doing.....trying to be a superhero in the gym or elsewhere....these are what I consider "good" pains. I caused them....I can pinpoint how they happened.....all is good. All will be well. Some, though, are the random pains that leave me scratching my head and going, "WTF?". I am so not joking. I frequently scratch my head and ask myself that very question. -
@@BSanchez2016 Please considering slowing your roll, my young hombre. All is well. All is good. Take a deep breath and relax. You are at the tipping point........making a big decision about where to head next and what the implications are. I'm gonna drop some truth on you, boss. You didn't ask for this....but here it is, regardless: Every major decision I've successfully made in life......every good choice.........every single life goal that I've achieved.......has been when I took the advice and was inspired by A WOMAN !!!!!!! They are called the fairer sex for a reason, buddy. Dudes promote broscience and much of that deals with how to increase the size of our toolage and whatnot. It's true. We all wanna be bigger, faster, stronger........... It took a woman's encouragement for me to see that faster isn't always better. "Slow down, Pedro....the race isn't over until everyone reaches the finish line". It took a woman's intuition to help me see the benefits of having wls. It took a woman's encouragement & feedback to know that I'd done the right thing.......and was doing the right thing. Women, my friend, make the world go 'round. Know this. Accept this.....and roll with this. You'll be better for it. Now....I'm not a preacher. Therefore I'll come down off the pulpit and stfu. My hope for you is that you relax and get some good and solid advice for the questions in your head at this time. I know they are many and they are wide ranging. It's a very difficult time.....making the decision on wls. I feel for ya, mayne. I was right there just a short time ago. I truly get the concerns over having good wood. Trust & believe that I get that......but mainly trust & believe that your wood will be gooder once you drop any unneeded pounds you may be toting and embrace your health and fitness. It's all good, bro. The wood is gonna be all good. Guess what? You'll know when the wood's all good, too......know in the best and most sure way......because a WOMAN will tell you.
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So.....I was out early yessaday evening......sitting at bar and enjoying some light eats and soaking in the environment.......and a song came on that perfectly described my experiences this week. Robbie Robertson's "Somewhere Down the Crazy River". It brought a huge soulful grin to my ugly mug and it just hit home. Life is good and I'm feeling the best I have in 25 years. "Wait, did you hear that Oh, this is sure stirring up some ghosts for me She said, "There's one thing you've got to learn Is not to be afraid of it" I said, "No, I like it, I like it, it's good" She said, "You like it now But you'll learn to love it later"
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Ladies....I can say without reservation.....that The Dubster has been a fool for the longest. He's been on many misguided adventures and came out them with the wrong conclusions. He's been a complete fool....and yet the Good Lord Above saw fit to spare is miserable arse when others were not spared. I am reminded of this fact every High School reunion that I attend. At some point I may get The Last Man Standing award and have my pick of the former prom queens. LOL. Geriatric future potentials are getting stronger by the day. Got my eye on a sporty looking walker. It'll be coveted like a sports car. Racing up and down the halls of the old folk's home at a turtle's pace....going to knock on the door of my next gal that I'm sweet on. See.....I'm a dummy with a plan. Trust & believe. Now though.....in the peak of my adolescent years.....I've had a good week. I came to the wishing well and tossed my coin.....my biggest wish in my head.....and was rewarded with all of my wishes granted and two last little tidbits...the crown jewels, actually.........TRUTH & WISDOM. The Dubster is still alive even after abusing his body in new and varied ways......and furthermore......has been recalibrated and set on a better trajectory. I will be in Church next Sunday........not to check off all the waypoints on the program.........but to show my face and look upwards and to say, "Wut's up Chief.....put it here, bro....let's pound it out !". I am so dang grateful of the people in my life who have helped me. It's a long list and I owe them deeply. I love each of them. I am a better man for knowing them. Life is good. This dude abides.
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Dayum..... That didn't take long to escalate. So here's the deal, @@BSanchez2016 .....I'm a big dude, too. I'm not as big of dude now, though....thanks to the magical powers of my new sleeve and simply following my doctor's gameplan. I can happily say that my junk not only remained intact, but it's benefitted from the weight loss, too. Is it any bigger ? I simply don't have those stats to compare........and old Dub ain't posting any pics of his junk on the web.....so you'll simply have to take my word for it. Is it any bigger? In my estimation, yes...it is. The base pad of fat that you mentioned has diminished in size. This translated to more usable wood. Is it any better? Again, in my estimation, yes....it is. My vascularity is at a whole new level now. Blood flow throughout the body is amazingly improved. All over the body. My rooster will crow at the drop of a hat......a slight breeze and it's cockadoodle do. It's like being 21 again. I'm a simple dude, too. I'm all about the simple pleasures in life. I can't accurately rank the benefits in order of importance.....but I can tell you without hesitation that being 100% satisfied with my junk and knowing that the rooster will crow and stand up proud and loud......yeah man, it may not be my number one benefit.......but it is close to top of the list.
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July 2015 to March 2016, 112 lbs and 16 inch waist size drop
Dub replied to Santiago Draco's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You have done great !!! Excellent post! -
One year post op - Reached goal
Dub replied to OneDollarBill's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
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Great! I have a friend whos going to Raleigh to do it as well. I understand your pain, with Bojangles, it was my best friend too lol. Best of luck on your surgery, you're going to do great! Ah........good old Bojangles. I haven't had a Cajun fillet biscuit in six months or more. Never thought I'd be able to say that. When I hit Bo's now.....it's to get a large unsweetened ice tea or some of their roasted chicken bites. Crazy thing is that I don't even miss what used to be a frequent staple in my diet. Also.....former North Carolinian, here, too. GO PIRATES !!!
