Cody Harmon

Meeee! I'm 27, 240 as of now, and started last October 26th with a sleeve at 410lbs. Gay as gay can be; mwahahahah

100% really gay here. HW: 400 SW: 386 CW: 321 GW: 180 Sleeved 10-26-15 in Tyler Texas

I'm sorry others feel this way too, but I am glad, on a selfish note, that I am not experiencing this alone.

So, I was never one who was best friends with food; at least the reality is, I never thought I was. I went through life eating because it tasted good, and rewarding myself for accomplishments with good tasting food. I just never ran to food when I didn't feel well, or was sad, or emotional in any way. That being said, my psychologist who I had seen for a major loss in my life prior to VSG and who also did my psych eval for the VSG surgery, warned me that I would experience some emotions and possibly depression, as I said goodbye to my "bigger life." I told her that I understood, but that I was never emotionally tied to food so I think it'll be okay. Then, POST VSG, I felt okay. 2 days went by, everything was fine. a couple of more days, everything is still alright. And then a week approached, and suddenly I felt as if everything in the world was wrong. I hate the weather right now (weather I normally love haha) and I feel like the job Im in pays what I need it to but doesn't make me happy at all, and I dread returning. I guess those are normal feelings but they just sort of came out of no where. I don't get sad when my husband is eating something I can't next to me, and in many ways I am loving the success I am already seeing by making this choice. But it is a lifelong choice, and a part of me is feeling minor buyers remorse because tiny reminders of what I have given up pop up here and there. And as we approach the holidays, I am reminded that many of our cultural celebrations are food related. dinner with friends, birthdays with cake and delicious food. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, etc. I cried for the first time in a long time today, for no good reason. Had to bring my husband over for a hug and explain how I am feeling to him. I have Disthymia which is sort of a life long mellow depression, but it has always been self managed, and really, as long as I recognized how I felt and why it generally left me alone and I was happy as a clam. I'll of course be seeing my psychologist again this week, and my doctor in a couple of weeks. I just wanted to know if this is normal, and if some of you experienced something similar? I guess major life changes of any kind have a certain amount of good stress, and a splash back of bad. Day 9 is winding down, and Day 10 will begin tomorrow.

i had surgery 10/26. For me, the time it takes to get my Protein drink down is very very similar. Same for Water. It's a slow process but its the old saying, slow and steady wins the race. Keep sipping. A healthy amount to aim for is 1 oz every 15 minutes at first. Later you can get in 2 oz every 15 minutes or whatever works for you. I started at 1 oz and I'm doing better now, getting closer to 2-3oz. Just depends on the day. Remember, this early in the game our stomachs are swollen and sore and mad as hell. Treat them well and be kind, they've really taken a beating.

Wow you guys are truly motivating. Surgery in two days, so kinda nervous and these pictures help remind me of the health benefits for sure.

Honestly, if you have the cash, I would fully recommend that you do the surgery in Mexico because you will pay like 30-40% what you'd pay in the US for about the exact same level of care and medical standards. You know, our healthcare system is actually ranked #37 in the world. Mexico is #60. Not a huge difference between them.

Honestly, I JUST got done with BS of CA, and here is the breakdown: 18k for surgery, insurance covered all but 293.67 and then 10% of hospital so 1.8k. Theres no reason in the world they should be billing you 50+k for a surgery when out of pocket you would be looking at 18-22. Someone is ripping you off, and needs to be held accountable.