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"Get an abortion" is just such a useless post -- and you know it.

Bummer, proudgrammy. I just got word that I need CPAP. Surgery isn't for a few more months, I am also really hoping its not a permanent thing. Oh well, at least I'll get a good night's sleep!

My surgeon gave us a stern warning about this -- its not uncommon, evidently, because fat is free birth control hormonally, and when it goes, so does the free BC. Best wishes to you and baby -- you'll be fine!

well, as they say, to each his own...

For the record, I'm careful with EVERYTHING I read on the internet! :-) What I liked about the video is that he reinforces what actually is VERY common science/research -- weight loss is achieved through diet, not exercise, and therefore you have to get your head and your diet straight as your top priorities during the early stages after bariatric surgery. And then when you do start exercising, most obese people are de-conditioned and are gonna need the help of trained professionals to guide you in the early stages. Those are the messages he promotes in this video, and they make perfect sense to me. Have you actually watched the video? I watched another of his videos this morning out of curiosity (and will watch more) and he had the highly UN-debunkable position that your success or failure largely lies with the choices you make.

I inherited a not-so-lovely condition where my body does not cover my peripheral nerves correctly, so I have significant neuropathy and very weak muscles at the end of long nerve runs (feet, lower limbs). My feeling is that unloading 75 pounds will be tremendously beneficial to my feet, even tho neuropathy will still be there (for me).

Berry, you are such a voice of reason on this board -- thanks for keeping us grounded in reality :-)

I am so glad you posted this -- I've been meaning to watch it for weeks, and WOW!!! The surgeon is laying out some really provocative ideas that make perfect sense! My surgeon pushes us into physical therapy both before and after surgery , so I have that covered, But what really grabbed me, and may be why you posted it on this thread -- you gotta get your head straight and your eating straight, top priorities post-surgery. I'll be watching this again, and his other videos. :-)

Amburmist, you are doing great! YOu lost 12 pounds before surgery (pre-surgery liquid diet?) and then another 13 pounds -- that's 25 pounds in 4 weeks! You know about the 3 week stall as your body recovers from surgery, so please relax -- you've got this! :-)

Sorry to hear about your stricture -- yikes, what a unfortunate development! BUT, congratulations on your weight loss! From 265 to 219 -- that's 46 pounds! 75% of excess body weight in a year is the average loss with bariatric surgery. Assuming that is about 86 pounds (you don't list a height, so I assumed a goal weight of 150 pounds), you are more than half way there and its only been 2 months. Good job!

40 pounds in 8 weeks sounds pretty good to me, personally. With a starting weight of 249, assuming you have 100 pounds of excess body weight, and using the average achievement of losing 75% of that in one year with gastric bypass, you are already halfway to your goal. Good job!!

This is hilarious -- good job keeping all of the jeans!

Ugh, that is terrible that they wait until you are most vulnerable to "attack". Perhaps the best way to deal with this now is just to firmly shut the family comments down whenever they bring it up. If they won't let it go, just pack up and leave. If you are firm and consistent, hopefully they'll get the message. If they don't, limit your time with them until after surgery.

Good luck tomorrow! Nice to read a post about the pre-surgery diet that isn't dire, LOL.

Congratulations -- must feel great to be on the other side!!!

I feel the same way -- the approval process sure requires a lot of patience!

Wait -- what does this even mean, LOL. I am so NOT cool, evidently :-)

Good luck! Let us know how it goes (when you feel up to it)

Everyone deserves a good primary care doctor --- ditch this one and find someone compassionate. Good luck with your surgery!!

Can you ask you dietician for specific menu ideas?

Everything you need to know :-) https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/your-favorite-sous-vide-egg-bites-at-home Weck: https://www.amazon.com/Weck-080-Mini-Mold-Ounce/dp/B00DHNTBCU/ref=lp_7526283011_1_9?srs=7526283011&ie=UTF8&qid=1507025569&sr=8-9

Post away, Big Tex. I hate all of the folders -- I read and post to the "unread" thread and the status updates. I confess that I am starting to look at my clothing catalogs differently. 3-4 months to go for surgery.

I'm Camp Starbucks Egg Bites. Any they are super easy to make at home with Sous Vide equipment. I like whole eggs with cottage cheese, served with cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, basil olive oil.

I agree with Berry -- say something once then shut up and let her do her own thing. This is my advice to myself dealing with other to others dealing with me. More than once and its nagging. Sorry to be so blunt.

What a great quote! SGC -- remarkable -- congratulations!!