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See I am pig headed and do not like left overs - I am also a chef so You would think I could manage food waste and portion sizes. NOPE -

So Decided to make skirt steak yesterday - Prepped it cooked it and sliced it - 19 slices? WtF - I ate 4 I just looked at it and was like are you kidding i could not have eaten that much Pre OP let alone now.

Glad I am not the only one who does this,

Aj

I really do not understand this topic, Seen it here a million times. Not going to kill this topic but No way are you going to drop 100 plus pounds like me and get Noseeeee Betty not asking.

Who the Hell really cares what people think! This is your life and your decision. If you want to keep it to yourself then lie your ass off, I have found I just answer the question : How did you lose so much weight? are you sick? No Its simple I stopped eating like an animal!

Usually ends that topic quickly.

But I am also male and Ice cold so Maybe I should just shut up because I have no idea from a female perspective how to answer this.

Focus and Get it done! May seem like a long time to you but the reward is worth it

Congrad-s Enjoy the journey and No clue why summer has anything to do with it - But Sunshine and Healthy seems like a good combo to me

you all and your summer? I live in Naples Florida - what the heck is summer? I think that is a all year thing for us

OBGYN! No way anyone should answer this = This is a Doc s decision and unless you are a doctor or have stayed at a Holiday Inn - Nobody is qualified to answer this

Everyone is different but I had very little pain but had a blast Getting Morphine hits every three hours! Really did not need them but was having fun getting stoned and seeing elvis for the 30 hours. I have seen most people have little pain just discomfort, I used a CBD cream on the slits that really helped but never needed any pain meds

Good luck you got this - NO PAIN NO GAIN

AJ

I can not be the only out here who still has no clue how to cook small! I swear I am either dumber then a bag of hammers or just can not contemplate portion. Every time i Prep or cook for myself I end up throwing out over half. I just cleaned the fridge and there were so much wasted food.

I Prep for two teenagers separate cooking and nothing ever left. I prep for myself and way over cook. You would think at about a year I would figure this stuff out? Nope

So the lesson to all you about to do this, Shock and awe is coming on how much you can consume and how little you need to survive!

I have no clue but not to kill this subject - I think they just can not get there Head On Straight

I LOOK AT IT THIS WAY - NO F@#CKIN WAY AM I EVERY GOING TO DO THIS AGAIN, I BUSTED MY ASS TO GET THE FAT OFF AND THE ADDICTION UNDER CONTROL! IT SUCKED BUT I DID IT! SO NO WAY WILL I GO BACK TO BEING UNHEALTHY AND OUT OF CONTROL EATING HABITS! I LEARNED MY LESSON BIG TIME AND PAYED FOR IT.

Now this is my time and no food is going to ever kill me again

Welcome to the loser club - Yea those first days suck, Congradulations! It does get better - Walk walk sleep and make sure you stay hydrated

VENT away that is what we are here for! Yell scream b***h complain, everyone here will support you cuz we have all been there

NO NO NO - no energy drinks to strong - Google it defiantly WLS people should not use 5 hour energy or any boosting drinks - You tummy is to small so it will do damage! Not eneogh surface are for them anymore

My Doc Made it crystal clear days of Monster energy or 5 hour etc are over!

however like above you can add caffeine to your Protein Drink - Little bitty bit

You rocked it! Great Job

Get the electrolyte pills off Amazon - For runners I swear by them, If it do not use them I feel like hell! Miracle pills for me i have been posting this for almost a year They work

Going the Male right at you approach!

Grab the baby stare right at them and contemplate two decisions you have to make

1. Stay the way you are obese and unhealthy and let the baby know you most likely will not be at there graduation because you will be dead from related overweight diseases and you will never see your grandkids also you will be limited in what you can do with him or her as they grow up due to your weight problem and addiction to food!

Or

2. Let the baby know that you are going on a journey to get healthy and happy as he is the reason you must chose number 2 - and inform him this is not going to be easy but you are well worth it, and i need to do this for you and me!

Bet you chose 2

aj

You got this you are ready - Also thank you for working in healthcare especially during this Covid night mare

Fight it I mean really fight your food cravings - ITs a freakin war and if you can do what you do for a living your surely can win this battle. Here i go again this was my go to plan F@#ck Food. Worked for me

You are given a tool..... Btw let me know your feelings about the place x wife wants to go there

You have tool now set up the workshop. Educate yourself on Vitamins and minerals. Learn what you need! Not what the chart says.

Do not over kill this get you life healthy and happy. You do not need to APP everything You do not need to weigh yourself every 10 minutes You do not need a billion dollars in WLS gear

Just make a plan for your journey be ready for issues - Get your head in order - Kick your addiction to food

I have said this a bunch, Keep it simple, Healthy and Happy and enjoy the journey

Trust me he is exactly right! Ran the journey also and opens up new opportunities and options that you can not do being obese!

Friend said the other day ...... Now you are back to the way I knew you 25 years ago!

Follow Superman example and you will be rewarded

I would think you BMI is fine but you can easy wear a Vest for working out under your clothes- has a plate of steel or sand - would never see it

I had the sleeve = TOTAL SUCCESS BEST DECISION I HAVE EVERY MADE I AM HEALTHY AND HAPPY! DID FIX ALOT OF OF other medical issues like BP and levels

I would not do quit smoking and the first phases of the journey at the same time! I am a smoker and I know how hard it is to quit. Untill you have your food addiction and your mental games over do not take on more then you can handle or you will be a train wreck! You will know when you have the WLS journey under control then the smoking and drinking can be addressed.

Nope i asked my surgeon and it was a NO you get the procedure they way it was designed.

Next you are way off ..... You are mentally screwing yourself. Eating is not a competition to see how much food you can take, You eat for survival - You will still be able to eat but at Normal Portion sizes

For example i just ate 6 large chicken nuggets with BBQ sauce! Yes before i could have eaten 12 but does it really matter. ALSO FOR YOU WHO ARE GOING TO YELL AT ME FOR CHICKEN NUGGETS i ACTUALLY WANTED A CHANGE TODAY AND FREAKIN STRESSED OUT OVER COVID, PLUS LAZY WAS MAKING THEM FOR THE KIDS.

You need to look around this site Look at the success a lot of us have had from this surgery, Jump into the male forum, You will pay for not doing it big time shortly. Trust me, been there. Do not follow my style where I ended up in a Cardio Ward wondering if i ever would see my kids again. That is why i did it - Like you had no choice and was on a train ride to death!

377 here to 205 Was just tired of being unhealthy

Good luck and FYI mexico is alot cheaper if you have to pay out of pocket

Your blood pressure will definitely improve and You will sleep better, I noticed a huge change at just 25 pounds let alone when I hit 100 lost. I slammed the weight off like a few others here. Look up Jake he slammed it off also

As for the ice cream enjoy I went Hog freakin wild the weeks before I decided to get Cut!

You wont miss the food that addiction will be replaced with the Happier Healthier life addiction. Even though is still cook for friends and family, and I do not eat but a few nibbles I enjoy it, but not addicted or obsessed with carbs and sweets

Aj

All good things come to those who wait.... Its only one holiday so who cares. You got this

To all of you ............. Everybody here was scareD and peeing in there pants! It is a simple deal and normal. Chill out you re making the best decision you have ever made.

YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO RESTART AND LIVE LONGER! YOUR HAVE DECIDED TO GET HEALTHY! YES YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH A LITTLE CUTS AND ISSUES ................ BUT THE REWARD WILL BE WORTH IT................... IN SIX MONTHS YOU WILL DO POSTS LIKE THIS PAYING IT FORWARD .... JUST LOOK AT THE PEOPLE ON THIS SITE. NOW ITS YOUR TURN AND THEN YOU WILL HELP THE NEXT GROUP~

YOU GOT THIS

Yes get a throat check out...... Seems the Hose to knock me out plus the Heartburn caused a throat issue. simple procedure they balloon it back out. In and out in 4 hours -

Be careful mine got so bad i was chocking on simple little things ...... It will not fix it self

You Rock keep it up - Plus you got guts for doing a post like that! You have to be so happy and feeling good - Glad for you.

This is a great post for those on the fence, you are paying it forward.