Mr Alley Gator

Yep Drove myself there Had it done at 9 am and was back driving home the following day at 2 - I prefer to do this kind of stuff by myself. Heck i did heart stint surgery by myself. Kinda had no choice

There was a member here a few months back who was 80

I think you are over thinking this site. I have been on all of these sites and there is none i have found even close to this. Remember this is a world wide site so different cultures communicate differently. I can be brash at times to clearly make a point, but all of us are here for the same reason to help and support. I do not need support i never post a question but I do feel i need to pay it forward to the new members. Just like the help i got. I say give this place another chance.

Nobody here gets paid to do this we are all here to help each other.

Ok starting with the Cons - Yes you have to adjust your life and drinking large amounts of alcahol is over. Yes there are bumps and rough times during the journey.

You have to get the surgery to save you life! Just like i had to! The reward is off the scale good and you will be happier and healthier. The surgery is a toll and you have to run the workshop, I truly feel like many here this was the best decision in my life i had made

Male - Sleeved June 19 2019 at 377 pound and weighed in Dec 27 2019 at 215 Been able to hold the weight since then to now

TRUST ME DO IT - AND IF YOU CANT GET INSURANCE TO DO IT PAY FOR IT YOURSELF - Take a loan or put it on a visa. Do not let money decide this for you, you have to decide to do it

Going the other way - you are to new to this journey to be focusing on the scale moving

I have said this a million times The scale is going to put you in a rubber room with a jacket that buckles from the back.

During my journey someone here suggested i weigh myself on the first of every month, Record the progress also you will very quickly realize when you pants fall off that you are killing it. It will come so do not get discouraged if you stay on your plan.

Good luck and copy this post cuz in a year you will be posting for the next scale stalker

OH yea welcome to the group

My simple thing is this: This is a tool and you and only you have to get the workshop ready! This is a journey and it will have its bumps, but once completed I promise you will be the healthier and happier!

Focus now on Vitamins and supplements and start making you own Protein Shakes. Get good at them because you will need them and they are key to success. I am a chef and like many here prefer to make our own vs buying them

Next is the head games seach this site for head games - Get ahead of them and adjust you lifestyle now as much as you can

Have fun and welcome

i agree drinking is a pain in the ass - i drink also but heck like 1 to 8 on my buddys

Feels good doesn't it plus much more fun in the bedroom is what amazes me

Yes you can just take it slow, I eat Snacks now with no issue

NOT A BAG OF Cookies A FEW COOKIES WONT KILL YOU

Just use the Patches that is what i do for all

Ok love this post over and over you have two choices just like others i should cut and paste this post

1. Stay the unhealthy overweight way you are and be depressed and miserable and Die before you 5 year old makes it to graduations! Do not even bother ever thinking you will see there kids or grow old. Disease will take you out. So stop being selfish, If you want to be selfish order a URN on Amazon now.

OR

2. Grab the issue by the horns get the surgery and start the journey to a happy healthy life where you will live longer and be grateful you made this decision. Trust me been there done that

Sorry was not trying to be brash or mean, I have been where you are and so has a ton of other members. But really that is the only two decisions you have to make

Do a pizza in a Cup - I am a chef so here you go

Take a cupcake tin or small bowl. Layer the bottom with moist bread crumbs. Soak them in Pizza sauce

Now bake that for 8 min to get them a little dry but still moist

Now add you meat - Of course Ground in a food proccessor and sauce again.

Now add you sprinkled cheese - and cover with a thin slice of cheese - Top with Oregano

Bake again - Eat with spoon getting each layer and there you go! WWPC

WLs Wet Pizza Cup

As a male i hit 20 a month thru Hard workouts and great diet

AJD you are a big guy like i was and i found that the crossfit shoes worked the best. They are made to support you Ankles. I also used a pair of High back baskeball shoes and they worked great - My key was to mix up the shoe types every day and it worked

Now my lazy ass just walks around in Crocks and no problems. As you get to your goal the legs and feed will be much better, Trust me on this -

Good luck

Search here but my trick was to mix up the Calories - One Day 900 next day 400 and throw in some Intermittent fasting

make your own drinks trust me will get rid of that clogged gritty feeling -

Everyone above nailed it - But you will get the hang of it - You will figure out your limits and what you can handle

Slow and Steady wins the Journey

Changing it up really helps - I did the same thing

congradulations

My x wife did and she had no complications but she put her OB and Primary and had the files sent to him

I did it here was only a few thousand more when you take into account the air and spending of two people

Welcome to the club and now enjoy the journey

10 hours ago, Danny Paul said:

HE HARD WORK IS MAINTAINING THE WEIGHT LOSS.

Fully agree this is the hard part but worth the effort.

You are going to get many suggestions. I would suggest you get Protien poweders and master the art of making shakes. I personally prefer them over the store bought. Get you Vitamins and supplements on hand.

also master the art of making broths and Soups for the starting weeks

Some use Apps to track food and calories there are many methods out there

My suggestion is do not overthink it you will quickly get into a routine and enjoy your journey.

12 hours ago, bufbills said:

o meet with the nutritionist and behavioral analyst before having a consultation with the surgeon? I

Yes very common May be a requirement from you insurance company. The Nutra person is the best you can have for this type of surgery. Mine saved my ass big time and made it much easier. As a guy I do not follow direction well so she just laid it all out and handled it for me

I am a year out and still never get hungry. I know portion sizing really well so never over fill for the full feeling Just do not like it. Run with the no hunger made my journey a little easier and still to this day i have to mentally remember to eat!

WOW i am the opposite - I hate eating without Water. However i keep it low - Depending on the food i will take a sip every few bites. Unlike before where i would down 16 oz of beer or coke with dinner. I asked my doctor and he advised against it but stated once you get to where you want to be try different things to keep you on track

6 3 so taller and 52 Dropped 177 pounds last year from June to december 27

Read this whole site and make sure you go to the male section - Best decision i made but it is a tool and you have to set up and run the workshop!