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The same family was featured in the most recent issue of People. Apparently Dad is the rebel of the group, he doesn't want to give up his beer. :biggrin1: It's a cool story, especially about the brother, who has lost 200+ so far.

Kind of like the old joke, "Doc, will I ever be able to play the piano?"

I was wondering the same thing - in fact, I would think our breath control and support would be better than when we were heavy, as there will be more room for the diaphragm to expand. Has anyone found themselves to be a better singer after recovery?

Well, I did have one full-body harness that annoyingly rubbed on the port area, but what are ya gonna do? Leather chafes, isn't that part of the attraction?

Well whoop-dee-do! :confused: Every patient is different, Dody. Let's not hijack mysherrijo's post, you can take that crap to another thread, please. Hey you Monerrey gals - I yelled from my balcony here in Tijuana, did you hear me? :biggrin1: Good luck to everyone today - Not sure what time my procedure is, I imagine sometime early this afternoon (my pre-op is this morning.)

I hope there are some smokers out there, because I've been wondering this as well. I had my last *gasp* cigar for a while last night, 2 weeks prior to my surgery - just as the doctor ordered. So far, the urge to take a life isn't too strong. :angry

Sounds to me like he's scared of the possibility of losing the new, more attractive girl that you are going to be! Men are so lousy about expressing their true feelings most of the time, and it's possible he doesn't know WHAT he's feeling and needs to work it out. That being said, he needs to know that he is being hurtful. Otherwise, he will continue to find new (bad) ways to take out his frustrations on you. Yes, this is a guy talking here.

My surgeon's nutritionist started me on Atkins induction 16 days ago, and I've lost 18 lbs. so far. July 3rd I will start doing 4 Protein shakes a day, along with salads twice a day until the 9th, whichwill be liquid only. I am hoping to lose about 30 by my surgery date. I think my strongest motivator is to shrink my stomach in the hope that my band will be better fitted from the start, so that I will have optimum restriction right away. Hopefully. :rant:

My PCP was very approving - especially after reviewing my file, and once he realized how much research I had done. He is also tired of trying to control my blood sugars. :biggrin1: I think the relationship between patient and PCP is extremely important. I think I changed doctors 3 times before I got one who a) actually listened, and at least acted like they gave a damn. But, that's Group Health for you. :tired

Yep - that's why I was put on the Atkins Induction, to shrink the organs - primarily the liver. So far so good - not tired of prime rib yet!

No, I lost 11.2 lbs...get it right! :laugh :rockon: :biggrin1: I think, generally speaking, fat guys can lose pretty fast, at least at first. About 18 years ago I did Jenny Craig for about a month, and lost 55 lbs. Didn't want to spend the money any longer, so of course I gained back the 55 plus another 60 or so. Thank God I'm done with that kind of crap! :clap2:

Sherri, Based on the research I have done, I would have made the same decision. When it comes to your life and your health, $$ should not be the decision point. July 10, here we come!:clap2:

I am making a blanket assumption that there are a lot of people who make blanket assumptions. Canada is healthier? Wow - and they eat their fries with mayonnaise or gravy! :hungry:

Wow, I just realized you've lost almost 200 lbs! That is awesome, many congratulations! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: I keep reaching for a piece of fruit and have to slap my own wrist. I feel really good on Day 5 of the diet, not too shabby - I want to weigh myself but I am holding out until Friday...

I think that first day was the same old "diet" mentality, so I was subconsciously depriving myself. Cruising along now, the worst part is the carb cravings, but they are manageable. I had a HUGE cut of rare prime rib last night at Outback...mmm... :hungry: A year? Wow - how did you feel in the middle of that timeframe?