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I've been doing diet sodas all my life. Can't do the regular stuff, to me it's like thick syrups. . weird how our tastes are so different when you're used to something huh??? My hubbie can't do the diet stuff at all either, so we have a small fridge with diet on the bottom and regular on the top. . . :lol:

Wow, I just looked at your ticker! You have done so well! You are totally an inspiration! I bet you must feel so much better! Good for you. . .and big cyber hugs for you! (((( ))))

Yeah, summer 2012 sounds good to me too! Lets talk then!!!

hahaha! your too cute! No i don't know what that drink is, but it sure does sound good! Keep us posted. . . I drink good ole rum and diet coke myself ever since i was 3 months out and i'm out 14 months now and love my alcoholic beverages!

Good for you! How exciting! keep up the excellant work! Your doing fabulously!

Faithstar is so right here. . . there is a book you can order from Amazon.com called "mindless eating" it's really really boring to read, but it makes so much sense. It talks about being kind to yourself first most and utmost . . and not hurt yourself. . if you make a mistake, you should be able to say "it's ok, we'll try again" be kind to yourself. . . The book follows buddhist beliefs and the way of buddha. . . interesting. . . you'll be ok. . . just think about what your about to do before you do it and maybe ask "do I really want to do this" . . . good luck!

nope, sorry at 14 months out i can't even finish 1/2 of a taco. . .nor can I finish a 6 " subway turkey sandwich, that i have to get them to cut in half to have a 3" . . . my problem is i can eat often! not much, but often and that adds up!

you betcha! I love toast cause it doesn't cause that tight yuk creeping out of your throat feeling. . .I can easily down 2 slices of toast without a problem, but give me 1 chicken leg, good lord!

How very fabulous for you! I can sure tell you're major happy! Good for you girl! keep up the excellent work and next thing you know you'll be a iddy bitty little thingy. . . .

I think I'm still way too shy for swimsuit season. . . could really be a reason why i shyed away from the bodybuilding offer. . . .

knock on wood, I haven't puked in the past 14 months! so I am interested in this topic too. . .but of course it depends on each of us individually. . .we will all puke differently when we do I guess. . . guess i'll find out whats its like when i do huh????

Dont ya worry none, were right here with ya. . . . I'm 50 and I don't own a wrinkle and I've lost 150 lbs! I guess I'm either damn lucky or my native american indian heritage is playing it's part. . .all i have is a little loose skin where my apron used to be. . . my daughter who is 21 was asked if I'm her sister???? go figure. . . but as long as it continues I'm as happy as a clam!

Just wait til your 1 + years out and actually have to watch what your doing or it starts to creep back up, , , then ask your question of "taking the easy way out" . . . I have to actually diet now and exercise like a bumbaclat all the time just to maintain my weight, no not lose it (that would be great!!!!!) but to actually prevent it from going up. . . it's so easy now on just 1000 - 1200 calories to gain weight. . . .very irratating. . .

:lol: Your funny! Girl you'll be back! don't worry. . . easier said then done right? In all 18 of my surgeries I was worried about the same thing, but you have to put your trust in your belief system and the surgeon. . . you have to believe in order to achieve. . . you are going to be ok! We will definately see you here after March 7th and you'll be telling us all about it and helping out all the newbies too!

It sounds like your more hurt then angry. . I don't blame you. . your hubbie wanted to protect you thats all. He tried to stand up to his parents by telling them what he was going to do with ya'lls money. . . i hate overbearring people like his parents. . . apparently they have been telling him and the other siblings what to do for the whole of their lives. . . your hubbie doesn't like to have waves it seems with them. . . don't be mad with your hubbie, you did chose to tell others and he (being a man) thought that it was ok to tell others too. . . so you just go on now, it's out in the open, so just hug your hubbie (he does love you lots you know ) hold your head up high and carry on. . . you don't have to please the stupid inlaws, just yourself and hubbie. and if you don't get your surgery you are just pleasing them, showing them they won AGAIN, and not yourself or your hubbie (plus your acting stubborn then) . . . you live with him not THOSE other people. . . good luck! I too was self pay and yes, it's an investment like a little car, but hey i'm alive and living life good and healthy now!

big hugs to you sweetie, I can totally relate to you! I'm 1/2 native american indian and 1/2 german (go figure???) anyhow that makes me a really big boned, tall (6'0") person. . .my dad was 6'8 and weighed nearly 400 lbs and my german mom is 5'8 tall and about 200 lbs. . . at 12 years old i weighed 222 lbs (always the biggest girl anywhere) and at my heaviest i weighed 350 lbs and after i had my surgery and lost 150 lbs i don't have that much loose skin. I actually look 10 - 15 years younger . . . no wrinkles at all (and i'm 50) my daughter's friends asked her if I was her sister????? my daughter is 21. . . what a compliment that was. . . the only really loose skin i have is my apron, ahhhhh but it's nothing that a little duck tape couldn't help out! :lol: . . . you'll be ok hon, don't worry about it now. . just get your exercise in and do what your told to do and you'll be ok. . . the plastic surgeon told me that what is to be expected is to loose all your weight first, then maintain for about 1 year and then think about plastics because the skin usually shrinks back up some and what doesn't is then taken off. . . . good luck! Your going to do just fine!

I took off 2 1/2 weeks but not cause I needed to but rather cause I wanted to. . . 1 week would have been enough as per doctor, but 2 1/2 was better. . . I returned rested and feeling good. .

Hi and welcome Dottie. . . I had my surgery on Dec 29, 2009. . .just a few days after you. . . I've done excellently too just like you! I'm kicking around with the weight now as well. . . it has slowed down really really badly, but you know what i think? Good for me at least i lost the 150 lbs and am at goal for my WL surgeon. I would love to lose another 20 or 30 lbs. but highly doubt that will happen. . . that is ok for me at least i'm not 350 anymore! I'm living life well, and can actually do things i never could do before. . . I still have to get used to shopping in the mall verus the Roaman's catalogue though. . .can't get a hold of that yet. . . one day. . . I've gone from a snug 4XL to a L now and think that is great. . . anyhow keep posting and together we'll get there. . . PM me if you'd like as well. . . chat soon again!

I'm a big baby so I love gummies. . . I get my Vitamins from costco or walmart in adult gummie. I take the following. . . gummie vitamins for adults 2 ; sublingual B12 dots 2 ; gummie Vitamin D3 2 along with a weekly RX vitamin D; Bariatric Advantage lemon chews Calcium 2; and Fiber advantage gummies 2; GNC Omega chews 2; these are pretty good and i treat them more like treats. Now do realize they do have calories and carbs in them. . not much, but they do. . .so just be aware of that. . . also, I am 13 months out so i'm not sure if a newbie can take these. . . best ask the doc ok? Good luck! P.S. The bariatric advantage vitamins are ok. The calcium lemon chews are great, but the calcium isn't (tastes like chalk) the vitamins are ok, but taste like vitamins. . .

dumb question coming up? How can TMJ be weight related? I'm not much into dentists or teeth things, so I'm kinda dumb when it comes to this. . . please forgive me. . .just wondering

Hey all, just an FYI here regarding this bodybuilding thing. . I have lost 150 lbs . . I used to bodybuild years ago and with the weight loss now I still have definition and tone under that loose skin, (still can puff out the lats pretty good and move the pec's ) actually was approached by a bodybuilding trainer at Golds to work with him to represent Gold's gym. . . wow that was a shocker. . never thought I still had it in me. . . HOWEVER, 5-6 hours a day workout sessions, plus working full time and being a wife (hubbie thinks it would be cool! of course he would ) . . . don't know about that one though. . . was nice to be approached, Good ego booster! but if you have the time, go for it, every bit counts!!! Good luck

Colette, your too cute! We are all going to die! That part is very very predictable, but you know what? Your not going to die because of the sleeve, none of the 2000 people who have had it and are on this forum have died have we???? I've had 18 major (and I mean major) surgeries and girl, I'm not dead yet! One day yes, but not now. . . if you want no complications all you have to do realistically is follow the doctors orders. . . sometimes that doesn't work, but the majority of the time it does. . . Good luck on whatever decision you make but keep in mind your health and well being. . . CHEERS

GoGiants, what a tremendous thing you have done! Good for you! Keep up the excellent work! Together we will all get there!

B - 1 empanada (apple filled) I know, I know!!! coffee with creamer L - 1 portabella mushroom cap filled with red peppers, onion, garlic, and sprinkled with chedder cheese D - probably nothing S - pork rinds - diet dr pepper

good luck to you! Congratulations on getting the sleeve, you'll be happy with it. . .