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What are BEST side effects of WLS for you besides the WL?



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32 minutes ago, summerset said:

The worst being "this is no discrimination because fat people can lose weight".

Bruh, that's like saying "If you feel discriminated because of your religion you can convert to another one"...

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31 minutes ago, OAGBPal said:

I agree with everything above. And I'd like to add: god I missed having casual sex. :D

What?! I'm European! I'm supposed to!

NAILED IT!!

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21 minutes ago, bufbills said:

I'm becoming more and more comfortable in my skin

I can bend over and tie my shoes.

My reflection in a mirror isn't shocking in a bad way anymore.

Clothes are fitting better and better.

Pecker is back.

I'm lifting weights again

I fit my motorcycle better.

I feel pretty damn good.

I miss seeing junior without looking in the mirror. .. Be glad to lose this belly!

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Being less than 1/3 the man I used to be.

Not feeling guilty about food choices. Not feeling judged for food choices. Not dieting.

Having to convince restaurants that their food was great even though I ate so little.

Not knowing my weight for a completely new reason.

Being able to do things most people take for granted.

Running 5 marathons.

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5 minutes ago, The Greater Fool said:

Being less than 1/3 the man I used to be.

Not feeling guilty about food choices. Not feeling judged for food choices. Not dieting.

Having to convince restaurants that their food was great even though I ate so little.

Not knowing my weight for a completely new reason.

Being able to do things most people take for granted.

Running 5 marathons.

Dang, Congrats on 5 mrathons dude! Impressive!

5 minutes ago, The Greater Fool said:

Being less than 1/3 the man I used to be.

Not feeling guilty about food choices. Not feeling judged for food choices. Not dieting.

Having to convince restaurants that their food was great even though I ate so little.

Not knowing my weight for a completely new reason.

Being able to do things most people take for granted.

Running 5 marathons.

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Congrats on 5 marathons dude! Impressive!

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Confidence!! I feel so much more like myself. Before I felt insecure and I realize I had become a different version of myself when I was bigger. It’s shocking how different people treat you. I was invisible before and now I get all kinds of looks, smiles, nods, doors opened.. it’s wild! People just strike up conversation with me in grocery stores, at Doctor offices and that NEVER happened before. Also my husband asks me for date night weekly now. It’s not a dig on him, because he still took me out diligently once a month and his love hasn’t changed. But man, it’s like I’m dating my husband all over again and that is worth everything to me. I love his extra attention!

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5 hours ago, Tim C said:

I miss seeing junior without looking in the mirror. .. Be glad to lose this belly!

All kidding aside, it's quite horrible, what fat can do down there. Terrible feeling.

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3 minutes ago, Luna805 said:

Confidence!! I feel so much more like myself. Before I felt insecure and I realize I had become a different version of myself when I was bigger. It’s shocking how different people treat you. I was invisible before and now I get all kinds of looks, smiles, nods, doors opened.. it’s wild! People just strike up conversation with me in grocery stores, at Doctor offices and that NEVER happened before. Also my husband asks me for date night weekly now. It’s not a dig on him, because he still took me out diligently once a month and his love hasn’t changed. But man, it’s like I’m dating my husband all over again and that is worth everything to me. I love his extra attention!

Good for you! I am looking forward to getting some more pounds off and some magic!

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3 minutes ago, bufbills said:

All kidding aside, it's quite horrible, what fat can do down there. Terrible feeling.

Not sure I aam following you BB. What is going on down there? I need a periscope!

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2 minutes ago, Tim C said:

Not sure I aam following you BB. What is going on down there? I need a periscope!

Let's just say, no more turtle. And that's all I have to say about that. Lol

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6 minutes ago, bufbills said:

Let's just say, no more turtle. And that's all I have to say about that. Lol

AHHHH The old scared turtle look...Not a good look. :)

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7 minutes ago, bufbills said:

Let's just say, no more turtle. And that's all I have to say about that. Lol

7 minutes ago, bufbills said:

Let's just say, no more turtle. And that's all I have to say about that. Lol

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Hey BB...Where do you live in NC?

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4 hours ago, bufbills said:

Let's just say, no more turtle. And that's all I have to say about that. Lol

Since you opened the door, Bufbills: That was indeed a surprising (and welcome) side effect of surgery!

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