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I am a bible believing Christian. I'm also constantly praying that I'm making the right decision. I believe I am because this is my chance to finally LIVE my life. To be the mom and wife and daughter and Friend that I want to be. God did not intend for us to fly, but we travel through the air. I agree, god didnt intend for your friend to have large/perky/insert your own word boobs. He didnt mean for us to travel 70 miles an hour.. Cook food on a stove. Take Tylenol for headaches. Have electricity. Anti depressants. Insulin. Gmo foods. Cell phones. Microwaves. Hair dye. Makeup. Ivf. Have food readily available 30 feet away from us continually. The food he made available for us was grains, fruits and vegetables and one can argue, animals. But we have Doughnuts, pizza, cookies, candy bars, potato chips, cheeseburgers, fast food restaurants on every corner, delivery. Etc. I do not believe that this is a moral issue. It's 100% between the individual and god. And I'm frustrated that she would say such a thing. But I have some friends like that.

Thanks for the tip!!

Good!!! scales are evil! I have not had my surgery yet, but I can offer this being on the outside looking in. 40 pounds in one month is incredible! Because you have put the scale away, let's pretend like you lost 20 pounds last month and 24 pounds this month! . Pretty awesome if you ask me!!!!

I lost 60 lbs and kept it off..... for a minute. My husband and I were like rabbits..... For a minute. Lol

I'm still trying to figure out how one picks up a woman during sex.... Sounds hot. I'm happy for you!! It all sounds fantastic!!

If I could move it up, I totally would. But i haven't gotten the surgery yet, so I'd wait for one of them to chime in about recovery time. Afa your boyfriend? Does he love you? Does he want you to be happy? Does he want you to be healthy? Then he should deal.

You can also watch videos of him and his team on YouTube to kindof "meet" them. The videos are done by ready for a change.

I appreciate the replies, thank you!! Isn't it whey Protein powder people have reactions to? I really like my Olympian labs vanilla pea Protein Powder that I've been usin for a while in smoothies etc. it has 25g of protein/scoop. Right on!! Guess I'll have to try a few more for variety.

That makes sense. I'm just trying to be financially aware, ahead of time. We get food stamps though, and I can't buy Protein powder with them. It's only 4 weeks though, it can't be too much. (Big picture).

Have you ever lost 20 lbs in a month before in your life!!!!!!?? Sounds like success to me!

I didn't read all the replies, but I read potatoes not prozac last month, and he recommends a lot of protein ( up to 41 g) at every Meal to keep sugar addiction and depression at bay. I'm eating 25g/ meal as a goal now, PRE surgery.

It's 1" for every 30 lbs. but I can say from experience that that's not always true. Well I don't have a penis, but my husband does and he just lost 30 lbs. so.....

This is so good to hear! My husband has never even seen me naked. We have six children together, that's proof that we do get intimate, but never w the lights on. I can't wait for a cute nightie!

I don't know of its too late, but don't tell people!! I'm not telling anyone, even my kids, until I'm successful and happy. And by successful, I mean near my ultimate goal. I'm sorry youre frustrated. That does have to stink.

Icon, that is exactly how I feel. Also, I have been pregnant and doing the 9 month wait SIX times. I think about the anticipation and countdowns etc and how fast they came. How quickly in was sitting in that hospital bed holding my wrinkly new bundle of joy. So fast! And now? I barely remember any of my pregnancies. It'll fly by. In the meantime, I just want to stop obsessing and live my life. Every little moment with my children, the holidays, and enjoy them almost as if there isn't a HUGE life changing event in my future. Who knows how ill feel after. Or if there will be an after. I'm actually learning to enjoy the ride.

Thank you, everyone. 95% of the time I'm super cnfident that this is the right choice. I've always said "if I could get weightloss surgery, I would." And I just found out this year about mx and the fact that maybe I can actually afford it!! I'm SO ready!!! I really don't think I'll fail. I'm actually really good at eating healthyish and losing. It's just that darned willpower and hunger. Oh the hunger. And the big'ole stomach! Stupid thing never did me any favors. This is the answer to my prayers!!! Thx for the encouragement!

I'm typing from my phone and couldn't see what I was typing. Cont..... Tonight I totally went of the plan. I had seconds o dinner and about maybe 12 assorted mini candybars. I feel a little defeated. Hopefully I'll just jump back on plan tomorrow but its got me thinking. What if I fail the sleeve? How humiliating that would be? I mean, I'm sure it's easier with a smaller stomach, to lose an to get back on track more quickly, but what if I am the one that fails? Sigh

You are hilarious!! Thank you For sharing your ups and downs, so that the rest of us can see what it might be like. I agree, I HATE being sick. I focus on only that as well. Like a migraine. I'm usually pretty certain I'm going to die. "What sorta place is this?" I LOL'd. You should write for a living! Maybe you do? I'm glad you made it out and had a good overall experience.

What should I invest in before surgery, and what all should I pack? What will I need afterwards? I need to make a big list. I still have aprox 3 mos.

Hopefully! I'm thinking either the end of feb or start of march! Can't make a deposit yet, so I can't say for sure. It'd be fun to meet up!

I've actually just decided that I want to be sleeved by dr Garcia!! It boils down to the fact that between the 2 I'd narrowed it down to, he seems sweeter and more personable. And he speaks English! Instinct. Phew. It feels so freeing to have decided!! I'd like to join.