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What if you salivate just looking at food? or smelling it??

Great post. Thank you so much for sharing. I am pre-op and it is comforting to know that it will get easier.

Yeah, I just can't picture Pink Floyd and a mosh pit??? I listen to a lot of hardcore punk rock music, so thats the type of moshing I was thinking. Pink Floyd might be ok, but I still wouldnt risk it.

Thank you so much for re-posting. You look A-MAZ-ING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are truly an inspiration!!!

Love your style! and you look like a completely different person. Keep up the great work!

Welcome! I found this site very helpful. keep us posted on your journey.

Good Luck!!!

I loved Jemma J!!!! All of Jane Green's books are great reads!

I wish I could have read your story. Don't let other people stop you from speaking your mind.

Wow you look awesome!!!! Keep up the good work.

Great Job, You look great!!!

This scares me. Is there something wrong with this surgery, and they will only confide in other health professionals??

OK, So I know that hair loss is pretty much inevitable. I have been growing my hair out for some time and it is really long. Its an inch or two past my bra strap. Black/mixed race hair tends to be more dry and brittle therefore it can take a long time to grow out our hair. I was wondering when you guys lost your hair was it more volume or length?? And how did you cope? I am getting ready for the emotional loss of my hair.

Fage is the best greek yogurt I have ever tasted. No Chalky-ness and no bitter after taste. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the info! I relax my hair once every 2 years and I color it about once a year. I am fully prepared to lose it I'm just wondering what to expect.

Hahahah I love this!!!

Thank you Iggy, I value your opinion a lot, so thanks again! This is somthing I have been researching for a year and a half. I think to have doubt is normal. Anything that requires this type of risk needs to be looked at from all angles. Thanks again!

Ok so I will be submitting all of my pre-authorizations to the insurance company on Monday. I am starting to have serious doubts if this is the correct path for me. I guess it's just nervousness. My question is, I am not an overeater (i know it sounds like denial hahaha). What I choose to eat is bad and I tend to drink a lot of calories. I don't think I have any deep rooted food issues. Most people are actually supised at my weight when they see what and how much I eat. They think I should be smaller. I have been to the Dr. about this many times, but they look at me like I am in denial. I know many people who have the sleeve are overeaters so it does help with restriction. However, what about the people whose problem is not quantity but quality?? Are there successful stories for those people as well? I know I am 100% committed to changing my diet. The Psychologist actually thinks I will do very well with surgery.

Thank you everyone for your responses. Obesity is not a one size fits all and neither is the sleeve. It helps to know that some people might have the same issues with food as i do.

Feelsme2, I have not tried myfitness pal yet (even thought the app is on my ipad). I am sure my calorie intake is quite high. I drink a lot of my calories, and I know I do not choose the healthiest options.

Thank you!!!

Wow thank you so much Nancy!!! This is exactly what I have been waiting to hear.

Thank you Granny, I am not an emotional eater. I am more of a convience eater (a.k.a Lazy). You name it I have tried it in regards to loosing weight. Even went as far as being Vegan and on weight watchers at the same time.

*Flat....dang it

Never mind, hahahah the scar look like a flay areola. Hahhahashahha