*Dean*

Struth. Stone the crows Shelia, you can't bloody say that!

I said the same thing! But after a few days on yoghurt and custard ........... blah

A half glass of moscato really gets you going!!

Yeah mate, I've noticed the language is pretty similar with a couple of the accounts.

Hey Kati. Welcome. Not long now!!

Sorry mate - I try to avoid getting wrapped up in these types of threads. I just didn't see the need to post that type of paper here All I know is everyone here has the best intentions at heart. Everyone wants the best for everyone else. The good messages just seems to get lost in everyone trying to divert others away from doing anything their own way. Again, sorry if I jumped on you. All the best, Deano

Hello! ibv2 - great loss. It took a while for my energy levels to even out. Now they're pretty consistent and by the time it's bed time I'm tired! Pre op i'd be up for hours after a massive dinner with lots of wine! I miss wine Deano

Mason, you obviously have a lot of experience as an educator. I'm a detective and work as a police negotiator. Amongst other things, this at times involves suicide interventions and barricaded sieges with people who often have mental health issues, including depression and PD's . If what you're alleging is true (that your target audience, this forum, have a 'significantly higher' incidence of PD's, depression and mental health issues) then posting that article here can only be described as reckless.

Yer, but it was against myself as well .......... must be a personality disorder *shrugs*

....... plus there's the glass houses thing. I mean, we're all boombahs - or former boombahs lol

You are on fire tonight!!!

I took my kids to see A Chorus Line and we had a great time. Hugh Jackman's Australian ................... maybe I'm ...........*cough*

Hummus is always a deal closer!

I'd like to go a mullet

Go girl!

No need to cough - I saw your fav Grey's episode was the musical one ;)

Get a room you two

That's cool. well done. I'm 7 kilos away!

Like when you find a mumified french fry in the back of the car .........

I love falafel

I think everyone has a different view of what 'normal' will be for them at goal. For some, camp A, they see 'normal' poeple / friends who give into cravings, maybe fairly frequently, having them in small abouts and stay at a health weight. For others, camp B, they might want what they percieve as a heathier diet. They see 'normal' people / friends stick to, with a very occasional treat, and are hoping that the sleeve will be a tool to live that lifestyle. I don't think generally people are talking about complete abstinence from 'treats' for good. I don't see why either 'camp' has to think it's their way or the highway. There are lots of 'right ways' to lose weight and keep it off. I'm sure there are some VSG veterans who execise regularly and those that never do. I'm sure they're all happy with how they're doing it. Cheers, Deano

I know where you're coming from. A bit of spicy grillled chicken thigh fillet, some hommus or some babaganoush and a little bit of crunchy salad - would you believe, I even like it better than ...................CHEESEBURGERS! Sorry. Couldn't help myself. :lol:

Not long now until the begining of your new life! All the best Janice, Deano

I'll speak to the chef?

Hummos is a go to food for me now. I didn't have it until after 4 weeks tho. Now I have it almost everyday. My wife has started making one with roasted beetroot through it as well. And smokey babaganoush ooh yeah