AussieLady

If you two keep going with this you will have to move to the 'Rants and Raves' forum.

I think you have to go to the 'Ignore User' thread to make sure of that Ms.AntiBand.

Not a lot to be learned in this thread, except that there are butterflies and rainbows in America.

Nope! That would be one more thing to hate.

A number of people have made claims about this and I am just keen to hear if anyone has really regained all of their weight?

I am so over hearing people simplify this major surgery by calling it a tool. My darling Dad, who died 2 weeks ago, had this surgery 30 years ago because he had a huge tumor in his stomach. I guess he was a test case for us fat people. He didn't choose to have 3/4 of his stomach removed like we do. He wasn't desperate to be thin or want to wear a bikini or want to be like his friends or have blood pressure or diabetes problems, he hade a healthy diet and exercise regime, he wasn't lazy or the hundred other reasons we all claim to be the best reasons in the world for us to have this surgery. He had this surgery to save his life, if he didn't he would have died. I had this surgery to save my life and I am so over this disrespectful simplification of this major life saving surgery by calling it a tool. A hammer, drill, screwdriver, saw and jackhammer are tools. This is major surgery! Calling it a tool just makes it seem like Weight-watchers or Jenny Craig for people who have no idea what they are getting themselves into. For example, why don't we talk more about the fact that if you get bowel cancer after you have been sleeved you are doomed to die because we don't have any excess stomach to replace the cancerous part of our bowel. Oh. And should we get stomach cancer then say goodbye because we are all left with the minimum amount of stomach we need to live. I don't want to be over-dramatic, but a TOOL, that's misleading and insulting.

You are amazing! I know I have done well but people like you make me feel like a failure! Congratulations!!!

Good luck for tomorrow!

Your doctor would not have many colleagues who agree with him. The health risks from smoking have been scientifically proven and having watched my children's father die from lung cancer ( he smoked a packet a day) I can tell you it's not a nice way to die. So far I haven't seen anyone die from drinking too many lattes.

I don't understand why some think this is "the easy way". Jenny Craig is easy! Weight Watchers is easy! Having most of your stomach removed is not easy. It is an absolute last resort to be healthy and live a long life. And 7 months out I regularly get the slimes after just one mouthful and diarrhea probably 2 - 3 times a week. I have painful reflux and dizziness from low blood pressure. I like the way I look now and the compliments I get. I love the clothes and shoes I can wear and the fact that I can play on a playground with my grandchildren. I actually can slide down a slide without my arse getting stuck. I can easily do up my seatbelt on an airplane and don't have to suffer the stares of others when I eat out. I have re-introduced myself to my toes and my sex life has improved dramatically. But easy it is not. My body is now something I have to plan for and manage. But I am planning and managing........just. Easy? NO NO NO!

Israeli Army Diet, 2 days apples, 2 days cheese, 2 days chicken, 2 days salad.

Love them!

The sense of fullness after surgery is totally different to pre-surgery and even now at 7 months out I have trouble judging. Eat as per your surgeons and dietitians recommendations. If you eat too much you will know!

Welcome Dave and good luck with your weight loss journey. You will get a lot of information on this site.

Ok.

Your words are ignorant, insulting and pathetic. You are delusional!!

Yes, she needs to double her weight. She is about 1.3 kg and needs to be 2.5. But she also has to be sucking and feeding well. So should be ready to come home by her due date, July, 10.

She is perfect, just like any baby but a miniature baby.

Thanks so much Kelli. Here's a pic of my daughter and Ruby.