FRED1977

This is your life,and you decide on what quality of lifestyle that you need or want to have. You just have to ensure that you are trusting yourself,so make a decision and stick with it. If you doubt yourself all the time then you will never be able to change.

Yes you can do this if its really what you want for yourself. The only person you have to convince is yourself. People are always going to talk about you good or bad, you just have to be able to bounce back. I can personally tell you as a man I felt at first that I may not need the surgery because I have lost weight so many times before, that I may not need a surgery but each time I dieted I failed only to gain more weight than the last time. Food was my best friend as well I was always eating no matter what, I'm an emotional eater 100% It didn't take me long to make my decision because I was just tired of eating poorly. I was tired of feeling like crap all the time, my belly was hanging like a Christmas ornament, and all my blood work was not good. Along with the mental depression of just being overweight and my clothes were always big as sheets, made me understand that if I want to enjoy life I have to change the way I live period. My wife was in the same boat as me of course so we decided that we would have the sleeve surgery. Sure there are days that I just don't feel like I have made progress and there are days that I feel like no matter how much weight I have lost that I'm still that 316 pound man that is almost out of breath every time I walk up the stairs. I have tons of more energy I'm feeling great I still eat food that I like,and I have the occasional drink or two. I don't have any physical pain,and the weight is still coming off. I'm getting compliments from my coworkers all the time,so it makes me feel good for a change and I love it.

It was approximately 2000 that included my half of the deductible. So it was total of 4 grand for me and my wife.

The cost of these smoothies are what's scary 6 dollars just about for a 20 oz that may take you all day or 2 just to drink it. I usually get the strawberry banana they have loads of taste because they do use fresh fruit and they can also use frozen or chopped up fruit it just depends on the store you go to. No doubt about it they are good but I believe their calorie count is much higher than 150 calories. I have tried their Lean 1 smoothies with out fruit just using the chocolate flavoring or strawberry and yes they are pretty good,but if you go that route you might as well just buy the protein powder and do it yourself at home. The best mix will just depend on your taste bud, I would rather eat strawberry then have it mixed with something. The smoothies are very filling and you will feel good like you just ate a big meal. They are a good once in a while option but the prices are high enough that you probably couldn't afford to eat there every day.

It gets better with time, I'm 7 weeks out as well I had my sleeve on July 29

I’m just wondering is there anyone out there that never watches what they eat since they have had the sleeve, and their weight loss is more than a friend or family member that may be working out? Is there anyone who is losing more weight than someone that really does watch what they eat and their calories intake? I’m just wondering because like many I’m waiting on my body to let go of this fat I have been storing up (back on the weight stall). I see a lot of people that work out and they look great, and I see others that have just not had any results that they are proud of. So is there anyone out there that just doesn’t care how they eat, or drink and you are losing weight more than someone who does? Anything is possible. Let me know just be honest .

This is the best advice I believe you could get. Very nice........

We all have our days and you made it through. Our lives are different now and it gets harder when you don't have a support system. I feel your pain you are not alone. I know I made the right choice but at times our lives are more complicated than food. (: Keep ya head up.`

Awesome, you look great.

Glad to hear you made it out ok, your doing teh wright thing keep walking and stay motivated ........

Mine stopped itching around 4 weeks out, by 6 weeks all my glues was gone. I used to take allergy medicine like benadryal to help wit the itching so you won't need much just a pill every now and then helped me through the tough times. Just be careful no to scratch the glue off until its time.

I weigh in at 255 and I would like to be down to 245 lbs as well...... Lets do it. I look at this is just having fun even if I don't get there by then I know I will someday. Lets just have fun with this and stay supportive and active. Awesome idea....

I just add plenty of ice to my drink and the flavor is so much smoother. I don't drink soda anymore but beer is ok like this if you want to drink 1.

Pay it forward when you can ..... (:

To be honest when I start to feel like I have had enough to eat, I won't even try and take a last bite of anything. I will eat just about enough, and wait for a few minutes and see how I feel. If you eat to fast it is easier to over eat. Just because we have sleeves doesn't mean we can eat fast or faster. I have to make myself throw up to get the food out. Just like you I have learned my lesson and do not even attempt to get full on food in fear that I may cause that horrible feeling. It feels like you want to burp but you cant,all that gassy feeling hurts bad as you know... Just be careful and eat slower.

It 's all about personnel image,and body fat percentage after surgery. Some folks are just fine with the way they look and don't think twice about their image to others. So if you have found someone you can compare to for your preferred body type go for it....

I just cant bring myself to drink tea before my sleeve I hate it. Tea taste like dirt to me. I'm not sure why I always felt like this but I just have never went to drinking it since. I have been drinking the Walmart and crystal light packets. I have not been back on soda but I have been known to drink a few iced over beers at home.

Cooking yes, eating no because you are basically eating to survive.. Your portions are very small and you might just enjoy the first couple of bites then become upset because you can't even eat an entire kids portion of food. Just my 2 cents

My wife was type 2 pre op and now post op is no longer having any sugar issues and she is 2 months out.

My wife is over 2 months out drinks soda over ice any type of diet soda she loves and seems to be doing good. No problems,she felt the same way. A lot of things are said about the sleeve to scare you into doing right. I have read so many conflicting articles but most say your ok and nothing will actually harm your sleeve. Soda i not poison.

Just speaking from a mans point of view I'm not looking at the hanging skin when its time to get it in, I like to be the only hanging ya feel me, (: Me and my wife both had the sleeve so its just something we don't care about. I would prefer to be others that were sleeved just so I know they know what I'm going through. Don't sweat the skin.... Not everyone can afford an extreme make over.

I get it in but not 7 hours, after 30 minutes I'm done.........

Put in for FMLA, and take a break come back after the birth.. You have to much on you right now. Don't let this one event stop you. Just take off for a while he can't stop that you need a break.

I hate when this bs happens, I have 3 degrees and my job won't even give me the promotion yet I'm allowed to apply every time so far been denied 3 times. If the 4th time I'm denied there won't be another. My current and past supervisors feel as if I should be a supervisor and I can't stand when people lie and act their way to the top when those that deserve it get bottomed out. I feel your pain

long hair short hair I don't care looks good on you. (: