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Thanks. Enjoying the slim feeling!!

Feel like my mind is racing. Urge to grab somethin when I see it (to eat). Jus keep swimming! Lol

Is there a medical reason for this or just the point of getting used to it? Black coffee sounds good right now, which would also alleviate my headache

Day two down. Not feeling to bad jus a Lil headache almost constantly. My thinking seems to be a bit less clear than usual. Slightly irritable at times, feeling very positive overall.

Good luck to you as well. How much have you lost this last week?

Thx. My surgery is June 18. So just one week liquid. I'm not starving yet. Just a slight headache

Got approved today. I am happy but also timid. In the back of my mind I felt like something would derail this like all if my other attempts at weight loss. This is really happening

I know what you mean, I thought above cAlling. Already had a date of June 18

Hey pittsburgh peeps. How's it going? I am scheduled with dr. Pelosi June 18 st Margaret's

beer is so much a part of my culture. My family has beer and wine for every occasion. I am going to miss it !

Feeling super stressed right now. Life is super busy and I'm super tired. Etc. don't know if family can adjust to new priorities... Ugh

Is the idea of a nice dinner out to celebrate over? On occasion, I like to get dressed up and take my wife out to a nice meal. Something like Ruth Chris steak house, seafood or sushi. What can I do? Thx. In advance

June 11th with a Lil luck! Getting a bit nervous!

I have read a lot about quitting smoking for surgery, anybody else have give up beer? I have been a beer enthusiast for a very long time and am concerned about kicking the habit. Can you ever drink alcohol again ?

LOL. the possibilties are so exciting to me. I could be the same weight as when i was 12 years old! how do you know how much you will lose?

just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Jason and I am just beginning the process of rout en y bypass surgery. I am 6'3" and about 297 pounds. I currently take blood pressure, gout, and zoloft meds. I also use a CPAP machine for sleep apnea. i want to go through with this because heart disease is prevalent in my family. My grandfather and uncle (57 years old) bot died of cardiac arrest. My father just received quadruple bypass for his 60th bday. he also requires dialysis due to diabetes. he injects insulin. what should be my father and mothers "golden years" have turned into him being a very sick man and unable to do much of anything. this is especially sad to me because my mother has worked since she was 14 years old and finally has the $ to be able to travel and enjoy other entertainment because she is basically tethered to my father. I am hoping this surgery helps me break the cyle of illness and enjoy a longer and higher quality of life than the rest of the men in my family. my surgeon is Dr. Pelosi of UPMC St. Margarets, Pittsburgh, PA

@lili2012- awesome! I do not have a date yet, but have many appointments between now and January. As far as the cardiologist, psychologist, pulmonary, etc. and thanks to everone else for the welcome! i have found comfort in the forums already.

I am going back and forth on the issue as well. for now, I only told my wife and my mom. I think i will keep it at that for now. I feel like I dont owe anybody an explanation. I have a feeling, however, that once i start to lose weight, i will probably tell more people. and especially, others that i know could benefit from it. also, i think of it like this: they are risks associated with the surgery, but the what are the risks for NOT getting the surgery? the risks of continuing the way i am outweigh those of surgery. good luck for whatever you decide.