Fluffnomore

Nope, I didn't have one.

This is the craziest thing, but compared to my other big surgeries, this was a piece of cake. I was up and walking in less than 2 hours from being brought back to my room. I was the earliest to walk of everyone on my floor, but I may have just been lucky. Either way, I went in expecting the worst and instead was very pleasantly surprised.

Great news! Way to go!

RJ, how did it go with your brother? If you posted that elsewhere, I'm sorry!

Oh, WOW. Hope it heals quickly!

Of course I go in for my 4 week on Wednesday and will work hard not to resort back to the old WW weigh in tricks. I'm going to wear the same clothes as the last time just to be sure.

Right, and I have been trying to blunt the glycemic index a bit by adding butter, pb2, etc. It's just been a fascinating process. Last night when I ate out, those were relatively carb-y things but I was done with protein for the day so it didn't seem to make a difference either way.

The first two days it was hard to drink. By day 3 and 4, it was much easier. Just keep on trying.

Funny that you say this. Since I have been allowed Cream of Wheat this week, I've noticed that while it tastes great to me, it throws off my Protein consumption for the day. Much easier (if less satisfying) to start with greek yogurt or a Protein shake, than to have to make up protein the rest of the day. I don't know yet about cravings/satiety. It's too early I think. But I'm surprised at how easy it is to throw things off with a half cup of Cereal.

That is so funny. it was my experience exactly. I spent the day and a half leading up to the appointment eating way too much and had a huge lunch on my way there. I made my 40 BMI by the skin of my teeth. And I learned something. I hate eating that much food! I felt worse than after a big Thanksgiving--which I haven't done in years anyway. I felt like I was the only person in the history of WLS who was happy that the scale went up a few pounds.

I went "out to dinner" with my husband and son yesterday. Ordered a cup of chicken Soup and a side of mashed potatoes (about all I'm allowed from that menu, at this point.) Had the broth, and about 1/2 a cup of potatoes. They looked on in amazement; when I was completely done my plate/bowl were both still looking full. I couldn't watch them eat. They split a huge appetizer plate and my husband was scraping the bottom. That plate looked clean, LOL. I really am amazed that they can eat that much, and that I was eating like that 6 weeks ago sometimes. I would say that my interest in food has gone down exponentially. I kind of hope that continues. I find that because I know I really can't have a lot, my desire to look at what's available is just not there.

Okay, okay…but I am tired of doing the heavy naked video lifting here. Be happy I didn't choose "Hottie Gets Caught Topless In Naked Electrocution Prank."

And now you're on "ours," taking cheap shots yourself. This is silly.

"It seems that other forum members believe we're brainwashed morons" Who? Not me. Not most people I talk to. And you are the one who seems angry. I'm just puzzled, frankly.

2MuchFun: You think some of the sleeved people sound sanctimonious (personally, I think tone is hard to read!), but you came back on that thread with this: "Don't wander around other forums taking cheap shots to make yourself feel better that you believe you made the right choice for you."

Whoa! A lot less of your ass to kiss!! Seriously, you look GREAT.

But, if you are asking WHY people made certain choices, then someone posting an academic article that was written on the subject is hardly trying to educate you, other than to perhaps explain why individuals made their decisions.

Oh, Misty Misty. We have tried just about everything. This goes back so many years with him. There have been refrigerator locks, food hiding, basically everything you can think of. There is really no secret about it and while in principle I worry about it, I don't condemn it either. It really ticks me off when he eats stuff that I have for the kids' lunches, or finishes off a jar of honey or something. What worries me most is the level of compulsiveness around it. But, as you say, I can't be his food police. I try not to bring much into the house, but the way he goes through things it is very hard to predict what to buy, etc. I come down in the morning sometimes and a box of Cereal or 5-6 yogurt containers are in the trash. I will say that the only thing that works in terms of "saving" sweets from a midnight raid is to either put it next to our bed on my side or in my closet. He won't venture there. It kills me that it's so disordered here. I didn't sign on to be an accomplice, but here I am.

But-TER! But-TER!

My good friend told me in August of 2012 that she had started the WLS process with her PCP and that she had a visit scheduled with the surgeon. After she met with him she had to jump through 6-8 months of hoops with her insurance but she was a shoo-in with her BMI and comorbidities. She got approved in late April and scheduled her surgery for early June. In July I called for my first appointment, which was early in August. My insurance was far less complicated and I sailed through the requirements. By October 2nd we were ready to submit, I had approval in a week, and surgery on October 24. When I went in in August, VSG was sort of vague to me. My friend had explained it to me but I didn't really understand it. After I met with the surgeon I realized it made the most sense to me. They wanted to do a band, but after I thought about it and did my own research, I requested that we change our plans to the sleeve. No regrets.

It's like anything else, I guess. The ones who are posting so much seem to have had success with the band and are resentful/disbelieving of the reports of complications. The several studies I read said up to 60 percent require a reoperation. My own surgeon said that he has read this also but his complication rates were far lower. And they probably are as his practice is a center of excellence. My decision to "be stupid and cut out my perfectly functioning stomach" was probably made in my head for much the same KINDS of reasons that banders make their decisions. It was a combination of research and instinct. And I wanted permanent. I don't think someone is stupid to make a decision that might be reversible, but for me, if I wanted reversible I'd go back to one of my many weight loss programs. This is my take on the subject only. I don't say it as a judgment of anyone else's decision. And I don't want to hang out on the interwebs with people who call me stupid or crazy.

I TOTALLY did that on purpose. LOL (And the irregardless too. It's regardless.)

It's quite interesting to google "funny naked dancing videos" and see what pops up. Erm, literally. Can't wait for that targeted marketing to hit.

I bet the dancer would help you. I hear he's very talented with a brush.

Would you have to do that painting by yourself, or can you hire it out?