BeagleLover

The person that did the report *may* have just seen the Starbucks drink, made his mind up, didn't want to bother listening and had a report to write. Did you decide whether or not you are going to get another psych report?

Wow! You look fantastic! Looks like a 6-pack to me!

Forget the numbers. Go with whatever feels natural and comfortable for YOU!

@@Fiddleman i was/am terrified that i will have one of those stupid "humps" on my back i have bone scan every two years - its not the greatest, but i am a worry wart thats why i've always been very mindful of my walking straight and tall i always held my head, thus my back - staight up kindof like a broom was sticking up my asssssss stood/walked very erect therefore my shoulders et al are/were never affected now after losing 105 lbs - i am walking/standing even taller Kathy I recently saw someone on the show, The Doctors, that had a pronounced hump below the nape of the neck; it was a fat deposit. They did a local anesthetic and used liposuction to remove the fat. It flattened right up.

I understand COMPLETELY! I luuuv sweets too!

The bariatric program I'm going to recommends BariatricAdvantage.

Goes to show you-- lots of people are ignorant, doctors too. How insulting! Glad you ditched him.

I buy non-fat plain yogurt, then add Sweet N' Low or stevia + vanilla extract or fruits.

Another solution would be to donate it to a shelter or the McDonald House, if there is one in your vicinity.

New whey sounds like a good option immediately post op since so many people have trouble drinking enough Fluid. Thanks for the info!

OMGGGGGG! I would have trouble putting up with that! Glad to hear you are taking the step forward to unburden yourself and get healthy!

FOTFL - Falling on the floor laughing!

Wow! Yeah, he sounds meticulous alright. Does he also have OCD? Why so stringent? You are meeting requirements for *insurance* purposes. I would like to see you go to a different very good surgeon who won't put up any B.S. roadblocks. Also, since when does a girlfriend "allow" you to have surgery?!

You can buy low or no fat PLAIN yogurt, then add Sweet N' Low or other non-sugar sweetener. Adding a little vanilla extract really makes it taste good!

I really identify with being tired of fighting the battle and that it's more manageable-- good to hear!

Thanks so much. Your post has given me so much hope that my weight will be in control for a change!

There's a really good book called "The Bariatric Foodie Guide to Perfect Protein Shakes"!

If you haven't already, why don't you check out the Gastric Sleeve Veteran's Forum! There is feedback from some people that have had their sleeve 3 and 4 years out.

I don't think about any of that; it's irrelevant to me /background chatter. I just know that this is what I need to do to be healthy.

I suggest you call the doctor's office.

Congrats!

From what I've read, it takes 3 - 7 days to turn the corner. I hope you feel better soon!

Let the kids ask... it doesn't mean you have to go. It can be a teaching moment, for example, how this or that is not healthy, and you can show them how to cook something similar that is much healthier!

Thank you for your healthy eating posts, this one and the "Iron Info"!

Best wishes!