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I'm in...I want to be under 300 by the new year.

I have United Healthcare. I believe what it does depends on how your employer options it out. I can't tell you how many times I heard how great my insurance was. They didn't require almost any of then prerequisites. They were very good to deal with...and fast. I hit my max out of pocket of 5k but it was all smooth. They even sent me a refund check when I over paid.

Bring her along for the ride...lead by example. My 2 cents only. I have no fat friends. I've been the only one. I am only guessing about these posts and what it must be like. My friends are supportive. My "fat" coworkers /employees are inspired. it's "fat" family that can be difficult for me. They are supportive but don't adjust their poor nutritional habits when I'm around. It can be difficult. I just shake my head sometimes and think that used to be me.

I broke down and ate a couple pieces of Halloween candy....what a let down..that is the end of that. I love that it was not a pleasure anymore!

Wow! Some of you are dealing with a lot of drama during what should be a happy time. I am sorry to hear about these.

I've been very transparent about it. I'm hiding nothing. It's amazing the number of people that are making the same decision I did based on my experience with the sleeve. I believe if I tried to not be transparent it would be a lie of omission. I'm not ashamed...don't be. I'm picking up you may have a little guilt not being up front. In the end it's your decision. I find honesty is the best policy!

When your 8 year old nephew hugs you and says "Wow! You have lost a lot of pounds."

I see the question marks skinny girl...I believe it is a great compliment. He's saying you are buying into the healthy lifestyle. Good stuff!

Congrats bro!

Force yourself to exercise once your surgeon gives you the go ahead. It increases your metabolism and you will have new found energy...it's awesome!

Sometimes those are fluctuations due to hydration. If you weigh at a low hydration point it can take several days weight loss to show. It will pass. You don't stall so soon after surgery.

I was 441. Things are going good so far. Good luck!

No worries...go for it!

The question "when is the rest of you getting here?"

Wow! I never kept records like that's! I do know I'm at 4 months and have lost 114. So that's on average 28 lbs a month. The first couple of months were definitely faster but I'm still 3-5 lbs a week.

Fantastic!

That's great...keep up the good work!

My vehicle is getting noticeably better fuel mileage due to hauling less weight every day!

I drank alcohol 4 weeks after surgery and still do every week or two. No problems. It's all liquor...no beer....no carbs.

Thanks! It is awesome.

My guess is that it may slow it down due to the high carb content in the fruit. Just a guess. Check with your dietician to be sure.

Get some fiber gummies and drink your water. This will help constipation.

Nice! 100 lbs. lost was my first milestone. Passing the 300 lbs. mark is my next. I'm looking forward to it!

Good question. I don't know, My thoughts (guess) are the more calories you burn the better, at least until you run out of fat reserves.

I haven't heard of that. I have noticed I get cold easier now. I used to keep my place at 68, now it's 73. I never thought that would happen.