KindaFamiliar

Link me... I'll take a look... It's music... I like that sh*t...

So... Why aren't I getting hit on at the gym?? Everyone else is!!!

@ You neglected to mention my rugged good looks, my roguish charm and my excellent kissing skills... I'm a little offended...

I cried post-surgery... I'm not afraid to admit it... I even warned the surgeon that I would... Mine was a 50/50 thing... It wasn't 100% certain that my surgery would go ahead due to my size... It would only be decided once the surgeon was 'in there'... So I had told him that I'd cry either way... It was gonna be out of frustration or relief.. So when he stood by my bed and tole me that the procedure had been completed, I lost it!!! It was certainly one of those 'life moments'... I'll never forget it...

Go to sleeeeeep... See you soon!!!

I had mine done in Canberra... I got an early release of my Super and paid 'out of pocket' in full... The whole thing cost me around $23,000....

Good job!! Take care...

Congrats on ridding yourself of the burden mate... That's gotta be a load off (so to speak)... That's the OTHER 'dumping syndrome' of which we often speak in here.. Ok ok... It was a sh*tty attempt... I know.. I'm going...

Sometimes, a "big butt and thighs" are - 1. Not noticed because of your smile... 2. Not noticed because you're cute.. 3. Not noticed because you're at the gym and you're really having a go and making positive changes and the like... 4. Not noticed because we're men and, as such, see the things we like rather than the things you see as 'faults'... 5. Noticed and are part of why you're attractive.. Don't try to work us out ladies.. For simple folk, we're quite complex... Some of us are anyway... You lot on the other hand.. Well, that's for another, much longer thread... That I'm more than willing to be a part of... Anyway... @@Steph0625 Yeah, you're getting checked out... But it's not just at the gym... That is all...

PERSONAL OPINION - I found this thread interesting... We're all quick to tell someone to 'follow your doctor's orders' or 'your own support team know you better than we do'... Until it seems that the EXPERT is mad... Now, I'm not saying that the NUT in question has given good advice... The advice given by the NUT does seem somewhat questionable (at best!!)... I'm also not saying that the advice given here is bad... On the contrary, the advice given here seems to be all over that given by the NUT... But to the OP I say this... Please bear in mind that, while everyone here has your best interests at heart, and has given you some excellent advice, it's YOUR team who know YOU and YOUR situation best... There may well be a reason, even if we can't think what that might be, that your NUT has advised you to do this... My suggestion would be, as others has said, to consult with another nutritionist before you make any drastic changes to your diet. If/when you do, be sure to ell them EVERYTHING that you think of... Some things may seem minor to you, but to a professional can make a world of difference... Again I reiterate, this is simply my personal, non-professional opinion... Good luck to you and I look forward to reading your updates... (Because ultimately, we all think your current nutritionist may be a loon..)

@@sleevemom88 Maybe you should call me sometime...

Maybe that just happened....

Maybe you are actually looking like you for the first time... Maybe what you looked like before was NOT you... Maybe this is you and you've just gotta get used to it... Maybe I'm really tired and have not actually made any sense... Maybe.... Maybe you are actually looking like you for the first time... Maybe what you looked like before was NOT you... Maybe this is you and you've just gotta get used to it... Maybe I'm really tired and have not actually made any sense... Maybe.... Maybe you are actually looking like you for the first time... Maybe what you looked like before was NOT you... Maybe this is you and you've just gotta get used to it... Maybe I'm really tired and have not actually made any sense... Maybe....

To the OP... No words... Just love...

The following is simply my opinion... At 12 days out, you can't cheat with the post op 'diet'.. At 12 days out, you're not on a weight loss diet... At 12 days out, you're on a post-surgery, what's best for your healing innards 'diet'.. At 12 days out, what you're doing is going against a medically 'prescribed' eating plan that is given to you to assist with the quicker healing and recovery from what is major surgery, and should see you thru until you're able to start eating regular food again... So (again, in my opinion), at 12 days out, what you're doing is CHOOSING to ignore the doctor's orders and eat something that, while calorically won't make a scrap of difference long term, could (repeat, COULD, not will) have a massive effect on the time it takes to heal properly... Of course, I'm no doctor... I'm just some guy who has an opinion on stuff... And yes, I know EXACTLY how difficult this stuff is... But believe me, the rewards are so worth the inconvenience... Good luck with your choices in the next few weeks...

Oh yeah!!!

Was there a question anywhere in the original post or just some inane jibber-jabber? I'd suggest that if you're going to ask for the input and perspective of a particular group, tailor your phrasing to suit said group... Of course, I'm generalising and am possibly over-stepping the boundaries of my bro-dom, but as a man/male/bloke/guy/fella, I'd be much more inclined to reply if I knew what you were talking about...

As I've stated in other threads, I told everyone before my op... I'm talking EVERYONE!!! Not because it was the 'right' thing to do... But because it was what I chose to do... As it happens, I now tell FAR fewer people... Of course, people ask how I'm losing my weight... I tell them how I'm doing it... Strict portion control, paying attention to what I eat and twice daily (mostly) exercise... That's the truth... Sure, I had surgery... But the reality is, I can still put weight on despite the sleeve... So it's the attention to diet/exercise that is allowing me to lose weight... Of course, if someone asks if I've had surgery, I reply with a resounding "Oh dear God yes!! It's the best thing I've ever done!!!" So as far as in concerned, say whatever the f*ck you want... Lie... Don't lie... Tell half truths.... Who cares? We owe nothing to anyone except ourselves and our loved ones... If we can live with how we tell our stories then the rest of the world can kiss our collective arses..

Is it possible that all the ladies who, with their new found 'hotness', are buying new clothes (jeans in particular) post some pics? Not for me of course... I'd not be so bold as to suggest such a thing... I'm thinking more about inspiring others to blah blah blah... I guess if the fellas wanted to as well that'd be ok.. But meh... Anyway... What say you ladies?? How about some 'inspiration'?? Yours non-pervily Kinda

Great job!!!! Brilliant!!!

I don't count calories daily... Not really anyway... I do it once a week... I load a day's worth of data into MFP, check all the appropriate info, then eat the same each day for five days (M-F).. The reality of my 'diet' may vary by 100cal or so a day on occasion but the system works for me... The idea of logging every day does my head in... Of course, it can be tricky if there's a morning tea on at work or something... But everyone there situation so it's rarely a problem... My thought is that you've gotta do what works for you... But do so in conjunction with your doctor...

Great stuff!!!

Looking good... Keep it up!!!!

Is it odd that were never really comfortable with attention? When we're fat, we're always removing or restricting ourselves from social situations for reasons which, either directly or indirectly, involve some level of discomfort based on people's reactions t'ward, and interactions with, us... During the losing process, we remove or restrict ourselves from social situations for reasons which, either directly or indirectly, involve some kind of discomfort based on people's reactions t'ward, and interactions with, us... Upon completion if the process**, it seems that to some degree, we continue to remove or restrict ourselves from social.... well, you get where In going with that... So... What's the answer? Surely we didn't do all this work just to end up healthier, lighter and fitter, but still hermitting ourselves away? It seems like a whole lot of trouble to go to in order to remain as f**kd up as we ever were, but to live longer!! What about therapy? Well it help? Support groups? Maybe develop a brand new arse-kicking personality... I only ask these questions because I'm genuinely curious... You see, in 13 months out, 70ish% of my way to 'goal' and am not having any issues that are even remotely similar... Yes, the pre-op issues are pretty generic and stock standard... But from there on, my experiences, or my reaction to them, is completely diffetent... I've made it quite clear to anyone and everyone exactly where I'm at, how I'm doing, what's great, what sux... The whole lot... Only if they ask of course... I don't care how many people ask me how much I've lost or joke about my lunch or ask what I'm drinking (F****NG SHAKES) . I don't care that people stare at me now... I don't care that the talk about me behind my back.. I just don't care.. Why?? Because I'm doing a f***ing fantastic job of saving my own life!!! I was a pretty damn good human being before I started losing weight... Now, at 230+ pounds down, I'm an even better person than I was before... And you know what??? I'M NOT DONE YET!!!! So I say ask me your inane, repetitive questions... Stare at the (still) fat dude sweating and grunting as he lifts weights at the gym... Deride the tiny plate of fish that he's having for lunch... Because ultimately, your opinion matters not a pinch.. Why? Because I am me... And not only do I like me - I am proud of me!!! Sincere apologies if I've gone off track, missed the point of the thread or make no sense at all... This all just came out and I couldn't stop it... **This part is an assumption based on hearsay and anecdotal evidence.. I am not yet at this part of the process...