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James, your advice above: "Sometimes you just have to put blinders on and go forward no matter what." So very true thus far. It's been a lesson in frustration, but each setback makes me more determined to get this stuff resolved.

I'm hoping to get at least a year post op before I even consider this. It's already been over four months since I quit beer-liquor. I don't miss it and don't want to fool with it. I simply want to follow the plan strictly and be done with being fat.

You just had major surgery to overcome weight problems. Now you are only two weeks past this and considering sabotaging it. Don't be stupid.

I had to watch ten hours worth of videos and take tests on them.....before the eval. There was another test that was serial pages long. Then there was the eval. She was supercool and extremely good looking. It was simply like having a nice conversation.

Whith my insurance.....through the doctors in my plan......it's going to cost me $24,000 for the bypass.......plus all the copays........plus all the endoscopy cost.......plus all the nutritionist cost........plus the physiological visit cost......and the initial consulatation with the surgeon. Yes, it is a struggle.

I have UHC and they'll pay 50% if I go through certain doctors and the six month wait. I'm looking into self funding now as a faster option with the surgeon of my choice.

Awesome attitude. This has been a motivating thread in every way. I hope it went well and you are doing great.

Well done !!!!, That is inspiring to see a person get off to such a strong start. I'll bet your nutritionist is excited to see this. Well done.

I"m getting estimates now. First was $21,000 firm........second was ballpark $25,000.

Thanks, everyone. I may be okay with the gear I already have. It should hold out until my surgery. I was going through some of my old clothes packed away in the closet.....found some older (smaller sizes) clothes that are going to work.

Cool. Thanks. I'm at a point now where I've reached a "teachable moment" and can digest some good reading that will lead to insight on my weight and getting a strategy to losing and keeping it off.

Simply amazing !!!!!!!

That's a tough situation that you can't trust him with the fact that you had major surgery and have decided to make some huge changes in your life. You'd better come up with something crafty to explain the incredible shrinking new you. The old "dog ate my homework" shenanigans will only last so long unless he's an idiot.

I think you have nailed down the plan that I will follow, too: One day at a time and things will fall into place. We'll find our strides with this and get through the temptations and difficult aspects. 19 days post op and 36 lbs lost. That is truly awesome. On thing that seems to be a reoccurring difficulty stated around here is that when the weight loss slows...stalls for while......it can be frustrating. For me, frustration was one of the triggers that led me to eating sugary junk. I know that I'll need a plan in place to deal with these times. They are sure to come so I'd better have a battle plan ready to get through it. I had a buddy who recently quit smoking. He had an interesting incentive plan for himself. He has a savings and checking account that he manages with a cellphone app. When he quit smoking, he opened a third account with the same bank. This was his smoking account. He opened it with the money that he'd otherwise spend on smoking for the first month. Every day or every couple of days when the urge to smoke would hit him, he'd simply use his cellphone app to transfer his daily "smoking money" into that new account. He said that seeing that money accumulate is really cool and waiting until the urge is strong to transfer & update it give him a way to address the urge. He's a hunter and into shotgun shooting sports. He said he lets the money accumulate and bought a really, really nice shotgun and other related gear.......guilt free. I'm not sure I"ll do the same thing he did......but I thought it was a cool approach and it's kept him from smoking. We are working through addiction with this stuff. It's tough because there is no need for someone to drink or smoke.....but we still have to eat.....thus we need even stronger plans in place.

Very sorry you are having to go through this extra hardship. I know you've got to be going stir crazy and ready to bust outa there. Good luck, man. Prayers sent.

Your afterburner jets are running now. Seriously, though, you have your metabolism kicked into gear bigtime now. I think your friend is right......it's coming.

It seems that way. I have zero problems accessing this site from my MacBook or iPhone.........but the iPad goes nuts on here. Halfway through typing a response it will have an error.....refresh automatically and my response is deleted. Many other weird issues. I'm logging into the full site.....not using the app. Perhaps this is the issue??? Full site is fine on my phone and laptop, though.

5xlt & 4xlt Need that "t" on the end for the exact reason you stated.

Thank you! I feel so much better than I used to. The change has been amazing. I've hit my initial goal of being under 250 (245 as I write this) and am shooting for 215, if possible, to have lost 300lbs. Killer results. You've gotta feel so much better, now !!!!

Good luck, man. I liked the post-op blog. You said it on the TV commercials.......damn HDTV restaurant & beer commercials are driving me nuts. Hope all is going well.

Currently wearing 14 wides.......would be nice to go to a 13 regular. Sure would be easier to find them.

I'm quite sure the part in bold is what brought me to this point, too.

This s my biggest fear with this surgery.....having the bypass, not setting a low enough goal to reach and gaining weight back over time. I've got to find a way to stay accountable daily and make ongoing adjustments that will lead to losing and maintaining the weight loss. I don't see what this 21 day fix can offer that you can do for your self. Measure your calorie intake, burn calories doing exercise and being active and use the bypass tool that you had. Spend the money instead on a comfortable pair of gym shoes and begin to wear them out getting your miles in. At the same time it seems wise to get you medical stuff reviewed by your doctor.

I think this decision is going to be made by itself. What am I going to tell folks but the truth ? "Yeah....I was just watching what I've been eating and excercising a little to drop 150 lbs these past few months". Sorry, but I can't read a word of what you posted due to that font.

How often are you exercising ?