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Im the opposite! Sex at 307 was painful and difficult. 41 pounds down I am starting to feel energy again and able to move better. I coud still happily sleep sometimes though - although I only see my fella 2 times a week so plenty of me time too.

I went for McDonalds breakfast with my boyfriend on Sat. He had a double sausage mcmuffin, 2 hash browns ( they are bigger in the UK ) and a coke. I had the egg from his mcmuffin served seperately and a coffee. I just about managed the egg and took the coffee away to drink later. I felt no hunger towards the food at all, and in fact watched streams of people shove fatty crap food in their mouths and was amazed how much and how fast they ate. It was a good 30 mins people waching moment. I feel your pain OP tho

I had a glass of red wine at the weekend. I hated it really and I was one that pre op drank every night ( at least a full bottle ) It tasted strong and acidy and not nice. It was a relief tbh as I would prefer not to drink much anymore. I wont bother again till I go on vacation in May

Uk - I paid £8000 equivalent to around $12,000

I plan to have the odd glass of red wine, I've no intention of stopping that. It's all about eating and drinking in moderation like a normal slim person. I don't snack ever, eat sliders foods or drink soda. My culprit that caused weight gain was big big meals and buffets. That's totally out now and never going back, but a glass of wine will be fine.

Im currently in my three week stall. Weight has stayed at 273 for the past week. Im just sticking to the plan and hoping it will start to shift again soon

I read a really good article by a doctor ( sorry I cannot find now ) which basically said the risk of death from anaesthesia in a WLS patient was about the same as a HEALTHY woman dying when giving birth ! I found that extraordinary as no one would worry about dying when going into labour. It put things into perspective for me and I found my fears less.

I used a tampon when I had my surgery. Was told no problem. All they wanted to know was if I had any metal on or in me lol. I'm UK - it seems less restricted than in the USA

In the UK - WLS is still rather rare. I've told lots of people and met with good luck and awe. People want to know what's involved and what I can eat etc I can easily loose weight ..... But I simply cannot maintain it. People are used to seeing me massive or slim lol

Who is this? Can you provide some background for your question? I had no idea either lol but googled and watched the video. Whilst the shop assistant's sentiments are in the right place - she could have handled it better ! I'm surprised actually that a Walmart employee would care that much about cheap jumpers. I feel a bit sorry for her and feel she was a bit set up by this so called Vlogger.

When I lost weight before and had " the skin " after bathing - I would lie down after towel drying, lift the skin up and dry it completely with a hair dryer on low heat setting. This would make sure the air got to the skin and then I would powder with a medicated powder. That prevented infection as the germs love dark moist places

I'm looking forward to a very small glass of red wine with a meal.

Wow ! Amazing. I love the way your chin has shaped up great

Oh wow you look lovely

In 2011 - I weighed 330 pounds. Through stress and separating from my husband, I lost 147 pounds and looked like my avatar picture ( 183) This crept back to around 210 and I maintained that until mid 2015. I had immense stress from an injury claim I had against my ex employer and the weight piled on ! I went from 212 to 307 in 8 months ! Every week I felt fatter and fatter and so angry that I had put all the weight back on ! I was bumping into doorways or falling over as I couldn't judge my size. My knees were hurting, and no attention for me when I went out with my mates. I was essentially ignored as the " fat " one. I couldn't fit into a theme park ride ( soooo embarrassing ) and my blood pressure was going sky high. Luckily I got a decent settlement for my claim and within 2 days I'd booked self pay to have the sleeve done three weeks later ! The surgeon could see I " could " lose weight if I wanted to so he agreed to operate I started the pre op diet on 1st Jan and operated on 16th Jan. I've lost 32 pounds thus far ! I still see myself as the girl in the avatar pic. That's the real me, not this fat lump at the moment. I've lost these " pounds " hundreds of times before yo yoing between obese and slimmish. I am determined this is the last time I lose these pounds yet again !!

Same here. I think it's the lack of energy food keeping me warm! I'm sitting here with the heating on and a strong fan heater blowing at me and I'm still cold lol I just can't wait for the summer !

Hi - I'm Denise. I am 50 and had my sleeve done on Jan 16th self pay in the UK. My heaviest weight was 330 and I lost weight and was 183 lowest in 2013. I maintained around 215 for some time and then ballooned to 307 since May 2015 to Dec 2015. I was putting on 2 pounds a week ! Big meals and red wine are my down falls. Pre op I lost and was 291 on the day of surgery. I am now 276 and lost 31pounds since Jan 1st. Loving my sleeve - still in the purée stage Hello everyone