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Thanks for sharing, also comforting to see medical professional choosing surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@treblecutie23 I love those chicken skewers too. ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think we're far more critical of our body than most men could ever be... If a man is taking you on a date he's seen what you look like... When it's time to get busy, I never came across a man who said oh you have a stretch mark let's just forget it lol... Just to add you can always do things to make yourself feel better about your body, get a wax, buy some matching bra and panties, get some new makeup etc...... Men get into what turns them on... Men please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong on any of this. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Your having fun as it should be, brave of you to do tinder... Doesn't sound like it was too bad? Something to try in the post-op for me! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

A story with a happy ending, love it!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Could just be me but don't see too many "perfect" bodies around... Even people we think have the "perfect" body still see the flaws in themselves... Maybe your head just needs time to catch up with your body, your still seeing the old you but the men are dating the new you... I often thing fat has done more to screw up my head than it could ever do to my body... Good luck Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm two months you lost almost 30lbs, I would not call that no weight loss. Yes I can see why your saying what your saying, but I think you need to Celebrate your success and keep going... Maybe tweak your excercise etc... Post op people will probably have better advice... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Happy for you, I'm glad your happy with your sleeve... I look forward to joining the sleeve happiness Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I would imagine we just haven't had the exposure to it. It's very common in Europe. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Do you have any clue when the requirements changed? I have something dated 1/5/16... I'm guessing your in NY, maybe your a teacher too lol... I'm planning to use Lenox hill Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Lucky you!!! That will be my first appointment but I'm crossing my fingers my documentation from the endocrinologist will cover the six month of non surgical weight management. If so, sleeve here I come!!! It has taken a bit to find a surgeon I like, the first two just weren't my cup of tea. From meeting this one at the seminar I just loved his attitude and understanding of the struggle of obese people Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Don't underestimate the power of Google! Not sure if these people are attention seekers or what... I have a problem with them violating the good faith so to speak of these threads. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Curious to hear how it turned out, please update when your able to Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Hoven I have empire BCBS too, any insight on how the process has been? I'm meeting with the team next Wednesday, surgeon, nut and psy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Agreed, how can they reroute your intestines and than re route them again? Doesn't seem they would elect to do this.... Forgive me in advance but there are several post on here with information that seems medically impossible... Not sure if these are some people who misunderstood what they were having done or post to discourage others but it's odd. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Swim with dolphins! Great experience Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The seminar I went to the surgeon said he taking out more bands than putting in... Google to see if their is a relationship between your surgeon and either of the companies that make the band. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My better judgement is saying I should say no more responding to this thread but it's my bad judgement that won lol. @@PissiChrissi I feel you stated your opinion as facts, I didn't find it necessary for you to add comments " like hand holding and lie to you" Personally I feel your tone hindered your message. We're all on here fighting the disease of obesity,we all got here different ways and we all are going to use different methods to get results... At the end of the day as long as what a person is doing yields their desired results, the debate is over. Becky clearly seems to have a rough time with the bedside manner of her surgeon, he's setting goals that are impossible for her to imagine meeting is she suppose to give up before she starts? No. Is she smart to look beyond his "silly" advice and seek out excercise she can do yes, yes!!! If she starts with Water exercise does that mean she doesn't have an option to do anything else, no. She might even come back here to seek more support for other things she could do. I can only speak for me but I've come to this app to learn about WLS and hopefully interact with others who understand all the hardships being obese brings. Good luck to all us as we try to shed the pounds, may we all be successful???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Can you cite some research to back up what you say? Additionally I was not aware morbidly obese people has special personal trainers, what makes them different from a regular personal trainer? Any good trainer should be able to work with people of any size. I think people are getting annoyed with your statements because what your saying isn't supported with proof. I think the idea here is any movement is good movement and its critical people do exercises that don't cause Injury and they are comfortable with. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

There is an activity thread about this on here, can't recall the title at the moment. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Probably good to have someone "on call" in the event you encounter something you need help with. Healing for the most part is a solo activity. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Breaking up with fat me sounds like the best break up I ever could have! Going from obese to thin is a journey that involves getting comfortable with the new you. The body moves faster than the mind can. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Love all inclusive in Mexico... I have found that being at the pool and the beach you don't really think about eating... Last resort I went to didn't allow eating at the pool nor were their any buffets, all meals were served by waiter serve. You sound like you have a great support system, go and enjoy!!! Mexico is wonderful and remember a small tip goes a long way!!! Be sure to get to visit the spa at the resort too Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@PissiChrissi just can't resist asking have you ever been to an aqua aerobics class that uses free weights, aqua gloves and legs weights? Where are you getting your information that Water aerobics is a waste of time? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App