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There are a lot of variables, but I was concerned after surgery and with my age (late thirty's at the time). I went work lab work on at 40 and all I had was low vitamin d. I think it's going to be an individual thing, but don't forget that there's a lot of hormones stored in fat and the rapid weight loss will release a lot of testosterone, it definitely did for me

It's fine, the idea of healthy weight is universal. I feel the same. Smart BMI has me at about 220-230. If I hit 240 before plastics, I'd be happy, but that's with boxing 3 days a week, lifting 2 days and I'm starting yoga probably twice a week in March (before boxing). I want to win one amateur fight before I hang it up and go over to mostly lifting and yoga. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

I don't want to offend you, but my answer is based on personal experience. I've heard this from several women and they have all been larger women themselves. It had little to do with me or my health. It was based on their image of what THEY looked like. To put it plainly, they just didn't want to be the fatter one. I'm 6-5 and I'm on a very large frame. Even at that size 270 (for me) would still be about 40-50 lbs overweight, unless you're doing some serious lifting and have but on some big muscle. I know you love your wife, but don't let her personal issues interfere with your health. I could also be totally wrong about the root cause, but the result is the same. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

Contracts are only as good as the parties involved. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

Exactly, most of the attention I've received has been from women with significant others. It really starts to make you wonder about relationships in general. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

The DR. Should be able to tell you about potential costs, but be on the lookout for the nickel and dime stuff like constant copays. I went back to work after a week, but I work from home. If I had to drive I would've taken two weeks. Budget for new clothes and whatever vitamins, protein, dietary changes you'll have to account for. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

It depends on several factors. We are pretty close in height (6'-5") and I'm down to about 345 from a high of 640. My goal weight is 250 so I'm a reasonably large person to begin with. If you're on a smaller frame and have more to lose, you may have some. Genetics, age, how much excess weight, and how long you had it will all factor in. I can say that even with the excess, I'm still much happier and getting opportunities that I never had before. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

It's not the same, but I've been going to boxing regularly and getting sporadic lessons. I can tell you that I've had to "relearn" some technique as I'm much lighter on my feet. I was tripping over my own feet, so some movements weren't correct anymore, if that makes sense. Its definitely worth it though. I think the actual pose/stance might be ok though, you might be looser with more mobility. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

I ha some severe swelling in one leg, due to fluid and some lymphedema in both legs. The swelling is gone, but the discoloration is still there. It doesn't look awesome, but it's not hindering me like the swelling was. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

It takes some getting used to. I went with a full face mask eventually, it provided the most "normal" breathing for me. On the plus side you may be able to get off it eventually. I'm down about 125lbs since surgery in January. I was able drop my CPAP after about 80lbs lost. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

I think mine is all mental also. I don't think I've been physically hungry since the surgery. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

My appetite did come back though, so it's a bit more work than it was. (Sleeve on 1/23/17) HW 640 SW 470 CW 345 Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

Same here. Down from a 60/30 pant to a 60/32 (pants sitting higher I guess). Shirt went from 6x to a 4x. I've given away my wardrobe, twice. [emoji26] Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

I tried to hold out, but it got ridiculous. I've lost about 120lb since January. I went from a 6 -7x shirt down to a 4x (still a little baggy, but looks much better). I'm down to a 48 (actually a 47 at the tailor, but what can you do, lol) from a 60. The biggest change was underwear, 2x from a 6x. I've given away so many clothes it's ridiculous. I have one co-worker and his brother is close to my size, he basically got a whole new wardrobe. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

Take a look at "smart BMI" it seems to.take body types into account. Might h3p with your choice. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

I went through the 6 month thing also. Use it as a way to get acclimated to the program. I started at around 515 or so and got down to the surgery weight. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgery weight was 470, I'm down to about 355 with the sleeve, I want to get down to 250. It can be done with the sleeve, but it may require more work. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

Just hit the 350s here. Started at 640. It feels awesome don't it?! I can't wait to hit the 2's. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

I think I get what you mean. I started at 470 (from a high of 640), but you're right at my goal weight now (250). My sleeve was in January (I'm down to 360) as of today. I'm learning that my weight was a bit of a crutch. If anything went wrong it was because I was fat. I never had to focus on any other part of life because I could just fall back on it. Now that the weight is going away I'm meeting people who never saw me at my heaviest. They're going to judge me based on a myriad of things. I can't just hide behind the weight and it's very scary. For example: I never had to worry about approaching women really and nobody really thought it was strange since I was so big, now I'm being expected to behave more "normally" and its pretty scary. I've actually had thoughts like: well, what if you just stay a little fat, then it's a bit of a compromise. Your brain can be your own worst enemy sometimes. It sounds like you're doing everything you can (therapy and such). You've made amazing progress! I try to focus on how much of my life I have back, that might help in the short term. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

Steak is my go-to at most restaurants. It's usually portioned in such a way to let me take the rest home. I'll order carne asada a ot of places too and just leave the sides. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

Pure Protein and quest bars both are low n sugar and have good protein counts. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

That's the thing, you're definitely gambling, but you're gambling on yourself. The answers to whether or not you will be successful are only known to you. The surgery will provide you with an extra tool in your fight against obesity, but it's not a miracle cure. I lost 160 lbs myself and then gained back 30. I got back on track, but wasn't having the results I wanted AND I was starting to get older and notice those "aches and pains." I went from a heaviest of 640 down to 470 on the date of surgery. I'm down to approx 370 today. I want to get to 250/240 (I'm 6-5 and was a defensive lineman). My surgeon gives a goal weight of 75% of weight you have to lose as the "goal weight". Mine would be 270 or so. They consider that a success. It's not quite good enough for me, personally. I want to be able to do all the things I never even considered, like go skydiving and such. Your goals have to be your motivation to succeed. The surgery is just a helping hand. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm only about 6 months put, but still at around 800 calories max also. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

Two rules: 1. Be attractive. 2. Don't be unattractive. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm still under 1000 daily. I get about 80 to 100g of protein a day, my carbs stay under 30g and sugar under 20g. I'm down 95lbs since January. I go to boxing 2 days a week and lift the other 3. Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app