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"Oh my goodness, you never looked like you weighed 400 pounds!" That was the most common thing said, in my case. When I started the process of the surgery, I was more than happy to share my plans, including my ultimate goals. I had so much support, heck, support I didn't even expect. I track my journey on my FB and Instagram, you'd be amazed at how many people will continuously walk the walk with you and encourage the progress you're making. A part of who I am is my journey, I'll never keep that hidden. Live to be an example!

"Oh my goodness, you never looked like you weighed 400 pounds!" That was the most common thing said, in my case. When I started the process of the surgery, I was more than happy to share my plans, including my ultimate goals. I had so much support, heck, support I didn't even expect. I track my journey on my FB and Instagram, you'd be amazed at how many people will continuously walk the walk with you and encourage the progress you're making. Apart of who I am is my journey, I'll never keep that hidden. Live to be an example!

I don't usually look at the fat content, which at some point started to worry me. The only thing I found my eyes really focused on were the carbs and protein. I'll do what you suggested and get liquid fiber, at this time I haven't had any issues with constipation, but it will not hurt to add a daily fiber supplement into my regimen. After reading a lot of these threads, I realized there are many things I could be doing a bit differently. Thank you, everyone!

I love being in the gym, it makes me feel more accomplished and I'm starting to look into Crossfit.

When I initially started this journey, I knew I only wanted the Gastric Sleeve and nothing else.

South Beach Phase I

This is so new for me, I never knew fiber cancelled some of the carbs. Let me ask, what happens if we do not get enough fiber and also, should we be eating a certain amount of fats?

Is she still at it? Lol. Bless her heart, I'm happy you're ignoring her as well, something just isn't right about her. There are many ways of trolling, she reminds me of the trolls that attempt to bait people to play her back and forth games. Nada, not this girl and not you. Happy Friday, everyone!

Honestly, I value my time and desire to be inspired by others, I've chosen to ignore Nunu. I understand, we all have our "days", but she will not include me in her off days. Life is beautiful and hey, can I get some low cal popcorn, too? lol

After you lose the weight and feel better about yourself as a person and with the accomplishments, it'll find you again.

I don't mean to startle you, but there's a post on here somewhere, about the Balloon being investigated due to deaths. I don't know if you've read it already, but it's floating around. http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/deaths-after-gastric-balloon-procedure-for-obesity-investigated-by-fda/

http://www.bariatric-surgery-source.com/weight-gain-after-gastric-bypass.html

Ah, cool cool. Have a beautiful evening

"The average excess weight lost following laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery is about 65% (in other words, at 100 pounds overweight the average patient loses almost 70 pounds). Many patients have seen results of well over 80%. “Mostpatients keep at least 50% of their excess weight off after 10 years.”

Thanks, hun! I hope you had a great week!

Oh yes, at one point, I thought I was going mentally and emotionally crazy. lol Since the surgery, my cycles have been on time, which was never the case before.

I'm so confused by the original poster, this person should not have the Sleeve. Their issue is well beyond the WLS, they need to tackle their addiction, first. Being forced to eat in small quantities, will do nothing. My goodness, what in the heck?!

Congrats to your wife and you will do just as well! You know, at this point (almost two years later) I still refuse to buy a scale. I'm so afraid I'll become obsessed w/ it, so I always look forward to my appointments so I can see how much was lost over that period of time. You're so right, the scale may not reflect the loss of what you'd like, but the inches will happily let you know when they're being kissed, goodbye.

Right, I was thinking about the breasts as well. LOL! Alright, on a serious note. I had the same concerns, but as I really got into working out, it tightened up and was I so excited to finally see my "HooHa", without lifting the gut. GIRL, YASSSSSS!!! Ehem, alright, back to what I was saying. I agree w/ the above, as you workout things will tighten and once you've met goal or are very close to it, you can attempt to get your breast lift/ reduction and Panni. The insurance just approved my lift/reduction.

"Can we?" To be honest, if there are any issues on this thread, it should be addressed by the "OP". If you're butt hurt over anything that was said, you can privately email that person. Generally, that's how adults behave, or at least, so I thought. Thank you for your concern about @MochaKelly, I gave her a hug w/ a high 5 If the poster doesn't want honest feedback from all types of people w/ different views, she may want to find people who will go along w/ whatever she "feels" is best to sabotage herself with. People are honest, opinionated, and very direct on a lot of these threads. Get over yourself and realize, not everyone deals with people or situations the way you do. Hugs, mwah! Be well and be the best you! @MochaKelly

You know what, you'd think you've be hungry all of the time, but you'll be okay. Most of the hunger I thought I felt, was actually my body asking for water. Head hunger vs. actual hunger, once you conquer that, it'll be smooth sailing.

THIS!!!!! This weekend, this will be my goal Thanks for sharing!

Simple carbohydrates are broken down quickly by the body to be used as energy. Simple carbohydrates are found naturally in foods such as fruits, milk, and milk products. They are also found in processed and refined sugars such as candy, table sugar, syrups, and soft drinks. I'm that person who had to find what a simple carb is, lol. The carbs are really confusing to me, good vs. bad, drive me bonkers. If I run into a stall, I'll try this. Thank you!

Done, done, and heck yes!!!

I'm a Premier fan and every now and then, I'll get Power Crunch. I don't get PC often, due to the amount of protein, I want the full 30.