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Good luck, I am pulling for you! Sent from my iPad using VST

Um, ouch! Sent from my iPad using VST

Ahhhhhh, the itchiness of the hair growing back, welcome to the woman's world, gentlemen! Sent from my iPad using VST

Oops, I'm sorry. Sent from my iPad using VST

Hmmm, I think I may see a new angle here to discuss with Alex, VST Online Dating Service. Sent from my iPad using VST

I was advised not to drink alcohol for at least eight weeks, and I followed that direction. Now, at well over three years out, I do enjoy my White Russians without any issues or guilt. Sent from my iPad using VST

No, I am one of the forum administrators here and work for www.MySurgeryOptions.com . Sent from my iPad using VST

Jesser, below are several links that we often refer our patients to that are looking for financing: www.fundmydr.com www.cosmeticredit.com www.medloanfinance.com www.medicalfinancing.com www.medicard.com I hope you find these helpful.

I am one of the longer sleeved ones here, but only about 3 1/2 years. Thing is, in 1976 my mom had a horrible bleeding ulcer. It was so bad, she ended up having over half of her stomach removed. Essentially, very similar to today's sleeve. At the time, she was 102 pounds overweight. She lost all of that within about two years of her surgery. To this day, her and I both are only able to eat small amounts of food. She has never had any adverse effects and remains at a healthy weight. Sent from my iPad using VST

I feel your pain, and it wasn't just this one either, But, something good came of it, I learned of the O.T.R, crushing fan club, lol. You are the man! Sent from my iPad using VST

As forum administrator, I have moved this thread to the lounge as it is more appropriate there. As a fellow member, I am begging to be a part of this wonderful group as well! People come here for support, to vent, to learn they aren't the only one experiencing something and to be a part of a community. There is a big difference between being supportive and offering advice, and what some refer to as "tough love" because what works for them should work for everyone else. We all have different philosophies, as long we are happy and getting healthier, that is what really counts.

Wow, I am getting the strangest looks from my fiance, as I am sitting here on my laptop quite literally LMAO, thanks guys, I needed this!

Wow, am I the only person who sleeps on these forums? Some of you are offended by the term "sleeve nazi". I have seen many, many members on these forums refer to people as "stupid", "idiots", "ignorant" and the worst of all "retards". My sister was mentally and physically disabled and I watched people call her those names for years. But, I know that when many people use these same terms on the forums, they are not thinking of them in that manner. They are not meaning to specifically degrade people with a disability. Just as most people nowadays don't think of the Germans, Jews or such when using the term "Nazi", to them it refers to a harshly domineering, dictatorial, or intolerant person. Take things with a grain of salt. If I got offended every time someone referred to those terms I mentioned above because of my sister, I probably would have gone ban happy on these forums by now.

Janice, I am sure you will do wonderful and I look forward to reading how you are doing after surgery! Sent from my iPad using VST

Oh my, I hear you on that. I used to live for MD fries, I am not sure if they served salt with their fries or fries with their salt! Sent from my iPad using VST

In terms of your typical fast food places, like McDonald's, I cannot eat there anymore. It tastes like pure grease to me, and I usually end up racing to the bathroom as a joyful side effect from it. Yes, I know, way too much information, Susan, sorry. Sent from my iPad using VST

I could not tolerate regular Vitamins, I tried several kinds but just couldn't get them down, and when I did they made me sick to my stomach and the aftertaste was unbearable. My fiancé is a licensed nutritionist and he came home with the gummy vitamins for me one day and I do great with them! Sent from my iPad using VST

Oh my goodness, I have had my Fitbit for a year now and absolutely love it! You would be surprised at how that little devise can motivate you to move more. Sent from my iPad using VST

In general, you are pretty much always accompanied by someone on your surgeons staff, from being picked up at the hospital, the hotels, and being accompanied back to the airport. I always felt perfectly safe and comfortable. Sent from my iPad using VST

I am over three years out and having been taking Prilosec from day one. To this day, if I just miss one dose, I am miserable. My surgeon was the one who advised me to take it. I have tried other, cheaper brands, but Prilosec is the only one that works for me. Sent from my iPad using VST

That's okay, we check out all the threads in the guys forum too! Sent from my iPad using VST

Good health is the best birthday present ever, congratulations! Sent from my iPad using VST

Please remember our forum rules. If you wish to have an argument with someone, take it somewhere else. Treat each other with respect, do not be rude, do not bash or name call one another. This is the final warning. Sent from my iPad using VST