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    Re: Happy but not happy???

    This is normal. To be honest, the transformation to the 'new you' has the adverse consequence of making the 'old you' go away, both physically and mentally. You might say that your sadness is akin...
  2. Re: 6 month post-op update & body comp results

    Thats a high quality problem :)

    -RC-
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    Re: Just found out I have Sleep apnea

    Wont impact at all. In fact, MOST heavy folks who are at a weight to qualify for WLS, generally already use a CPAP. Especially guys. Or they need one and just don't know it. Snoring is the key...
  4. Re: So close to getting under 200 and at a stall....

    Fight thru it, you will make it. Don't get depressed. Stalls always happen, but the good news is that once they break, you will see a big downtick.

    -RC-
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    Re: How was your Thanksgiving?

    My experience was very interesting. I am 7 months post-op. I prepared a plate with small portions of turkey dark meat, dressing, gravy, jellied cranberry sauce, and a brown-n-serve roll. I was...
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    Re: Just wanted to say Hi

    You are looking great!

    -RC
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    Re: Sleeve stopped working

    Sleeve stopped working? Perhaps you need to re-assess the situation. You did great and can do great again. Its YOU who is in control, the sleeve is just a tool.

    -RC-
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    Re: 50 lbs in 4 months!

    Awesome!

    -RC-
  9. Thread: Liquid diet

    by RaginCajun
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    Re: Liquid diet

    My experience with the pre-op liquid diet - 2 weeks of nothing but Bariatric Advantage shakes - was interesting. It was disgusting, so much so that I only did 3 shakes per day (not the 5 that was...
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    Re: One last meal????

    There is a HUGE amount of variation on how the Docs and programs work. Some do 2 week pre-op diets, some do 3-4 weeks, some do NONE. I have even read a post where the Doc actually recommended that...
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    Re: Head Hunger - 4 months out?

    This is a situation that many of us face. Its more an eating of 'opportunity' than anything else. If you convince yourself that you are NOT hungry and that you DO NOT NEED to eat, you will be able...
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    Re: Just wanted to say Hi

    You mean you "... couldn't just stop by, and not say Hi ... La La La ...".

    Congrats on your progress.

    -RC-
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    Re: i wonder if she regrets it

    Kim -

    I echo all the comments about hunger. You will NOT feel physical hunger. Now, if you have other stressors that are a catalyst to eat, then you will muster the correct emotional responses...
  14. Re: After and before pics, what a difference 9 months makes

    I wonder how many burgers, ribs, pork chops, steaks, hot dogs, etc. were eaten by those gals who are complaining about the kill you included in your pics?

    Hurrah for you, my brother. Best wishes...
  15. Thread: Hondo!!!

    by RaginCajun
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    Hondo!!!

    Hi All -

    Friday is my weigh day and today the scale showed 287 lbs.

    Exactly 100 lbs lost since my GSV on 16-Apr-2015.

    WOOHOO!!!

    -RC-
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    Re: Just wanted to say Hi

    I couldn't walk on by ... without saying hi ... la la la

    Howdy! You made a big decision to become not big ... keep up the faith and you will be AMAZED at the results. Just take it one day at a...
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    Re: Six week follow-up

    In my world, they call that a "High Quality Problem". You are a huge success and it will continue.

    Its quite likely that your body is reconciling the uber fitness regimen against the low caloric...
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    Re: 50 pounds down! Before/During pics

    Put into perspective, you have lost a fantastic 20% of your body weight!!!!

    If you are like me, its a whole new world of what you can do and how you can enjoy life :)

    -RC-
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    Re: 3 months post op

    Hi Bruce -

    My weight loss is tracking very close to you, so you are doing well. At post-op +3.5 months, I am down -88 lbs from HW of 387 lbs.

    Your situation with food is quite unlike mine tho,...
  20. Thread: Happy Happy

    by RaginCajun
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    Re: Happy Happy

    Great job! If you had said "Happy Happy Happy!" I would have said "Lets go blow something up to celebrate!" :)

    -RC-
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    Re: 3 week progress picture!

    Can already see great results, especially in your face and that awesome smile :)

    -RC-
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    Re: I have a puzzeling question

    I had a discussion with my NUT about this very topic, because I am from Louisiana and love Gumbo. The consumption of a liquid based meal like soup is okay with no 'special considerations'. You can...
  23. Re: This is what age 53 looks like after the sleeve!! 8 months out

    Your new guy is quite a lucky guy :)

    -RC-
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    Re: Bought a Swim Suit!!

    Awesome NSV!!!

    -RC-
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    Re: Carbonated beverages

    Thanks all for posts, I found very informative. One idea comes from a poster above, perhaps let the drink get a little flat before drinking, makes great sense.

    -RC-
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