If you feel the need then I think a counselor is a very good idea. I have a friend that started seeing one for food related issues and said it's one of the best decisions she's made. I think it...

How very exciting!! Good luck and I hope your recovery is very quick and smooth.

Look forward to hearing updates!!

Welcome, Harry!

It looks like you have done your research and also appear to be an organized and dedicated person. If there ever was a formula for success when it comes to Bariatric surgery then...

Every doctor's instructions are different but mine said I could start clear protein shakes on day 5 and then regular ones at a week post op (which was actually day 8). I would be really careful to...

I am so happy for you and absolutely LOVE your attitude and honesty. All of us are a work in progress and none of us can possibly be perfect all the time. I respect that you admit to your flaws and...

First, make sure that you did things exactly as you were instructed. Did you get in your protein everyday? For me it's 80 grams, every single day. Did you get in 64 ozs of water a day? Not just...

Definitely not the easy way out at all. But really honestly, even if it was why would your family not want you to find the easiest, most successful way to lose weight??

If you were a smoker and...

I just got over my latest stall (lasted 3 weeks) by doing what you were thinking about. I went back to all liquids for 2 days. 3 protein shakes for my meals (I use premier protein, 30 grams of...

Awesome! Congrats on everything... weight loss, good bloodwork numbers, decreasing blood pressure, and especially positive attitude!

It's amazing how much can change in a few months, huh? :)

Thank you for sharing your experience. Glad to see you recovered nicely. :)

Not that I'm not TOO far away from goal the prospect of plastic surgery has started to loom on the horizon and I'm...

I'm sure it's easy to get back into bad habits. I was so happy that I had an aversion to bread and pasta after surgery so haven't had any desire to eat those at all and they were my big problem...

This is definitely a personal decision for each person and there is no right or wrong answer.

I have a friend that had it done years ago and kept it secret from all but her husband and a few...

Good luck to both of you! It will be here and done before you know it. :)

Pro's:

- You get a tool that enables you to gain control over your eating habits. A very successful tool that if used correctly will produce absolutely amazing results.

- The surgery, while...

A lot of it probably IS head hunger but I agree that it can also be gas pains, acid reflux, and/or real hunger.

For gas there is absolutely nothing you can do but walk to help that. Hopefully...

We all felt that way before hand. It's completely normal to be a big old mess of nerves. Believe me when I say it will go super fast and before you know it, you'll be on the sleeve side. And THEN...

My pleasure!

Good for you for your weight loss so far. Awesome!

I couldn't wait for soft foods too and was miserable at the end of the liquid phase. It helped to go get some Chinese soup and drink the broth...

Most of us kind of gave up before surgery and let ourselves indulge and that's what got most of us into the pickle we are/were in. I didn't keep great track of how much I gained right before my...

I'm so sorry for your frustration. I know it's hard when we have an expectation for something and it doesn't pan out the way we imagined. And I know 2 months feels like a long time and 16 lbs doesn't...

Very AWESOME! Way to go!!!

Congratulations!! That's amazing!! We should all be proud of how far we've come and 95 lbs in 5 months is FANTASTIC.

I'm also 5 months out and up until a few days ago had been stuck at 70 lbs...

So glad to hear this! I know it was tough on you (and him) when you first got sleeved. Hopefully now he will see what you went through!! ;) Happy that you are both now living this lifestyle and can...

I did my fair share of lurking on here before ever making the decision and taking those initial steps. It's a good thing.. research as much as you can! I think the more prepared you are the easier it...

I'm lucky in that I have my toddler with me to share all the time. So I order something for us to share together, sometimes even a child's plate and even between the two of us it usually doesn't get...