Awesome response Ghost, thank you! I am nervous about the new way of life, but it will be for the best. Thanks!!

Thanks Tommy
I did all those items, and had the Therapist appt. I guess its cold feet. I have been watching a lot of videos from people, good and bad, to see. All seem to have been happy with it. I...

Hi All! Well tomorrow is my surgery date. I am nervous and really having second thoughts. I am afraid of not being able to eat again, is this the right thing, can I handle the life change with food,...

Thanks Glenn for your post. I think I will try the same. I have been in the gym working out with weights and cardio and think once I see the weight come off it will motivate me more. I know it has in...

Thanks Jamma for taking time to post. After you drink the protein does the hunger go away? Hair loss is scary but I thought it was to the vitamins.

Thank you so much for taking time to let me know. I am like you and I am afraid of that eating too much and nausea feeling. Do you get the nausea a lot? I will have to distract myself too I think. I...

Thank you so much for taking time to write you post, it means a lot. It's so true they are fears and I guess crutches I hold on to but know this is going to work out for my best. Thanks again!!!

If you don't mind me asking, your starting weight was only 216, how tall are you? Were you really big? I know I see people in many different ranges and it seems like you are like me I think. I am 5/9...

Thanks sraebaer!! That is great to hear. I start my two week pre op Friday this week and know that is going to be hell but I know it will be good long term. You had your surgery a couple years ago do...

thanks RehabNurse, I get scared too from hearing people gain all the weight back in 2-3 years after surgery. Then it's like what is the purpose? I know I can eat in moderation, it was the fear of...

wow that is cool Don....i haven't had surgery yet but worried about that very thing. I like sweets and hear about dumping and getting nausea too. I hope I have the same results. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for this update. I am going for the surgery on May 25th and it's nice to hear that you do live normal. I am afraid of what the new normal is going to be and having to maintain all the...

Thanks Donald, I appreciate the feedback. You had your surgery recently and have been doing outstanding with weight loss! so cool!! Congrats.

Kory thank you. Nice to hear you don't crave the diet soda. I know I liked to drink it once in a while when smoking cigars, etc. Thanks again!

Best of Luck Country, we'll do it together.

Thanks Luna for posting and giving me great advice. I don't have a therapist, I only went to one to get clearance. I am happy to hear about tolerating a beer and the confirmation on the taste...

Hi All!
I am a 44 yr old male and I am at 270lbs with high blood pressure and sleep apnea. I chickened out for my first attempt in April and trying again I two weeks but debating again. I am nervous...