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I think that's a personal choice and how comfortable you are with people knowing. my close circle of family and friends I've told that I'm going for RNY, but I feel it's not others people's business. I guess if your comfortable with that person then why not. IF someone is going to judge you for having the surgery and…

Winterpeg, Mb here! add if you like!

Quest bars are good. but it's mostly mental too. almost have to ween yourself off the "bad" snacks. But lots of good suggestions. I do the peanut butter thing too. that helps. There are a few different things you can do to see if you are stomach or mouth hungry too, if you can identify that then it might helo to start…

you can keep them in the freezer?

YOu can get the refillable/reusable ones. I have them and love it! can get any blend you want...

my goal is 100 lbs too. You can add me

You can add me too!

Caribu, Obsidian blend is really good. but I haven't had a bad Caribu coffee either. that Deathwish coffee has me intruiged. I like a strong coffee. but as someone mentioned above, finding a local roaster would be good too!

Thanks for sharing! I really get motivated reading about everyones stories and helps me realize I can do it too! Lots of bumps in the road and it's not going to be overnight but I will get there!!! Thank you!!!

Hey! Welcome, you can add me if you'd like. Good Luck! it's a tough road, but a good support group will be encouraging, helpful and accountable...

Greek yogurt is a good one for me. I'll add berries, nuts and flax seed. But you can add pretty much anything you prefer. I've been looking into Green Moster smoothies too.

You can add me too! This is a pretty good place for motivation adn accountability!

Good luck! I'm going in a few months after you do. It's a bit scary, but the good people here are able to lend a supportive hand and explain things in much simpler terms too! which is a big help for me. and as Rob said above, hit the pre-op plan and keep on, keeping on!!

I've tried it and I don't mind it. I like trying different things though... I sort of get the idea behind the oil/fats concept and it did make me feel full for quite a while. and it's really not that bad. Its just a creamy coffee. My wife says I did seem perkier after for much longer and didn't have the regular caffiene…

Fantastic response!!!

Great work! I find my challenging times are when I'm getting close to exhaustion stage. DUe to work, kids bad sleep, but those are rough days. don't feel like cooking, prepping, eating healthy, or exersizing. But reading these stories help me through. thanks for sharing.

It's adults way of being bullies. Passive aggressive snide comments. usually caused by the persons own internal issues are struggles. Maybe someone could come and give a workshop on WLS or who knows, but educating and knowledge can go a long way in getting past those negativities.

also some people just don't have any tact, and just blurt out anything, intending to be positive but ends up being rude and distasteful.

I hear what your saying. I think it'll take time for people to get used to seeing you at what is your new normal.

I haven't haqd the surgery yet, either. I'm in the pre-op process. Went to the initial orientation and just had my first meetings with the nurse, dietitian, kinesiologist and went well. hopefully early next year I can get scheduled in. I was quite nervous before, but after joining here and reading what people's experiences…

Hello! and welcome.

well, had the meetings and everything is good to go so far! go back in 3 months and if I keep on the same track, they see no reason to not move forward to the sugery!!!

Manitoba here... add me if you like!

Wow! thanks for sharing your journey. I'm just starting out and seeing and reading your story is very inspirational.

I'll update after, and 2BeHappy2, It's a meeting with 3 professionals from 10 am to 2pm. thanks for the tip on bringing water and snacks. Good to know. Anyone know if you'll be off work pre-op and how long post-op? I have a desk job and fairly sedentary

That's a cool article. Thanks for sharing...

That's amazing! great work! very inspirational

Thanks for the replies! I've been steadily working at losing weight and hitting the gym to prepare for the surgery. Hearing your stories makes me want to do it even more!

That's comforting to hear. And I'm working ot losing some weight as well, before going in for surgery. I guess building up prior to surgery would help with what muscle loss may happen after. Guess I'll push a little harder at the gym! thank you so much for your insight. Puts a little ease to my apprehensions.

Ah! got it... Thanks concordancia, I have found redirecting my self works. need to force myself to go and get moving and get the blood flowing. thanks for the input!! !