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Honesty may be a good policy but it is also none of any one's business and if people want to ask intrusive and invasive questions, I see no reason to give them all the gory details of what I'm going through with my surgery. I have no intention of lying but at the same time, just as I don't tell people the specifics of how…

Because I don't want to die from being fat like my grandmother did and like my mother is well on her way to doing. I don't want to spend my 'golden years' with a quality of life that is terrible - unable to get around or hooked up to a oxygen tank or a walking pharmacy. We only get one go around. I want to be around to…

Thanks for the words of wisdom. It's so easy to get caught up in my own head with all the worries and insecurities.

What an inspirational story! Thanks for sharing

I had the surgery 11/13/13 and its a very weird and wonderful experience. I had to jump through a ton of hoops to get insurance approval and I would happily do it all again if needed.

I was using bariatric advantage, and I bought them straight from the website. I have a problem with lactose but whey doesn't bother me so those worked out well. I also found the Total Lean shakes at GNC. They are lactose free and even have a pumpkin flavor for the holidays that is tolerable.

I was sleeved on 11/13/13 and its been a surreal experience so far. I use the app to track my protein, and I have my 20 ounce water bottle that I use to keep track of my fluids. I'm still struggling to get enough in. I just have zero desire for food right now. If I have to look at another protein shake, I might lose my…

I have an elliptical in my living room and a wide assortment of bands and weights and I love my gym. Going to the gym is my "me" time. I put my ipod on and just enjoy having an hour or so to myself. There are no deadlines, no phones, no dishes in the sink calling my name, no vacuuming to be done, no couch and remote…

What an inspiration!

Welcome to the fun house. Just take it baby steps at a time. Feel free to add!

Looking at this site is tremendously motivating. No airbrushing or anything - just real people. I am excited all over again. I need to save this site for times when my priorities need a boost.

Thanks! Thats a good place to start

I've been thinking about running too. I had torn meniscus surgery a year ago, bunion and hammer toe surgery two years before that, and have dealt with plantar fascitis off and on for years. I also wore leg braces as a kid. I am going to talk to my doctor at my next appointment and get his two cents worth but I'm thinking…