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Expensive NSV - So this afternoon I purchased a tuxedo. Not an off the rack store version either, this was a straight up splurge of the ridiculous kind at a fine upscale men's clothing shop.  Pre...

What much belly fat can you really loose anyway? - So that's the magic question for the day.  It's probably a question that's geared towards vets who have been through it and are living with results. Afterall, the sleeve can have ...

Opposing View: Weigh Daily - There are two reasons for this: (1) trending and (2) accountability. First, I have weighed daily using a Fitbit Aria scale.  It records weigh, body fat and uploads the data automa...

January Celebrations (group participation) - I've been thinking what this forum needs are (a) more permanent stickies covering the basic Q&A and (b) more group oriented threads. So with January officially closed and on the b...

This is crazy (a food calorie comment) - Over the past week I ramped up my calories to account for (a) maintenance and (b) much more intense exercise. It's been a minor adjustment so far, consisting mostly of almon...

One word tip for pharmgirl (and others prepping fo - Meditation.  I'll try to explain, but this might not be the easiest way.... Once you get in the pre-op area focus on your breathing....You want to regulate your inhales and ...

Notes on going from 750 up to 950 calories - Here's two cents for the group at large............. You will (at least I do) definitely feel more restriction at 950 calories vs. 750 (assuming you pick the right kind of c...

Vets with 10k experience, would you share your tim - I am prepared to take the final step in the process by completing my first 10k (ever) on 3/29/2014.  My goal is not to post a great time but only to "run" the entire 6.21 miles ...

Running question for vets doing exercise - About how long did it take you to transition from a run/walk combo to a full run while exercising? I did this back in 2000 but can't remember how long it took me to build up...

Three things I learned over the holidays (so far) - (1) I'm more comfortable in my daily routine where I control all the variables related to food.  While I made all the correct choices during the week's travels, things like not ...

Do "normal" people feel this cold all th - Just something that popped into my head. "Freezing" after weight loss is clearly not a new subject around here, but I wonder why we don't hear more about being cold from peo...

NSV - Thought I'd thrown this one out there to amuse the crowd.... First, I finally broke down and took my wedding ring in to be resized.  The change dropped my ring size by 2.25 ...

So the question is: where does the fight begin? - This is a follow-up to the earlier post about goals.  In the message there's talk of the last 10-20 pounds being the hardest.  But that's the rub, where do those 10-20 pounds be...

Alternate Miralax dosing suggestions - After trying everything else for the constipation issues I find Miralax works great.  Far better than fiber additives, or colace, and anyone facing similar issues should just sw...

Anyone besides me think we're kind of like vampire - The comparison being that everyone seems so scared up front before becoming one (i.e. pre-surgery). Then afterwards we're all like, "this is the greatest thing ever" and "ev...

Dude hair - I don't think I'm losing hair but it's definitely growing slower. Much slower I think. I'm positive I'm getting enough protein (70-80 minimum). Slow growth doesn't bother me a...

Ring sizing... any advice? - So, it happens to guys also....for awhile my wedding ring could easily slip off with soap and water.  Then eventually just water was enough. But last Sunday I grabbed a hand...

So.... average BMI in US for males = 28.6 (per CDC - The link below is an article on what an "average" male in the US looks like compared to some other countries. Found out I'm basically "average" now at 28.5 BMI. http://w...

Miralax question - So I'm curious, can someone explain how the dosing for Miralax works with whatever the natural cycle is post-sleeve? I know with fiber additives or colace you take them 2-3x...

New NSV - A two parter... A week ago I passed a person in the hallway at work who said she didn't recognize me, but I wasn't inclined to believe it then.  She's a nice person who know...

Can someone explain to me how normal BMI is even p - Okay, by now I'm pretty well indoctrinated in how BMI tables have faults and can't be universally applied.  But as I move into my final stages, and while looking in the mirror, ...

Follow-up to "Magic Carb #"... new angle - So I I wanted to ask a follow-up question to the original post, where it discusses 80g or 400 calories of carbs, without getting lost in the shuffle there. This is mostly fo...

My official "Yeah! I'm (only) overweight" - So yesterday it became official, I'm 29.9 BMI having started in June at 40.5. I am no longer "obese" according to the BMI charts and I honestly couldn't tell you the last ti...

Stalls happen, stalls break.... (my recent story) - I'm hoping this gives a little hope to folks struggling with the stalls right now.... I am just now 9 days out from a stall that lasted four weeks.  My stall started in the ...

Amusing NSV - So it's flu shot day at work and I always get one each year... It has been a small chore because, as a guy, I always had to unbutton my dress shirt and pull my arm out to al...