Thanks Sedona. I figure an update every two months or so is plenty. Plus, I'm thrilled, had to share the good news! haha

Have to watch things like juice hun, if it has sugar (natural or not) it can make me sick. More than 5 grams will do it too. Part of the forced behavior modification process. The part of the intestine where sugar and fats are absorbed is bypassed ... so if you have some your body doesn't know what to do, kicks into overdrive and teaches you (quite quickly) not to do that again. lol

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers love.

Licks and kisses,
Jim

Re:Congratulations

Welcome back to your disfunctional family here on TER Jimbo. Please continue to be good to your self, and we will be here every step of the way to share in your new self! Take care Jimbo and please keep us up to date!

Cheers!
Kylie

Not at all apprehensive b. For many reasons too; one it's motivating to see how far I've come in two months. Two, within a year no one would recognize that's me anyway. Three, motivation the other way ... if someone who is battling obesity sees the picture perhaps they'll change their life around before they have to go through what I've gone through. So no, wasn't apprehensive at all. Besides, nice to put a face to the name now and then isn't it?

Thanks for the well wishes!
Jimbo

Thanks, very kind of you.

It's not so much a diet though, as it a new way of life or a new way of eating. The new stomach pouch and the bypassed intestine dictate pretty much what you can eat and how much you can eat. Right now I'm eating about 2-3oz. of say fish, chicken, cheese, eggs etc. Protein, and soft is good! ha

My member has already shown signs of life too. I can see it when it's fully erect ... which has been a lot! My libido is through the roof, has been for the last three or four weeks. Right now though the best to improve my sex life is to find a partner! lol

Medically I see my surgeon every 6-8 weeks for the first year, then at least once a year after. I also attend support groups once a month at least, as it is important to surround yourself with others who have been through the fire too.

Here's to multiple positions without being so strained you can't keep an erection!
Jim

Been there done that. Believe me, I didn't go through two plus years of hell, frustration and bullshit to fuck this up. I did my research, my homework and more and figured out a lot of things about myself.

I know this is no miracle cure, there is no such thing. It is however a tool that helps you gain control of your eating habits.

Those who have gained weight back, obviously went into this with the wrong mentality. Plus, there are several varations of the operation. I myself had a laproscopic Roux 'n Y. Part of my stomach was seperated and intestines bypassed.

Some operations merely restrict the intake of food, like a lapband. This can be taken out at any time (which of course would allow you to eat as you used to) and can also be defeated easily because there is no malabsorption. So if you're still eating sweets, fattening foods, drinking milkshakes everyday, guess what? You're not gonna lose weight long term.

That's why I chose the surgery I did. It's harder to defeat, though can be done (but you have to work harder at beating it than succeeding with it.) I am making the most of it so far, and life will only get better!

Hell, I can already see my dick!
Jimbo