major clothing FART

I am not wearing the clothing I used to wear when i got married in, I believe, size 42's down another size pants, and I had to put another knotch on my belt because it was not snug enough. It's amazing to me, even though I don't remember being this size when I was married, I found some stuff from 2004 in my pockets, that was mine, so I guess I was. I think I am ready for that crazy smaller undies that my wife bought for me when I became another smaller size. On another non-related note, does your body ever go through phrases with gas production, been really "blowing in the wind" a lot lately. Staying focussed, al

Absolutely,...seems to come and go in spells.  CNP at surgeon's office recommended GAS-X. Simethicone products are ok to use and they work.  I use on an as needed bases so I don't get constipated. Way to go on the clothing fart,...they are the best kind; reality is hard to argue with. Joe

Congratulations Al - you're doing fantastic.  The great thing about it is you've just begun...it just keeps on getting better. Now, I must warn you about something.  Although your wife was nice enough to buy you new undies, just remember you're about to take a visit to the dark side of WLS and go through a one of the most traumatic experiences a man can endure. TIME TO THROW AWAY THE TRUSTY OLD UNDERWEAR!   It should be a law that underwear expand and contract according to what size a man is.  If you lose a few pounds they shrink to fit - if you gain a few, no problem they increase in size.  Is this too much to ask?  I think not! My underwear is my friend - when it came time to take them to the dumpster, I just couldn't get myself to do it.  I thought maybe it would be more appropriate to burn them - have a ceremony performed by the Boy Scouts when they dispose of flags.    I thought about stitching up the leg holes and waist bands and stuffing them to make some nice throw pillows.  I just couldn't decide what to do - so, I didn't do anything.  I left them in my drawer to live another day. Crisis over.  Next day I go to my drawer and find new underwear...the old ones were gone.  I panicked big time...as I was I calling 911 to report the robbery I screamed in terror to my wife only for her to say that she'd thrown them into the dumpster.  It was Wednesday morning - TRASH DAY!  I panicked again!  Running out the door in my final pair of giant underwear I ran down the street hollering for the trash truck to stop....IT WAS TOO LATE...THEY WERE GONE!  Long story short...I think I know the reason why marriage and relationship issues are common in the WLS community.  It's all about the underwear!  Guard them with your life gentleman - don't let this happen to you! Cards Fan

ROTFLAOThanks Cardsfan, that is too funny! al

Keep it Up!

al, What is it about us guys hanging on to the underwear?  It's universal!  Many actually shift from Briefs to boxers or the other way when the inevitable "replacement" happens. "blowing in the wind" ---non-related note? Who are you kidding?  Blowin' the rear out of the shorts is totally related. Gas comes and goes for most. It normal happens in relationship to extra carbs, and fiber- (volume) And extra protien/fats - (odor) Ultimately Controlable depending on what you eat. "Fart-o-genic" foods in- Gas out...... Keep diggin in those old pockets.... No telling what you've forgotten about.... Best Wishes- Dx

thanks DX, as far as the pockets thing, i figured it all out, the last time I wore these pants was my last weight loss attempt with LA Weight Loss, when I got down to this size but no further... anyway now i have 4 pairs on fitting pants, for how long I don't know... i have been constantly stalling at the monday weight for about 4 weeks, i don't seem to lose anymore until the sunday before, don't know if it's because of the liquid amounts i drink which is the bare minumums, even though my proteins are at the minimums as well...trying to increase my liquids... staying focussed, al