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[ATTACH]17434[/ATTACH] Its so funny to me that I told the DMV I was 180 hahaha 10years ago knowing in reality I was around 250ish and weight went up with the years now they going to think I lied because I'm 174 now so under my DMV weight hahaha too funny [ATTACH]17432[/ATTACH]

K so I have been with my hubs for 13 years.. He's an awesome man who treats me like a queen. My mom is a meddler... She calls all day, texts, blows up every line I have, just to ask me a silly question. She has moved in twice and it's always ended disastrously.. She meddles in our home loans, how we raise our kids and has moved back and forth from California to Oregon more times than I can count which irritates me cause our kids get bummed and she does not seen to care. She recently moved 6 houses down from us and has been just showing up whenever she feels like it. I have asked her to call first but she keeps doing it. She even saw my son walking to school one morning a…

A friend just shared these words, by Neil Gaiman, and you might find them encouraging or inspiring... words to live by :-) I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You're doing things you've never done before and, more importantly, you're Doing Something. So that's my wish for you and all of us and my wish for myself. Make New Mistakes. Make glorious, amazing mistakes. Make mistakes no one's ever made before. Don't freeze, don't stop, don't worry that it's not good enough or isn't perfect, wh…

I work in HR. My primary function is benefits, but I spend a lot of doing on employee relations and general HR activity. By virtue of my job, I talk to employees a lot. I conduct new hire orientation every Monday. I've always been an introvert, but really enjoy the social aspect of my job, because it's on a small scale and is limited. I have a lot of fun with it. But recently, I've noticed that people respond to me much differently. More positively. The same jokes I tell every week are a lot funnier now and get a lot more laughs and smiles. My boss never used to give me the time of day. I knew she hated me. Since dropping 90 lbs, I'm her right hand. She raves about …

So I am still pre op but am working really hard on losing as much as i possibly can before surgery and I'm down 31lbs I believe... Anyway not a huge deal but everyone keeps telling me they can really see it in my face, I couldn't... So I found an old picture of me and took one today and I could see it!!! I'm still much over weight but I think I look healthier and it made me smile 3 months ago Today

Does anyone know staff at the Weight Loss Center at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen MA?

This is the first New Years I can remember where I don't feel like I failed myself the year before. It's so nice starting a fresh year feeling good about what I've accomplished and where I am. In 2014 I get to continue tweaking what is working for me and make it all even better. To those of you beginning your journey, know that sometimes it will suck and be a royal pain in the butt, but in the end will be worth it 10000x's over. To those of you further out, keep rocking it! It's never too late to take control four lives, even with a bad day, or week, we can always get up tomorrow and start fresh.

I just had a funny story to share with the group... I'm 3 weeks post op and wanted to attend a support group. It was my first meeting. Well the meeting was at a church about 20 mins away that I've never been to. The Facebook page only listed the church and not the specific room. So when I walked in one door it happened to be across from the pastors office. He looked on the list and didn't see it. Tried to call the lady that normally hosts the meeting etc. While waiting he offered me some chocolate. I politely smiled and said no thank you. It took him a few seconds to connect the dots that I was there for the bariatric group (which I told him in the first place)…

Just bragging! My new profile picture of me and my brand spanking new grandson, born 1/4/14! And I'm not ashamed to have pictures of me with him! Talk about a non-scale victory!

http://foxnewsinsider.com/2013/12/28/12-year-old-girl-denied-weight-loss-surgery-rare-illness

Today: 100s and 1000s (dare I say millions) are traveling to the legal pot Mecca of the USA : Colorado. They are arriving by plane, by train or even by camper to participate in what fondly has been named "Green Day." http://denver.cbslocal.com/2013/12/31/colorado-readies-for-green-wednesday-pot-sales/ Legally a person can buy up to 1 oz of pot, smoke it publicly and face zero consequences from it. Sounds like a big party to me. Or a train wreck. It could go either way. The questions (ignoring any moral implications of post use for the moment - I am opposed to use): How did such a law get passed in the first place? Must be some really good lobbying. Why would th…

So leaving the weightloss trend of my previous years and years of resolutions I've decided to change mine up a bit. I'm going with working toward financial freedom. (Being debt free).

Ive lost 60 lbs! This is the equivalent of 5 wiener dogs!! How much have you lost? Check out these sites-- fun and only takes a few seconds. ilostwhat.com http://www.sparkpeop...blog_id=3421351 Please share!

We are about to Celebrate the New Year - Hogmanay - here in a few minutes. To each of you I wish you everything you would wish for yourself in 2014 - and a little bit more... Happy New Year to you all, here's to ongoing success and friendships across the miles. Jacqui x

I'M having a tough time this morning and just need to vent. I had a full tummy tuck December 2, one day after my mom died. I still think it was the right decision to go ahead with the surgery, I was at the family only burial 3 days later and we are having her memorial service in the spring. Re her death, it was a good one. The last year, last months, last week, and last days were not how you would wish anyone to have to live. My sister and I were with her almost 100% of the last two weeks. I left for home Saturday night in order to get prepared for surgery that Monday. I got home at 130am and got the call to come back at 230, so my husband and I drove back 3+ hours each w…

We have a thread about resolutions but what are you doing to celebrate a new year!? This New Year's Eve it isn't about food or alcohol, but about spending time with friends and family and loved ones! Playing games, sharing laughs, and creating new beginnings! And to a healthier new year! Happy New Years friends

What is your goal item or your goal adventure or what you are looking forward to doing or buying once the weight is not a factor?

...is there anyone you're eager to see envying all the progress you make post-op? I know, I know, it's petty and one of the Seven Deadly Sins, but I have to admit there are a few people who I'll enjoy watching, as they turn a lovely shade of green when I reach my goal. I skipped my 25th high school reunion this year, because I wasn't happy with the way I looked; and I didn't want to put on a brave face in front of the catty girls from my teen years--but when the 30th rolls around, it's going to be a different story. I'll be there, with bells on, baby! I'm also in the midst of a divorce after 20+ years; by Christmas, not only will I be shedding my own ugly fat, but I'l…

OMG. http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/04/tech/innovation/microsoft-smart-bra/ Lynda

The ads....

So my friend really wanted some sort of tablet for Christmas this year well her mother wrapped this and put it under the tree for her.... She said, "here's your IPad!" .... Cruel but funny right.... Well she really did get her a new kindle, just thought I would share a laugh!

Might be an old topic but im sure you all might have something to write about shopping for clothing after loosing some lbs

Beat this kid ...if you can..no prizes...just bragging... Baby Titus and his grandma, my niece: Titus in an ad made by my daughter for a clinic: Yup, he was born with that head of hair, I nicknamed him...Baby Samson...

Hi, I am wondering if anyone else suffers from TMJ. I have a mouth guard which I wear at night and wake up the next morning usually without any pain. By the end of my work day my jaw is killing me, ear pain and I have a major headache. I take 2 hydrocodone for the pain and it doesn't even touch it. The pain at times is so bad it hurts to chew. I am going to see an oral surgeon in early January. Does anyone have any suggestions, or if you suffer from it, what has helped you? Thanks in advance.

Having problems with brain fog anyone else

Our tradition is the tree goes up the day after Thanksgiving, and comes down New Years Day each year.

Life has just been getting better and better, my first Christmas as a normal sized person is shaping up to be great. I still have my worries and struggles - when is enough when it comes to weight loss? Should I have a boob job? Am I eating too much? Then my friend called me last night. Exactly a year ago, he started chemo for leukaemia but despite that, his doctors told him in March that his condition is terminal. Recently, he was told that it looked as if he was going into remission and they have moved back from his "sentence" of having only 18 months left to live to leaving it open ended for now. Things were looking great for him and we are due to have a big night out…

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Well here it use, 2;00 and I'm up. I take a sleep aid, and since my surgery, it works very badly. Anyone else have a hard time sleeping since surgery?

I need help to STOP eating sweets and carbs..they have always been a weakness....it's been a year this month and I've lost 65 lbs. I don't know why these cravings have returned with a vengeance! I don't want to gains this weight back!!!! Also, anybody else out there experience these lion like stomach rumbling noises!!!!!

totally unrelated to anything weight loss related (except that flying is the freaking bomb now that I don't feel like a stuffed sausage when I'm on a plane) but I'm looking for suggestions on vacation spots for my 9 year old son and I. We did the keys last summer (was the bomb!!) and I'm starting to plot for next summer. They can be historic/learning based or just for fun! Just not ridiculously expensive! Thanks in advance for your brilliance!!!

there's a music thread and a book thread so I thought I'd share a hobby thread. I love to look on Pinterest for new ways to decorate. Ive admittedly not got too big of an imagination in that area and am always open. Right now I'm loving finding homemade Christmas ornament to try out with my kiddos.

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No not me.... The show is on tonight gather around W.D fans!!

12 pants ready to be taken to my basement to take them IN!!! Finally, I have clothes to chose from, and now I don't have to buy 3 of the same dark colored pairs because they fit "alright"

Just for funsies 1. "Now! How about now? Are you ready to go Now???" Especially if she was waiting on you to take over the kids before she started getting ready herself, cooking dinner or ANYTHING else for someone other then herself before hand. 2. (after weight loss) "You looks SO amazing now!" (one if these words does not belong) 3. (post surgery for her) "OMG what happened to you boobs?" or "OMG, look at that lady's boobs, are those REAL?!" 4. (post surgery for him) "This lady keeps flirting with me at work, but I keep telling her she's not my type!" Just a little note for the guys. Ladies feel free to add to the list. :-D

I have a good career now. I'm a manager in IT and enjoy my work for the most part, and am well-compensated. But since surgery and learning so much about how my body works, I keep thinking about the idea of a career in the medical field. The most attractive career to me at the moment is in medical imaging, maybe as a sonographer. Where I live, this would be a 4-6 year full-time course of study (not like in the US where I believe it is a 2-year degree) and the top pay would be close to what I make now (I'm mid-range for my career now). A huge commitment both financially and time-wise. What is attractive about it? A few things. I find the technology and the interpr…

Hi everyone! My name is Jennifer and I've been a member of Vertical Sleeve Talk for some time. I am wanting to let everyone know about a cooking show that my mom and I do on YouTube called 7 Bites. We've designed it specifically for people who have had weight loss surgery. Even though we are both sleevers, our goal is to try to create recipes and techniques that will go across the board for EVERYONE that has had WLS regardless of what it is. I would like to invite you to all check it out, if you're interested, and give us input! Like I said, we're doing this from a sleever's perspective and would love input from EVERYONE so we can make this beneficial for all! Thanks! ht…

My 16 year old daughter says cold hard cash but i really want to get her a couple things to open as well. I know I can do iTunes cards but wonder if maybe anyone else has out of the box ideas?

There's a great thread here about what people are reading and I hope to be able to read MANY of the books shared on that thread, but what are y'all listening to? My favorite band is 3 Doors Down & my favorite artist at the moment is Carrie Underwood. (I like rock & alternative) Aldo, what do you all "workout to"? I never find music I enjoy to listen to while working out, except my usual playlists. Thanks in advance for participating

Hi all. I'm almost 2 weeks post op and the mornings are rough. Does anyone else experience this? I feel nauseous, usually have diarrhea, and am in pain. It goes away as the day goes on but I'm starting dread waking up everyday.

moved thread to different area.

My wife and I are finalizing an adoption of a little girl on the 18th and just wondering if there are any other members that have adopted, are adopting or want to adopt.

I watched all of Weeds and all of Breaking Bad. I'm currently enjoying New Girl too. I love Netflix. It's so nice not to have to watch a bunch of commercials. I'd like to hear about some of the other series and what they are about.

Did anyone try Phentramine before deciding on WLS? What were your results? How long did you keep the wight off? What were the side effects? Just Curious.

http://singlescruise.com/cruisedetails.php?new-years-singles-cruise&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=nye_fblink We should so go flaunt it!!!!!!

So this weekend my daughter had a huge sleepover. I haven't seen the mother of her bff in a couple of months because both girls switched schools. Anyway, this woman is pretty amazing. She has four kids -all under the age of ten, regularly runs 8 or 9 miles a day, and even does P90X. She is proabably about 5'10 or 5'11" and she looks great. Anyway, what does she say when she first sees me? "Oh my God, Look at you! You're almost skinnier than me I have to start running more!" We walked the girls to the park and all the way there she just kept saying "I have to start running more or you're going to be smaller than me!" I just looked at her and said "Don't worry. I …

My friend sent me this and I thought I'd share. I myself have clicked on the links and they are 100% safe and they are real websites. When you unpacked all your winter clothes and accessories did you find you had a few extra gloves and donates? Instead of throwing them out donate them to a great organization called Hats and Mittens. This organization accepts warm hats and mittens to give to children in need. Please visit the website to donate or for additional information: http://www.hatsandmittens.org If you need hats for your kids this year, or would like to purchase hats to donate to your local shelter or church check out these winter hats for just $1.99. These…

Not sure where to put this since I don't see an off topic forum but I wanted to thank all of our vets and their families for their service to this country. THANK YOU!

I was banded on Feb. 29, 2012. Up until September 2013, I lost 123 pounds, and had 77 pounds left to lose. Everything was great, and then I hit a plateau. On top of that, in the last 10 months, I have lost my grandmother, one dog in February, and another dog just this Sunday. I exercise pretty intensely six days a week, but I'm an emotional eater. I've gained about 16 pounds, and I'm starting to panic. I can't go back to where I was. Anyone have any experience with a situation like this?