Ms skinniness

I think we should all take a deep breath and breath out. We are all good people with no mal intent and I'm sure no one has meant to hurt anyone else. This is a heated discussion. LT, i love the pic of your puppy, so cute. I made an assumption you were a guy and i do apologize for that. We all have our issues and that is what contributed to us putting on weight an being here. I like that you state what you think and to me, that takes courage. I think that everyone else here has a lot of courage too. We are all terrific people and we are in the same boat, together..... We can support each other and also share our own experiences here too. This is a terrific site to be on. Everyone here has great insight and intentions. So thank you for being part of my support and also helping me be accountable for what I choose to eat. Love to all......

That is called Head Hunger. Sip your water as much as possible and keep yourself busy. The head hunger will leave. Also try the other suggestions as well.

I ditto this. Also, the people that take the time to post in a response to an OP is doing it because they do care about the poster. In order for a person to make a change in his/her life to succeed at being success at keeping his/her weight off, we do have to make changes in our choices and lifestyle. This site is for everyone to post on and it's just their take on the OP's post. Frankly, when I'm struggling with something like having a "Milkshake," (just an example) I need someone who can give me his/her perspective on how they are handling the choices that are alternatives to mine. I read posts and I take what i want and I don't find the need to argue with anyone. I respect each one's slant on things and I choose my own.

Hope you got a belt so next week when they're too big, they won't fall off. LOL Can't wait to her when you get down to a size 12.

The family is going to survive whether or not you have this procedure. This is a good opportunity for them to do something for you and help you in your time of need. The oldest one can also help out when he/she gets home. They need these skills to survive when they are out on their own. They can even help with cleaning up the house. Now if your getting nervous then it's a great ideal to keep yourself busy, bc you can't be anxious and busy at the same time. Best of luck and now it's your time to take care of you. Skinniness is awesome!

What a great feeling.... A size small! Yayyyyyyyyyy! Success!

Does it make you uncomfortable when he comments on your boobs? I wonder what he does in the OR and the patient is a sleep. It could be considered sexual harassment. Just curious......

Your hymen most likely wouldn't bleed that much. If your on your period, that could be the cause. How far out are you? Could you have ruptured something? Were you well lubricated? This is probably a good time to call the surgeon to be safe.

I love your upside down pic! Lookin good! Keep it up.....

Head Hunger is the worst. It's really hard to work through the head hunger and to realize we're not hungry, it's our thoughts that's leading us in that direction. Hey not to mention, you didn't go there! CONGRATS! That's a total victory...... We all have our own thoughts about how we are going to chose what we eat. I don't see any bad here, just each person's opinions. It does get kinda hot here sometimes but no one mean's to offend any one else.

I use to worry about having to take my vitamin, I was afraid they wouldn't fit in my tummy. You can take and extra today or you can wait until tomorrow. No harm no foul.

I was in the hospital for 2 nights and discharged the morning after.

That is so amazing! CONGRATS!

Looking Good!!!!!!!!!!! Keep it up!

Of course it's going to come off. What did your doc say? Are you retaining fluids? How much are you able to eat? You body is still healing and is most likely retaining some fluids. Make sure your sipping as much water as you can and are getting in some protein shakes.

As i'm reading this post, I'm having flash backs about how I get so frustrated when the other people I'm eating are shoveling their food down. It drives me crazy. i use to be like that but now, I'm like, what's the hurry, my foods not going anywhere. When I'm done I can't help but push my plate away. I do have secret thoughts of wishing I could eat more because it's so tasty. But quickly reframe to how I love my skinniness! LOL

This is the hardest for me. I work hard to slow down but sometimes I don't. I have had no difficulties with eating. I sometimes have to just eat what I know will fill me up and leave it at that. Not always that easy, especially when eating out.

I didn't have a BM for almost 10 days to 2 weeks out. My food intake was so minimal that there was nothing for me to put out. Also, the pain meds causes constipation. I did start taking Miralax for a couple of days. Glad your drinking your protein. And get lots of water in. It does get easier too.

I remember thinking, who wants to see a fat lady sking or tubing. Now I read your story and I realize what a dumba** I was. I have allowed myself to miss out on all these fun activities. Not any more. Thank you for sharing your story! This is truly amazing and has woke me up to all the things i have put a side.

CONGRATS! Have a great day at Disneyland! Today is the last day of the former self you will experience. now it's nothing but uphill from here on out! Keep us informed in how you do with the surgery....... We'll be waiting for you on the BIG LOSER'S BENCH!

The most exciting thing is, there's more to come! You look great! I also look at a photo of me before my surgery and I can't believe that I was that big..... LOL Now, I look and I can't believe I'm this tiny! It's amazing! CONGRATS!

Well, I like measuring, but I eat out a lot and I have to guess at measurements. So I eat just to where i feel my stomach is full and I work at slowing down. I am such a fast eater at times and it's hard to recognize my full feeling. Yesturday got my favorate blackened salmon salad and I ate a bit, got up, went to the bathroom and came back to my hubby eating my salad..... I didn't mind, I took a few more bites and made a conscious effort to eat the veggies instead of just protein. later in the evening I was hungry and convinced my weak mind to have a mini cup of ice cream , but was still hungry and ended up eating some protein. The veggies don't fill me up for too long and I end up eating more. This is a lesson well learned, protein will always be first.

weight before surgery: 223 lbs Weight at surgery: 209 lbs CW: 149 lbs GW: 145 lbs WL: 3 lbs. Also to become completely eating clean and exercising on a daily basis. Preparing my own meals from organics and no sugar that added by man kind. Only prepared food I will eat or drink are protein shakes by premier. I can do this, no sweat (I am sweating LOL). Let's get it on starting today.

This is my original post at the beginning of the challenge: CW: 148.6 GW: 145 TL: 3.6 Also: continue eating healthy Protein's first Eat more veggies Low carb (from veggies only) No Chips (cheetos especially) Increase exercise we can do this! I didn't make my challenge but had made some improvements. I had increased my veggie intake. I have increased my exercise. I have had a few cheetos here and there. But I'm ok with that. I weighed in this morning at 149.2. So I didn't make 145 lbs. I'm not really sad about it, but am still going to work to hit that mark even if it takes me a year. I am working on eating healthy, organic and clean. I am working on staying away from processed foods. I am even going to start preparing my own food just so I know what's in the food. This is part of my eating healthier lifestyle. Congrats to all for a job well done........ CHEERS!

You may be able to find some protein recipes on youtube where the protein powders would taste really good. I use my powders to make pancakes, pumpkin banana bread that are really really good.