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Thanks! HAHAHA Yeeeaaahhhh I don't think so! Maybe after another....100 lbs??

This is the first major goal I've been waiting for. I'm almost halfway there now. This dress will be WAY too big when I'm done! Oh YES I did!!! Maybe we should renew our vows while it still fits! --danielle

Oooohhhhhh...I was wondering too. I'm SO not up on the the initials Apparently I WAS an "SMO" HOORAY, I'm not anymore! I'm only "MO." LOL

Ya, I gave blood years ago and I got a letter saying they couldn't use it because of the fatty liver. Talk about a steel-toed boot to the ego! Gee, at least I got a cookie for my efforts...

They are "reputation points. " the number tells you how many times people have hit the "like " button on your posts. On the main home page down on the right you'll see the top 5 "reputation point leaders" (blush).

OMGosh, I could've written this myself.... except I started at 349 and am only 5'6". :s I am HORRIFIED at pics that were taken only 6 or 8 months ago. I want to burn them and pretend that "that me" just never existed. YIKES... (I have before and current pics in my photo gallery if you want to be horrified too! LOL) This Part: "You were so fat that I was really worried about you. When I stood next to you, I could hear you having trouble breathing and I was scared for you. You’ve had trouble walking and getting around. You look a lot better and a lot healthier now.” My sister in law said the EXACT same thing to me just the other day! Unbelievable!!

Ya...direct correlation. Drink lots. Pee lots. If you're not going a lot, that means your body is clinging to what it's getting and needs more. Generally speaking. You should be "overflowing."

I was a diet coke-a-holic of the worst kind. I don't even come close to missing it now. Sodas don't exist anymore. That stuff will rot the guts right out of you! Our itty bitty stomachs must be protected!

No, just the fiber one cereal. I put 1/4 cup in my low carb yogurt in the mornings. I think I looked at the bars and didn't want to give up that many carbs and calories for such teeny food.

HAHAHAHAHA!!!! YYEEEAAAAHHHH!!!!!!!!

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!! I'm glad it's looking good. Praying for you. Any update??

Imma tell you what I tell every noob that runs into this.... You are following the rules, and your stomach is microscopic, so your body has no choice but to lose weight! You MUST MUST MUST be patient!!!! Back up and look at the big picture. Don't look at your weight today. Look at the trend. In a few weeks you will look at "the graph" (in your mind or on paper, whatever) and you will see the downward slope. It WILL happen. Repeat after me: IT WILL HAPPEN!!!!!! I MUST BE PATIENT!!! Ok? I promise, it will be ok.

Your name says it. It IS your OWN journey. And we understand it, so if you're getting flack for it, just come here. We'll get you back on your feet. People are scared of what they don't understand. On first sight, WLS is a scary proposition until you become educated about the hows and whys of it. You are educated about it, but they are not, so they are scared for you. I get that. It's just hard to make them understand. Most of the time if they will listen, they will eventually get it.

And how to shut your friend up? Good question. Skinny people just don't understand. She doesn't understand that once your BMI hits 40, you have very little chance of keeping the weight off without surgical intervention. The statistics are very small. :/

Well, sweetie, here's how you're going to have to look at it: Your boobs may or may not get that bad since you are so young, but do you want big perky boobs, or do you want to be thin and healthy? My husband said that his apprehension of my getting this surgery was the saggy skin. I said "well- no problem- I can just keep it full of fat and it won't sag!" He said "uhhhh....good point." so....there might be some trade off here. That's why God gave us plastic surgeons.

Mine healed quickly in jumps like that. I freaked out a little because I hear of so many that have trouble eating a couple teaspoons, etc.... not me. I moved right along. I was actually hoping for some prolonged swelling

I was told two weeks, but everyone will tell you something different. Every doc has such different recommendations, all you can do is go with what yours told you. One thing you can count on...if it hurts...DON"T do it!

Wow. I could've just about written that SAME post around January!! You really do obsess just trying to figure out what life will be like post op. Taking a break is a great idea, especially the week before surgery. Limit your time on here or you will freak out on what people are writing. Go flush your brain of it all for a while. That's a good idea. If you've decided surgery is right for you, then don't let any negativity from anyone ruin that for you.

I got some tonight from Trader Joes- All beef, uncured, no nitrites or nitrates, etc...and DEEelicious!

I found this: (of course there is more out there, but i thought this would be a start....) Signs and Symptoms of Blood Clots Unfortunately the symptoms are sometimes mild, and easily confused with other conditions. If you have a blood clot in your leg (DVT) you may notice: New swelling in your arm or leg. Skin redness. Soreness or pain in your arm or leg. A warm spot on your leg.

Eeew no....I have not heard of this. I thought I'd read about almost everything on here. Have you called your docs office yet? I would be concerned of blood clots, but I don't know the symptoms for that....

Ok cool. I didn't want anyone to misunderstand my intentions.

(BAD phone!!)