~Prissy Mz~

Everything in life is a trade-off. We all arrive at today as a result of millions of choices we've made over the course of our lives. Most are obvious, one doesn't wander out into traffic but it's still a choice.
When we choose to have WLS we are making a trade, a very serious trade. There are things we'll leave behind. No more binges of Cookies or ice cream, no more coffee and sweet roll breakfasts, etc. The benefits of the trade are phenomenal however, no more high blood pressure, no more diabetes, extension of life by decades and a better quality of life.
I've been at both the top and the bottom of the weight roller coaster before but never minded the fact that I had to get smaller clothes, shoes, etc. Clothes and shoes wear out anyhow so sooner or later you'll be buying replacements.
As far as people not liking you for you instead of because of your weight, entirely true but also true for the segment of society that have always been normal in weight. There will always be people that don't like you and their stated reasons may or may not be the real reasons. There are people that just don't like you. It's something we all have to deal with and not having weight as a scapegoat forces us to deal the issue.
In my late teens and into my early twenties I had to adjust to a new, more slender, body image. I'm sure that I left a few people puzzled by my responses at times. I was so used to being put down for being obese that even when I was fairly slender I tended to evaluate much of what was said to me as criticism even when it wasn't. When legitimate criticism came my way I found myself defensive because for so many years I had been criticized and teased for my weight. It took years to overcome but eventually I did.
Now, with the weight coming back over the last 20 years or so I'm not eager to revert to my earlier self image. I miss the confidence I had in my slender years and look forward to going back to that state of affairs.

I had my surgery a week before you on the 7th, and omg I understand. I'm ssssooooooo ready for real food, can't do the shakes, Protein Drinks or the ubber gross Protein Shots. I need some food suggestions asap lol

I agree, my goal was never to be a size two, I just want to be a healthy size 10 and maintain it. I hated the feeling of someone laying across me and although I've only lost 30 so far it's such a difference. I went and got my hair done today and everyone noticed my weight change . It felt great and my hair came out AWESOME.

Lol, I'm single with a healthy drive for the opposite sex (^.^) and mannnnnnn lol b4 surgery I was busy with finals and work sooo now that things have slowed down I'm like , (In my Joey from friends voice) "Hi you doing?" lol

I get angry because people treat you different when you are a certain size. When I was 250 lbs I would wait all day to cross the street now at a smoking 185, size 8 with curves and looking HOT!!! the cars stop and let me cross. I am a frequent gym goer and guys now open doors and flirt. I find it insulting and find myself angry at the discrimination but what can I do. I take it in stride and enjoy the new me.

Wearing heels and very sexy high wedges lol. It's like the more weight I loose the more comfortable they are. now I'm just looking for sugar daddy to buy me a new wardrobe to wear my sexy shoes with.. Lol jk jk I have a pretty good job and look forward to buy my own new wardrobe . But man my shoe fetish is on 10 right now lol.

I agree, my goal was never to be a size two, I just want to be a healthy size 10 and maintain it. I hated the feeling of someone laying across me and although I've only lost 30 so far it's such a difference. I went and got my hair done today and everyone noticed my weight change . It felt great and my hair came out AWESOME.

Best of luck

Shhhh! You're ruining the whole wonder drug business. But you are right. 30+ years ago I used to fast for days on end. My answer to any problem while fasting was a big old slug o' water and it always worked.

Forgot to add that the Hawaiian Teriyaki meatballs are a great snack with a wedge of the Laughing Cow light blue cheese wedge. I like the contrast of flavors and its only 122 calories and 9 g of Protein for 2 meatballs and the cheese.

I feel like I'm fling blind with this, I'm 15 days post op today and I have my docs ok to move on to puree'd/mushy foods. But I don't know what I should eat nor how much of it I should be consuming. Any suggestions will be welcomed .

Paint my toenails without leaning to the side! LOL

I can't wait to feel confident in a swimming suit. Totally feeling the sexy panty thing too. Shopping in the regular section will be fabulous. I love the one about not having to pay the extra $ for plus size scrubs!!!! So many things we have been missing out on!

I can't wait to shop anywhere but Lane Bryant. They are so expensive, and you only buy like two things and spend $100. I can't wait to be able to shop in regular sized clothes!!

Good luck

Lol, I'm single with a healthy drive for the opposite sex (^.^) and mannnnnnn lol b4 surgery I was busy with finals and work sooo now that things have slowed down I'm like , (In my Joey from friends voice) "Hi you doing?" lol

Hey everyone..
Thank you for your support surgery want well! woke up with a lil pain after surgery was given pain med around 2:30pm.. as now not in no pain will be going home on Tuesday... I been up since 5pm tlk on the phone and text..lol

Hi, May 7th here, 2weeks post op tomorrow.......

I find foods that are heavy on Protein. One of my favorites is ahi tuna. 7 grams of Protein per oz. I found the Power Crunch bars are heavy on protein, taste good, and are wafers so not as filling as say perhaps a denser protein bar. chicken, eggs, string cheese, greek yogurt are all things that I eat from as my meals throughout the day. I also have slim fast low carb high protein shakes on hand that I will drink slowly from throughout the day if I am running low on the protein side and don't feel like eating.
Oh and I use myfitnesspal to help keep track of my protein for me. Its a great resource tool!

Hi, May 7th here, 2weeks post op tomorrow.......

Damn, ladies, I may or may not have spent the night at a very good-looking gentleman's place last night, quite possibly in a horizontal position, and let me tell you, I'm ALREADY looking back and saying "WHEW"! I forgot things could be so much....um...fun, if you know what I mean. Hehehehe.
BRB, responding to a bunch of texts from guys, lol.

Lol, I'm single with a healthy drive for the opposite sex (^.^) and mannnnnnn lol b4 surgery I was busy with finals and work sooo now that things have slowed down I'm like , (In my Joey from friends voice) "Hi you doing?" lol

lol don't let him pretzel you and you'll be fine !!! I for one will milk it for all its worth. Sometimes ya just need a break!! lol And i'm hearing your not supposed to get pregnant for a year after surgery? I don't want to until i'm at goal for atleast a year lol!!!! Good luck!

Hi, I had my Sleeve on the same day too May 7th. Am fed up with juices & broth, I tried Slim a Soup it was horrible and today tried the Cup a soup it was yummy (more calories). Don't think I can last for a month on liquids as my doctor wants, I want to start on mushys (purée). How many kilo grams or pounds did u loose in the first week? I lost 5 kg.