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Something about a girl in a gasmask scares me.

Angelina Jolie is freaking HOT!!!

Anybody else find it funny how we describe the shape of our bodies by referring to foods?

I made its point to eat anything I wanted before my surgery, I went nuts, I probably spent more on food in those 2-3 weeks than I typically do in 2 months. Though many all this a "Food Funeral" and say that it's not good, I don't regret it a bit. Certain foods that I loved I over did so badly that I really don't miss them now (mostly red meats). I can say if I had this to do again, I would likely have done it the same way.
*** I don't recommend anyone follow my example. All I'm saying is it worked for me.

I can just imagine the warm fuzzies you are feeling. Congrats!

Today was a milestone for me... I have used a motorized chair off and on for 5 years ..but all day/every day (24/7) for the last 3 years...Reason: i have had 2 back surgeries (have some disc fused) & have arthritis in my back, hips and knees (to name a few) ...Doctor wants to replace both my knees, but that's another post.
Since my WLS, i have tried to walk a bit everyday...at first, just around the island in the kitchen... Then from one end of the house to the other... Last Monday i added short, slow walks outside with my husband...(he would ride in my motorized chair in case i needed it). The walks gave me the confidence i needed...
Today, when i woke up, i said, "lets see how long we can go today without using the chair." well, i went from 5:45am to 5 pm...i was so happy, i cried when i told my husband after he got home from work... (he thought i hurt myself...sweet man, so caring)
Physically, I am very sore....but mentally i feel GREAT!
Thank you for listening

I have decided to join my fitness pal and take off 10 more pounds. I have been sitting at goal for 3 months or so. I have not tracked what I have eaten post-op and the weight just fell off. I will have to put some effort into these last 10.....I can do this!
Any words of wisdom would be appreciated. Anyone else do something similar to this?? I think I will be on the boards more keeping focused.

People actually eat liver & like it? I thought it was just for punishing kids.

IDK about Dr. Almanza, probably not, I don't see that he would have any time to mess with plastics since he is known to be the highest volume WLS provider (it's not uncommon for him to have 5 surgeries in a day).
But you can talk to Trish, she knows a couple cosmetic surgeons. There is also a plastics office in the INT.

Something about a girl in a gasmask scares me.

Something about a girl in a gasmask scares me.

Anybody else find it funny how we describe the shape of our bodies by referring to foods?

Check out a product called PB2. Ive never tried it but it's supposed to be a really good PB alternative.

Something about a girl in a gasmask scares me.

I have a better question. Rather than "why did I do tha?t" try "what have I learned from this experience?".

I have a better question. Rather than "why did I do tha?t" try "what have I learned from this experience?".

I have a better question. Rather than "why did I do tha?t" try "what have I learned from this experience?".

I have a better question. Rather than "why did I do tha?t" try "what have I learned from this experience?".

I don't volunteer it to anybody except my wife, best friend, & mom. But I also don't consider it a secret, these are the people I talk to the most. If anybody asks notices I don hesitate to lay it out for them.
The reason I don't volunteer the news is, it's become my experience that most people have no idea what VSG is and immediately equate it to RNY & all the horror stories tied to it. I simpl don't have the time or desire to educate 1/2 the local population on VSG

Dr. Ponce Is great also

I have discovered that one of the reasons I'm so hungry (post op day 6 and like you on liquids) was because I am not getting enough Protein. I unfortunately started to cheat and have actually put myself back on liquid diet. One thing I am trying is Protein Powder mixed in so I am getting enough protein intake in a day. However one thing you can do is take a stew Soup or chicken noodle and blend it, it will have a cream consistency which makes me feel fuller. I also drink Protein Drinks, Isopure protein drinks, can't get enough of the sugar free popsicles and Jello. If you're able to get down the 32 ounces of Water without difficulty, call your doctor he may bump you to puréed foods.

I guess it's time for me to get more hate mail.
First off, men are very visual, we are turned on by what we see. If you were thinner and in better shape and more confident when you met him, you can bet that he found that version of you attractive.
If as you gained weight, his affections dwindled, as did your confidence, well, the blunt reality is that his physical attraction likely decreased as your weight increased.
I know this sounds horrible, but it's a man thing, it's just the way we are. We can't fake a physical relationship.
The fact that he has stayed by you through all of this is testimony that he loves you. It's just the brutal reality of being a man, we can't pretend to be sexually attracted to someone.
So when he starts flirting with you more, maybe even gets a little jealous, take it as a compliment
We can say anything you want to hear, and believe me we know what you want to hear. But the way he treats you is is his real tribute to your success

I guess it's time for me to get more hate mail.
First off, men are very visual, we are turned on by what we see. If you were thinner and in better shape and more confident when you met him, you can bet that he found that version of you attractive.
If as you gained weight, his affections dwindled, as did your confidence, well, the blunt reality is that his physical attraction likely decreased as your weight increased.
I know this sounds horrible, but it's a man thing, it's just the way we are. We can't fake a physical relationship.
The fact that he has stayed by you through all of this is testimony that he loves you. It's just the brutal reality of being a man, we can't pretend to be sexually attracted to someone.
So when he starts flirting with you more, maybe even gets a little jealous, take it as a compliment
We can say anything you want to hear, and believe me we know what you want to hear. But the way he treats you is is his real tribute to your success

I guess it's time for me to get more hate mail.
First off, men are very visual, we are turned on by what we see. If you were thinner and in better shape and more confident when you met him, you can bet that he found that version of you attractive.
If as you gained weight, his affections dwindled, as did your confidence, well, the blunt reality is that his physical attraction likely decreased as your weight increased.
I know this sounds horrible, but it's a man thing, it's just the way we are. We can't fake a physical relationship.
The fact that he has stayed by you through all of this is testimony that he loves you. It's just the brutal reality of being a man, we can't pretend to be sexually attracted to someone.
So when he starts flirting with you more, maybe even gets a little jealous, take it as a compliment
We can say anything you want to hear, and believe me we know what you want to hear. But the way he treats you is is his real tribute to your success