candy1980

Ok... Now I am officially scarred for life 0_o

surgery date june 25 2012
weight day of surgery 310
current weight 171 as of dec 6 2012 (i never weigh myself at home)
highest weight 354

I am only 2 weeks post op and I so appreciate you all sharing your confessions.

Confessions:
1) I still crave fried foods from time to time, I eat it alittle without guilt (if I eat too much it makes me ill, which I love)
2) In the days I workout I eat more times a day without guilt (I'm working to stop doing that)
3) I still enjoy starbucks coffee when I want, I just plan to drink it on days I workout
4) I still enjoy wine and other spirits without guilt, I just plain to drink it on days I workout
5) I love the fact that I can pass on sweets now, doesnt phase me anymore, esspecially when I've ran out of room in charlie (my sleeve)
6) My support group is my anchor, those ladies and gents I meet with every month have no idea how important they are in keeping me positive and focused on my journey
7) I still love potatoes
8) I still see my pre-sleeve face in the mirror
9) I sometimes forget that I am 5 sizes smaller and pick up some of the old clothes I have to wear
10) When I wash my new clothes I get scared that they've shrunk and I cant wear them anymore....then I put them on and they still fit
11) I rather goto the gym than happy hour with my co-workers

My confessions:
I weigh myself every day.
I drink coffee every day, but just one large mug in the morning.
I now hate the taste of plain Water (loved it before), so i drink iced tea all day long.
I eat some sweets without guilt, but I don't allow myself to go overboard. I cannot eat greasy foods. Thank goodness.
I want to run up to every heavy person I see and tell them about this surgery, but I don't. I do tell anyone any chance I get though, if I think it will help them or someone else.
I don't cry when I see pictures of my fat self, but I get so excited when I see pictures of my skinny self!
I stop in my tracks when I approach large plate glass doors or windows, amazed at my own reflection.
I feel out of place shopping in the front of the clothing stores! I'm supposed to have to walk for half a mile and ask someone where the Plus size section is located!
I think everything everywhere is related to food.

dec 25 was my 6 mo surgery anniversary. ive lost 139lbs. here are some of my confessions:
i never weigh myself at home
if i want something thats sweet or fried or greasy i eat a small amt without guilt
i drink regular coffee on occasion
i still see a very fat woman when i look in the mirror
i miss shopping at lane bryant because all the salespeople knew me
i watch my 600lb life marathons on tv and cry
i cry when i see old pictures of myself
i miss being able to eat and drink at the same

you are welcome and i live in alabama and everything here is related to food too

ditto, ditto and ditto!!!

dec 25 was my 6 mo surgery anniversary. ive lost 139lbs. here are some of my confessions:
i never weigh myself at home
if i want something thats sweet or fried or greasy i eat a small amt without guilt
i drink regular coffee on occasion
i still see a very fat woman when i look in the mirror
i miss shopping at lane bryant because all the salespeople knew me
i watch my 600lb life marathons on tv and cry
i cry when i see old pictures of myself
i miss being able to eat and drink at the same

dec 25 was my 6 mo surgery anniversary. ive lost 139lbs. here are some of my confessions:
i never weigh myself at home
if i want something thats sweet or fried or greasy i eat a small amt without guilt
i drink regular coffee on occasion
i still see a very fat woman when i look in the mirror
i miss shopping at lane bryant because all the salespeople knew me
i watch my 600lb life marathons on tv and cry
i cry when i see old pictures of myself
i miss being able to eat and drink at the same

This site has the most SENSITIVE people I have ever seen in my life! Or maybe its insecurity? I am not sure but OMG... Y'all talk about being offended about everything that you have internal issues with - making other people feel like they have to walk on eggshells. We are (or were) FAT.. Despite this one dreadful thing we all have in common, we do not see things the same. Think about that before jumping down someone's throat.
I am fat, and I LOVE sex!! My sex life is wonderful.. The lady who wrote that envies ME and others like me who dont care about my fat jiggling everywhere... She was not insensitive. She is clearly saying that she was a bit insecure about her fat when she was bigger and didn't enjoy sex.. Don't like what she wrote? KIM (keep it moving.. its not that serious)
And thanks for envying me babes.. I hope you get that new found " hot sexy mama" confidence as you reach your weight loss goals.

Umm, how do you tell if the wraps are actually working or if it's really the TIME that is working? ANSWER: You CAN'T. While I'm sure to feels good and eases your mind as it has already been mentioned this "skin tightening" stuff is basically a hoax.
The body has a good mechanism to create more skin, as it stretches collagen bonds are broken and the body creates new skin in between the breaks, and when you lose weight that is what puckers up and creates stretch marks - the new skin filling in the broken bonds. There is no real bodily mechanism to consume the new excess skin and remove it other than starve yourself so much that the body eats up and available tissue that it can - we've all seen pictures of concentration camp survivors and people who are anorexic with their paper thin skin pulled tight across their bones and believe me you DON'T want to go THERE.
It all depends on a few factors, age, genetic disposition and TIME. You can also exercise more which can fill out some fat with muscle but this has limited effect if the skin is stretched badly. It will shrink SOME and then stop and there is nothing that can really get it back to it's original size once it's been stretched too far.
Barring all this the only real solution is surgical, removal of the skin that leaves visible scars that is VERY painful.

Maybe its because you have only been here a couple of weeks, but your post ( in my opinion) is insensitive and judgemental... People who need this surgery are not typically good at staying on diets, or are yo yo dieters who sometimes fail when it comes to always doing the right thing. I am a professional dieter, but after my surgeon had me on Liquid Protein skakes for FIVE weeks, even commercials for McDonalds looked like gourmet cuisine...
I think some come here to vent, some come to be talked out of a temptation because this? ...Is a SUPPORT group...
To say that people are "lacking in common sense" because they may need help to stay on track is just ... mean.
I hope if you have a rough day and are tempted, that you get the support you need and are not belittled.

I think I'm in the minority here... I like it au naturel, & not afraid to use my hands to hold back a few strays here & there. Better than stubble burn on my face... ;} Only requirement...gotta be clean--& air dried!! No lint or schmegma, please!! Haha
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Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental health issue with dire consequences to a persons physical health. VSG is all about getting healthy and improving your physical well being and being your best. I don't see that there are any similarities.

The first week or so i did notice a sweet musky smell. It did not smell bad but i dont like anything out of the ordinary going on down there. My hubby enjoyed it though and insisted i sit on his face.

ive noticed sex has been much more pleasurable that is until my husband goes into beast bang mode. at times it can make me have several orgasms back to back. other times it feels like he goes way too deep way too hard. I went to my gyno and I am perfectly healthy and non injured. I thought switching to me on top would help but even flat on his back he bucks like a mad man. have any of you ladies experienced deep penetration discomfort since wls? Also has anyone else realized the hugeness of their husbands penis after wls? btw I reached the 100lbs total lost about 2 wks ago and he is really giving it to me like im someone new.

ive noticed sex has been much more pleasurable that is until my husband goes into beast bang mode. at times it can make me have several orgasms back to back. other times it feels like he goes way too deep way too hard. I went to my gyno and I am perfectly healthy and non injured. I thought switching to me on top would help but even flat on his back he bucks like a mad man. have any of you ladies experienced deep penetration discomfort since wls? Also has anyone else realized the hugeness of their husbands penis after wls? btw I reached the 100lbs total lost about 2 wks ago and he is really giving it to me like im someone new.

ive noticed sex has been much more pleasurable that is until my husband goes into beast bang mode. at times it can make me have several orgasms back to back. other times it feels like he goes way too deep way too hard. I went to my gyno and I am perfectly healthy and non injured. I thought switching to me on top would help but even flat on his back he bucks like a mad man. have any of you ladies experienced deep penetration discomfort since wls? Also has anyone else realized the hugeness of their husbands penis after wls? btw I reached the 100lbs total lost about 2 wks ago and he is really giving it to me like im someone new.

Fer cryin' out loud... little weed won't kill ya. Wish y'all wouldn't smoke it though. Vape it. Eat it. Make capsules. Just don't smoke!

ive noticed sex has been much more pleasurable that is until my husband goes into beast bang mode. at times it can make me have several orgasms back to back. other times it feels like he goes way too deep way too hard. I went to my gyno and I am perfectly healthy and non injured. I thought switching to me on top would help but even flat on his back he bucks like a mad man. have any of you ladies experienced deep penetration discomfort since wls? Also has anyone else realized the hugeness of their husbands penis after wls? btw I reached the 100lbs total lost about 2 wks ago and he is really giving it to me like im someone new.

I got a tramp stamp before they were popular and mine has orbited in a new direction lol it's now on my right side instead of the middle of my back

Ladies it hurts cause that part of your vagina hasn't been touched in a while. Think about the first time you had sex it kinda hurt.You just have to build up a tolerance to the intensity which will eventually turn into rocking O's.Tell your partner to work up to rough rabbit sex cause amen sometimes its feels good to get it

ive noticed sex has been much more pleasurable that is until my husband goes into beast bang mode. at times it can make me have several orgasms back to back. other times it feels like he goes way too deep way too hard. I went to my gyno and I am perfectly healthy and non injured. I thought switching to me on top would help but even flat on his back he bucks like a mad man. have any of you ladies experienced deep penetration discomfort since wls? Also has anyone else realized the hugeness of their husbands penis after wls? btw I reached the 100lbs total lost about 2 wks ago and he is really giving it to me like im someone new.