jusstice

It's official- I have finished all my requirements for Aetna. Papers should be submitted next week. Hoping for a quick approval.

H, Jen, just wanted to say that I feel the same way about breads, which is probably why I am the way I am! I am not going to worry about buying anything until I need it. Don't want to buy stuff now, and then not need it/like it. I figure later on I should be ok at work with Protein drinks, egg whites and yogurts and the like. We'll see.
Also, which hospital are you having surgery at? Valley? I am also in NJ, and my group is also out of Valley.

Mental preparation and awareness is an essential part of this journey!! Do I weigh myself every day?? Yep!! Sure do!! But the difference is that I don't get disappointed when the scale doesn't move because I understand the process. What works for some doesn't work for others...Find a routine that YOU are comfortable with and stick with it!
Best of Luck!

Weighing myself once a month would probably be harder then eating healthy lol. I will try to weigh myself less and do the measurement thing more often as a substitute. Its very comforting to know that it happens to a great deal of us.

I have no answers for you, but just wanted to say that I hope it all works out for you.

I thought i was the only one who smelled bad under my breasts... and I wash really well too!! I also hate that its almost constantly hot and humid in the crotch of my pants, I absolutly hate that smell. it happens so quickly after I bathe! I've never told anyone that! I sweat like crazy too. I feel like Im this big sweaty unsexy lady all the time. I can't wait for it to change!!!!!! Thank you soooo much for posting. I feel SO much better that Im not the only one!!!

Fear of FUPA surgery- That's a new issue I need to bring up to the Psych guy that insurance is making me see one more time before approval. I used fear of excess skin the last time.

In Hudson County JC born and raised. On the playground is where I spent most of my days...

Included in my surgeon's list were: Extensive bloodwork, Glucose Challenge, EKG, Abdominal Ultrasound, sleep Study, and Endoscopy.
Coupled with the insurance companies requirements, it's like a full time job trying to keep track of what I have to do next.

Hi-we are almost identical stats as well, except that I am about two inches shorter. My goal is inline with yours. There is no way I will ever be at a normal bmi (100lbs is just not happening). My insurance would cover some plastics only if there is a medical need (ie constant, medically documented rashes and problems with the hanging pannus). I am already planning on saving my pennies for plastics because I expect to need full lower body work not just the work on the apron, plus maybe some work on my girls (they are mishapen already due to lumpectomies).

The chub-rub gel is actually Anti-Chafing cream by Monistat. It is a god-send. As for the blocked sweat glands, they look like raised white bumps, almost like pimples. The stuff in them though, is not clear or liquid-y. It comes out like dry, almost like cheese. They itch a little, but once it gets too irritated, they hurt like a sonofagun too.

Thanks again for all tips. I raided the Feminine Hygiene section of Walmart yesterday and picked up the Summers Eve wash, wipes, and powder and some washcloths. Hopefully this will do the trick.

Funny thing, I commute daily on buses, with narrow-ish center aisles. I dread walking up the aisle, because I have to either go straight up, and possible knock people with the hips/thighs, or try to go sidewinding up the aisle, in which case I might get them with the but/belly.
I also can't wait to not be the last person on the bus that someone is willing to sit next to, because I may take up some extra space. I usually sit on the inside and lean into the window, so rarely is there any overhang into the next space. This doesn't stop people from making the face and sitting elsewhere. I mean seriously, sometimes they choose to sit next to the regulars with BO, over me. When I see this, then I uncompact myself in the seat and just hang all over, so that they can't be comfy if they abandon the stinky seat (my way to be spiteful).

It may have been said, but that awkward dosey-doe around and inbetween other chairs and aisles because I might knock people over with my hips and thighs!

Just remembered one: I can't wait to not have my arse cheek pinched/caught as I sit on a toilet with a loose seat that shifts off in one direction while I overcompensate in the other direction. Ouchie.

Jusstice, I know what you mean!! I want a purse that crosses over my body. My daughter has the cutest black coach purse that she wears across her body and leaves her hands free. I WANT that!!
I think that will be a lil gift to myself when I'm at goal.

One that I have developed recently, as my weight has gone up:
I can't wait to not have to check the weight limits on things: zip-lining, bungee jump rides, treadmills, chairs, etc....
Also, as a Coach bag-a-holic: I can't wait to not be disappointed that the new purse I fell in love with doesn't fit on my arm in any comfortable way, shape or form because the straps are too small for my chubby arms.

Like PP said- step away from the scale! Like any time we tried to diet in the past, the more you obsess about what he scale says, the worse it will seem.

Like PP said- step away from the scale! Like any time we tried to diet in the past, the more you obsess about what he scale says, the worse it will seem.

Congrats on your loss so far. You were one of the first people that got sleeved since I started reading the forum. Its so great to see your progress.

I can't wait to be not being too big bellied to have sex with the hubby while on top! Being short and big belly getting in the way make it impossible.
I can't wait to not being able to wear heels because my feet hurt and swollen. Also, I can't wait to not have to buy shoes in special widths unknown to man because of the swelling. Ladies 5.5EEE not an easy size.
I can't wait to not have to buy slip-on shoes only because I can't bend down to tie laces.
I can't wait to not be able to go to the bathroom in public places because the space is too small or the toilet too high to make cleaning myself possible. (Again, short & fat bad combo).
I can't wait to cross my legs. The fat and severe inflexibility that goes with it make it impossible.
I can't wait to not looking like a slob every time I eat something.
I can't wait to not having my fat roll on my desk and strike keyboard keys when I go to answer the phone.

Congrats- and thanks for the Muppet imagery! I could totally see the Kermit flail in my head.

Thanks for the suggestions! I am off to the nearest Walgreens to buy me some relief. I was able to get a doctor's appointment- but not for two weeks.
I think the worst part of this ordeal is not be able to see what the issue is. I have to rely on my husband's help. Another thing I can look forward to when I lose the weight- being able to tend & care for the kitty on my own.

Thanks again for all tips. I raided the Feminine Hygiene section of Walmart yesterday and picked up the Summers Eve wash, wipes, and powder and some washcloths. Hopefully this will do the trick.

I had mine yesterday. They also game me Propofol. Don't remember anything after cursing out the stupid anesthesiologist who did not warn me that he was injecting the drug into the IV and that I should expect my hand to feel like a burning inferno.