SleeveandRNYchica

Yeah lunges and squats not good for bad knees. I would say walking on an incline. When I was using the treadmill on incline it is a great work out and not so hard on the joints. Some people would beg to differ and say walking outside is better. But I found on the treadmill it was much easier on my legs.

Yep yep, I took it and ended up with hair on my chest and chin............

yes, I am hoping and praying for a similar time line. I have three appts between this week and next week. Then my 2nd meeting with the surgeon. At that point I hope I can get it to the insurance for a go ahead!

I am so sorry you are having such a tough time. I have not yet had surgery, so my experience is none. However, the one thing I have gotten and understand since joining these boards is that the stalls are very common. Everyone that has expressed their experience with the stall have later came out and said that the weight does come off. I don't think I have read one post of a person that said they did not lose weight. Just think your body has gone through a tremendous transformation. You have to give it time to heal and figure out just what is going on. Please don't get discouraged. You will get through this period. I think mentally (because I am sure I will go through it) we think the weight is just gonna fall off. But our bodies are so much more complicated than that. I wish you luck. Happy Anniversary.

Hi, I am new to the group and do not yet have a surgery date. I am hoping for September. Can you tell me how it has been with your hair loss? I am wondering if it worse for those that are relaxed vs. natural?

I am putting off buying new clothes and shoes for the moment. I am really hoping my feet shrink a bit.

Is there anything in your pre-op experience that you wish you had done differently?

Your welcome!

With a topic subject like Morning Wood, how can we not enter. I am so glad I did. I tried to stay out, but I have to admit my curiosity got the best of me. I am so glad I did not pass this by.....LMAO Wow, that is a good one.......

I think my problem is I cannot invision what "small" is. I have never been "small." I was diagnosed as obese around age 6. I was always bigger than all my friends, the biggest on the softball team and an even bigger adult. I think I set my goal originally at 160lbs because I cannot imagine anything less. However, I know for my height 150# is a great target number. I just have no clue what it looks like. I think for ME having been obese (since childhood) the whole body image issues are extreme. I honestly have no clue what I should weigh or what looks appropriate. I figure I will take each day as it comes. Good luck on your journey!

So true.....I am sick of those stares.

-I will not miss my six year old telling me I have a big butt and when we fly she can put her arm rest down, because my butt is too big. -I will not miss looking into my closet trying to figure out what to wear. -I will not miss worry if I will fit into a chair. -I will not miss my 54" hips. -I will not miss working out and not seeing results. -I will not miss being heavier than my husband. -I will not miss feeling self conscience in my swimsuit. -I will not miss Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, Always for Me, and the Avenue. -I will not miss my feet hurting from a 2" heel. -I will not miss feeling winded going up a flight of steps. -I will not miss people telling me I have such a pretty face.

Okay photos....go into your edit profile. Click on gallery. That is where you can add any photos you would like. for before and after click on edit profile and go to the surgery tab and then the photos tab. There you will be able to add your before and after.

Yeah, I have been heavy since I was 6 and on every diet made to man.

Good luck to you! Please keep us posted on your recovery.

I pray it is something simple. I am glad you are meeting with the cardiologist prior to your vacation. I would not want you to spend your time preoccupied with the results. I am thinking good thoughts for you.

That is awesome! You will be off meds in no time. That is so great. Congratulations.

I started that program before I decided on WLS so it is just how it worked out...........then I decided in July to move forward as my last year was not successful at all.

Wow, only two months? You look amazing.

Glad you are doing well. Congratulations on taking this step in your journey.

Congratulations!!!

What a great post! I totally relate. I remember my college roommate asking me how I dated such hot guys!! LMAO. I was like what because I am a size 18 and you are 8. Mind you she had a crappy attitude. I played softball, bowled, and was on stage in theater. If I had let my weight define me for all these years, I would have NEVER done anything. Especially with being heavy my whole life! The world defines fat people. I just think some people are more accepting of the definition.

Yep, yep can of worms....you must'd missed the diet coke thread LOL!