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Awesome job to all!! It is such a wonderful feeling.

Happy birthday CarolinaGirl! I just found this thread. Hope it was great.

I love change and I'm still not digging it. I feel like everything is hidden somewhere and I'm not finding it.

Agreed.

Originally, I liked the idea. But now, not so sure. I can't find certain threads, and barely see old friends.

I've been having a hard time with people saying to me, "Now that you are skinny, you don't want to talk to us any more." What? Are they serious? The only thing that has changed about me is my body. I'm still the same kind hearted person that I have always been. It amazes me that everyone is making a big deal about this.

Omg! How true! There are two people I know that would so fit this. And one of them is actually banded. Come to find out, it's really them who are the jerks! I'm done with people like that. I've been walking out of the room, or excuse myself to the restroom. I'm just done with silliness like that.

So, we know a lot about each other (sometimes too much!!!) but here's my reason for trying to make myself healthier. My son is 9, (it's colonial day at school....). He's my biggest fan and biggest motivation for being healthy.

Yup! Totally agree! I want to be around as long as possible for my kids!

Or maybe not. I remember when I got my sleeve, I thought I'd reach my goal weight within 6 months. I was wrong. It has been over two years, and I still haven't reached my goal. I've learned to enjoy where I am, which is so much better than where I had been.

I said sometimes. I'm good. Just kinda wish I was done. But I'm good. I'm getting there. . Thanks.

I think the other thread is under Gastric Bypass Basics-post op Molly

Thanks. I guess that's why I can't find anything.

Most of the people I know just said they are having a procedure. It doesn't seem like people question that too much. And if they do. Hernia is a good answer.

5.0Junkie, this is a good thread. And you're right a lot of people have formed their opinion on one surgery or another.

My thoughts are, listen to your doctor and pick the best for you. While one surgery might be good for one person, a different surgery would be better for someone else. Neither is wrong, bad, or better than another. All of them assist you to loose unwanted weight, which basically is all of our goals. Of course, there are pros and cons to each type, that's where the doctor helps you out. Hopefully, you have a doc with. Whom you are able to put your trust in.

For myself, I choose the band. Loosing weight in its own self is safe with 1-2 lbs a week. Which, that's what you basically get with the band. For me personally, I felt it was a safe choice. Sometimes I wish I would have gone with the sleeve because I'd be finished by now. But I'm getting there. I'm like halfway there. I've averaged about 1-2 lbs, I'm off all medications, I feel fantastic, and I'm happy. I don't have any regrets with my choice. I'm able to do so many things I thought I couldn't do anymore. And for that I'm very grateful.

I wish I was finished, but that day will be here soon. And I can't wait.

I'm going to start a new NSV thread since I can't find the one I used to post on.

Anyhoo...! I had a beautiful coat in the closet for at least 15 years or more. I just tried it on, it fits!! I'm so excited that I might have to christen it with my hubs!

Hey, hey, hey...everyone! This is the only place I can post this and someone will totally understand why I'm so happy. Today the hubs and I decided to make it a movie night. We had a busy afternoon, therefore this evening we just wanted to chill. My hubby decided that he would order pizza for dinner. Now in my last post I explained how pizza is my kryptonite, so when he said pizza my mouth immediately started to Water. Anywho, the pizza arrived smelling supa (my version of super) delicious and I couldn't focus for a few minutes! However I am ecstatic to report that I didn't have a single slice!!! I'm doing my happy dance as I'm typing this. I'm even more excited because this triumph comes on the eve of my fist fill. Woot, woot! I had to share this because my biggest battle with weight loss happens between my ears. Tonight was a major victory for me. And on that note, have a splendid evening everyone.

That's a hard one to go through! You have high powers! That's freaking awesome! Pizza is a tough one for me too!! I know where you're coming from.

Just checking in to see if this issue has been resolved for you ?

I think it's gone! Yay. Those lil techie peeps been working magic!! Thanks!!!

Well said! It has taken me a while to even "realize" that men are flirting with me. Actually one of my daughters (who was about 11 at the time) said to me one time after an encounter at the grocery store "I think that guy was flirting with you!" and I was all "whaaa???" ...THAT is how unaware I was that it was even happening. I'm a little more in-tune with it now, but I've been happily married for over 17 years so yeah basically not interested.

Oh I'm definitely not interested. It's just weird for me, after 25 yrs, I'm done! Haha. It's very very weird.

I just smile and move on. Enjoy it. It's harmless unless you choose to dwell on it or pursue it.

Yes, I kinda do enjoy it. It's just odd for me. Because, well it has been very long, but I also know if I hadn't lost any weight they wouldn't have gave me a second thought. I guess I'm feeling kinda sad how people treat each other - simply by looks. Not by personality, not by intelligence or not even by morals. Just how they appear. Some of the most "pretty" people have horrible morals and values. You know what I mean. You're treated so different when you're obese. And now that I'm getting closer to a different side,, I can see both sides. I just don't want to be that horrible person.

As anyone who has lost any weight received flirting yet? Today, I just experienced it for the first time, in what seems like forever. I guess I'm not sure how to deal with it. I've been married now for over 25yrs. This is foreign territory for me.

I set my goal a little high so I can think about this. I want to thin, period. For me and mostly for my health. And the more I think about it. I want my goal lowered. That's why we had this done. Right? Those extra 18 lbs isn't much when you think about it. But it's much when you want to be done. I guess you need to decide what you really want. Yes it might mean you have to diet a bit longer. But it would be so worth it in the end. Just a thought. It's so easy to give up. But it's harder to stick to the end, it's reward is something that is priceless

Wait, it's when replying to a thread.

Hen you post while using the app it hangs and then says there's a connection error. It actually does post, but seems like it's hanging. It's happened a few times today.

Kitchen Aid immersion blender. Love it !!!

Kitchen Aid immersion blender. Love it !!!

I've got the nerve. Send me your office address and I'll sign her up for the Cupcake of the Week club. They'll ship it right to her desk. Might even throw in a few Krispy Kreme treats occasionally. Laced with mirilax of course

I'm so tempted!!!

Sometimes I'm just not that passive. I dont mind dropping down to someones level. My problem is I usually go lower than they did. I'm thinking some mirilax in her morning coffee is in order. Then get a candy bowl, fill it, set it on her desk, then sit back and watch as her own temptations get the best of her and she becomes as wide as a Buick.

Um, I think I love you! Haha. That's a great idea, I just don't know if I have the nerve!!

That's not rude, its evil. It's like "thanks for calling me out as the fat body in the room." I get the same stuff when I go eat with coworkers now. They tell the waitress that I don't need a menu to just bring me green Beans cause I'm on a diet and can't eat anything. I don't need there help remembering that I had WLS, especially in a derogatory type way. Sounds like its time to plot your revenge and get even. Wait, then you'd be stooping to her level. Plot your revenge, work your plan, find someone to blame it on, sit back and enjoy the victory!!!!!

Thanks! I'd love to plot revenge, but I found it's best to do nothing. I'm better than that. It just does amaze me that individuals are so rude. Like when you're going out to lunch with your coworkers, what is that all about. For me, I'd stop going with them. It's been people like that my whole life that have hurt me. Now that I know who I am, I am trying not to surround myself with them.

At work, there are two different girls whom I thought were friends. One of them is banded, and she doesn't follow a proper diet. And it's no surprise that she met goal, and has gained weight back. Anyhoo, lately since I've lost more and more weight, I've been getting nasty comments. And they both know I had WLS! It's gotten so bad that I'm done! In fact, I just defriended them from my Facebook. I would never have done that in the past.

But I like your thinking though!!! I'd love to do something like that!!!

It was mean and nasty. Talk to her about it if she's a friend. Avoid her in future if she is not.

Gowalking, I used to think she was nice. Now I simply avoid her, more so now after that. Yes , I thought it was nasty and so did others.