SouthernSleever

That's what I was gonna say!

I expedited mine and I just recieved it today. I applied on the 10th of September.

Hi everyone. I'm still waiting on my sleeve but it looks like I should be able to get it in late October or early November if I save save save. I'm in desperate need of some clothing but I don't want to a) spend the money on new clothing when I'm saving and only get to wear it for a short amount of time. Does anyone have some hand-me-downs? I can pay shipping!

I don't see why anyone would flame you and I don't consider any of that to be part of being PC. I haven't had my surgery and I already know it will make many things easier. I will spend less on clothing, have more energy, I will spend less time beating myself up, and yes, I will make more money. I have missed a lot of jobs because they chose the less qualified skinny girl. I do know that being skinny won't fix me being bad with money or my addictive personality though. So yes, being skinny will fix a lot but not everything.

I love these threads too! Here are some of mine. Taking a bath in a regular sized bathtub and being all the way underwater. Wearing heels with everything! Being able to buy cute/fashionable clothes for cheap. Borrowing clothes from friends. Having my lap back so I can hold both my kids on it. Sit in the carseat without leaning to one side. The relief on my back once I lose some weight Wearing sundresses again. Eating tiny portions instead of scarfing food down Seeing people I haven't seen in years while thin.

Yeah, that. I'm just over 36 hours of not having a smoke and it's sooo hard. I think about it at least once an hour. How are you coming along?

I haven't gone yet, I go on the 8th of Oct but i'll be sure to update y'all!

That's great Calgarygirl, we can use all the support we can get!

Yep, I've looked everywhere. Walmart, CVS and walgreens. The area where I live is mostly white so I'm wonder if that is why they don't carry it. :w00t:

I decided to tell my family and my best friends. Everyone has been very supportive. I thought I would get hell from my brother but he is excited for me. Once I have the surgery and people see me dropping weight I will probably tell them about the surgery. I'm handling this much in the same way I handled my homebirth. I told those who would need to know and then afterwords I spoke more freely about it. It keeps a lot of the "you are going to die!" and other stupid comments away but allows you to also speak to the benifits of the surgery so that someone else may see the path you are on and follow.

I've looked everywhere for Magic Powder around here. They just don't sell it

I have 120 to lose. That would put me at 150lbs which is A OK with me!

This is yummy. Get some rotissory chicken and shread it up then on the stove simmer together equal parts hot sauce and butter. Pour it over your chicken and add a little blue cheese or range to it.

I've had take out or eaten out every day since deciding on my surgery. I know I have gained close to 10lbs but I'm sick of it. Ready to be in control!

Do you have any pain in your legs or pain in your chest? Does it hurt when you breath in or lay down? Give your Dr a call and just tell him what's up.

Can you believe it! It's coming so fast!

I think if you are 23 they should bounce back just fine. I wouldn't worry about saggy boobies at your age.

I am quitting (again) on Monday which will be a little over 2 weeks before surgery. I just started smoking again recently after 6 years of being quit. What a stupid mistake!

Grats!! That's fantastic!

Aww Des you are getting sleeved on my Bday! I'd just take some things to make you comfortable like robe and slippers. Reading things, laptop if you have it, ipod.

I could use some size 20/22. I have my surgery in less than 3 weeks and even though my jeans are being worn through I am NOT buying new clothes until I'm down a couple sizes. Grats on getting all skinny n stuff!

Yup, this is the copper IUD and i've had mine for 3 years with no problems!

I was just gonna post about this today. I clean houses which is fairly physical, up and down stairs. I'm totally exausted when I get home. I'm taking 2 weeks off, I hope that's enough because I work for myself I really can't afford any longer.

Very Nice post here!

That is fantastic Jane. I'm so happy for you, your post made me tear up