BigGirlPanties

Never heard of it...tried to google it; but can't access it from work... my suggestion...don't try anything like that without talking to your NUT or doctor! ...but that's just me

Living in Georgia, I don't get the opportunity to wear leather often, but I still have one I LOVE from when I lived in Chicago (need it when I go to visit)... I will hate giving it up... guess I'll need to find a new one for my Midwest visits... and yes, I feel so good in it, like you, RJ, it brings my "sexy back"

My hubby is happy that my "Big Girl Panties" are skimpier and he has convinced me to buy some push-up bras and show the "girls" a bit more (usually when we are out together only)... he's so cute... 10 years and he still grabs at me too... I just love him to pieces!!! He was there when I was HUGE and he supports me as I reduce; he just wants me to be happy... but I'm sure he'd be happy with me wearing some boots, etc too ... Life is too short not to enjoy the simple pleasures! Congrats RJ (and y'all) on still having someone in your life that loves you like that! <3

If you choose not to tell them the truth, just tell them you have chosen to eat healthier this year... try to leave it at that and hopefully you won't get peer pressure to have "just one bite"... In my office, we all work in cubes that are 6' tall ... so it took quite some time for someone to even notice (I eat lunch at my desk)... so I had no problem here... good luck!

yes...did your dr prescribe something for the nausea? Mine did and it seemed to help... I seem to remember I took it for a few months after my surgery... and it should/will pass... call and ask WHAT you should take... they also say natural ginger is good for that, but I've never tried it

sounds like a little of both!!!!

In the beginning, I had a few like that; but as the food "bulks" up, so will your routine. Just be ready for constipation... a benefit from eating right?!?! Crazy, huh?

...this too shall pass. You have to remember, you had SURGERY... so your energy level is diminished as you heal... don't rush yourself... step by step

Coffee (especially) and some teas can be an irritant... caffeine whets your appetite, so it makes you feel hungry... I have decaf iced tea ALL the time...with tocani SF syrup (raspberry) or splenda/stevia... I don't like any of the other crystal lights etc ... yet...

Congrats...yes, self-pay does go a LOT faster than those of us that had to wait for insurance approval... good luck... no worries, be happy

look under recipes under the home page... if I remember correctly, there was a link with a TON of them... you can also try TheWorldAccordingToEggface.com for recipes

Patience is a virtue...and I've NEVER said I was virtuous ... LOL I'm at a bit of a stand still now...but I understand your pain...just as I was about to be approved; I got new insurance...so I had to wait until I qualified for FMLA (1 year) and start all over again... but it's WORTH it!

Probably... I have one at the surgeons office that I see every few months now, but she really doesn't help that much...or maybe I haven't felt the need for her. Between the sites here and the monthly bariatric meetings I attend, I get a LOT of nutritional info/insight... so you are not really alone on this!

be very careful when you stray into that section...it might even be too soon for you... check with your dr on some crunchy alternatives... some of those vegetable chips, etc., have hidden junk in them...read your labels, but you'd be better off making something yourself...check online bariatric recipes for help

I bought Celebrate in the beginning, but with the sleeve we don't have to be that picky about our Vitamins...just be sure there isn't a lot of sugar, I usually get mine on a buy one/get one from CVS, now (a year later) I'm on a multi-Vitamin, CoQ-10, Biotin, calcium citrate chews and D3... but everyone is different on what their doctors want them to take...

in the beginning, i did weigh myself often...but now, once a week or every other week... I try not to be obsessed by the number on the scale; but more of how I am feeling...

It is so sad to hear/see how friends and family members react to our loss... fortunately, mine have been supportive on all fronts; but I have not lost it all ...YET... and my sister had a full gastric about 10 years ago... I hope the best for all of you that were affected this way and hope you find someone that is supportive and understanding...maybe another sleever ... love going out to all ! <3

So many members have gone from band to sleeve... I wish you luck... I have had minimal problems with my sleeve and am "working it"...

Excellent...so good to have a goal like that! I have RA, so my legs are very bad and walking can be quite a chore...however, with the weight loss, it has been SO much better!!!! No cane, no walker anymore unless I am doing a LOT of walking. New knees in the future to help out... but I really need to get on task with better exercise as well...good luck to you!

where do you get black olive hummus...or do you have the recipe? Sounds good....

Thanks everyone for the responses! It looks like I'm gonna have to give it up then! . It is gonna be very hard for me especially since I don't like to drink Water when I eat! I guess I will have to get use to it. I wish there were other choices at restaurants that are no calories besides water and diet pop. Oh well! carry some single packets of crystal light, etc., with you if you want something other than water... and I drink tea... at home I have my decaf tea...when I am out I get regular iced tea... some say that caffeine whets your appetite, but since I only have one or two (on occasion), I haven't found it to be a problem

you may not need it after surgery...but why wouldn't you just crush it up in to a drink? (tho I think I did have to take something after the surgery for a few weeks) I didn't use that stuff, but my regular meds went down fine after surgery...but they are both small... don't know if that matters

the microwave way is best...quick and DONE... add some spaghetti sauce and turkey meatballs and you will be in HEAVEN!!!

I haven't read all of these...but I'm pretty sure the 65% loss was during the "honeymoon" period... i.e. the first 6 months after surgery...after that the loss is slower, but if you stay on point, you will lose!

I hear you!!! I wish I could shrink some things...like my Quaker Factory sweaters...oh how I hated giving those up to Goodwill... but it's fun being on this side isn't it!!! I never worry about the dryer anymore either! Never thought of it before, but you are SO right about that!