No game

We can ban her or wait a little while for Alex to do it

Coops! There is no pooch!! Wear that dress you look amazeballs! (Lol I didn't think of use that saying so soon) Really, you worked hard for that body show it's nice shape Susan, no way!! You really read this whole thread?? And you're still here??? Welcome to the best part of bariatric pal! Shhhh. Don't tell the big "A" I said that! What days are you doing Susan? I do Tuesday and Thursday.

Lol!! if you're chuffed to beans and think I look amazeballs? I truly am a success!!

Yep. That's why I don't like taking it... I've been boarder line anemic for years. So it hasn't changed since before surgery but he wants me to do something about it now so he emailed my pcp. Because it's due to girly problems. Fun fun!! Oh is that iron prescription??

You know now you're going to spout a strawberry bush out your bum right?

Not to mention, I don't need to put words in your mouth!!

Because in my giddiness I clicked the wrong button. Quite a power to change others words though... MUAHAHAHAHA

Thanks guys! And ugh iron....

Lol! You guys are more than welcome here... That is until we kick your azzes out!

You know Jane his approval meant so much to me too.. I guess I feel a bit of a god complex for him I was in the waiting room and there was a few People in there two were there for their one week out and I thought to myself what a wonderful journey they have ahead of them! I had to stop myself from talking like a fool to them! I will go back in six months again and I hope to be even more healthy then.

Lol Pb2 is good! I've also been known to have a tiny bit of peanut butter too It's amazing really about two weeks ago I ate a kims magic pop (kinda like a rice cake) With the thinnest spread of peanut butter (all natural no sugar) I should of taken a picture because it dawned on me a year ago if I had made that, the peanut butter would of been generously slathered on! I put so little it didn't even cover most of it just here and there in spots But the taste was just as good and satisfying. Lol yes I love peanut butter

I know what your saying... If it works for you, then that's good. I cannot just do just shakes I need food so it would be a set up for failure for me... We have the hardest part to learn now and that is self control. Some people just say "ok these crackers and such, I like them and I might eat them sometimes but not until I get to goal and even then if it becomes a problem they are just something I need to cut out." Perhaps just saying no until to you get to where you want to be then reevaluate?

Sarsar, hes a big hulking Kiwi, around 6'1", 255 pounds, (we used to weight the same!) and his hands are GIANT. He has Fred Flintstone feet... he didn't wear shoes until he was 12! Country boy. I met him by a bus stop in the Himalaya. I could totally see him swinging a sword in some Scottish battle. His clans motto is "Conquer or Die" and our clan motto is "Love" Do you think we might have different conflict resolving styles? You would be right. I have gone out with men of all sizes and shapes. I did like his stature for sure, and he likes bigger girls, so that worked for me too. Wow!! He is a big boy!! I must admit it is nice to be with someone bigger.. But it doesn't always work out that way. My husband is taller yes. 5'9 and some change..but he has a smaller body type (our hands are the same) and weighs in the high 150's low 160's It's can be kinda of a mind game when I'm bigger. But love is love is love

Lol I just did a shameless plug for myself in the vets forum Thanks guys. We gotta take these feel good moments when we can you know.

Called me a success today!! I'm not at my goal but I guess I made some kind of goal for him because he said I'm good, that I look great to him! my blood work is awesome (Well except that damn iron) I'm a success in his eyes I know it's kindly corny, but it felt good. I wanted a certain number going in there today and I didn't hit it and I have been down a bit about it.. It's a stupid number as was pointed out to me (thanks m2g) this morning and I'm going to take the victory lap for now and just keep trying to Work on myself. Shameless selfie

Yes Lynda fluid intake when I'm failing off the rails that's the first thing that goes to the wayside. I bet if we try and keep up with that (fluid intake) all else falls inline much easier..

It didn't show up?? Oh I'll try again..I like your new photo! Oh guess what?? My surgeon called me a SUCCESS!! He actually thought I'm good! It felt kinda good

I shot up heroine.. I did it safely in moderation and I'm good, no issues.... Just because we can and some do, whether their doctor approves it or not. I stand by my comment to wait and read your instructions or talk to the doctor.

Every doc is different but most if us weren't cleared for 4 to six months.. You really need to check your individual instructions.

I'm at my year appointment right now, though my year was last month. There are people in the waiting room here for their one week. I tell you it feels just like yesterday I was right there.. Good luck to you

Misty I hope she's better this thread is from 2011..

Ok I'm at the doctors office! I decided to go big.. If I couldn't reach my goal on that stupid scale I Thought imma going to at least look good You know the drill wearing the lightest clothes you can.. f**k it! I've layered up the wazoo. I've got two sweaters on an undershirt heavy jeans my studded belt and a heavy necklace Stepped on my home scale and I read 153!!! Lol from 149 to that!!

"I was fat before I became fat" Wow I so relate to this. It still resonates today... You describe this so well, including to rituals of food and love.

You are doing great! Look at that weight loss! I'm jelly! Your lucky I gave to the straight dope instead of scaring the poop out of you

Don't be scared! It's completely normal at about the sixth month mark or so for the stomach to relax a bit.. It just part of the normal healing process (yes it's been healing this whole time) Just keep doing what you're doing and eat until satisfied but not over stuff and you will do great