katierebecca83

That's exactly how I feel!

So, my surgeon's office FINALLY received all of my paperwork from my Dr on Friday, and sent it off to my insurance company today!! (finished my six month diet on June 4th). They told me it could take up to 30 days to hear a decision, but I'm really hoping it doesn't take that long!! Fingers crossed for an easy approval!

That's one of my favorite songs by my absolute favorite group! great sleeve theme song.

Wow! Great job! I am starting in a size 26 also. I can't imagine being in a size 6. You are definitely an inspiration!

You look wonderful!

Good luck with everything! Keep us updated.

Maybe some broth? Just going on what my surgeon suggested.

I made this list a while back of all the reasons I hate being fat to refer back to if I ever try to convince myself to not go through with the surgery, or start regretting having it afterwards. So I guess you could say I can't wait to NOT have any of these issues! [ ] I can't tie my shoes on the top, they're always on the side, and even that is hard to do. [ ] I exceed the weight limit for pretty much anything there is a weight limit for. [ ] I can't use regular towels because they don't fit around me [ ] I have terrible balance due to too much weight on my knees and ankles, I get nervous carrying my two toddlers. [ ] I always slow everyone down wherever we go because they have to wait on me to catch up [ ] My thighs rub together when I wear shorts or a dress. It's like I'm starting a damn fire with them. [ ] Thinking about food all the time. It controls my life. I'm ready to take control back! [ ] I want to shop in a normal store where I can buy cute clothes that are a reasonable price. Decent looking plus size clothes are outrageous! [ ] I don't want my kids to remember me this way [ ] I want to walk my dogs without getting exhausted [ ] I don't fit (easily) into movie chairs. I have to squeeze in. [ ] Moving around in this body is difficult [ ] I feel like I'm much older than 29. [ ] My doctor doesn't take me seriously, his solution to everything is "lose weight" which I know I need to do, but that's not the answer to everything. [ ] I feel trapped in a body that holds me back so much. [ ] I feel like I'm sitting on the sidelines watching the people around me enjoy life, but I'm too tired to join them. [ ] No energy to play with my kids (ages 1 & 2 so I need the energy!) [ ] I'm a terrible role model for my kids and students [ ] I'm a kindergarten teacher and I want to be a fun one, not a lazy one. [ ] I have very little energy in general [ ] My husband and children are thin, I hate being the fat one. NOT that I want them to be fat! Lol [ ] I have no sex drive, and on the rare occasion that I do, sex isn't enjoyable because it's so uncomfortable [ ] I can't take baths in most bathtubs [ ] I can't paint my toenails [ ] I can't cross my legs [ ] I'm close to being too big to shop at Lane Bryant, currently in a 26/28. And I am too big in my stomach and upper arms to wear a dress shirt, because the largest size doesn't fit [ ] I am the heaviest person I know [ ] I don't fit in regular bathroom stalls [ ] I don't fit in booths [ ] I burn up in the summer because I hate wearing tanks and shorts [ ] I don't take my kids swimming because I don't want to be seen in a bathing suit [ ] I never feel feminine because I can't wear cute clothes and I sweat all the time. [ ] I got married in a courthouse and would love to have a vow renewal ceremony, but right now the thought of everyone looking at me in a giant plus size wedding dress looking like a human marshmallow is not pleasant. [ ] I don't fit in roller coasters or any amusement park rides, and I don't even have the courage to try an airplane [ ] I can't walk up a single flight of stairs without struggling [ ] Constant lower back pain [ ] Severe flare ups from my hydradenitis suppuritiva, causing bad skin infections in skin folds [ ] My lower arms don't actually touch my body when I put my arms by my side because the amount of fat on my upper arms pushes them out so much [ ] Laying on my back and feeling smothered because the fat from my chest and neck make it hard to breathe

You look incredible! I'm starting in a size 28 pants and I couldn't imagine being in a 12! Congrats on your success!

Wow! You look great!

You look great!

Congrats! Looking good

Can I ask how tall and how old you are? You definitely don't look 233 pounds! You look great

You are looking great!

Beautiful!

I haven't had surgery yet, but I started this process in January at 311 & I'm now 297. Hoping to lose a little more before surgery, which will likely be in late June/early July.