Booney

Hi everyone
I'm new to this site and have had quite a long journey with my bands and sleeve which I have had great success with after overcoming my emotional boundaries.
I am putting my hand up to pay it forward and help others who would like extra support on their journey.
If I can be of any assistance, please let me know.
Have a fabulous day.
Kye43

I'm looking into getting an inner thigh lift and Tummy Tuck and wondering what dr people would recommend. I'm ok with going to Mexico. I have thought about the circumfrencial lift as well. I carry all my weight in my lower body (inner thighs, outer saddle bags, butt, hips and lower tummy) I want the best procedure that can give the most results. What are experiences of others. I also need to take into account cost being a single mom of 3. So any suggestions are appreciated:)

Title says it all. food has lost its stronghold on me. I found myself feeling a bit depressed while hovering over my fifth of a chipotle burrito bowl not knowing why when it hit me - I was not nearly as happy to be eating that as I used too. Food has lost its shine.
I dont have anything to ask, I just thought I would share. I suppose its a good thing I am working and have somewhere else to put my focus because a few weeks ago I think this could have thrown me into a major depression.

for me i or hiccup when full...i try not to go to the place where i have pressure in throat

Mine was seeing the scale hit 299 (about 3 weeks ago). I'm 34 years old and have spent over half my life well over the 300 mark. Down 87 pounds in 4 months

I absolutely had NO intention of doing this, but the overwhelming critism and obvious lack of understanding to my orginial post REQUIRED clarification.
#1: I do NOT regret my surgery, my choice in surgeon or coordinators. Not only do I stand 100% behind my decision, I highly recommend them AND have referred two other people.
#2: Why from a fake name? I explained that. Yes, sorry, I'm posting personal information (and embarassing) about myself. But as I mentioned I post frequently and have made friends with people here and during my surgery. However, the #1 reason, the person I saw naked is here AND has not only read this post, but responded to it. I would never want to humilate someone.
#3: My post was never, ever to complain --- rather show you a different version of the story. Everyone posts these moment by moment re-encounters of their surgeries, but leave out the yucky details. I have talked to NUMEROUS people who have all had VERY similar experiences as mine, yet never mentioned them. Perhaps I see the full picture - idk, I just wish someone had given me a heads up -- and I'm sure the maid at the hotel does too -- despite my best attempts to clean the sheets!! This was my attempt for you.
#4: This is an OPEN forum --- however, no where does it allow nasty individuals the right to be so mean and hateful. And if that's you, get the HELL off my post - we don't wanna read your crap. We're all here for the same reason. Either were considered or have had the surgery and were looking for support and insight. No one needs harassement.
I hope this helps in a small way... to the person I "scared" --- I'm truly sorry, please, please don't second guess --- it is TRULY the BEST thing I've ever done and would make the same decision every day of the week!!!
Best of luck to everyone - and thanks for the support!

I would sue so fast. So many violations!! I used to work in HR and employee's privacy is a #1 priority. Unbelievable.

Yeah, I'm not telling them anything more than "minor surgery" - my co-workers already know I have GI issues, so I'll let them think it's related to that. I would also like to add that I don't really like my co-workers and if I told them the real reason they'd spend all day talking about it behind my back. Can you tell I'm looking for a different job?

I told my HR that I was going in for a surgery and would be back in a week. I had the PTO, so it wasn't a problem. They are smart enough not to ask any more details.
If a supervisor, manager, co-worker ... whatever ... asks you more, just say, "If you need any more detail, HR can assist us with whatever you need. Thanks!"

I hope my husband doesn't read this thread, I told him 6 weeks and he believed me. He doesn't need to know the truth
Revision 1/31/13 by Dr Cabrera and Venezuela in MX

Well, with in reason, OK, but most pizza and pizza cups are to loaded with calories. I searched for variation to this and came up calories cut like this.
I split each of reduced fat Pilllsbury flake grands biscuits, flattened the halves and made small discs and used a muffin tin, the dough was still raw and each disc 80 cals.
Stuffed cups in muffin tin with 1-1/2 tablespoons filling;
I used browned ground turkey, onions and olives, with (edit: ) (Worcestershire? )sauce and some italian dried spice ( sauce will be spiced any way), light grated parmesan. Mix the filling with about a 3/4 tablespoon of pizza sauce for each cup your filling.
now 80 calorie biscuit halves in muffin tin cups and added filling with sauce mixed in, can be a little more generous with fillings, bake at 350 degrees for 10 or 11 minutes. ((Added: some times now bake these at higher temp and longer to thoroughly cook the dough, you can also heat fillings in micro prior to baking to speed up times.))
Take from oven and top with tablespoon shreded mozarelle that you choose, I used kraft product has cream cheese added to mozarelle and goes so very well with the biscuit crust.
Bake an additional 4 or 5 minutes to get cheese to melt as desired and finish cooking process.
let cool, can be made 2 at a time or fill muffin tins, tasted very good to me, my calculation leaves the cals with in dietary scale nearly halved which I desire instead of original recipe of 300 cals.

Check out Emily Bites website. She has these lasagna cupcakes that use wonton wrappers. Soooooo good and my niece and nephew said they tasted like pizza. I used 99%fat free turkey instead.
The biscuits are a nice idea though and prob about the same calories as 2 wontons

Sorry!!
These ones had:
6 eggs
200g bacon
1 and 3/4 sheets frozen puff pastry
Small handful of cheese (didn't weigh)
1 spring onion (long green thing)

I have ignored the " how much have you lost question" every time I have been asked. I think it's like asking a woman in her 50's how old she is...it's rude and it shouldn't be done. Most obese people don't advertise their actual weight on a daily basis....so why would they want to discuss it with others now? If people want to say something it would be better to say your looking good and move on. If we want to offer more info we will.

Ah, the best part of a woman. We've had clients work from this list of movements recently and most, who commit to them, have had success.
Carving Curl: Take a dumbbell, put it behind your knee and grip it with your hamstring and calf so it doesn't fall. Roll your pelvis in to the floor to flatten your back, and lift you thigh off the ground a few inches. Do about 15-25 reps each leg, 2-3 sets.
Squats: Can be done with bodyweight, dumbbells, or barbells, can even be done with a yoga ball while you're against a wall to help with support. Deep squats, lowering slowly and exploding "out of the hole" back up. These are my wifes favorite and have been awesome.
Deadlifts: Can be done with either a barbell or dumbbells. Here's a link to an article on Elite FTS that helps with proper set up and form. There are numerous videos out there for form as well, some are horrendous though, be cautious to the one you choose to mirror. http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/how-to-set-up-on-the-deadlift/
Glute Bridge: Pretty self explanatory. Lay on your back, feet in close to your butt, lift, and squeeze. Hold for a few seconds, squeeze your glutes as much as you can the whole time, then release and slowly lower back to the ground.
Hopefully ya'll will get some use of these. There are tons more things you can do, however these 4 seem to really isolate the glutes (along with other muscles) the most. With squats and deadlifts, you're also getting a really good core and back workout, and squats, well they're the Godsend, they work everything to some extent.

Try Chi Ionic 44 it's a three step treatment. A person who was going thru Kemo told me what she was using for her hair and I tried it and it has dramatically stop the shedding almost to a halt. Losing maybe a few strings instead of a wig in my sink each time I comb my hair. Please try it you will not be disappointed I don't sell it or anything I just know how your feeling right now. You can purchase it thru the website or a beauty supply store. I wouldn't suggest any online store because it may be a knock off so be careful that your getting the real deal.

If you wanted to get serious, you could probably sue. Violation of privacy laws, big time. I would at the very least put in a complaint. And by the way, your boss is a tool.
-Kendra

Oh, that is sooo many violations! You can totally appeal her evaluation! & I would file a complaint with HR!

Not having my butt knock things off shelves when I turn around in a store.

Hello Leann!!
Thank you so much. You brought a huge smile to my face. I am SO much better. Not hospitalized, not going to the hospital daily for care. I no longer have any tubes attached to my body!! It's so amazing. I now go in weekly and still require a fair amount of help. But home is best!!
thank you for messaging me!! Your message is heartfelt!!
Best,
Sannah

thank you so much for sharing,

Thank so much

Heat pack felt good all over... Lower back, tummy, I walked down to the microwave, put it in, walked for the two minutes while it heated, and walked back every hour. The warmth was a nice little reward, and an hour later, I walked again.