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I've got 10-15 to go. Perhaps I will lose a pound for each person I tell??

Well I only told my husband... Clearly a mistake since I've gone from size 22 down to size 2.

I need more people to tell me how to succeed at WLS

I got tired of the "Cherry " flavor of the sublingual B12.

I now do monthly b12 shots (got prescription from pcp & give them to myself). Easier & cheaper

I'm 5.71/2. I have room in size 4 dresses and pants thus I suppose I know wear a size 2. I suppose it's vanity sizing. My measurements are. 36-29-36 and I weighed 143 lbs this morning.

I still have some belly swelling after the panni surgery

I don't get the. "No one knows except..." Then spout off 5 people. If 5 people know, it's no secret and you can bet 56+ people know and are whispering.

My spouse knows because he is my next of kin if something happened while I was in hospital

Not my parents

Not my children

Not my BFF

Not one or other siblings

Not my closest coworkers

Not my friends who had WLS before

Not my priest

Not my neighbor

Not my senile Aunt Susie

You'll be surprised how small you can get. I started in size 22. Most of my clothes are size 4. I tried on size 2 yesterday at The Loft and it fit !! I still bought the 4 though, in case I gain a few pounds

I know I have to add more liquid calories because of the restriction I have.

My workouts are currently 2-a days:

MWF- weight lifting & swimming

TThF- running & biking

Sun- rest.

I'm training for triathlon as well as obstacle course races.

Today I crashed. I also didn't get enough sleep yesterday but that isn't the norm.

Suggestions on eating enough calories?

Banana. Soon to be a licorice

I was using nothing but stevia during weightloss. When I went into maintenance, I let sugar creep back into my life.

I've not gained any weight but ughhhh I feel sluggish and crappy.

And the thought of going through sugar withdrawals again is giving me a panic attack. Last time, It lasted 7-10 days. I had Migraine and was moody among other things.

But I need to do it

I get rid of the aftertaste by mixing Isopure with a few sprinkles of Real Lemon powder and sometimes add seltzer Water. It's delish over crushed ice.

Isopure!! It's pricey but worth it. It's got NO calories EXCEPT Protein. No carbs!! The taste is tangy, like Jolly ranchers.... I like the apple melon flavor. The fruit punch flavor is pretty good too... Pretty standard fruit punch flavor. They don't taste weird, and if you have Amazon Prime (free 2-day shipping) that makes life MUUUUCH easier. If you don't have Amazon prime, I suggest you get it and order your shakes and stuff thru them... Just be careful because some items come from other sellers and they do charge shipping for that. Anyway, ISOPURE!!!

Gotta be careful with Isopure. They make a high carb/calorie version. I grabbed the wrong ones in error before. Read the bottles. Fortunately GNC has a easy return policy

Clothes shopping today! Old Navy for some shorts and tanks. A couple pair of work pants. I'm now a medium shirt/tee/blouse/dress. Up from a small because of the implants. Bottom is small/x-small 2-4 at ON. Best part: no skin stuffing. No muffin top. This is how clothes are made to fit. CrAZy. Mind blown.

Congrats!!! You've earned it

RR is probably my favorite fast food. I usually get chicken tender salad with honey mustard

Soon you'll have skinty girl problems. So normal sized that your size is the first out of stock. Enjoy the ride!!

I find that getting overly hydrated the night before helps. I carb load the night before as well. I drink only a Protein Drink an hour before. If I drink it too close to running or any kind if exercise I get sick. I take small sips of coconut Water while running and try to eat a meal right after. There are athletic fuels made of Gummy bears or there's always nuts (almonds or peanuts) to give ya a quick burst during the workout.

I told my husband the same as I'll tell you. I had 85% of my stomach removed. Not my vagina. The vagina bone is not connected to the stomach bone. So relax and do it!!

I skipped purée. I stayed on liquids during purée stage. My Dr OK'd it. I couldn't visually handle puréed food. The thought grossed me out. So liquids longer than to soft foods

My husband, whom I kept my surgery plans a secret til well after my wheels were in motion, told me just yesterday how he was initially against both surgeries (VSG & Panniculectomy) mostly because he was scared of me having serious complications or worse... He was happy with me as a big girl however he is happier to see how happy I am with the new me.

THAT, besides my own, is the only opinion that matters.

Outside people AE gonna find SOMETHING to talk about. Underweight, overweight, your fashion style, your hair... Your skin. It keeps them from concentrating on their own shortcomings

Unless your doing one of the big 3, (feeding, financing or f-cking).... You don't have a gnats chance in hell of me justifying anything to you.

We all are going to die one day. Until my turn, I'm living my life on my terms. Folks are welcome to come along for the roller coaster ride or jump ship but if you try to bring negativity to my life, I'm pushing you off the proverbial cliff.

For this reason, my inner circle is fist tight!

Was told this week that I was gaunt and had too much neck skin hanging and that is why she knew I had gastric bypass.. What the H*ll?...Now that could be a rant! People say the damndist things don't they?! Time to hide in the closet till plastics can fix my ugly ass!!!!!!!!!!!

I was told my face & neck look like Tales of the Crypt and that I needed to gain 30 pounds back.

To hell with them. I'd rather look like it than be dead in a crypt. I got a panni. I'm done with plastics. And done giving a damn about who thinks they have a right to an opinion about my weight or my looks

That tape is making a difference. Thanks to CBT again for the info.

Today's NSV: I painted my toe nails!! When I was obese, I could reach then but my pannus made doing my own pedicures a chore.

When I lost the weight, reaching my toes comfortably was difficult.. I could reach them but the pannus was in the way.

Today I painted my toenails without lifting my stomach up. Without reaching around. I feel whole again

I think you may be surprised about how people feel about your A cup. (Hey, we're not in The powder Room, so this gives me license to talk about them) IMO, one of the aspects women identify themselves is by their cup size. Which, is understandable. Then, when undergoing such dramatic weight loss and therefore, change in cup size, they see having a smaller cup as having a deficiency. Myself, and I know many other men (and women) really do go by the old adage of, "More than a mouthful is a waste." Especially in a summer dress. I am not disparaging those with larger cups, I am just one who likes the look of a well proportioned lady wearing clothes which accent their features.

I'm used to it. Even when I was obese I was a member of the IBTC. But thanks for the good word, I'll keep that in mind while shopping for push-up bras

I have this new small body body and am having trouble finding cute summer dresses to buy. I wear size 4 in pants but need smaller in dresses. Went shopping only to find very limited supply of size 2 dresses. And the ones I found were low cut of v neck, not flattering for my A cup.

Re: syntax nectar.

I also buy the sample variety packs. Mix with a few drops of liquid stevia or a tablespoon- ish of real lemon and also add seltzer Water. Over crushed ice.

My favorite summertime drink.

I'm feeling ok. I think mostly because I had no muscle repair work done, only a panniculectomy Just a lil tugging/itching at some incision spots

Nope, where I say that? That comment was in reasons to a poster saying come back in a year implying I might feel or think differently. I was letting him know I won't. People can have regrets all that want. But if they having them over a some nausea and pain then I wonder if they were really ready for WLS or at least researched it well enough.

You must need attention and are trolling. You can't possibly be serious.

I was told I wouldn't be out to sleep but that I'd be given a twilight drug that would make me loopy. Whatever they gave me (propofol ) put me out quickly and I don't remember a thing