ElyQuint

Add Decaf instant espresso to a Protein Shake and viola! Hot or cold latte! Make it a chocolate Protein shake and viola! Mocha!

I must say I relish the chance to respond to rude people and that's why I tell everyone! As far as I'm concerned weight loss or gain is always the topic of other people's conversations!

I gotta say, there is no easy way to withdraw from caffeine. Just drink lots of Water and suffer for a bit. Tylenol if you must. Withdrawal from food is hard enough. You don't wanna go through it all at once. AND don't drink 8 cups the day before surgery or any day if you can help it. Respect the bean!

Add Decaf instant espresso to a Protein Shake and viola! Hot or cold latte! Make it a chocolate Protein shake and viola! Mocha!

Add Decaf instant espresso to a Protein Shake and viola! Hot or cold latte! Make it a chocolate Protein shake and viola! Mocha!

7.29.13 HW 288 SW 277 CW 199!!!!!!!!! Onederland!!!!!!!! Today will be known to my friends, family and coworkers as my most obnoxious day!!!!!!

Hooray!!!! so happy for you! hope you enjoy your massage

7.29.13 HW 288 SW 277 CW 199!!!!!!!!! Onederland!!!!!!!! Today will be known to my friends, family and coworkers as my most obnoxious day!!!!!!

Guess who is booking a massage today!!! 199!!! Waving at you as I cross into onederland!!!!

I can't tell you how encouraging that is! I'm exactly 200 this morning so any minute now! I never miss an excuse to celebrate! I might have to splurge on a massage! I want to show my body some gratitude after all the crude abuse and pre-surgery dorito binges it has suffered!

Great job! I'm at 80lbs lost, but I have not been exercising as much as I should due to arthritic knees. Got to get back to Water aerobics!
Keep up the great work!

This is going to sound crazy but I have found a new tool for anxiety and impulse control. I feel silly saying it but I sculpt tiny lil bugs out of oven bake clay. Totally distracts me and gives me that instant gratification. Pick up some crayons, mad- libs, a jigsaw puzzle, paint, play dress up, paint your face, ect. Anything silly and playful that provides instant gratification and has nothing to with toxic, grown-up ideas about life & responsibility!

I understand but at the same time will be quick to bite back if I think they are just being mean and assinine.
I don't do nosiness and rude.
I have a co worker who had the lapband then revised to the sleeve. She got it as an easy fix and did lose the weight and is gaining it back because she eats all the wrong foods. The first thing she said to me when my weight loss became quite evident was "Oh you will gain it back!" My off the cuff and filterless response was "I doubt it. I know what I need to do to keep it off..Do you?"...she got quiet really quick and has never made catty remarks again.
I believe that the majority of the folks who make a rude comment, are jealous of our fight and will say whatever to make us just as miserable as they are. Don't let them.
You all are awesome and do so enjoy this journey.

I am so GREEN with jealousy but CONGRATS!!!!

I'm so sorry, Bella. I lost my dad not too long after being sleeved. It is hard. You've been given good advice already. I just want to offer my sympathies.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I think there is no "normal" under these circumstances - your life has been turned upside down a bit, and grief is an unpredictable process. Be as kind and gentle with yourself as you can in the weeks and months ahead.
It looks like you're fairly new post-op on a revision surgery, is that right? And it sounds like you're having difficulty making your Protein goals, as opposed to being off-track and eating things you shouldn't. If that's right, my advice would be to focus first on hydration, as it's very important not to let yourself get dehydrated. Then, focus on getting in as much Protein as you can. I know when I lost my mom, some days I was depressed and didn't want to eat at all, other times I wanted to turn to food for comfort. I think as long as you're focusing on good quality protein when you do eat, that's your best choice. If you don't feel like eating, sip on Protein shakes. If it helps, think of it as your medicine - you're giving your body what it needs to heal. Get some exercise in if you can, it really helps as a coping mechanism, just to get outside, and get some fresh air, and move a bit.
Hang in there hon...

Oh my I just found out this posting was moved so all could see.
@Feedyoureyes~ Thank you for your support, I sure appreicate it.
@Elyquint~ Your words are like warm hugs, funny my cat has decided to sleep next to me and purr as loud as she can, i think she is trying to sing me to sleep. Wine, awe yes the sweet nectar of red RED wine. I had some but got back on track. And my old dog wont leave my side, lil pom plays so much luv from family too.
@SassyPants1- Bless your heart, I am so sorry for your loss of your Dad sending warm hugs your way too!
Parents leave finger prints on our hearts that never go away.
My heart is healing and I do appreciate the support.

That is why my husband and I have not shared our surgery with everyone. I have ZERO tolerance for rudeness and inquiring minds. I do not want my weight loss to be anyone's topic. I guess you need to start thinking sharp answers ahead of your gatherings, lol!

No, what's REALISTIC is, it's none of your freaking business! Good for you that you handled it so well.

I must say I relish the chance to respond to rude people and that's why I tell everyone! As far as I'm concerned weight loss or gain is always the topic of other people's conversations!

I would say "what are you going to do about your droopy boobs and face?" Lol.

I would have asked her "Do you want it?" And I think that would have told her what she needed to know and injected a little humor in it.
Hold on girlie, cause you are going to get all types of unexpected questions and comments about your journey.
It's all good

Excited about my progress in 5 months.

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not off me i am in the uk i don;t pay for any of it lol

They ain't no tight 8, either!