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This is HER stuff, not yours. It's her choice how she deals with it. You, as her friend, have given her the information, and allowed her to be supportive, or not. People really show you who they are, especially though a major life change like this.
You could also consider talking to her in a non-threatening way and just sharing what you're perceiving as jealousy. Say, "I feel like you are upset by this surgery, and if you want to talk about it, I am willing. I value your friendship" or something like that. If you're not sure what she's feeling, give her the opportunity to express that.

Working on a new me. 60# down now. Top photo 2010 my heaviest. Now 208. Surgery date 6/12/13.
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So yesterday was pointfest (Christian bands playing it was awesome) at cedar point and my college group from church spent 14 hours at cedar point riding coasters and enjoying the bands. Last summer about 8 months before surgery and I could only ride a select few rides. I got on 3-4 rides. Yesterday I got on everything with no problem! Felt so good. Even last year stood in line for 3 hours to ride the magnum and was mortified by having to get off cause the belt would not fit. Welp... Rode it yesterday! Along with everything else. So happy!!!(:(;

Coconut red lentil curry, tandoori chicken with cucumber cilantro raita and mango chutney....yumm- lots of flavor! Love Trader Joe's mango chutney- only 7 carbs per Tbsp, versus most at 20g carbs per Tbsp!

for my Shampoo and conditioner i use of combination of MSM shampoo and Garlic Oil Shampoo.. here are the links to them:
MSM shampoo: http://www.luckyvitamin.com/p-19339-trimedica-msm-shampoo-8-oz
Garlic Shampoo: http://www.amazon.com/MBP-Alopecil-Garlic-Shampoo-Vitamin/dp/B000UOG3E8/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1368454232&sr=1-1&keywords=alopecil+garlic+oil+shampoo
for condition I use MSM conditioner: http://www.vitacost.com/TriMedica-MSM-Conditioner
for supplements I take garlic oil, msm, hairfinity hair pills, along with the other perscribed Vitamins my doctor needs me to take. Here are the links to them:
hairfinity: http://www.hairfinity.com/Order.htm
garlic oil: http://www.amazon.com/Odorless-Garlic-1000-Twin-Pack/dp/B001QRZ0LK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1368454535&sr=8-2&keywords=garlic+oil+pills
msm: http://www.amazon.com/Doctors-Best-1500-Tablets-120-Count/dp/B000NRXNRC/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1368454550&sr=1-1&keywords=msm
biotin: http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Bounty-Potency-5000mcg-60-Count/dp/B001G7QYGU/ref=sr_1_3?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1368454571&sr=1-3&keywords=Biotin
i also mix a scoop of collagen in my Protein shakes: http://www.amazon.com/NeoCell-Super-Collagen-Powder-III/dp/B002OGVI0O/ref=sr_1_7?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1368454760&sr=1-7&keywords=collagen+powder
I also massage a specially formulated oil into my hair 3 times per week before styling. I wear braids most of the time so i just oil my scalp with it. The ingredients to make an 8ounce applicator bottle full are:
2oz Extra virgin olive oil
2oz jamaican black castor oil
2oz jojoba oil
1oz grapeseed oil
20 drops of peppermint oil
20 drops of tea tree oil
20 drops of rosemary oil
The products i included are the actual products I use. Hope this helps everyone!

I saw a friend a few days ago whom I hadn't seen in a couple of months. She was going on about how much weight I've lost. When we were leaving, she said, "You need new pants, yours look loose." I was laughing, because all of my slacks had been falling off so I had just gone and bought 2 pairs of new ones the day before and I was wearing one of them. I guess I should have gone down another size? LOL. I'm going to exchange the second pair for the next size down instead of wearing them. Actually I don't think they would fit quite yet, but hopefully soon!! I'm down 4 pants sizes since surgery in Feb! Down in tops and undergarments also.

I went to the fair today. First time in 15 years. I can now fit all the rides! Happy dance.
What's your latest NSV?
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Yes mam! Here are my photos

Embarrassing showing my before...
Still have about 40 more to go :-/

The typical rule is 'never', because of the carbonation. You will get many different stories from some people making if flat and drinking it, and others just flat drinking it. Personally, I'm almost 9 months, and I am 100% soda free. I gave it up before my pre-op and now that it's out of my system I don't even miss it. I try to eat a lot cleaner, and even the diet sodas are so full of artificial sweeteners, and other stuff, I don't think it's worth it. It's a personal choice for everyone, but most surgeons label soda as a 'never again', all are different though. Good luck.

If the knot is small (pea-size) it may be an internal suture. They dissolve, but sometimes may take 2 months to heal completely. I had several that popped out through the skin and they felt like they were pulling.
If the knot is larger (dime-size or larger) it may be a surgical hematoma. This is a collection of blood in a sac near an incision. They usually resolve on their own, but should have your doctor check it out.

We share the same day! Today is my 1 year surgiversary, I have lost 125 lbs and over 96 inches! This is the best decision you could ever make for yourself! (((Hugs))) and prayers coming to you today! Keep us updated on your progress!
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Ok today is the day that my relationship with food changes forever, my surgery is at 5 pm today

Good luck. I will pray for you.