Beach Lover

Believe it or note you are already into the process of your sleeve. You may not have it yet but this is still part of the process and an important part. Own your past and look forward to your future. Revel in what you are doing right now! Each step pre or post op plays a part in your success. Let us help put a smile on your face and realize that you have already started the steps to your new life. Let go of the insurance worry especially since you know you have the coverage already. It is true that there are many highs and lows going through all of this but keeping a positive attitude will bring you around to being successful. We are all here for you and voicing your concerns as you did today will help you to let go of them and be more confident. I wish you the very best.........You will come to love your new life!

I too have never had any trouble with spicy anything and I love all things spicy! Like Laura said, eat small amounts and see what happens. But only after you are released from your doctor. Just think of all the yummy things just waiting for you to try again (in appropriate amounts of course).

I am 53 years old and have lost 76 pounds. I definitely have loose skin all over the place but I can hide it. I can't hide the smile on my face though! I never expected to find my bones again ever but there definitely there and I can feel my butt bone when I am sitting. That puts a smile on my face also! I have noticed that when we lose the scale obviously goes down and when we are stalling or losing a small amount the inches go down. With that said I have also noticed during those slower times my skin tightens up a little more. It's not perfect but it is tightening more than I expected. If I ever get the money together to tighten up what I didn't naturally I will. But until then I will giggle happily for all the nsv's that I have experienced and the ones to come. It's all good so don't worry you are getting healthier with each day that passes!

I think you looked fantastic!! I also think that seeing pictures of ourselves take some time to accept. We have spent so many years not even letting someone take a picture and loathing the pictures that they managed to take that we just automatically shut down a good picture because of what we are so used to seeing in our minds. We can't even see the good picture staring us in the face. I also agree that angles and bad photographers play a major part in the pictures we are looking at. Be happy because I think you look amazing! You have come a long way!

My doctor had me eating salads etc. by 6 weeks out. He gets his patients onto food quicker than other surgeons. You should still follow what your doctor tells you to do. With that said I was doing pretty good with the foods that I was eating. I remember getting full extremely fast but enjoying the food.

You look absolutely beautiful!! I can see how happy you are in your smile and you should be!!

Congratulations!! You are well on your way to a whole new wonderful life!

Way to go everyone!!!!! :) Thanks Bea for letting us know!!

doesn't it just make you want to look straight at the person and say "Shut the F*** Up!!" Honestly, sometimes people can be so darn rude and you just want to be rude back but it just calls more attention to yourself. I just wish I could look at someone and say that but it would eat me up all night.

I am jealous!! You are so close to onderland!! I have 17 more pounds to go! Your gonna do it!! :)

Lost 4 pounds this week. I'll take it! Starting weight 221 Current weight 217

My husband and I have done this a couple of times and it was very gratifying. I didn't think I would ever be satisfied with sharing a plate but I am.

I have found the Flexees at the Maidenform outlet for a good price if you have an outlet mall around you.

LOL I so get this!! A definite NSV!

Pictures??????? You have done a freakin awesome job and I think you should be bragging with some pictures!! CONGRATULATIONS!!

I am so glad that things are working out for you and your daughter is okay!! The people on this forum are terrific and I am amazed at all the good ideas and suggestions that were given. It's nice to know there are people on here to help when it is needed.

That's great news! I hope everything goes well tomorrow!

Congratulations on your 3 year anniversary!! You truly do look amazing and have done a great job at transforming your life in such a positive manner. It's been said but you really are an inspiration and I really appreciate you posting this thread with your pics! I just can't wait to get to goal!

Being an advocate for yourself is a positive step in this new life you are creating for yourself. Glad to hear you have your date now.

That is very exciting!! Congratulations!!

I think it looks wonderful!! Think of all the fun things you can do with wigs.........You can change your look as much as you want! I am glad you ventured out and did it! I think you are going to have a lot of fun with it.

You are going to lose the hair it's inevitable. The only thing that I know of that can reduce the amount you lose is getting your Protein in. I am using Revita shampoo and conditioner. It is a follicle stimulator which causes the follicle to grow hair quicker and is working quite well for me. I figure as I lose hair I can grow some at the same time and balance it out. This is actually working for me. You can order it on Amazon. I have new hair growing all over the place. I started it about 2 months ago. Good luck to you!

Why wait for the phone call. Call them and see what they say to you. It can't hurt.

I'm afraid many people are going to be going through the same thing that you are unfortunately experiencing. I truly hope this gets straightened out so you can move forward! Best wishes!!

Good for you!! Going into your surgery with positive results and attitude is a wonderful way to start your sleeve life!