Madam Reverie

Oh, honey, that's not groovy. Are you alright? Don't worry, we'll keep the laughs coming.

Aww, you're too kind. I don't think anyone would want me in charge of 'the big red button' if they knew how grumpy I was in the morning without at least 3 cups of tea and 5 cigarettes!

Roo! Starting Weight: 316 lbs Weight Lost: 84 lbs Total weight to lose: 176lbs Current Weight: 232 lbs Goal Weight: 140 lbs 84/176 = 0.477 x 100 = 47% of the way there! In about 6 months?! That's pretty darn good, if you ask me?!!

This, made me laugh for all the wrong reasons.... 'made sure he didn't put any weight in me' Sorry!

It is harder to move BMI points than it is to move pounds, if that makes any sense. You're doing brilliantly.

Keep at it, honey. Slow and steady wins the race. To put it into perspective, I've 'only' lost 60lbs since 19th September. I am deffo a slow loser - but I'm a happy one. You've lost 84lbs. That's AMAZING! The thing that is most telling in weight loss comparisons, is BMI. He started off a LOT heavier than you. What BMI is he rocking at the moment, because I find there's great parity in those figures between different peoples rates of loss, their stalls and where they end up... Maybe focus on that part and it won't seem like you're failing in comparison... x

7lbs a month is a fantastic rate of loss. Nearly two pounds a week. Just try to zone him out and carry on as you are. Things will pick up for sure.

Early out, Red Wine gave me awful heart burn. Now, I can drink both, but it does kick my behind. I prefer Guinness.. Drink of the gods, that one

and she's up to a 60lb loss. That's 77.9% of her excess. Yipppppeeeeeeeeeee!

OMG, I think I'm in love! How freekin' CUTE is that?!!!!

The ABSOLUTE best of luck, darling. Hope your surgery is without incident and your recovery pain free. We'll all be waiting for you on the losers bench. You got this, honey! xxx

Oh lord, you girls are making me broody! That, I thought, was a physical impossibility! Much love and luck to you all! x

I know it's high in saturated fat, but if I have the time, I am a fan of bacon and sausages. Taking a leaf out of my asian friends' book (and 'cause I worked out there for years), I am a massive fan of Asian omelette's. Standard omelette with cheese, but add green peppers (or capsicums) and fresh green chilies (not that jalepeno rubbish! Real chillies!). Serve with a 1/4 of a tortilla (it's hard to get fresh naan bread first thing in the morning!). YUM! Alternatively and if I'm feeling naughty and I get up late, it's actually half a ham and cheese toasted sandwich. I take my carbs in the morning. I'm good with that... If I'm feeling virtuous. Its yoghurt and frozen berries. Tastes like ice cream to me I guess that's pretty dull on balance, but they beat the Quest bars and Protein shakes. I am so sick of those things!

@Iambeautiful Dude! Darling! I'm not belittling people who need information. Please carefully read the caveat I wrote at the start of this thread. Before i cry. And tear my hair out. And flagellate myself. And eat chocolate (which makes me sick, incidentally) And as you posted your follow up, before I could post this... There is no need to be like that. Sincerely. Go back to the start, absorb the tempo and timbre of the thread (and find the correlation with how everyone on this thread responds to newbies) and you'll understand that you're so far off base, you might as well be in Mogadishu. Don't bring this here. Its not welcome and its not warranted.

Oh guys, you make me blush! I am thoroughly touched that you think the inner rantings/musings of my mind are worthy of your attention and subsequently bring you a form of entertainment. I just think I'm an overly verbose bombastic mad person. I am, sincerely, humbled. Tell you what. If things get a bit dull, one or all of you, nominate a global issue - could be entertainment, could be WLS, could be politics - could be anything. Give me a subject and I shall produce my own bilious vomitorium. Just for you. I think, taking the lead from @ Mrs.RRN 's suggestion, it should be placed between the Rants and Raves section and the subject of 'Constipation' in the Post Operative Gastric Sleeve Forum.

Ahh, well, you see... I am going to patent the name, 'give-a-shitometer' (and all variants of the name, logos and devices). I cannot patent the actual device, as there is no pre-defined unit that people can accurately identify or quantify. Additionally, no matter how hard some people try, theirs will always be a little broken. (Sorry yours was dysfunctional for a while, Moonlite x) The 'Shitometer' which, as far as intellectual property rights are concerned, (as determined by the patent office) may be used only by people on this website. Any use outside of this domain, will be subject to licensing conditions and appropriate charges. What charges you ask? Well, that would be homemade lasagne (none of this packet malarky), garlic bread and a cheeky side salad with balsamic vinaigrette. Alternatively and for you southern crew, I'd take some slow smoked baby-back pork ribs in a cheeky homemade rub or BBQ sauce. And homemade slaw. And maybe a Philly Cheese Steak. And maybe a grilled cheese sandwich. And perhaps a smattering of Pulled Pork... And... I need to go to bed before I end up raiding my fridge!

Linda, I love you, too! x

Indigo rocks. That is a fact. The 'give-a-shitometer' in that turn, has been plagiarized off me. Please don't plagiarize my ideas, unless you cite the source. It's depressing. And, in print? illegal

I am all colours of the rainbow. Shopping is a pleasure - and expensive. In fact, I got into a pair of GAP US sized 10 trousers yesterday. (According to their label, that's a UK 14) I was elated. Just a shame that GAP are made for midgets and my 5ft 10 limbs made it look like the hem of the trousers had had an argument with my ankles....

Oh! And you need vitamin D, too. That's very important.

That's about right. Its a mental thing to see on the scale, but it is fine. It will taper off from going so fast very soon. You'll hit the three week stall, which can last for ages and then it plods its way down from there on in. If you can't get Protein in, at least try and get as much Iron, Vitamin and B12 supplements in as possible. These are incredibly important. Oh, along with your Water, too. As for the protein, have you tried some protein water like Isopure clear? Tastes like donkeys arse, but it will keep your levels up. As for being dizzy? This eases up but you have to maintain your protein and water levels. I'm over 6 months out and if I don't watch it, I can get dizzy when I stand up to fast. Its a constant battle, the water and protein thing. Breathe easy, you're doing okay!

lol you have my full permission. As long as you use the following citation: Kim Jong Un. 'Repetitive and Circuitous Topics' (Rants and Raves, Bariatric Pal 5th April 2014) <http: //www.bariatricpal.com/topic/303284-repetitive-and-circuitous-topics/page-4> accessed 6th April 2014 Should make your friends chortle That aside, every time I read that sentence, it doesn't get any softer, does it?! Muahahaha!

Eek, reading that back, I have to admit that was a rather good one (by that I mean scathing) - even for me at 11pm at night! Don't worry, if I disappear it won't be for too long. Cup of tea, painting my nails, conjugal relations... As for a coup d'etat... Now there's a thought! <starts plotting>

LMFAO That, just made me chortle very very loudly! As for the drink - you deserve one (or three!). We all do! (now awaits the 'should you really be doing that? brigade) As for your claim to no-edamameness and zero proteinshakeyness. I am in awe of you. You take Prime Minister, I'll go for President. Couldn't do a worse job than the two current incumbents?! Together we can rule the world x <insert made evil genius laughter here>

Really? You have no sense of humor, dear. And that's why I wrote what I wrote Pffft.. fun sponges