KeeWee

Iv been on here over a year Iv posted a profile pic at least 500 times everytime I come back its gone....Iv posted other pics same thing how does that happen? I wish I had Alex Brecher on speed dial...Mr. Alex, I wanna see everybody...ok sir!!! Ok, I put it in the air...

I love that you looked just as happy!! Smiling people make me smile!!

I want to dance all night until final call I want to wear shorts, haven't done that since I was 10 I want to tie my shoes by bending over instead of looking for a place to prop it up I want to sit comfortably indian style

I haven't had my surgery yet but I'm so proud of my current weight loss and all I see and feel is all the things I couldn't do before now looking very possible... I can stand with my feet together(touching)..always a challenge with huge thighs I crossed my legs half way...looking forward to the full cross I ran for a bus...like took off and left my husband standing in amazement!! I ran as a workout instead of my normal brisk walk I can pick my 16 year old up off the floor, she weighs 115 I want to be able to beat my husband in a foot race I want to be a pro at Yoga, daughter got me started on intermediate level I want to wear an all white form fitted dress I want to sit on the bus and not take up so much of the seat that no one else wants to squeeze in continue to add to the list...let me see what I haven't thought about....Thanks

that made me smile that hard!! Yall are so cute...I cant wait to live my life how I want to vs how I'm allowed to. Just gave me a post Idea...

"I made it a whole art form to avoid taking pictures of myself. " lol that's funny and I think I took that class 101. I mostly only have face pics but I will definitely take some day before surgery pics... maybe ask friends or a family member, you know they always catch you when you least expect it but they may have some just for your own personal tracking...

I FEEL younger! Almost immediately after surgery someone said I looked younger - that made me feel good. Once I started working out (not just walking, but working out), I feel so much better, not as fatigued. I've noticed a difference in my skin since surgery - especially my face. It looks so much healthier. I'm far from a beauty queen, but I see improvement - most of all, I smile more. Crown yourself hun!! You look beautiful...and definitely younger!!

Ummmmmm, I'm saying tho...where do you shop because that black dress is a must have!!! Please share where you got it!!

Way to go....looking good girl!! I also have thick hair and I'm hoping to maintain as much as possible but I wanted to know, where do you experience the most hair loss? I'd hate to lose hair around the edges...

I can see it...I hope you feel it!! That a great loss in a small amount of time...aaahhhhhhh...ok..going back to daydreaming...lol

Wow and you have a date already...Lucky girl!! I'm dying over here waiting until 1/31 to submit paperwork then another 2 weeks just to get a response...Imma need a paper bag in order to breath until then...lol Good luck with everything!!

WOW!! you guys look great...lol

I'm here for the responses...I have recently diagnosed myself...lol, I haven't been able to sleep or focus or anything since I know I submit paperwork on 1/31/14. The thought of it all gives me breathing problems and headaches and I cant eat most times. Im so super excited I cant even focus at work... this whole process is completely consuming me but I guess my ultimate fear is more...possible depression! Having to do this surgery the month before my husband and I complete our classes and accept jobs causing us to move from Baltimore, Maryland to Santa Monica,California. Currently planning my daughter's sweet 16 event and having to train a temp to cover my position while I'm out...Pssssst, I hate people touching my work!! All these major changes at once have my mind in a whirlwind. I'm deep breathing right now...I just can't wait until next year already! Hopefully all smooth sailing... Taking all prayers!! lol

Go girl...this is gonna be a good look!!

First off, let me say, I love my post op-ers, they are great answering questions, eliminating pre op jitters and have great hints and tips and more BUT when you post answers filled with wisdom, helpful tips, funny responses or comments or even your own personal progress, I look to your page to see your personal details or "Your Story" and some don't fill out all the information and MOST OF ALL...... NOOOO PICS?!?!?!?!?!? and in this order this is how I feel when I want to see post op updates and before and afters and progression pics and there are NONE!! You all know how us Pre Op-ers are...we wanna see!!! Feel free to share here.....Thanks guys

Well let me tell you this...I have my 6 out of 6 appointment coming and I want to tell anyone with Kaiser what to look out for...it's what I wanted to know... 1. you can possibly get more monthly visits added on but cannot do anything to reduce the time in the program. 2. you should start a diet to follow immediately and let that be what you track in your food journal...unlike me, who thought they wanted to just see what we were currently eating.. I was unaware that the diet begins at that first class you attend. 3. If it applies, don't stop smoking too soon...I gained about 6lbs immediately and never found out that losing any weight gained is you final goal in the program. 4. DO NOT GAIN WEIGHT!!! I never knew there would be any weight requirement, only the classes and appointments but at my 5th appointment, I found that I must get back to my lowest weight in the program before we can move on to submitting paperwork. Which only gives me 4 weeks but if you gained more than my 6, this could be a shocker! 6. Make sure you schedule all your appointments immediately after your visits because those appointments go fast and some time they may not even have a schedule up for the following month until the 2nd week of the current month. My 6/6 appointment is 1/31/14 and we will be submitting paperwork...feel free to hit me up and ask me any questions about the process... Good Luck neighbors!!

Hey just a quick question...do you happen to have Kaiser? They offered St. Agnes or GBMC...I loved GBMC when giving birth but I chose St. Agnes cuz it's closer but I'd love to hear of your experience at GBMC!!

I feel so silly for needing to hear this but the fear got real...real quick...lol. thanks!

Thanks guys, I guess, my concern is not if his feelings will change but do you notice any change in the norm of how you're handled or dealt with? If you know he's always loved big women and even during sex he makes comments about loving my weight because a "skinny" girl would break in two...and i believe it..lmao!! I guess I just hope things don't get awkward in that department..remains to be seen! but needless to say, we talked about this last night and he said, I was that small when he met me(165lbs) and he honestly has always seen the same 15 year old girl and I've never changed in his eyes so the mirror will continue to always be in my own 2 eyes...that helped alot..I love that man!!

I'm pre surgery if that question was for me..

lol, I love that!!

Yes, I'm pre-surgery and my psych eval is next week and my last appointment 2 weeks after that so the reality is setting in and the questions are gathering but I just wanted to know as much as possible about how much control over my life I will have with my new tool...it's still exciting to me either way..

I would say you should count your personal goal. Your doc is tracking his goal for you so you should track you goal for you!! I personally am a "size goal" kinda girl, I'd like to get back to a size 10-12. I love how I look in a 16 and a even 14 so i'm hoping not to lose too much since i like a bit of weight to throw around. Either way...good luck

Great article and so informative!! It's true, I've had really bad responses to my choice to change but they don't hinder me but I will make sure to inform them instead of shun them. Thanks

Thanks!! i talk to him but he always says it won't matter but men are such creatures of habit and visuals...I've never even seen him look at other women and I feel if I was to catch his eyes straying now, it would hurt me deeply...But you're right, he does love the smile on my face now just thinking of it so maybe it will all be ok...thanks again.