Jen in SoCal

What a difference a month can make!! You look fabulous!!

I wear those tanks underneath my clothes that sucks in muffin top. My fiancé says its cheating. I said its no different than wearing a bra. He said that was cheating too...I think he misses me being big and squishy. Now I'm just smaller and squishy :-).

That's terrible. I hope you start to feel better soon.

I'm 4 weeks post op and the scale hasn't moved much this week. I was feeling a little discouraged but remembered that sometimes when the scale isn't moving, inches are being lost. So I decided to put on a pair of jeans that never fit. Even when I bought them I didn't try them on and then of course grabbed the wrong size. I couldnt even get them over my butt! I put them on this morning and they finally fit! They are even baggy in my thighs now! Definitely a great motivator and now I know I at least went down a size. Woohoo!

Size12 jeans!!!!

Size12 jeans!!!!

I'm from south Orange County, CA
My paperwork was sent in for insurance approval on Friday 8/10/12. I am going through the practice of Dr. Leport in Fountain Valley.
I have Anthem Blue Cross PPO and I'm hoping the approval goes through quickly.
I have BMI of 41 & have high blood pressure and diabetes.
Are there any other So CA members out there?

So during my preop phase I was alarmed to find I had shrunk 1 3/4 inches. I'm only 45 but I've had back problems for years. I measured in at 5'2" at a few preop appointments. In my younger years I was 5'3" and 3/4..my fiancé chalked it up to my bad posture but I knew it had a lot to do with my osteoarthritis in my back. But get this...I now measure 5'3"!!!
I've had coworkers tell me I walk with much more confidence and "stand taller" now but I thought they were just using a figure of speech. It's true though!
I thought this was weird and kind of cool so I just had to share!
Another plus is it lowered my BMI!

Size12 jeans!!!!

Wow, you've worked really hard, congrats! Let me congratulate you in advance on your future weight loss as well...you, lady, are a true inspiration! :-)

Ive been at s stall for a couple of weeks so I don't weigh myself everyday because its depressing but it's always tempting after I poop! LOL!

Size12 jeans!!!!

Ive been at s stall for a couple of weeks so I don't weigh myself everyday because its depressing but it's always tempting after I poop! LOL!

I don't think anyone is on this site to judge. But if we tell people only what they wanted to hear, we really would not learn anything! It's important to share your story so someone else may be able to learn from your mistakes. It would be helpful to know what / why you ate it just in case someone else is having the same thoughts or feelings. No judgements - just another way to help!

lol i asked hubby the same thing will you still love me he was like baby it was never about the boobs its all about the ass lol i was like i dont think ill ever loss that hehehe

You'll be fine, the non- rev gods will take care of you mom! Freak out mode is totally normal :-)

This sounds so good! I just have to run out and buy ricotta tomorrow and I'm going to give it a try. I even have a bag of trader joes turkey meatballs in my freezer!

I know we have established this but my surgiversary is the 15th like you! I am super excited for us. lol. In my freezer I have the before mentioned sf pops, sf yogurt, sf pudding, sf Jello, low sodium fat free chicken broth, Protein powders, unsweetened apple sauce. For after the surgery you should greb "Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery" best...cookbook....ever! I am actually excited about the pureed food stage just so I can start making some of the Soups and meals. Good luck hon and keep in touch. Do you know what time your surgery will be?

Down 35lbs (now 227) and back in a dress that I've been avoiding like the plague because it didn't fit!

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- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgiversary: 6/11/12

I have to disagree with you. Throwing up is not normal. If you are throwing up you need to call the Dr.

The top photo is the day before my surgery 4-30
The bottom photo is yesterday. 2 weeks post-op.
I know it's just a small change, you may not even be able to see it. I can though! :-)
It's really encouraging to me and I just wanted to share with someone!

Starting weight 234
Surgery day 4/30/12 215
Last week 179
This week 171
Down 63 pounds and only 36 pounds to go till I reach my goal!

I've lost 9 pounds my first week of pre-op liquid diet, 2 more weeks to go