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Just a quick note to all Jan post ops.....As I sit & recall exactally where I was 3 months ago today - lying on that gurney about to undergo my life changing event - then think where I was before my 2 week pre op...oh frightening!! I am sooo grateful to have had this done! So I'm not a cook, u don't lose as fast as a 25 yr old but I'm me & I wouldn't trade it for the world. I hope you all can look back & have this insite as well. The more u have to lose the greater loss u will have weekly as it requires more calories to maintain those higher weights. If ur slowing about now, it's cause ur body doesn't require those mass amounts of calories anymore so it's suppose to be a slower loss, congratulate yourself that you have come to this point!!! I'm celebrating my 3 month today at beauty shop : ) pics to follow I promise! Have a great one all....PS Not feelin like a cow so much anymore : )

Just a quick note to all Jan post ops.....As I sit & recall exactally where I was 3 months ago today - lying on that gurney about to undergo my life changing event - then think where I was before my 2 week pre op...oh frightening!! I am sooo grateful to have had this done! So I'm not a cook, u don't lose as fast as a 25 yr old but I'm me & I wouldn't trade it for the world. I hope you all can look back & have this insite as well. The more u have to lose the greater loss u will have weekly as it requires more calories to maintain those higher weights. If ur slowing about now, it's cause ur body doesn't require those mass amounts of calories anymore so it's suppose to be a slower loss, congratulate yourself that you have come to this point!!! I'm celebrating my 3 month today at beauty shop : ) pics to follow I promise! Have a great one all....PS Not feelin like a cow so much anymore : )

Just a quick note to all Jan post ops.....As I sit & recall exactally where I was 3 months ago today - lying on that gurney about to undergo my life changing event - then think where I was before my 2 week pre op...oh frightening!! I am sooo grateful to have had this done! So I'm not a cook, u don't lose as fast as a 25 yr old but I'm me & I wouldn't trade it for the world. I hope you all can look back & have this insite as well. The more u have to lose the greater loss u will have weekly as it requires more calories to maintain those higher weights. If ur slowing about now, it's cause ur body doesn't require those mass amounts of calories anymore so it's suppose to be a slower loss, congratulate yourself that you have come to this point!!! I'm celebrating my 3 month today at beauty shop : ) pics to follow I promise! Have a great one all....PS Not feelin like a cow so much anymore : )

Just a quick note to all Jan post ops.....As I sit & recall exactally where I was 3 months ago today - lying on that gurney about to undergo my life changing event - then think where I was before my 2 week pre op...oh frightening!! I am sooo grateful to have had this done! So I'm not a cook, u don't lose as fast as a 25 yr old but I'm me & I wouldn't trade it for the world. I hope you all can look back & have this insite as well. The more u have to lose the greater loss u will have weekly as it requires more calories to maintain those higher weights. If ur slowing about now, it's cause ur body doesn't require those mass amounts of calories anymore so it's suppose to be a slower loss, congratulate yourself that you have come to this point!!! I'm celebrating my 3 month today at beauty shop : ) pics to follow I promise! Have a great one all....PS Not feelin like a cow so much anymore : )

First u need to take ur patootie to the dollar store buy u 3-4 full length mirrors their 5 bucks and hang them up bc ur gonna wanna look at that a lot more often and without the risk of breaking ur neck lol. I positively love those shoes..u lookin hot there mama really.

Just like I said before u can say I love u but at this moment I can't cope with this. Not everyone has that leave it to beaver family. I for one do not. My family hurt me worse than any stranger from the street. Do I love them yes but do I want to constantly be put down cry and get so physically upset I vomit hell no. So I surrounded myself with the ppl who truly were there for me and five years later they are still there my family ha is not. Misery loves company and you've been miserable long enough! And enough is enough take control of ur weight, ur life and ur happiness. Im sorry but unless you have family members like this u really don't understand the toll it can take. Not everybody has a great support system when it comes to this and I for one can say I didn't and I've lived this constant chaos and I'm sorry to be blunt but its bullshit needs to be stopped. Sometimes it takes a big wake up call to prove ur point. Leave on terms of I love you but I can't handle the stress...end of converstaion and walk off.

That's an amazing feeling isn't it! I was about to fit into a 20 before surgery, wore a large dress yesterday and can wear either large or XL shirt depending on the arms. My 16 jeans are getting too loose too...some day I'd love to be in a single digit pant size!!!

Guess who is wearing XL scrubs to work today??? : ) From 2-3X I'm pretty happy!!!

When I reach goal I stood there. I been 115 for 4 months and size 2.

I like the ideas you have been presented with....my snappy come back would not be allowed on this site!! However a big ole' bite my..... Would work too ! Good Luck : )

Guess who is wearing XL scrubs to work today??? : ) From 2-3X I'm pretty happy!!!

Guess who is wearing XL scrubs to work today??? : ) From 2-3X I'm pretty happy!!!

surgiversary 10/09/12~235 lbs

I would tell her ... "My BMI is ..... Do you want me check online what yours is?? That might stop her...

How about "I have a GREAT surgeon, I can give you his number. He could do wonders with you!" No? Too mean? Lol
Seriously, I wouldn't even respond. Just ignore the comment and move on. Eventually if you ignore her enough she might take the hint and shut up.

I would say I would appreciate if you quit talking about my weight unless you would like me to talk about yours with all due respect.

I am an RN and was going to take 3 weeks but decided 4 weeks was better suited for me. Although I found I became bored at 3 weeks & now cannot wait to return to work. I return Sunday April 7th. Excited to show off myself...no one has seen me since March 8th & I am down 22 lb & looking & feeling good!
<<Ash>> Pre Bypass: 247.2 Goal: 140

Been there done that. I bawled while sipping broth watching a burger king commercial days out of surgery. However, laying in that bed recouping I had a LONG talk with myself and a come to Jesus moment. I was ashamed of how I denied it all, realized what idiots we are in this world because sometime dies ..we eat...somebody graduates...we eat...somebody has a baby ...we eat WE are brought up to think food is associated with "good times" "good feelings" etc
It took me a few years to get to where I found my outlet. My mom passed in 2011 and since then I've worked with the National Organ donation centers to educate the public on Organ Donation. It helps me stay occupied and to be honest I'm almost 5 years out and food is no longer something i need to have to feel good. I eat to sustain health and energy that's it.
It gets better hang in there. xxx

You girls are doing great!!! Give ur bodies a chance to "readjust" to the rapid wt loss!!! U may not see the scale move for a few wks but how do ur clothes fit & take ur measurements! You all inspire me so : )

Exercise exercise exercise!! I have a 2.5 year old little boy and I work 4 days per week so time is tight. I get up at 445 each workday and I'm at the gym by 610. I live by the motto "Nothing taste as good as healthy feels" and buying clothes at the Gap lol!

I started out size 24 pants and 2x shirts. I am 5'8" and I started at 282.8. I am 10.5 months out and I weigh 156.8. I am a loose 10 and wear medium shirt! I haven't been this size since about the 5th grade !

HW: 310
DOS: 286
Today: 255

DOS: 11/26/12
SW: 334
CW: 268.2
I haven't weighed this since before my 7 year old was born!!!

Starting weight... 258
Today. 208
Down 50 pounds!!
DOS. 12/20/13

Y'all make me wish I could cook. I stalk you on here for ideas but my "cooking" is Pam cooking spray, an egg w/ fat free cheese & salsa.....yeah nothing to brag about : / Cooking is just not my thing but I sure appreciate all of you!!! Have a great day : )