deaddemmama

I live in Wisconsin...more polar vortex next ten days. Happily, I will be in Phoenix. I don't even feel a little but guilty. It's going to feel heavenly. I'm going to buy summer clothes while I'm there...I have not even one pair if shorts that fits. A good problem to have. I haven't been outside in AGES, it seems. Worst winter in my memory.

I'm glad they found out what's wrong, but I'm sorry it means more surgery..that seriously sucks. Can they keep you comfortable until the surgery? Being in pain is so wearing emotionally and physically...I hope you're doing ok. Good to know you'll be in onderland soon! Great job!

Surprised he opted for lap band with that much to lose..my surgeon recently stopped lap bands altogether because he was revising so many due to complications and failures.

Drive safely..I hope they find out what's wrong!

Wow..I admire your self control. I can't imagine smoking and not eating everything in sight. I asked about high cbd, low thc pot before; do these strains give you the munchies?

You got this. One thing that helped me was to keep a shake to sip throughout the day rather than just drinking them as meals..made me feel less deprived.

I hope you don't all think I was being a whiner about losing weight; that wasn't my intention at all, it's just that people are starting to ask if Im sick, and a size 10 on a 5'10" body us enough.Didn't nean to be insensitive.

Thanks!

I have chronic pain, very severe, and and looking for high cbd, low thc pot...dont like the high anymore...anyone in Co..do they make such an animal?

Ok, I've lost 130 lb. I'm wearing a size 10 pants and medium shirt. I really think I want to stop losing now, but I'm still not eating enough. I guess it would be nice to have another 10b cushion when / if I regain, but I don't want to look sic, either. Carbs really bother my stomach unless they're complex, so adding more carbs isn't the answer...any ideas?

I have 6, including a full back piece that covers a terrible scar from open heart surgery. I'm getting a new one to remember my niece who died on January 4. I have a great portrait of my soul dog Otto, who passed away three years ago. The only problem is that my tattoos have drooped because of loose skin...unexpected wls side effect!

heroin is killing our young people. So is alcohol and pills. It's ok , even celebrated, when society advocates alcohol use and abuse, and thousands are behind bars because of mandatory sentencing for pot possession. Marijuana, when used normally, is far less harmful than any other drug. Of course, some will have a problem with it, but those folks would likely abuse other drugs. They need help As a chronic pain patient, I wish I lived somewhere with medical marijuana was available...don't like feeling high, though

I'm from Wisconsin...two of the ten coldest winter cities ( out if the top ten) are right here in Wisconsin. I've lived in Colorado and San Diego, but ended back here because of family. But my parents are gone, my kids are grown, and after this winter, I told my husband that I will not grow old here..no way. Thinking the Carolinas, maybe. I'd go back to So Cal in a heartbeat, but housing costs are ridiculous. I am going somewhere,anywhere!

We should talk, Dori...I've been in chronic pain for 15 years..I get wanting to be done, now. Message me,babe.

HW 297 Cw 169 4/29/13 Everyone is doing great!

HW 297 Cw 169 4/29/13 Everyone is doing great!

HW 297 Cw 169 4/29/13 Everyone is doing great!

I'm so sorry to here this, Dori. I understand chronic pain and health issues, and don't you just feel like saying, " enough already"...

Ok, one more freak out, and it's a body issue. I have always been a let it all hang out girl, never cared what people thought of my body. But, girls, I am ashamed of my body for the first time ever. From the chicken neck, to batwing arms, to gut, to horrible folds in the thighs. And my butt, none...just wrinkles of skin. Do I just say screw it and dress in cool clothes anyway, or am I destined to wear capris and three quarter length sleeves in 100 degree heat? # bodyissues

You look great! How did you get such tight skin?

That's low blood sugar from not eating....you probably feel seriously terrible from it..get some dietary guidelines from your nut. Juice helps a lot for this. Have you found a new surgeon yet?

Thanks, guys...yeah, that's better than stressing about it. This will definitely be the easiest trip I've ever packed for... I guess I'll travel like I did when I was 18 and moved ti Colorado with one suitcase. I'd feel better if i had at least one pair of shorts lol.

Help! I'm going to Phoenix in 11 days..very impulsively, to see old friends and hopefully heal from the last brutal month or so... I need help knowing what to take supplement wise..how do I transport protein powder? Also no clothes and I can't find summer clothes here yet.. Shop out there? I'm also afraid to reveal how weird my eating habits are....I can't impose and ask for special food, should I offer to pay for a grocery run? Girls, I have been in a fog for the last month..feeling overwhelmed by going.

Great pics, Dori! Are you as tired if this winter as I am?

I won't give up...just need to stop snacking and eating st weird times. Back to my three meals plus two snacks.. And no peanuts. My niece was so proud of me....time to get back on track. Grief does weird things to food addiction.