Susysleever

If you don't agree with what Susan has posted here, by all means, state your opinion. It's 100% ok to "attack" her message, it's NOT ok to attack her personally.

Crazy suggestion. Mini pads stuck to your clothing underarms. Spares in your purse. Change when needed.

I watch and generally enjoy most of the shows. that one had me a little steamed too.
i LOVE Fat Doctor way more though, because they show more stuff specific to the pre-op, surgery, and long term post op. good stuff and complete episodes on Youtube.
To the posters who asked if anybody in the show works, I am guessing that many of these people are on Disability Social Security just from their multiple medical conditions stemming from their obesity. They are, after all, 600+ lbs and many of them can't move, use walkers, oxygen, etc. I can't imagine that they aren't considered disabled.

Stick to your surgeons guidelines. There is really no way to safely avoid liquids and purée/softs in the early days. Nor the fatigue. It does all pass and in the rear view, it seems like forever ago (it was only March). We do make bad patients but try to be patient. The first month sorta sucks. But it gets so much better!!!! 75 down (47 since surgery in March). I can eat small amounts of anything now. But 6-8 ounces of anything other than liquid in the first week is a lot. I can barely eat a whole egg now at 3+ mo post. I tolerate eggs very well though. Yogurt, soup, purée Beans are all good. Chose Protein first and don't expect to be anywhere near goal yet. Good luck!

i was single but one year post op I got married to the love of my life Oh how life has changed

I think they make a 00

BEING INVISIBLE…….I GUESS I SHOULD SAY, TO THE OPPOSITE SEX ESPECIALLY.. I HAVE BEEN AT A HEALTHY WEIGHT SINCE MY DIVORCE AND HEAVY.. WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY THAT IS SO JUDGEMENTAL OF SIZE….

You have to give away 30 pairs of jeans cause they are all "Fat Girl" jeans!

I don't know if I'm losing less weight with a lower BMI - I don't really think so. No, I'm not losing 60 pounds in a month b/c frankly, I'd be done w/ the process. I just decided to no longer post those stats after talking to my PA. Does more harm than good per my PA and I saw my PA's point.
Something I did have to do was wear weights when being weighed and we lessened my height by a few inches. I was not willing to gain weight (I too was told such nonsense). I know some will find this troubling and I'm not an advocate of it but that made it so my other issues and "obesity" would allow surgery. I'm not a young woman, I knew I needed help. I have no idea what my real BMI was but it was not high enough without help. I think insurance companies cause this ridiculousness. I no longer take several meds.
I actually lost weight running around wearing weights all over my body for weigh-ins. Ha!
If you disagree, I understand. I do not need to hear about it though. What's done is done and I don't do internet flaming.

I started out with a BMI of 37 with some comorbidities. Was taking 7 different medications. Was sleeved on December 13th. Six months later I am down 88 pounds since surgery and 96 all out. No longer take any medications. BMI is at 24 now.

I'm on Forfivoh, which is a fairly large XR pill and I take it whole just fine. I started taking it whole on Day 2 and just explained to my surgeon that I couldn't crush it because it was XR. He understood. My suggestion would be to talk to your doctor and see what he suggests.

My problem isn't getting to the CVS . . . it's walking past the giant display of every imaginable kind of candy bar that they have right by the entrance, at least they do at my local CVS. So tempting!

Ah, great idea. My M.O. In the past has been to lose weight, pick up a loser, gain weight, drop the loser, repeat. Uggggggg, hopefully now I can drop that behavior and feel like I can offer a guy more than being a sugar momma.

Im preop. 35 bmi. Going to Mexico because I am too 'thin' for my insurance company.

she is a very disturbed woman. you need to stop reading things she writes. you need to make a promise to yourself that you are letting her go 100%. that you will not look up things she writes online, you will not think about her, that you will move on so you can start a new life that is positive and healthy. walk away, move on, let her go. pursuing her will only bring you pain. you deserve better. cut her loose in your head and give yourself a loving break.

Do territories count? Because I would go to the US Virgin Islands in a red hot minute. I love a beach. And I love an all inclusive vacation!

Tucked neatly under your arms.

I don't think that is true. I know several "portly" couples and they were both overweight before they married.
So, the whole BBW thing on dating sites often seems to me like skinny guys who like big boobs... sorry to be so blunt. It seems pretty superficial.

Classic case of " And that's why he's single"

My first date in at least 10 years was last night, and by george I DID remember how to act. It was great! He is fabulous, and that's not just because he said several times "You're so little!" We have "a hot date" (his words) set for tomorrow night. I'm grinning like an idiot, and I love the feeling.

CowgirlJane, I really like the idea of hiding my profile on POF. How do I do it?

"JeanZ_RN" Tomorrow I have my first date in at least 10 years. I'm so excited!! Found him on Plenty of Fish (which I learned about on this site). We've texted, emailed and spoken on the phone so far, and tomorrow we'll meet at a restaurant or coffee shop.
I'm so excited for you!! Let us know!

So I think you deserve to have popcorn anytime you want. (but follow your dr's advice)

Im totally going to tell people the secret to my weight loss success. I will have three rotating stories.
1. Meth
2. Lipo
3. Too broke to buy food.< /p>

Tomorrow I have my first date in at least 10 years. I'm so excited!! Found him on Plenty of Fish (which I learned about on this site). We've texted, emailed and spoken on the phone so far, and tomorrow we'll meet at a restaurant or coffee shop.