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Being able to talk to strangers. This is such a big deal. I hadn't noticed the change but my son pointed it out at a football game. Then today I was able to talk, to sit and hold a conversation with a a group of strangers and never felt out of place.

In 2 days I have been described with the adjective of thin. I have never been called thin in all my 37 years! Having new adjectives in how people describe me is a NSV.

Was am to stand and wash all the Thanksgiving dishes by hand for 44 people without getting my belly soaked from the Water and sink..

Got to love children.... I was told can't believe how flexible you are now mom. You can crawl into a ball in chairs. I hadn't noticed but I like sitting with my legs up tight to my chest.. Big change to have my knees to my chest...

Learning the electric slide... And line dancing...

I am so surprised about how much change happens.... There are a lot of new things out there to try.. Things never experienced..when those moments come enjoy them...

Learning the electric slide... And line dancing...

I think the last comment was out of line... I am sorry that others can't find compassion for the topic... I am sorry your marriage is going through this... If you have a strong foundation you guys will get through this... Hang in there...

I am in goal weight 190 that's 17 pounds

I think the last comment was out of line... I am sorry that others can't find compassion for the topic... I am sorry your marriage is going through this... If you have a strong foundation you guys will get through this... Hang in there...

Ok my new year goals for 2015, go sledding.. Tubing to be exact..jump on a trampoline with my 11 year old. Learn to dance, yep trying to learn line dances is fun, but letting go of fear is outrageously hard...ride a bike, Drink more Water, eat my meals correctly(stock work fridge to help with choices). Get to goal weight by surgery anniversary...be such an effective teacher they have no choice but to keep me for next school year!
Find normal... Or at least a balance of joy, happiness, love and stress...normal is like asking for a unicorn...unicorn would be easier!!!

This has been my issue too!! Clothes oh my... I have went from a size 30/32 to a 12/14... Throughout this season of change Goodwill has been the best place for me... Being a teacher I had to make sure my clothes were presentable.... Skirts and more skirts. I did find I love to wear under shirts(tank tops) to help when the shirts are too short and pants/skirts seem too tight.. Helps with the rolls.. I told my husband the other day.. It is a woman thing...no matter your size you fight with clothes....

Ok my new year goals for 2015, go sledding.. Tubing to be exact..jump on a trampoline with my 11 year old. Learn to dance, yep trying to learn line dances is fun, but letting go of fear is outrageously hard...ride a bike, Drink more Water, eat my meals correctly(stock work fridge to help with choices). Get to goal weight by surgery anniversary...be such an effective teacher they have no choice but to keep me for next school year!
Find normal... Or at least a balance of joy, happiness, love and stress...normal is like asking for a unicorn...unicorn would be easier!!!

I had/have a hernia the size of a melon and was in extreme pain. During the WLS the doctor was able to release the hernia but will not fix it until I have enough weight gone so the hernia repair will hold. The release did help with the pain.. If nothing else see if the Dr can adjust the hernia to help with pain... Just an idea...

Hi I am from central Ohio I am pre-op. I will be having surgery hopefully early spring after all the Nut appointments. I am having surgery at Riverside in Columbus, Ohio. The have meetings every third Tuesday I haven't went yet but will start soon I hope my schedule will allow me too!

I feel like that some days. It is funny sometimes I can't choke down 2 bites then other times I am waiting for that too full feeling and it never comes. I am 8 months out.

I feel like that some days. It is funny sometimes I can't choke down 2 bites then other times I am waiting for that too full feeling and it never comes. I am 8 months out.

What do you consider a significant number? I am 7 months out and hit my first major stall. It has been 3 weeks same weight but I have been considering other things like does my body have a memory of weights it has been? I have lost 130 in a year 90 since surgery and am stuck at 218. Here is my thought from age 13-25, I would weigh between 200-230 longest time I had a consistent weight. Does my body think this is normal weight? More than just fighting food, exercise and Water am I fighting something in my own body's wiring?
I keep thinking if I can break this two hundred mark I will then be in unknown area and my body will have to give in. I know might be wishful thinking but I can still hope!! My goal weight is 160-175.

When you WANT your favorite clothes to actually shrink in the dryer so you can keep wearing them for a little while longer!!!!

Learning the electric slide... And line dancing...

Married 16 years... My husband has been Very supportive, but there has been issues.. One comes from others... He gets very upset when others say I bet he is so excited and happy, or what does your husband think... He takes them questioning that he loved me heavy.. Or that now he loves me more since I am thinner..
Something else I think has happened is how to handle my new interest or new experiences I want to have.. Sometimes the tension of doing things together where I want to try things and he wants to watch is there...
The emotions of all the physical changes can also causes tension.. My own tears still over clothes fitting right. He is kind and tries to understand I have good days and bad days no matter my size...
He tells me everyday I am his world and anything that will keep me here longer was worth everything we go through...we did this for my health... And it has gotten so much better...

I am so surprised about how much change happens.... There are a lot of new things out there to try.. Things never experienced..when those moments come enjoy them...

Learning the electric slide... And line dancing...

Learning the electric slide... And line dancing...

Learning the electric slide... And line dancing...