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Great articles. The size discrimination really bothers me. My sister is 6' and typically ~ 180 and super fit ( she is pregnant right now, so a bit more). She lifts, runs and does yoga constantly, and still because she is a 10/12 she can't fit into some of these clothes. It is absurd!
Arg.
I do think I am feeling the feelings and it is tough. It is harder because I have been away from home for almost two weeks, so I haven't been to my therapist or support groups in a while. I'm hoping the weather in Chicago calms down so I can get home tomorrow. It is a double edge sword, I get so much support from my family, but am feeling like I need some me / alone time.
Thank you everyone for being here
Oh and yes the system - definitely the cause of all my problems.

My flight home to Chicago was cancelled, so I will be away from my scale for at least a few extra days.
Sw: 256.5 (this is about 10 days old, so I will update it when I get home)
Gw: 225 (this is slightly a shot in the dark - I am hoping I am closer to 245 already, but still very close out from surgery so not use how quickly things will move.)
Thank you for organizing this!

I love this thread. Once my food isn't puréed, I will definitely contribute! The pizza looks great.

I love this thread. Once my food isn't puréed, I will definitely contribute! The pizza looks great.

Congrats & good luck!

I won't be home until the 6th. I'm really trying to just weigh at home and at the doctors. Is It ok if I record my weight on the 6th and just start a couple of days late?

I'd love to join. I'm only 2 weeks out so my goal will be a bit of a guess.
Thanks!

I love the aria scale. It connects to myfitnesspal so it is documented for me. I haven't gotten anything fitness related for Xmas. I might get myself a wii fit after Xmas.

I'm curious what people say about this. I have been at about 600, still only 12 days out. I started walk / running yesterday and got a bit dizzy in the afternoon both days. I'm nervous to increase calories, but also don't want to shut down my metabolism.

I have always been pretty active, but as my weight goes up I do less and less. I really wanted to incorporate exercise as quickly as possible after surgery. My post op meeting they cleared me for all cardio ( let pain be my guide). Yesterday I just walked on the treadmill,. Today I brought. A book to read on the treadmill, but ended up watching Rachael Ray and decided to run during the commercials. It felt great. I'm really proud of myself .
How quickly has everyone else gotten back to exercise?

Everyone. I had surgery on. 12/12. Last night was my first night at home. I had really bad nausea and threw up 3 times. It was mostly all stomach bile. Has anyone else had this?

Thanks everyone! After the third X-ray they have cleared me and I'm onto the Water trails.

Good luck! I am heading in in 3 hours. So thirsty. In ope it goes smoothly for both of us.

I have the same worry. Just terrified something will happen and they will cancel the surgery. I'm 6 days away!!!
Can't wait to be recovering,

This is a great post. I am really struggling through figuring out my food issues right now. Reading this is helping me see how I am not alone.
I am having my surgery on the 12th, so one week from today I will be recovering . If it was as easy as losing weight I would be so happy. I have done that before but it always comes back.
I had a rough pysch eval. She brought up that I might not be a good candidate for this surgery because of my emotional eating. I was really frustrated with her because I was like uhhh... That is why I need this surgery. But I Have been reflecting on it and working with my therapist more to to really try and tackle the underlying issues along with my physical need to lose weight.
I have been going to my therapist once a week but also started going to OA. I am not religious, but no hoping to find some kind of spirituality to help me.
I have accepted that my parents are alcoholics and have been my entire life. But I'm not really sure how it all equates to my weight issues. My sister and brother had weight issues but both conquered them in their 20s. They both drink and smoke a lot of weed, so maybe they have just chosen a different drug.
It is nice to see so many people who have faced similar issues and have come to a better understanding of the causes. I am still working on it, and very hopeful for success and happiness.

This is a great post. I am really struggling through figuring out my food issues right now. Reading this is helping me see how I am not alone.
I am having my surgery on the 12th, so one week from today I will be recovering . If it was as easy as losing weight I would be so happy. I have done that before but it always comes back.
I had a rough pysch eval. She brought up that I might not be a good candidate for this surgery because of my emotional eating. I was really frustrated with her because I was like uhhh... That is why I need this surgery. But I Have been reflecting on it and working with my therapist more to to really try and tackle the underlying issues along with my physical need to lose weight.
I have been going to my therapist once a week but also started going to OA. I am not religious, but no hoping to find some kind of spirituality to help me.
I have accepted that my parents are alcoholics and have been my entire life. But I'm not really sure how it all equates to my weight issues. My sister and brother had weight issues but both conquered them in their 20s. They both drink and smoke a lot of weed, so maybe they have just chosen a different drug.
It is nice to see so many people who have faced similar issues and have come to a better understanding of the causes. I am still working on it, and very hopeful for success and happiness.

This is a great post. I am really struggling through figuring out my food issues right now. Reading this is helping me see how I am not alone.
I am having my surgery on the 12th, so one week from today I will be recovering . If it was as easy as losing weight I would be so happy. I have done that before but it always comes back.
I had a rough pysch eval. She brought up that I might not be a good candidate for this surgery because of my emotional eating. I was really frustrated with her because I was like uhhh... That is why I need this surgery. But I Have been reflecting on it and working with my therapist more to to really try and tackle the underlying issues along with my physical need to lose weight.
I have been going to my therapist once a week but also started going to OA. I am not religious, but no hoping to find some kind of spirituality to help me.
I have accepted that my parents are alcoholics and have been my entire life. But I'm not really sure how it all equates to my weight issues. My sister and brother had weight issues but both conquered them in their 20s. They both drink and smoke a lot of weed, so maybe they have just chosen a different drug.
It is nice to see so many people who have faced similar issues and have come to a better understanding of the causes. I am still working on it, and very hopeful for success and happiness.

This is a great post. I am really struggling through figuring out my food issues right now. Reading this is helping me see how I am not alone.
I am having my surgery on the 12th, so one week from today I will be recovering . If it was as easy as losing weight I would be so happy. I have done that before but it always comes back.
I had a rough pysch eval. She brought up that I might not be a good candidate for this surgery because of my emotional eating. I was really frustrated with her because I was like uhhh... That is why I need this surgery. But I Have been reflecting on it and working with my therapist more to to really try and tackle the underlying issues along with my physical need to lose weight.
I have been going to my therapist once a week but also started going to OA. I am not religious, but no hoping to find some kind of spirituality to help me.
I have accepted that my parents are alcoholics and have been my entire life. But I'm not really sure how it all equates to my weight issues. My sister and brother had weight issues but both conquered them in their 20s. They both drink and smoke a lot of weed, so maybe they have just chosen a different drug.
It is nice to see so many people who have faced similar issues and have come to a better understanding of the causes. I am still working on it, and very hopeful for success and happiness.

This is a great post. I am really struggling through figuring out my food issues right now. Reading this is helping me see how I am not alone.
I am having my surgery on the 12th, so one week from today I will be recovering . If it was as easy as losing weight I would be so happy. I have done that before but it always comes back.
I had a rough pysch eval. She brought up that I might not be a good candidate for this surgery because of my emotional eating. I was really frustrated with her because I was like uhhh... That is why I need this surgery. But I Have been reflecting on it and working with my therapist more to to really try and tackle the underlying issues along with my physical need to lose weight.
I have been going to my therapist once a week but also started going to OA. I am not religious, but no hoping to find some kind of spirituality to help me.
I have accepted that my parents are alcoholics and have been my entire life. But I'm not really sure how it all equates to my weight issues. My sister and brother had weight issues but both conquered them in their 20s. They both drink and smoke a lot of weed, so maybe they have just chosen a different drug.
It is nice to see so many people who have faced similar issues and have come to a better understanding of the causes. I am still working on it, and very hopeful for success and happiness.

This is a great post. I am really struggling through figuring out my food issues right now. Reading this is helping me see how I am not alone.
I am having my surgery on the 12th, so one week from today I will be recovering . If it was as easy as losing weight I would be so happy. I have done that before but it always comes back.
I had a rough pysch eval. She brought up that I might not be a good candidate for this surgery because of my emotional eating. I was really frustrated with her because I was like uhhh... That is why I need this surgery. But I Have been reflecting on it and working with my therapist more to to really try and tackle the underlying issues along with my physical need to lose weight.
I have been going to my therapist once a week but also started going to OA. I am not religious, but no hoping to find some kind of spirituality to help me.
I have accepted that my parents are alcoholics and have been my entire life. But I'm not really sure how it all equates to my weight issues. My sister and brother had weight issues but both conquered them in their 20s. They both drink and smoke a lot of weed, so maybe they have just chosen a different drug.
It is nice to see so many people who have faced similar issues and have come to a better understanding of the causes. I am still working on it, and very hopeful for success and happiness.

This is a great post. I am really struggling through figuring out my food issues right now. Reading this is helping me see how I am not alone.
I am having my surgery on the 12th, so one week from today I will be recovering . If it was as easy as losing weight I would be so happy. I have done that before but it always comes back.
I had a rough pysch eval. She brought up that I might not be a good candidate for this surgery because of my emotional eating. I was really frustrated with her because I was like uhhh... That is why I need this surgery. But I Have been reflecting on it and working with my therapist more to to really try and tackle the underlying issues along with my physical need to lose weight.
I have been going to my therapist once a week but also started going to OA. I am not religious, but no hoping to find some kind of spirituality to help me.
I have accepted that my parents are alcoholics and have been my entire life. But I'm not really sure how it all equates to my weight issues. My sister and brother had weight issues but both conquered them in their 20s. They both drink and smoke a lot of weed, so maybe they have just chosen a different drug.
It is nice to see so many people who have faced similar issues and have come to a better understanding of the causes. I am still working on it, and very hopeful for success and happiness.

I'm doing ok. I'm at 786 calories for the day and it's 8:07pm here. I'm really wanting something bad, but pretty sure I will just have a sugarfree popsicle and go to bed.
It's really easy to try and talk myself into eating something bad. I know if I stay strong tonight tomorrow will be easier. We are getting close.

I'm doing ok. I'm at 786 calories for the day and it's 8:07pm here. I'm really wanting something bad, but pretty sure I will just have a sugarfree popsicle and go to bed.
It's really easy to try and talk myself into eating something bad. I know if I stay strong tonight tomorrow will be easier. We are getting close.

Sabredy - how are you doing now?
Each day seems to be getting a little bit easier. I had a hard time sleeping last night b/c I was so hungry, but I'm really proud that I didn't give in. Today is flying by - hopefully tonight is easier than last night.
We are close to only a week to wait!

Sabredy - how are you doing now?
Each day seems to be getting a little bit easier. I had a hard time sleeping last night b/c I was so hungry, but I'm really proud that I didn't give in. Today is flying by - hopefully tonight is easier than last night.
We are close to only a week to wait!