kitch101

I totally agree Ariella! There are so many blessings that I see daily!
It feels like I'm standing on top of the mountain I was buried under for so many years, finally!

I'm 3 1/2 months out and down 53 lbs!! Gone from a size 18 to 8-10! YES!
One of mine is, being able to cross my legs! I've not done that in so long!
Another is more personal, Not feeling embarrassed if my hubby walks in on me changing!
Now, it's your turn.

I totally agree Ariella! There are so many blessings that I see daily!
It feels like I'm standing on top of the mountain I was buried under for so many years, finally!

As I read your post, I am having gurgling sounds. And yes my family can hear it loud and clear. It even happens when I am lying in bed ..I just are chicken curry with 1/3 cup of brown rice. My stomach had tough time with the brown rice.. That is why my gurgling is occurring now. .it also happens when I gulp Water or drink lots of water. I don't get embarrassed when I am on front of others and it happens. It is just part of my new life now )

Happens to me too, hopefully it gets better. I'm 3 weeks out

I get that too sometimes, I don't think it has happened around anyone yet, seems like it's more after I drink Water. I look forward to hearing what others have to say.

It happens to me every single time I drink any type of liquid, and it's uncontrollable, so it's highly embarrassing! I've resorted to ensuring that I'm nowhere near anybody when I'm drinking and even eating sometimes will do that too. I wish it would go away. I'm almost 6 months post-op and no improvement on that.

I had what I called "dinosaurs fighting" in my tummy for the first 6 weeks after surgery. It would wake me and my fiancé up in the middle of the night. It only happens occasionally now, like not even once a week. So have hope, it gets better for some people :-)

Crossing my legs UNDER my desk at work is amazing! My pink raincoat, that never fit right fitting without a problem, all of my work clothes being too big!
For all of the challenges on this journey, it is filled with many joys.

Getting on an airplane and having a lot of seatbelt leftover! Crossing my legs on the plane AND having the tray table down!
Learning how much better designer jeans fit! Who know jean were comfortable? BTW: Have been getting great designer jean at Clothes Mentor, a resale shop, got a pair of NYDJ, Jag, Jennifer Lopez jeans for $18-22 each. They are like brand new and it's been great shopping resale as I "pass through" a size!
Jogging.
The whole leg crossing thing STILL amazes me each and every day! I don't think I will never take it for granted!
Giving away my larger sized clothing to my sister! (who ALWAYS had a snarky comment)
Ok, yeah the above one might be the biggest "little thing"

Omg! I can't wait for this

My ah-ha moment was then I dropped something into my lap and it fell through to the ground. There is space between my thighs now. A little thing but rather profound for me at the time.

Oh my gosh, awald0! Awesome job!! 110 in 8 months is great!

I'm 3 1/2 months out and down 53 lbs!! Gone from a size 18 to 8-10! YES!
One of mine is, being able to cross my legs! I've not done that in so long!
Another is more personal, Not feeling embarrassed if my hubby walks in on me changing!
Now, it's your turn.

I have a two year old and he always wants me to go down the slide at the park with him. In the past I've never done it because I knew I'd get stuck. But today I did it and he loved it! Also at an event yesterday was able to climb up the bounce house ladder and go down the slide with him. It makes me so happy to get to play with him like this.

You look beautiful! Congrats on those 8's!

I bought these pants a few days ago and wore them for the first time today!! SIZE 8!!!!!
Whooooohoooo!!!!
I've been a little upset with my scale, but I'm about to focus on muscle instead. I was dead-set on getting to goal before I muscle up (head games, I know). But pics like this help put things into perspective. So, I think I'll throw out the number goal and start lifting ??
Pic: size 18 vs size 8!

Sitting with my legs crossed is the most amazing thing. Makes me feel feminine for a change. Buying a Sun dress that was NOT in the plus section.

Well today marks one month out for me. I am down 23 lbs and I am fitting in clothes I have not be able to wear for almost 5 years!!

@@kitch101
today i went shopping at Kohl's
was in the normal size fitting room and then later ladies "stall"
its nice not to have to go into the large handi-capped rooms
53 lbs gone
terrific
keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life
kathy

I'm 3 1/2 months out and down 53 lbs!! Gone from a size 18 to 8-10! YES!
One of mine is, being able to cross my legs! I've not done that in so long!
Another is more personal, Not feeling embarrassed if my hubby walks in on me changing!
Now, it's your turn.

I'm 3 1/2 months out and down 53 lbs!! Gone from a size 18 to 8-10! YES!
One of mine is, being able to cross my legs! I've not done that in so long!
Another is more personal, Not feeling embarrassed if my hubby walks in on me changing!
Now, it's your turn.

I'm 3 1/2 months out and down 53 lbs!! Gone from a size 18 to 8-10! YES!
One of mine is, being able to cross my legs! I've not done that in so long!
Another is more personal, Not feeling embarrassed if my hubby walks in on me changing!
Now, it's your turn.

Ahhh "The Easy Way Out" syndrome.
Yeah, tell them they need to go on a 2 week liquid diet, followed up by removal of 80% of their stomach, recover from surgery, start working out, figuring out how to eat with 80% of their stomach all while addressing food addiction and emotional problems.
Yeah, it's the easy way out...
Or maybe respond with something like, "That moment when you realize you thought you had a real friend then realize they judge a decision you made to better and prolong your life...CRUSHED."

3 1/2 months. Diwn 51.5 lbs!