sunflowerchild

When I got under 200 I got a manicure and pedicure. I think a few rewards along the way are good but personally not necessary for me to do every 10 pounds or anything like that.

You not only go shopping for your first bathing suit in almost 20 years, but you get a bikini to show off your rock hard abs.

So I have a bunch of clothes in various sizes... if you want a better picture let me know and I will send you some pictures. Like the title implies all the clothes are free I'd just ask you'd compensate me for shipping.
Brand: Old Navy Size: 16
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Brand NY & Company Size: 18 (stretch fit)
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Brand NY & Company Size: 18 (stretch fit)
  Grey Sweater Dress- Brand: Lane Bryant Size: 14/16
 Grey Short Sleeve Dress- Brand: Target Store Brand Size: Lg
  B&W spaghetti Strap Dress-Brand: Dress Barn Size: 12 (could prob fit 14) never been worn
  Purple Shorts- Brand: NY& Company Size:18 (stretch fit)
  Long Sleeve Sweater- Brand: Love Lola Size: M (could prob fit Lg)
  Cheetah Print Sweater- Brand: NY& Company Size: XL (missing tag)
Grey Sweater with Sparkles- Brand: NY& Company Size:XL
  Striped Sweater- Brand: Old Navy Size: Lg
Green printed short dress- Brand: Julian Taylor Size: 16 (stretchy)
  Black and White Print Shirt- Brand: Lane Bryant Size: 16 (could prob fit 18)

That's very nice of you to give it away for just shipping!!!!!=)

So I have a bunch of clothes in various sizes... if you want a better picture let me know and I will send you some pictures. Like the title implies all the clothes are free I'd just ask you'd compensate me for shipping.
Brand: Old Navy Size: 16
See Above
See Above
Brand NY & Company Size: 18 (stretch fit)
See Above
See Above
Brand NY & Company Size: 18 (stretch fit)
  Grey Sweater Dress- Brand: Lane Bryant Size: 14/16
 Grey Short Sleeve Dress- Brand: Target Store Brand Size: Lg
  B&W spaghetti Strap Dress-Brand: Dress Barn Size: 12 (could prob fit 14) never been worn
  Purple Shorts- Brand: NY& Company Size:18 (stretch fit)
  Long Sleeve Sweater- Brand: Love Lola Size: M (could prob fit Lg)
  Cheetah Print Sweater- Brand: NY& Company Size: XL (missing tag)
Grey Sweater with Sparkles- Brand: NY& Company Size:XL
  Striped Sweater- Brand: Old Navy Size: Lg
Green printed short dress- Brand: Julian Taylor Size: 16 (stretchy)
  Black and White Print Shirt- Brand: Lane Bryant Size: 16 (could prob fit 18)

So I have a bunch of clothes in various sizes... if you want a better picture let me know and I will send you some pictures. Like the title implies all the clothes are free I'd just ask you'd compensate me for shipping.
Brand: Old Navy Size: 16
See Above
See Above
Brand NY & Company Size: 18 (stretch fit)
See Above
See Above
Brand NY & Company Size: 18 (stretch fit)
  Grey Sweater Dress- Brand: Lane Bryant Size: 14/16
 Grey Short Sleeve Dress- Brand: Target Store Brand Size: Lg
  B&W spaghetti Strap Dress-Brand: Dress Barn Size: 12 (could prob fit 14) never been worn
  Purple Shorts- Brand: NY& Company Size:18 (stretch fit)
  Long Sleeve Sweater- Brand: Love Lola Size: M (could prob fit Lg)
  Cheetah Print Sweater- Brand: NY& Company Size: XL (missing tag)
Grey Sweater with Sparkles- Brand: NY& Company Size:XL
  Striped Sweater- Brand: Old Navy Size: Lg
Green printed short dress- Brand: Julian Taylor Size: 16 (stretchy)
  Black and White Print Shirt- Brand: Lane Bryant Size: 16 (could prob fit 18)

This happened to me early on as well. I wasn't taking in enough calories and had low blood pressure. I began drinking diluted Gatorade (not G2) so that I'd be sure I was always taking in calories and I felt better almost immediately.

This may sound crazy, and maybe it is, but I find if I walk around or at least stay sitting up I digest faster... Gravity maybe? Anyways try not to lay down, it may help.

This happened to me early on as well. I wasn't taking in enough calories and had low blood pressure. I began drinking diluted Gatorade (not G2) so that I'd be sure I was always taking in calories and I felt better almost immediately.

Amazing what a difference 9 months makes.

I use Jay Robb. They are the o nay ones I can find. I know that there are some vegan ones out there as well.

I was being completely sarcastic. Sorry if that didn't translate well haha! I completely agree. If anyone is on this site taking any members word as bible then they are the one with the problem... Not the people who are just talking about their own experiences and what's worked for them.

Maybe everyone should just put a disclaimer on the bottom of every post they write saying "this is my opinion and I am not a doctor" just to clarify. This way no one will be confused or misunderstand who the advice is coming from.

It amazes me that so many get their panties in a wad when they post their opinion on a public discussion board and someone else disagrees or posts a counter opinion.

Seriously! It's OK. In most cases, that counter opinion is just that -- opinion. While I do take issue with those who take themselves very seriously and post their opinion as fact, I am happy to say they are few and far between.

We, for the most part, have different surgeons, different NUTs, different metabolisms, different builds, different backgrounds, different thought processes, different psychosis... (JOKING! Kind of.)
There are very few doctors or therapists here. There are NO experts on YOU here, with the exception of yourself. No one is qualified to give you *absolute do or die* advice. No one is in a position to tell you that you are !!!WRONG!!! or that everyone else is.

Relax. Breathe. Discuss. Share. Vent. Listen. Learn.

We all have our hot buttons, we are human. We all have topics we are passionate about. Debate is fun! It's healthy. It's how we learn and grow. It's a positive form of interaction until someone takes it personally. (I'm guilty at times -- I know it!) As long as it's respectful, there is no name calling involved, and there are no personal attacks, there is nothing wrong with it.

I'll tell you a few things about me that are "wrong" and I don't give a rat's patoot if you want to tell me so:
I drink soda. GASP! Even worse, I drink it through a straw! I would never tell anyone else to do the same. That's between you and your doctor.
I graze all day. My sleeve is small, my restriction is fierce. I graze to keep myself from getting too hungry, eating too fast and then vomiting it all back up.
I eat while I work, when I drive, when I watch TV. I find that when I do this, I get distracted and I eat slower. Weird, I know.
I weigh myself 2-4 times a day. First thing in the morning (usually fully dressed in my PJs as I get up at a ridiculously early time of day to get my kids out of the door.) I weigh myself buck naked after kissing them goodbye when it's time to get myself dressed. I weigh myself before and after a poo (giggle) because I have a middle school boy sense of humor. I weigh myself at night, again buck nekky, just before I get in the shower. I call it my step aerobics. It works for me. I don't get frustrated or upset. I never have, even at my fattest.
I eat real chocolate every day. Just a few Hershey Kisses or a Dove Promise (dark!). It quiets the sweet tooth I didn't have pre-op and keeps me from thinking about sweets all day. It's better to feed the beast a nibble and shut it up. FOR ME.
I eat full fat everything except the things I don't.

I am choosing not to be a WLS advocate. I don't care HOW people think I am losing weight, I don't care who supports me. I don't tell my business to everyone and it's not up to me to save the world from obesity one fatty at a time. I'm not embarrassed, ashamed or a liar.



Your personal experience, your advice from your NUT/surgeon/NP may differ completely. You may be of the opinion that I will be the size of a small whale in 5 year's time. You may think that I am failing myself and my surgery. You may think I am a hypocrite. It's OK.

You do you, I'll do me. We can talk and share and be opinionated together, even when our opinions don't match.

This is a public DISCUSSION board. It's ok to discuss, it's ok to be opinionated. Just expect the same in return.

Maybe everyone should just put a disclaimer on the bottom of every post they write saying "this is my opinion and I am not a doctor" just to clarify. This way no one will be confused or misunderstand who the advice is coming from.

I was being completely sarcastic. Sorry if that didn't translate well haha! I completely agree. If anyone is on this site taking any members word as bible then they are the one with the problem... Not the people who are just talking about their own experiences and what's worked for them.

Thanks everyone! I DO feel better, still anxious, but much better!
My son, who was sleeved 3 years ago, said the same thing, sunflowerchild! He said we'll be laughing about it in a month. I can't wait!
OMG, mrs kaje, I can't even imagine! Bless your heart!!! I'll be praying for your strength & patience!
BLERDgirl, what a horrible experience. I'm so glad everything turned out alright for you!
Thanks again & good luck to everyone during this process! We are all very fortunate to be able to do this!!!

Before you know it this will all be a distant memory. I was sleeved in July and its crazy now to think about all the stressing I did pre op. It's totally worth it so just hang in there.

Dear Zachary was probably the best documentary I've ever seen. Other memorable ones: the Central Park five, the dark matter of love, the woman who wasn't there, the imposter.

I was being completely sarcastic. Sorry if that didn't translate well haha! I completely agree. If anyone is on this site taking any members word as bible then they are the one with the problem... Not the people who are just talking about their own experiences and what's worked for them.

I was being completely sarcastic. Sorry if that didn't translate well haha! I completely agree. If anyone is on this site taking any members word as bible then they are the one with the problem... Not the people who are just talking about their own experiences and what's worked for them.

I was being completely sarcastic. Sorry if that didn't translate well haha! I completely agree. If anyone is on this site taking any members word as bible then they are the one with the problem... Not the people who are just talking about their own experiences and what's worked for them.

Before you know it this will all be a distant memory. I was sleeved in July and its crazy now to think about all the stressing I did pre op. It's totally worth it so just hang in there.

Jay Robb's brand are the best I have had by far. You can order a sample pack on their website. There is none of that weird aftertaste.

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