Pillar2butterfly

I started out at 258 lbs, size 22. I'm now 158 lbs size 12, somethings I can get into a 10. Seems my remaining excess lbs are all in my hips and thighs! UGH!

Q: How did you loose the weight (I'm keeping my WLS private)?
A: I did exactly what my doctor told me to do...
MINE (yesterday to a colleague): Extreme overall Sand blaster and routine persistent jackhammer to the thighs (it really wasn't any of her business, she is the watercooler reporter of the entire building)
Q: Is that on your diet? (From a so-called friend peering over my plate as I try to eat my meal)
A: Well actually, my doctor thinks I've lost too much weight and wants me to add on a few pounds
A: What are you having to eat?
MINE: Why of course, and I look fabulous eating it too, don't you think so?

Q: You must have spent a fortune on new clothes?
A: Not so much, now that I'm a normal size, I can take advantage of sales.
A: I did enjoy donating my old clothes to charity...
Mine: Baby I'm worth it. I spend my money on clothes not food now.

Anyone else?
Here's a few more:
How much have you lost?
MINE: Not yet enough, but I'm getting there.
Are you afraid of gaining it back?
MINE: Not as afraid as I am of driving in rush hour traffic...it's like running with the bulls out there.
I even got this one from a family member that "heard" I had surgery: Are you sure your mother approves of you having that surgery?
MINE: Well, considering I am a grown woman of the age of 46, I really stopped asking her approval on such things.

I started out at 258 lbs, size 22. I'm now 158 lbs size 12, somethings I can get into a 10. Seems my remaining excess lbs are all in my hips and thighs! UGH!

Q: How did you loose the weight (I'm keeping my WLS private)?
A: I did exactly what my doctor told me to do...
MINE (yesterday to a colleague): Extreme overall Sand blaster and routine persistent jackhammer to the thighs (it really wasn't any of her business, she is the watercooler reporter of the entire building)
Q: Is that on your diet? (From a so-called friend peering over my plate as I try to eat my meal)
A: Well actually, my doctor thinks I've lost too much weight and wants me to add on a few pounds
A: What are you having to eat?
MINE: Why of course, and I look fabulous eating it too, don't you think so?

Q: You must have spent a fortune on new clothes?
A: Not so much, now that I'm a normal size, I can take advantage of sales.
A: I did enjoy donating my old clothes to charity...
Mine: Baby I'm worth it. I spend my money on clothes not food now.

Anyone else?
Here's a few more:
How much have you lost?
MINE: Not yet enough, but I'm getting there.
Are you afraid of gaining it back?
MINE: Not as afraid as I am of driving in rush hour traffic...it's like running with the bulls out there.
I even got this one from a family member that "heard" I had surgery: Are you sure your mother approves of you having that surgery?
MINE: Well, considering I am a grown woman of the age of 46, I really stopped asking her approval on such things.

Q: How did you loose the weight (I'm keeping my WLS private)?
A: I did exactly what my doctor told me to do...
MINE (yesterday to a colleague): Extreme overall Sand blaster and routine persistent jackhammer to the thighs (it really wasn't any of her business, she is the watercooler reporter of the entire building)
Q: Is that on your diet? (From a so-called friend peering over my plate as I try to eat my meal)
A: Well actually, my doctor thinks I've lost too much weight and wants me to add on a few pounds
A: What are you having to eat?
MINE: Why of course, and I look fabulous eating it too, don't you think so?

Q: You must have spent a fortune on new clothes?
A: Not so much, now that I'm a normal size, I can take advantage of sales.
A: I did enjoy donating my old clothes to charity...
Mine: Baby I'm worth it. I spend my money on clothes not food now.

Anyone else?
Here's a few more:
How much have you lost?
MINE: Not yet enough, but I'm getting there.
Are you afraid of gaining it back?
MINE: Not as afraid as I am of driving in rush hour traffic...it's like running with the bulls out there.
I even got this one from a family member that "heard" I had surgery: Are you sure your mother approves of you having that surgery?
MINE: Well, considering I am a grown woman of the age of 46, I really stopped asking her approval on such things.

Just guffawed out loud!
What a frickin' question!

I got this one once...said to my husband "Wow your wife is hot now...better keep your eye on her." I'm like really? I'm hot NOW? I was hot before...asshole. AND I'm standing right here! I'm serious that crap just spews out of people's mouths at times. All in all, comments I've received were positive and I believe well meant....some of it just comes out as verbal dribble.

@@Beck90 Sorry your doctor said that to you. I can't understand why he would discourage you from doing any activity....Actually sounds like your doctor is a jerk. I have lost 100 lbs, I'm 9 months out. I was ENCOURAGED to start on Water aerobics because I was not active..so it was a good idea for a start for me. I did it solely for like 2 weeks (well, in addition to just walking the neighborhood) and then started treadmill, stationary bike and other cardio equipment. I then added in strength training. I'm now walking every morning, even jogging some. I've yet to be able to do all of the things that your jackass doctor suggests you do. I am certainly not saying it can't be done or saying it shouldn't be encouraged, but he's on some serious smack if he thinks it is where most of us start! My doctor's group has doctors, NUT's and people there to help develop an exercise routine (even a gym facility where you can work out for free with their guidance)... they told me best way to start, is to start. Move, start moving and then push yourself a little more each time.
Ultimately, you know what you can do and not do. I personally think you have a good plan...I would encourage you to do it...then as the weight drops, and you have more endurance, do other stuff...work yourself up to more.
Good luck to you....you got this!

I like big wide and long straws to blow big hot wet....
Bubbles into chocolate milk.
lol

@@Beck90 Sorry your doctor said that to you. I can't understand why he would discourage you from doing any activity....Actually sounds like your doctor is a jerk. I have lost 100 lbs, I'm 9 months out. I was ENCOURAGED to start on Water aerobics because I was not active..so it was a good idea for a start for me. I did it solely for like 2 weeks (well, in addition to just walking the neighborhood) and then started treadmill, stationary bike and other cardio equipment. I then added in strength training. I'm now walking every morning, even jogging some. I've yet to be able to do all of the things that your jackass doctor suggests you do. I am certainly not saying it can't be done or saying it shouldn't be encouraged, but he's on some serious smack if he thinks it is where most of us start! My doctor's group has doctors, NUT's and people there to help develop an exercise routine (even a gym facility where you can work out for free with their guidance)... they told me best way to start, is to start. Move, start moving and then push yourself a little more each time.
Ultimately, you know what you can do and not do. I personally think you have a good plan...I would encourage you to do it...then as the weight drops, and you have more endurance, do other stuff...work yourself up to more.
Good luck to you....you got this!

@@Beck90 Sorry your doctor said that to you. I can't understand why he would discourage you from doing any activity....Actually sounds like your doctor is a jerk. I have lost 100 lbs, I'm 9 months out. I was ENCOURAGED to start on Water aerobics because I was not active..so it was a good idea for a start for me. I did it solely for like 2 weeks (well, in addition to just walking the neighborhood) and then started treadmill, stationary bike and other cardio equipment. I then added in strength training. I'm now walking every morning, even jogging some. I've yet to be able to do all of the things that your jackass doctor suggests you do. I am certainly not saying it can't be done or saying it shouldn't be encouraged, but he's on some serious smack if he thinks it is where most of us start! My doctor's group has doctors, NUT's and people there to help develop an exercise routine (even a gym facility where you can work out for free with their guidance)... they told me best way to start, is to start. Move, start moving and then push yourself a little more each time.
Ultimately, you know what you can do and not do. I personally think you have a good plan...I would encourage you to do it...then as the weight drops, and you have more endurance, do other stuff...work yourself up to more.
Good luck to you....you got this!

I like big wide and long straws to blow big hot wet....
Bubbles into chocolate milk.
lol

I like big wide and long straws to blow big hot wet....
Bubbles into chocolate milk.
lol

Ok, now this thread is getting interesting!

I like big wide and long straws to blow big hot wet....
Bubbles into chocolate milk.
lol

I like big wide and long straws to blow big hot wet....
Bubbles into chocolate milk.
lol

I got this one once...said to my husband "Wow your wife is hot now...better keep your eye on her." I'm like really? I'm hot NOW? I was hot before...asshole. AND I'm standing right here! I'm serious that crap just spews out of people's mouths at times. All in all, comments I've received were positive and I believe well meant....some of it just comes out as verbal dribble.

Ok, now this thread is getting interesting!

Ok, now this thread is getting interesting!

I got this one once...said to my husband "Wow your wife is hot now...better keep your eye on her." I'm like really? I'm hot NOW? I was hot before...asshole. AND I'm standing right here! I'm serious that crap just spews out of people's mouths at times. All in all, comments I've received were positive and I believe well meant....some of it just comes out as verbal dribble.

I got this one once...said to my husband "Wow your wife is hot now...better keep your eye on her." I'm like really? I'm hot NOW? I was hot before...asshole. AND I'm standing right here! I'm serious that crap just spews out of people's mouths at times. All in all, comments I've received were positive and I believe well meant....some of it just comes out as verbal dribble.

I got this one once...said to my husband "Wow your wife is hot now...better keep your eye on her." I'm like really? I'm hot NOW? I was hot before...asshole. AND I'm standing right here! I'm serious that crap just spews out of people's mouths at times. All in all, comments I've received were positive and I believe well meant....some of it just comes out as verbal dribble.

No problems here....love it and good source of Protein for me.

I got this one once...said to my husband "Wow your wife is hot now...better keep your eye on her." I'm like really? I'm hot NOW? I was hot before...asshole. AND I'm standing right here! I'm serious that crap just spews out of people's mouths at times. All in all, comments I've received were positive and I believe well meant....some of it just comes out as verbal dribble.

Best to be checked out or at least talk to your doc's office....hope you feel better soon.