Kari1985

Congratulations!!!

yay!

Congrats!

Awesome! It feels good to hit those goals

Well done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wow.... in three months... incredible

Congrats!

Carp(e) Diem!

I am still looking for Nemo.... So far, finding carp, sturgeon and sharks

And a Surgeon .....

3 inches in each calf is awesome! I think I've lost less than 1 inch in each calf in the almost 3 months since surgery. Staying at 16 inches. I purchased boots with the high hope of it working out.. I think I will hang on to them (got a deal during Nordstrom sale) and hope that they fit in a few months.. if not I will look into having them stretched.

The Nordstrom sale was dope. You should measure the boots circumference to see how far you have to go. If you're close I say- get them stretched now!

I've had this issue as Im a dancer and my calves will never get skinny as long as Im dancing....find a good shoe person and have them insert expanders at the back of the boots! Its the only way I've ever been able to wear them and them look good.

I have to say this is one of the hardest parts of this whole process. Other people see it and you don't. Pictures are really important but I also kept a few pair of what I used to call my skinny jeans and a couple of my favorite tops. When I am feeling stressed, I try them on and then I laugh because it is crazy!

I am two years post op and about to go through my 2nd plastics. I still look in the mirror and see me as fat sometimes. Or even in pictures. I know that I am not because I am a normal healthy weight but my brain is simply not as connected as it should be. I am told by my therapist that it will take time and sometimes even years for it to catch up but clothes and pictures are the best tool for me.

Thank you for the advice ladies!! I know my mind will eventually catch up. For now I'm focusing on the most important aspect- how much happier and healthier I am!!!

My favorite. The anticipation of Winter's arrival is in the air. Tomorrow, I'm taking the grandsons up Mt. Utsyantha to climb the fire tower. The view should be magnificent. God's canvas!

You can do it! You aren't going to lose a lot every week. As long as you're headed in the right direction.

Take your measurements. You won't lose weight all the time but most of the time when you don't lose weight, you lose inches

Better one pound lost than two pounds gained!! At least that's what I tell myself when I'm feeling pissy. <3

Congrats! Looking forward to ALL of those benefits!

congrats.... you look great... and it only gets better

Patience, Grasshopper. All things will be as they are meant to be. AKA: "you got this, girl"!

Enjoy, it keeps getting better. Think high quality stuff you could not afford before. I love buying 1/2 pound grass fed organic stuff at the butcher. That's a few meals to me.

of course its raining today when all I want is some meat off the grill!

You've just been "slimed"!

I had that a lot with the band. I'm only 4 days post op after a revision to the sleeve. I hope I don't visit slimeland too often... And yeah, it's pretty gross. hehe

congrats! I'm on week 4 post surgery. Still experimenting with foods that won't bore me but it's so worth it. I just have to buy some more tiny Rubbermaid containers. LOL!

Awesome job! My first few weeks sucked but it just got better and better.

Yeah im so glad for you. Its hard to sleep when your uncomfortable

I've never come "face to face" with a pizza before. I never even knew a pizza that a face! (sorry, I couldn't resist. I'm weak). I guess the advice I would give is to "turn the other cheek". (sorry again)

Good for you for staying strong!

it will.

I want to post, "If it hurts every time you bend over, then stop bending over". Bad joke, I know...

Seriously, if you have any pain that is concerning you enough to post here, pick up the phone and call your team. They are the ones that know what's going on with you and can ease your mind. Please post back and let us know how you're doing. Feel better, Friend. Sorry for the bad joke. I'm weak!

I see them today at 10. The pain is still there, but not nearly as bad as yesterday.

once you make a post - if you look just below it, you'll see an edit button - just click it and it will open your post back up and let you edit

How far out are you? I was able to stop drinking them pretty early by getting all my protein from food....I honestly can't remember when I had my last one.....and I'm so happy about that as they are all nasty to me! haha

Wednesday will be 3 weeks. I don't think it would be possible to come close to my protein goals without a shake.

Yes, @Kari1985 it's too early now but just know it's possible in the future. :-)

I remember my first scrambled egg post-op. It was heaven! The start of beginning to "normal"

Shoot, and I thought you were referring to my status just below yours! When do I get my notoriety? I didn't bother with the packing topic when I saw it in the list and my best judgment tells me not to look at it now. Just more of the same. (How can packing escalate into unpleasantness? Maybe just because it's the seven thousandth time it's been done?)

Thanks a lot, now i have to go look. I am guessing it's like a train wreck, you don't want to look but you have to. LOL

Djmohr - exactly! Dub provides some comedic relief at the end :-)

it takes a little bit to get used to everything. once you find your groove you will do great!

Be kind to yourself. Rest when you can. Drink throughout the day, and remember to-----breathe.

Great job! I hope your day went well

Im glad its nothing serious also. I hope you get to feeling better soon

Good news! Prayers never hurt.

Glad it's not a leak! Heal quickly, take it easy, and feel better soon!

So glad to hear it Kari1985!

you can do this

doing to good to cave in! stay focused on the big picture that comes in the end!