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12,000 for everything. In Kansas City.

My ex husband came by today and brought doughnuts for the kids. It was 11:00 am. I did not care about the doughnuts because they are not my poison, its just that some people are insensitive jerks, hence the "ex" part. Keep your chin up and rise above. Honestly since I have given up on sugar I don't crave it. I'm gonna keep it that way! [emoji4]

I was a 11-12 about 18 years ago at 145 pounds. I've got big bones and even with weighing 145 my hip bones stuck out and I was thin. My bones will not be getting smaller... I accepted long ago that I fit in higher sizes for my weight and that is okay. I still looked good. (5'7" btw) we all have different body shapes and sizes I would hate for a young person (I'm 40 btw) to think they have to get into a specific size. So far the responses have been great, I just wanna put out there that size is a number, look at the "for real" you In the mirror and go by that. My downfall was always comparing myself to my stepsister. She is 5'4" and 4 years older. We wore the same size when I was 12 then I grew. I could not compare to her but I did it all the time. I was never good enough but you cannot change genetics, I was taller, had a larger bone structure, and boobs. So again, look at you, love you, and be okay with where you fit. As far as those low numbers you are all wearing, I'm jelly, but I'm super happy for you. What an accomplishment! I (hopefully) will be rocking size 12's in a year! And I will be happy for me!

Awesome. I have my before's just need some afters. [emoji12] only 2 weeks out...I will get there though!

A££ end of a cow!!! You made me laugh! Thanks for that.[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] I'm two weeks out and find I need to remember protein to help with hunger, also drink. Chew gum maybe, all I got. A$$ end!!![emoji38][emoji38][emoji38][emoji38]

I was in an awful marriage for 13 years to a sociopath. Our beginning was swift, every sign pointed to us being made for each other. That's their ploy, they feel the same and make it seem that you are perfect and made for each other. That is until they have you. Then slowly they rip away freedoms, self worth, self confidence. Slowly, so you don't notice them disappear. You no longer become "good enough" and everything is your fault and your responsibility if something goes bad. With extensive ghost lighting you question reality and become a victim and see no way out. You are trapped. And they make sure you question whether you could even make it on your own. Honey, I left that man a year and a half ago and never looked back. I am just coming to my own and am two weeks out from my sleeve. I'm finally working on me and love me again because I am an awesome person! If this sounds like your situation. Find an opportunity (first disability check) and go! Life is too short to try and make someone happy who's only joy is the manipulation and misery of others. God does not want that for you and maybe he was put in your life to give you the warning to not get caught up in the trap again. My next Husband will love me as much as I love him or he will not be my husband. Sorry this is so long. I just hear you saying the same things I would say about myself when I was with my ex. His reflection is distorted and you need to see through Gods eyes. You are beautiful and the sleeve can only make you healthy. You are already worthy of love and affection!

Just talked to my surgeon, (two week post op) knowing my lower belly will not snap back (3 kids saw to that) I'm going to rock my plan because they will do surgical skin removal for 5,000. I was self pay because insurance does not cover SWL. They won't cover skin removal either. $5,000 is nothing compared to other places. See if your surgeon has a deal. [emoji4] good luck.

I'm claustrophobic and have no choice. I'm just looking forward to climbing up and not being out of breath. I noticed a difference today at my post op appointment! Woo Hoo, it's the little things! Keep hitting those stairs! Maybe sometime we will meet.

I had a drain, worst feeling ever when they pulled it out the next day. [emoji13]

OKC still single? [emoji4] just checking...

Well said, I'm a teacher and see the same stuff but what you say is true, it's new to someone and a great refresh to those of us that should "know better". Funny thing is, at 40 I get different stuff out of the same material. Different stages of life give new light to old subjects. Just my experience. [emoji4]

Yum! Hot coco! I've got those proteins, guess what I'm having later today? ???? glad I found this 2/9-for life!!! ???? I'll always remember this day as the day I finally took control of my life. ????

I had to pee too right out of the hospital. Sleeved last Tuesday, home since Wednesday. I think it's the IV fluids. After the first night home the flow slowed down a great deal. Liquids are still a slow go for me. I get stopped by a rippling cramp and a burp. My signal to slow down. Kind of feel like a baby learning how to eat all over again. Grateful for this! ???? Good Luck!

Married? ???? keep up the great work!

First, what a Beautiful family!!!! Second, you are my hero, you look fantastic! In inspiration! Thank you! I am only 6 days out but I have hope that my hard work will be rewarded.