LisaMergs

Guilty pleasure?? Skirts. Cute ones. Flouncy ones that sit above the knee. Been buying them and wearing them every day since June. Almost went all summer not wearing shorts unless I was in the garden. Heck today I turned over my planters to fall mums wearing one!!! Found a great little shop that takes beautiful silk saris and turns them into a wrap skirt. Wearing one now. And it's flouncy, and girlie, and sexy and fun. Like me! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have not, when I was trying to decide between Ipsy or Birchbox a couple people I know said go with Ipsy. I like makeup and they said you get more makeup with that box and more general beauty ( cleanser, hair products etc) with Birchbox. Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App Ipsy has larger sample sizes than Birch. My daughter gets both - perfect bday present for a 16 year old Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks dear! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wtg! ???????????? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Great topic- great post At just shy of 50, I gained rapidly and maintained obesity for almost 9 years. Three full term pregnancies a decade before- not one stretch mark, only gained 21-25 lbs per pregnancy. Body bounced back quickly. Prednisone long term makes your skin lose elasticity and the stretch marks are horrid!! Thought for sure I'd have a huge apron of skin. Nope. Lucky I guess. Still have 40 to go, but at my 4 mos post op, surgeon didn't think I'd end up too bad. Arms never gained much, so just a little wiggle under the pits- weights and time should help. Thank you! Awesome work on your part' Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Lol. You have a WAY better butt than I do though/ mine is gone! Flat!! Doing heavy load squats- only 7-8 at a time with the highest load I can do it with. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes!! That!! We are about the same- my surgery was 3/23 SW 272 and today I'm 176! WTG girl! Let's rock this!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What's a serving size for that much protein? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wait! And it's open 24 hours!!!! Perfect for me!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know! Right??? And @Valentina- sure! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The new gym I joined earlier this summer is under construction still but scheduled to open Jan 1. The one I'm at is fine, but this one I can walk to without planning and it's going to be MAH- velous!!! Some current pics- A panoramic shot See that "set back" area there? Hello! Outdoor pool!!! On weekends, they will bring out the tiki huts and its margaritas pool side! This is a lounge pool deck. The lap swim pool and the exercise pool are just to the right and then behind it, so three pools in all. To heck with the Country Club (which I will pass on my way), this place has everything from typical classes, weights, machines, nail salon, hair salon, estheticians for facials, etc massage therapists. I SO DESERVE this membership! And yes!!! Underground parking too! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Very very pregnant with my last youngest child. Just stood there rubbing my belly apologizing to my unborn son for bringing him into a world where these things happen. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Who needs food? Pass the icy cold brews- in a bottle, of course. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

to all. Now off to deal with A$$holes Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What? You can send pix over pm's? Lol. That I didn't know! Maybe I don't see it because I'm an app user! Watch out, @@LipstickLady Here they come!!!!!..... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

On so many levels. And I'm following plan, won't deviate, but GOD, I can see where emotional eating comes from!!! I just needed to put that out into the universe in hopes the good juju would come back my way soon. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Now I want chocolate... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@LisaMergs 15 no Taco Bell, White Castle/ fast foods on Little House on the Praire result - no fatties/obese people either good ol' days kathy I think there may have been that one shop-keepers wife.... Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Not now it seems- thanks! Just a glitch, @@Alex Brecher ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What's going on? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

As of today, I am 11 pounds lighter than the 70% the docs say you will lose of your excess weight, which puts me at 78%. And this lady ain't yet done. She's going for the full Monty! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Excellent article!! In my next life, definitely getting a man who had WLS! Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No issues with eggs prepared any way. My preference though is soft boiled. Then again, it was preop as well. Mmmm. Now I want one! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Welcome Danielle! I'm so glad you found us! You've already gone through the "hard" part- living through the problems with the band, the pre-op for bypass, and now surgery. Welcome to the other side! I'm bypass, but never had band or sleeve. There are many here who have had revisions though, and they will pipe in, I'm sure! So you are- by my count- 6 days post op- still on liquids? Soon to be on mushies?? You will, of course, have lots to offer, and lots to learn. As for cold feet? Not necessarily cold feet- but I know I am, in general, colder than I was pre-op. Again, welcome! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well, I've never used this forum on anything other than my phone- until today. Discovered status bars and VIP membership. Who knew? Most of you know who I am already, but my stats-- 49, female, married for 20 years 3 kids -19, 16,15 boy girl boy. Just got my oldest off to college for the first time. I live in the suburbs of Chicago- and grew up in the city itself. I practiced dentistry for almost 20 years before I became ill with an autoimmune disorder. My weight gain was directly related to this- high doses of prednisone combined with the inability to move around. The catalyst for surgery came from my rheumatologist who was reading anecdotal reports of people with RA who had bypass going either into remission or having a dramatic drop in symptoms. I didn't respond to any traditional or experimental meds on the market, so my thought was- the WORST case scenario for me would be less pressure on my joints. Luckily, I've not had any flares or RA symptoms since surgery. I got my life back. I'm contemplating returning to work now. I won't go back to active dental practice- I'm too scared, quite frankly. Worry of a relapse happening, my hands literally freezing up while working on a patient- so many scenarios of bad. People don't realize that RA can actually be deadly. They equate it with osteo arthritis. I'm an avid- maybe rabid?? Lol- hockey fan, and am thrilled beyond belief that my beloved Blackhawks are so Fricking amazing! Also- a huge college football fan (Go Wildcats!) That's that. I so appreciate the wisdom, wit and camaraderie here. These are my kiddos-- just cause I'm proud of them! Oldest is studying Sports Management at Iowa and plans on law school after. My daughter has an amazing voice and has been studying opera since 12, but wants to be an anesthesiologist-go figure! Youngest guy is the funny one, football player. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App