shortyp79

Houston, Texas .... Humble area [ 30 mins from downtown]
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Yessss,@KGee88 ....!!! I'm gonna be 38 in June, and the last time i felt confident with my body was in March of 2008!!! I want to be that sexy, confident woman. Not the one who men just think are sexy, because of the 'curves' .... i'm getting MY sexy on for ME, and nobody else!!

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I'm getting prepared for my surgery on Feb 21st - I haven't exactly been shy avout telling frienda/coworkers about what I'm doing. But i AM shocked at how many say I don't need this... i don't think they understand that being 4'11" and 205 lbs is NOT fine. It doesn't matter, because this is for ME, not them; but just wondering how many other P.S's there are that may have heard this?? [i hide it VERY well....lol]
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I did too,@ddr2017 .....!! Should be getting a call in the next 2 days to set up appts & surgery date!!! Little thin us, here we come!!! [emoji1] [emoji1] [emoji160]

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@@JessNewGoals25 ... a few months?? Omg!
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It's so hard!!!! Nervewracking!! nomorefluff
Wooooow.... seriously?! nomorefluff

I'm sure it's just nerves, and i was told with BCBS it takes longer than most other insurance companies, but I'm going nucking futs. Had my initial dr appt in Dec, nut appt Jan 10th, and psych eval Jan 16th.... trying to wait patiently.... i estimated the max of 6 wks being Feb 27th.... 4 wks being Feb 13th. I called BCBS yesterday, and they said my status is still pending.... anybody in this boat with me?
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I don't eat out much anyway but I went on vacation to Disney World last week so I called their dining to see if it would be a problem to order from the kids menu. They said most likely not but that I should bring a note from my doctor just in case. I ended up never having to show it, I never had a problem. Their kids menu is great! Grilled chicken, carrots, celery, and fruit. And it was STILL too much food. Plus, at Disney prices, I'd much rather pay $9 than $29. The card is definitely a good idea for people going on vacation when you know you're going to be eating out anyway.

Well I started. At 238. And I have maintain 118 I do kettle bells to tighten skin in which I have toned 20 inches in 7 month

My husband and I went to Memphis today to shop. We slways have eaten at Texas Roadhouse when we go. I thought Id order off the kids menu until I saw it. It was hamburgers and hotdogs for the same price as a regular plate so I opted for the appitizer and asked they bring it with everyones elses meal. Price was about the same as a meal but less food and no worrying about take home. Thoroughly enjoyed 4 pieces of lemon pepper shrimp.

Personal opinions aside, Looking Ahead was simply sharing a link and making it available to those of us who want to utilize it. If you don't want to use it then there should be no issue.

I'm sure it's just nerves, and i was told with BCBS it takes longer than most other insurance companies, but I'm going nucking futs. Had my initial dr appt in Dec, nut appt Jan 10th, and psych eval Jan 16th.... trying to wait patiently.... i estimated the max of 6 wks being Feb 27th.... 4 wks being Feb 13th. I called BCBS yesterday, and they said my status is still pending.... anybody in this boat with me?
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@Chel1 .... wooohooooo!!!! Our special day!!!! See you on the other siiiide!!!

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I'M OFFICIALLY A FEB SLEEVER!!! FEB 21ST IS MY DATE!!!!!

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@berry78 .... VERY true. I don't necessarily get upset, but i do get hurt... however, i rake that very moment to tell them what I weigh.... and the look on their faces changes when they discobee i am over 200 lbs, at this height. THEN they see that i really want this, and they say "you go for it, i'm happy for you" .. so for the most part, it's been okay. And i have a 'speech' prepared for the day I go in.. #IAMREADYBABY

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You got this,@K_aane ..... i have a VERY colorful vocabulary, but i tone it waaaay down in these forums... hahahaha! We got this, we ignore the haters, and take care of US....!!!

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Houston, Texas .... Humble area [ 30 mins from downtown]
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Myth. The fundus the most stretchy part of your stomach is cut away.

The video@treadmillwalker talked about is quite explanatory. It's not really a "stretch" issue.. but a neural/hormonal thingy

You really should do pics it's hard at first but very motivating as you progress[emoji3][emoji106]?


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Surgery date oct 18
Hw 253
Sw 231
Cw 175
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You're going to have stalls and starts with the GS. This is normal, some of these stalls are 3 - 4 weeks without weight loss. It was explained to me that the reason for this is your body is going a "reset" with the reduced calories and fighting back by slowing down your metabolic rate -- the body is trying to tell you that "hey, I have less calories, I need to stop burning so much fat!"...
After some time, your metabolic rate will adjust again and start burning off the fat... it's normal.
It happened to me in month three. I literally lost 1 pound in 4 weeks. Meanwhile, I was at about 1000 calories (at best) a day. It was insane -- another thing I was constipated as hell.. Water, Water, and when you think you drank too much water, drink more. Another thing you can do is make sure you cut back on diary (cheese and milk). Anything that creates inflammation won't help.

Hang in there, you'll be fine as long as you calorie rate is in line with what's been prescribed.

I took off 2 weeks but I could have went back after one. I have a desk job also. I just took the 2 because I had the time.

I haven't had surgery yet, but plan to take the maximum time off allowed since I get 100% disability pay at work.

Do you feel like the exhaustion comes mostly from not having enough food, ....sugar, carbs, etc. ?