SouthernBella

Congrats.......Do what makes you comfortable. This is your journey!!!!! You are an inspiration!!!

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1/10/18
252.7

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1/3/18
259.8
Starting the New Year off in a stall!!! I am going to stay positive....this too shall pass!!!

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Dear Santa,
I've been a very good girl this year.
A pretty good girl most of the time.
I've just been so-so lately.
I'm working on being good today. (Nah, not really...)
Crap, Santa!!!! Being good isn't all it's cracked up to be! I'm shittin' bricks over here waitin' for you to come and worried you won't! Could you please bring me the following?
1. A "smacks head" emoji.
2. A unicorn emoji--cuz come on, doesn't everyone need a unicorn emoji?
3. A rainbow emoji. Well hell! It goes along with the unicorn right?
4. A "party hat with horn" emoji for those moments you want to tell everyone to enjoy the party. (Because it might get me to stop using the elephant emoji to reference losing loosing an elephant penis.)
5. A "popcorn eating" emoji.
Thank you so much in advance. I know the addition of these emojis in my tool kit will make me extra expressive to my fellow bariatrineers. In fact, I was elected selected asked encouraged uhhhh, just hoping my personal appeal would find its way to the North Pole. I'm pretty sure these emojis will save me from losing loosing disappearing giving away the rest of my marbles while I wait for my WLS that never seems to come...
Big hugs from Texas,
Me

Sadly Santa, I'm so dejected and depressed over my absence of new icons. I can hardly walk or talk (or type). I'm verklempt in the galeptigaschlumpt.
I feel like . I do. *sob* *hic*
The closest I can get to a unicorn is this
The closest I can get to a rainbow is this
And I can't even get close to anthing with the 'smacking head,' 'eating popcorn, ' or 'emoji blowing a party horn'.
What's a dieting girl to do? How do I go on?

Sincerely,
Distraught in Texas
p.s. I hope you're now enjoying a holiday with Mrs. Claus in Hawaii...

12/20
259.8

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I had to go through 6 months of classes and also a pre-op meeting where we covered what was supposed to happen post-op. They gave me a big book of information to reference. My surgeon is very, very good but three different surgeons put this book together and some of the information was contradictory. They also gave ranges for when we were supposed to transition to new food stages, but they didn't tell us how to know which part of the range we fit into. Also, the NUT liked to say things like "no carbs" but not give direct answers when I asked things like "how many calories, Protein, carbs, etc. should I be eating?"
If you had everything spelled out for you, I think you were very lucky. I had a lot of good information, but I was definitely missing some important parts. I have an accountant brain, so I like to know specifics.

12/13/17
260.4

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12/6
260.7

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I meant you!!!!!

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I meant you!!!!!

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11/29
260.9 up from 260.1 on 11/22

I guess it could have been worse considering my Birthday and Thanksgiving was the same day!!!!!

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I am rowing in the boat with you all!!! LOL I take Biotin faithfully everyday. I am 4.5 months out and just this week I noticed the shedding is slowing down. It started thinning around 2 months out. Thankful for thick hair too!!!

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Congrats.......Do what makes you comfortable. This is your journey!!!!! You are an inspiration!!!

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Goal Weight: 248
Starting Weight: 263.3
Current Weight: 260.1
11/22

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Goal Weight: 248
Starting Weight: 263.3
Current Weight: 260.1
11/22

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I am 4 months out and dealing with a lot of shedding. I have not had any other issues - no nausea, pain and can tolerate any foods. But the hair shedding is making up for it!!!! I am taking Biotin everyday but the jury is still out on whether it actually helps.

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I am 4 months out and dealing with a lot of shedding. I have not had any other issues - no nausea, pain and can tolerate any foods. But the hair shedding is making up for it!!!! I am taking Biotin everyday but the jury is still out on whether it actually helps.

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Goal Weight: 248
Current Weight: 263.3
11/13/17

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Goal Weight: 248
Current Weight: 263.3
11/13/17

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I am doing well too!! The process overall has gone gone really smooth...I can eat pretty much anything without any adverse reactions. I am struggling with the Water and a consistent workout routine. I am battling the frustration with the scale also. I see the difference in my clothes but the scale is not moving as fast as I thought it would move. When people see me now the comments have changed from....I can't believe how much weight you have gained to WOW you are getting that weight off fast!!!!

I think I'm doing good. I feel good that's for sure... eating most anything well. tuna hits a bit heavy so I just can't eat much that...I can see my clothes getting bigger and I can even fit in the bathtub now which is like awesome...But still can't see it myself in photos. Not sure why. I'll try and get some photos uploaded on here.
Had my surgery on 7/17/17.
I started at my highest at 315 and down to 255. My first mini goal is to be 250 for my birthday...October 13th...I'll be 45... and two days later will be married for 23 years to the love of my life who has supported me on this journey from the beginning. It makes a world of difference to have someone who supports you. The hardest thing is I do miss eating out. It was a BIG part of our entertainment. Trying new places. I dont miss food... just the going out and the experience. plus my husband... he supports me totally... But he isn't in the best place himself. At over 350 he needs this too but is afraid. So trying to find new things to do can be a challenge.
Hope everyone is doing well on your journeys. Love reading on here. It's an amazing group.