WishMeSmaller

See your PCP and get labs done to make sure it is nothing more serious. Many of us have more bruising (I definitely do), but coupled with joint pain, it is worth a visit with your doctor.

I ❤️ sunflower seeds! I keep forgetting to buy some, otherwise all of my salads would look just like yours. Apparently I need your sister, too. ?

Yes @Arabesque! Willow to me too! Loved that show? I honestly didn’t even understand what Husband was trying to accomplish with his original project, but I am hoping we have no major backyard projects for 10 years after this one. It is costing a fortune even with Husband doing the majority of the labor. ?? it is all stuff that NEEDED to happen to correct some issues though. Another sigh ?

30 pounds plus 15 more from the two week pre-op diet I was on.

I so wish it were done, but 140’ is a lot of fence. Sigh... We have all of the posts in, and most of the framework except no one has some of the parts we need locally so they are on order. My husband’s small backyard project has turned into a major overhaul (my fault ??‍♀️??‍♀️). I just hope it is done before I have plastics in 6 weeks.????????

You definitely won The Who Wore it Best! ??? You look amazing ? I love the green shoes and the new leather jacket looks gorgeous on you. ? Thank you for appreciating my pale, old lady legs, @Arabesque! ? I just got the compression sleeves yesterday. I have been wearing the knee high stocking socks with compression for many years, but the sleeves will be so much better for running/exercise since I can wear appropriate shoes and socks with them. They feel so good on, but they are like $40 per pair...GASP ?? I bought two pair to start, so more frequent washing will need happen.

Being able to help my husband build our new fence. I wouldn’t have been able to help much a year ago. Not sure if this is really a good thing ?? I also love being able to fold into smaller spaces.

I call it mushroom crack because IT IS SOOOO GOOD! I like to add some seasoning with a bit of Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and Aleppo pepper before I bake them. They are not pretty, but I had some out with mushroom loving friends who ate them as quickly as I did. ???

OOTD putting up 140’ of fence with husband version. ? Note my pale, veiny knees/thighs and compression sleeves for my calves. Husband LOVES this look ?????

It sounds good, but alas, I am lazy. So much easier to not bread ? Also, I do not eat keto, just husband. The stuff I make for him is generally too rich/fatty for me. This was a good one for both of us to enjoy.?

Per husband’s request, a keto take on chicken parmigiana (no breading on chicken). It was delicious with Caesar salad. I had one small chicken breast cutlet with the sauce and cheese, plus some salad. ??

I was so bloated with the air and swelling in my abdomen post-op, I looked about 9 months pregnant for about a week. It will get better. Keep walking. Keep sipping protein drinks, water, etc. It will get easier. ??

I love the new jacket! I think it will be a great contrast to all of your lovely clothes. ?

Interesting! Per a Peterson Method calculator, my ideal weight is 145. For the OP, my stats are 5’8” with starting weight of 264 (before starting pre-op diet, AND my highest weight), so pretty close to your stats. I did have bypass rather than sleeve due to pre-existing GERD. Based on the Peterson Method ideal weight, I have lost 104% of my excess body weight at my current weight of 140. I am a bit over nine months post-op. My weight is not entirely stable yet, so I expect some possible additional loss followed by a bounce back of 10-20 pounds, which I understand is common.

Smooth move tea before bed makes for a good morning in my house! ?

Take Tylenol for any headaches, body aches or fever after receiving the vaccine. Do the best you can with fluids. Some people breeze through with no symptoms. I hope you are one of them!

??? I like all of it! I can totally see you in any of those! The tie dye halter would actually get me to the coveted skankified look, but I am just not ready. You would pull that off in a heartbeat. As for the first one, it is super cute and something I would totally wear. I really need to stop buying clothes though, until I have plastics. Clearly I need to check out Shein though...those prices?

Thank you all! @GreenTealael, that dress looks slamming on you! @BayougirlMrsS and @ms.sss apparently I do I have long legs...they were just lost in the fat??? I had no idea ?‍♀️ @ms.sss until I get my veins fixed I absolutely refuse to wear miniskirts all the time. After that, we will talk. Lol! Also, I don’t think I am quite ready for the full skankification until after plastics when the extra flabby skin goes bye and I have boobs again. I am hoping for creation of a waist, but I will be satisfied with loss of the spare tire of loose skin and creation of perky boobs. I may never wear a bra again. Just you wait...skankified Wish coming your way. ??

Somewhere along the line I promised a miniskirt. Here goes... ps. I am still waiting to get the severe varicose veins on my right leg (left too, but not as bad) corrected. My vascular surgeon is pretty backed up right now for scheduling. Calling them again tomorrow. I have developed more phlebitis and it is soooo painful. Trying to hide it in the photo, because ??

From one four-butt to another ?: I had a pretty good fat-girl butt, but now it is some muscle (I do weight train, run, walk, etc.) with folds of flabby skin. The folds get caught under my tailbone and are so uncomfortable. Underwear provides the four-butt look. I continue to work on muscle back there, but I am scheduled for a lower body lift at the end of May. I am hoping the extra skin and associated flab will be gone and he can find some fat to supplement whatever shape I will have left. I suspect time alone would help with the skin, but otherwise, exercise and plastic surgery are probably the only way to correct the issue. Good luck to your extra butt-ed self! ???

And just in case anyone is wondering... ps. Lentils are delicious! Signed: Legume Lover ?

Dress arrived in the mail today. Is this the unicorn? ? I don’t think I would wear this until after plastics in late May as it shows the loose skin on my tummy and upper hips...think spare tire of loose skin. I would like to dedicate this post to @ms.sss ?

Yum! Do you have a usual recipe? Please share if you do???

Starting from the bottom up. AGREE! It is not a person’s responsibility to control other’s reactions to the way they look. I HATE the “she was asking for it” thing by “dressing sexy” or drinking to much, and the “boys will be boys” attitude. I was annoyed with the post I believe you are referencing, but was just ignoring it, because that is what I was conditioned to do by the societal norms of my (our) generation. You are right to say something. Thank you! ? Lol...super funny about the height thing. I get a lot of comments about how tall I look now that I am no longer obese. Apparently my legs look longer now, too. Some pretty cool, unexpected stuff with the weight loss. ?? I WANT a body con dress, but I am struggling to find one this year with all of the looser clothing styles. I WANT you to burst into green flames (lol ??) when I post a picture of this mythical dress with some pretty cool heels I bought recently. I have a dress on order that “might” qualify. I will post when I find this apparent unicorn ??

Yes, I baked this myself. I am not a baker, but we have two other couples we do rotating dinner parties with, and we are hosting in May. I need to come up with something for dessert that screams SPRING (I like getting all seasonal when it is my turn), so I am testing recipes. I tried a strawberry cake thingy a couple of weeks ago that did not come out. This one is a contender, but I would add more berries and mix some into the batter. I think a should have taken it out of the oven sooner too, as the texture towards the center is “creamier” and looks more like the recipe pics. I only baked for about 60 minutes vs the 70 in the recipe, but the edges were a bit dry...probably a high altitude thing. I love the not over sweet flavor. It would be luscious with some whipped cream and maybe a sweeter raspberry sauce for serving. Or ice cream and raspberry sauce. Hmmmm...?? Planning to give most of the rest of it away. My parents will like this?? https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/267595/ricotta-berry-cake/