I’m not a “vet” by any means but I’ve had a lot of success since my surgery and I’ve been on this site for a good 9 months. And I love being a part of this community. So I want to say this first, I posted in Rants & Raves for a reason....

- “I’m 5 day’s post op and it’s not working”. Miracles don’t happen overnight. The amount of people who think that they will wake up from surgery feeling amazing and all their problems solved. SMH
- “I haven’t lost anything in 3-4 months and I’m 6 months post op”. I’m all about helping but I hate when people post about how they aren’t loosing and then don’t offer any information on their diet, exercise, vitamin intake, ect. And half the time they drop off the face of the earth when you ask them.....SMH
- The pre-op diet sucks, that is all. SMH
-“I’m still hungry”. I hate that a common misconception that hunger is going to disappear. It doesn’t happen to everyone. But common sense would tell you that, liquids aren’t filling. Wait until you are on solids again to worry about your hunger levels. SMH

Ok I’m done! Thanks guys for letting me get that off my chest. Some days you just have to rant.

And PS. I know that people don’t always know the stuff I mentioned above, so when I’m not overly irritated by these gross misunderstandings about the process...I’m happy to help!

7 minutes ago, AshAsh1 said:

Oh lordy, my inner thighs...If you just saw them... nothing else... you'd think I was 90 years old. Thankfully its just the top part by my va-jay and it is easily hid by some boy shorts.

Thank God the boy shorts are popular for swim-wear right now. When I was your age, all the swim-suits (except the ones your grandmother wore) had high-rise legs, almost to your waist. Nowhere to hide anything!

OMGosh, "When I was your age . . . I sound like your grandmother!)

Edited September 13, 20187 yr by Orchids&Dragons

10 minutes ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

Thank God the boy shorts are popular for swim-wear right now. When I was your age, all the swim-suits (except the ones your grandmother wore) had high-rise legs, almost to your waist. Nowhere to hide anything!

OMGosh, "When I was your age . . . I sound like your grandmother!)

Yes, I'm super thankful that high waist bottoms are popular, and that shorts are an option! I don't know what I'll do for a top. My arms aren't super bad, but I'm self conscious still. This summer I wore a rash guard and longer shorts. Maybe I'll do that next summer too. Honestly, I like the rash guard because I don't have to worry about burning and reapplying sunblock. I did get comments from people who were like, "what are you wearing?!" "Are you swimming in that?" I guess people in these parts don't see rash guards very often.

33 minutes ago, AshAsh1 said:

Oh lordy, my inner thighs...If you just saw them... nothing else... you'd think I was 90 years old. Thankfully its just the top part by my va-jay and it is easily hidden by some boy shorts.

Same! worse is apparently I have a thigh gap, I was too big before to ever see it but now... I think I need a thigh lift... I'm about to start a GoFundMe lol

Edited September 13, 20187 yr by GreenTealael

1 minute ago, GreenTealael said:

Same! worse is apparently I have a thigh gap, I was too big before to ever see it but now... I think I need a thigh lift...

I think I have one too... when I look in the mirror, even with the loose skin, My thighs don't touch. If I had a thigh lift, I'd for sure have a thigh gap.

Oh my gosh I dream of having thigh gap!!! I've got like mighty goose or turkey drumstick thighs. Skinnier toward the knees, then very thick at the top. LOL.

Edited September 13, 20187 yr by FluffyChix

19 minutes ago, AshAsh1 said:

Yes, I'm super thankful that high waist bottoms are popular, and that shorts are an option! I don't know what I'll do for a top. My arms aren't super bad, but I'm self conscious still. This summer I wore a rash guard and longer shorts. Maybe I'll do that next summer too. Honestly, I like the rash guard because I don't have to worry about burning and reapplying sunblock. I did get comments from people who were like, "what are you wearing?!" "Are you swimming in that?" I guess people in these parts don't see rash guards very often.

I've never seen one here, either.

9 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Oh my gosh I dream of having thigh gap!!! I've got like mighty goose or turkey drumstick thighs. Skinnier toward the knees, then very thick at the top. LOL.

Girl, you look freaking awesome. I wish my stomach was as FLAT as yours... dang.... forget about the thigh gap... I still have a giant stomach roll. KILLING IT!

My upper thighs look like Munch's The Scream...

BTW @AshAsh1 Can I borrow your clothes lol

Edited September 13, 20187 yr by GreenTealael

12 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

My upper thighs look like Munch's The Scream...

BTW @AshAsh1 Can I borrow your clothes lol

Yes, you most certainly can! Girl.. you should see some of the things I've bought recently. I'm very impressed with myself. I think I'm finally discovering my true style.

9 minutes ago, AshAsh1 said:

Yes, you most certainly can! Girl.. you should see some of the things I've bought recently. I'm very impressed with myself. I think I'm finally discovering my true style.

I think this deserves a new thread... We need pics

4 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

I think this deserves a new thread... We need pics

Agreed!

3 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

My upper thighs look like Munch's The Scream...

Mine look like an old man's b@lls

And I haven't had a thigh gap since puberty hit, no matter my weight ....

3 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

Mine look like an old man's b@lls

And I haven't had a thigh gap since puberty hit, no matter my weight ....

Don't worry it's not sexy...

*heads to the gym immediately*

3 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Oh my gosh I dream of having thigh gap!!! I've got like mighty goose or turkey drumstick thighs. Skinnier toward the knees, then very thick at the top. LOL.

You're skinnier towards the everywhere...

22 hours ago, sillykitty said:

Mine look like an old man's b@lls

And I haven't had a thigh gap since puberty hit, no matter my weight ....

So now imagine.... LOL