Dooter

Yup. I would never have an IUD just because when I was born, there was one delivered right along with me!!! LOL Congratulations! Take good care of your health. The baby will take EVERYTHING he/she needs from you, leaving you depleted. You must consult your doctor quickly. Have fun! (now go drink some water;) )

WHOOAAAA. That's cool!! I want one!!!!

Cool! I would certainly hope they'd make provision for overweight people!! I am, however, always surprised at certain things that have low weight limits-like....scales that measure body fat. Whaaaaat????

GRRRRR!!!!!!

NICE!!! Congrats!! I was happy when I went from "Super Obese" to just "Morbidly Obese." Hooray! LOL

THAT IS SO AWESOME!!!! So, somebody 'splain to me...... it's been years since i've worn anything without a "W" in the size. What's the difference between an 18 and an 18W? More fabric in certain spots? Wider? Longer? What's the dealio?

EXACTLY EXACTLY EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ya, just log your progress on this thread as you go, and we'll all report how we've done on Labor Day! Go get it!!

No worries. It's just a bounce. It'll settle back down!

The staplers do, on occasion, misfire. It is a very rare incident, but if it misfired on YOU, then it doesn't seem so rare. From what I've seen on here, more leaks are caused by that, or by a band to sleeve revision where there is scar tissue from band problems, or other things the band has done to the stomach, making the sleeve a little riskier for leaks. That said-- I heard "a story" about someone who got the sleeve and did not deal with head and heart issues and went home and ate a whole pizza and died. (That could be urban sleeve legend, I don't know!) Point is-- don't screw around with doc's orders. There's a reason for them, and it is the patient's safety. Also, when there is a small leak, my doc also told me he takes the "wait and see" approach, because more often than not, it will heal on its own. Less surgery is always better. Anethesia and surgery are harder on the body than maybe waiting out a leak. Sometimes they will go in and place a stent until it heals...I've heard it's painful though. I don't know if any of this answers any of your concerns, but...there it is....

WEll, as of today, I am exactly halfway to my labor day challenge weight. AND, if you saw my post, I GOT INTO THE DRESS!!! WOO HOO!! 11 more pounds to lose in 5 weeks. I think I might just be able to do it. I've lost 5 lbs in the last 5 days. It's weird.

Nice pics!! Sounds like a fun day!

This is the first major goal I've been waiting for. I'm almost halfway there now. This dress will be WAY too big when I'm done! Oh YES I did!!! Maybe we should renew our vows while it still fits! --danielle

Awwwww thanks!!! It's awesome. Never thought I'd see the inside of that dress again!!

I have heard that the bones and joints compressed by the weight will release and re-lengthen. I don't know if it's true but it seems that I have gotten the half inch back I misplaced some time ago...

Thanks Dooter!!

Thanks! HAHAHA Yeeeaaahhhh I don't think so! Maybe after another....100 lbs??

Oooohhhhhh...I was wondering too. I'm SO not up on the the initials Apparently I WAS an "SMO" HOORAY, I'm not anymore! I'm only "MO." LOL

Ya, I gave blood years ago and I got a letter saying they couldn't use it because of the fatty liver. Talk about a steel-toed boot to the ego! Gee, at least I got a cookie for my efforts...

They are "reputation points. " the number tells you how many times people have hit the "like " button on your posts. On the main home page down on the right you'll see the top 5 "reputation point leaders" (blush).

OMGosh, I could've written this myself.... except I started at 349 and am only 5'6". :s I am HORRIFIED at pics that were taken only 6 or 8 months ago. I want to burn them and pretend that "that me" just never existed. YIKES... (I have before and current pics in my photo gallery if you want to be horrified too! LOL) This Part: "You were so fat that I was really worried about you. When I stood next to you, I could hear you having trouble breathing and I was scared for you. You’ve had trouble walking and getting around. You look a lot better and a lot healthier now.” My sister in law said the EXACT same thing to me just the other day! Unbelievable!!

Ya...direct correlation. Drink lots. Pee lots. If you're not going a lot, that means your body is clinging to what it's getting and needs more. Generally speaking. You should be "overflowing."